2021 Week 5 Gingerbread Protein Bites

Makes 18 bites Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped  1/2 cup chunky almond butter 1/4 cup maple syrup (you can also use local honey!) 2 scoops No Whey pea protein powder 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon Instructions Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until well incorporated.  Scoop out approximately 18 balls with…

2021 Week 5 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

INGREDIENTS  1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt  8 ounces cream cheese softened 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder dash fresh ground pepper 8 ounces Swiss cheese, chopped 16 ounces uncured ham, chopped (I use Apple Gate Farms lunch meat)  20 ounces grilled chicken breast, cubed  1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup sprouted bread crumbs  INSTRUCTIONS  Mix Greek…

2021 Week 5 Chicken Lettuce Wraps

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE: 6 tablespoons liquid aminos  2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chili paste the juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon arrowroot  FOR THE CHICKEN: 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil 1 lb. ground lean chicken 1/4…

2021 Week 5 Creamy Italian Crockpot Chicken

Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut up in one inch pieces 8oz. bar of cream cheese 1 container of cream of chicken soup, I use this brand 1 packet zesty Italian salad dressing mix 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cup green beans, frozen  Instructions: Place all ingredients in a ziploc bag and freeze….

2021 Week 5 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Ingredients  2 lb Chicken breast, grilled and cubed 8 slices Bacon, cooked and chopped 3 cloves Garlic 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt 2 TBSP organic Ranch seasoning 1 cup Mozzarella cheese 1 cup Cheddar cheese 4 cup Broccoli Instructions  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). 2. Place broccoli into a pot…

2021 Week 5 Menu

2021 Week 5 52 Week Eating Healthy Challenge Monday Breakfast – Breakfast wraps Lunch – Chicken lettuce wraps Snack – Gingerbread protein bites Dinner – Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Tuesday Breakfast, Lunch and Snack are the same Dinner – Chicken Cordon Bleu Wednesday Breakfast, Lunch and Snack are the same Dinner – Crockpot Creamy Italian…

2021 Week 4 Bruschetta Chicken

Ingredients 2 – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 16 ounces baby red potatoes or sub cauliflower 2 TBSP olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 2-4 slices For…

2021 Week 4 Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins

Ingredients  4-6 oz. chicken breast (I use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken breast in the deli and shred it) 12 eggs 1 c. bell peppers, diced 3 Tbsp. ghee, melted 3 Tbsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Instructions  Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl and add the ghee and hot sauce. Add…

2021 Week 4 Brownie Protein Balls

Ingredients 3/4 cup organic SunButter (or you can use Cashew Butter)  3 Tbsp cacao powder 3 to 4 Tbsp maple syrup (depending on sweetness preference) {you can also substitute Honey} 1 Tbsp coconut flour 1/2 cup mini Lily’s chocolate chips 1 scoop of  No Whey (pea protein powder)  Instructions 1. Mix together SunButter and maple…

2021 Week 4 Grilled Chicken Veggie Bowls

Ingredients  16 oz. cooked quinoa/brown rice (I use Seeds of Change brand) 4 cups roasted asparagus chopped 4 cups roasted broccoli florets 4 cups cauliflower florets 4 8 oz. grilled chicken breast (I use a taco/lime seasoning)  Instructions  Cook brown rice/quinoa according to the package directions.  Roast veggies with olive oil salt and pepper until…

2021 Week 4 Dinners

Ginger Miso Filets Ingredients 4 beef tenderloin steaks (filet mignon), cut 1- to 1 1/4-inches thick Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ⅔ cup rice wine 2 tablespoons white miso paste 2 tablespoons Liquid Aminos 2 tablespoons butter or Ghee 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 teaspoon…