2021 Week 12 Menu

The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa Monday  Breakfast – Bacon & Egg Roll ups (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Quinoa protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Shrimp and Noodle Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) 
 Dinner – Spice Rubbed Chicken                    Tuesday 
 Breakfast – Bacon & Egg…

2021 Week 11 Protein Waffles

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups oat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of cinnamon 3/4 cup room temperature unsweetened almond milk  1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or 5 tablespoons ghee, melted 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 scoop No Whey – pea protein powder …

2021 Week 11 Baked Ginger and Pear protein squares

Ingredients 2 and 1/2 cup gluten free old fashioned rolled oats 1 and 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk  1/4 cup pure maple syrup or 8-10 drops of stevia  1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 scoop pea protein powder  3 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons coconut sugar  2 medium-size pears,…

2021 Week 11 Taco Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chills powder 1 tablespoon ground cucmin 2 teaspoon ground kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Tacos in a mason jar  1 tbsp EVOO 1 1/4 lb ground turkey 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1 cup shredded lettuce, shredded 1 cup salsa 1/3 cup greek yogurt  guacamole Directions  Combine everything…

2021 Week 11 Beef Skillet

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb medium sized red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick, about 6 cups 2 medium sized zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick (optional) – great substitution for potatoes!  1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 tbsp water 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 tsp ground cumin 1…

2021 Week 11 Cajun Chicken

Ingredients 3 – 3.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 1 tsp cumin, ground 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp oregano or thyme 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper…

2021 Week 11 Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken

Ingredients 2 lbs chicken thighs or breast, skinless 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 lime, juice of 1/4 red onion, medium Handful cilantro 1/2 tsp salt Jalapeño to taste (I used 1/2 of one) Directions 1. To make marinade: In a food processor (Magic Bullet) combine all ingredients except chicken and process until smooth mixture is formed….

2021 Week 11 Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients  2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 pounds chicken breasts, skinless 1 head broccoli, stems removed 3 carrots, peeled and julienned 1/4 pound green beans, diced 1 head bok choy, chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir. Place…

2021 Week 11 Pork Chops Pizzailoa

Ingredients  4 (1 1/2-inch thick) pork chops 􀀁Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 􀀁2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 􀀁1 large clove garlic, crushed 􀀁1 teaspoon fennel seed 􀀁1 medium onion, chopped 􀀁1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 􀀁2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 􀀁1/4 cup tomato paste 􀀁1 cup red wine 􀀁2 cups chicken stock Directions…

2021 Week 11 Crockpot Orange Chicken

Ingredients 3-4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, chopped into small pieces 3 Tablespoons Arrowroot  2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 cup orange marmalade 3 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of pepper Instructions 1. In a bowl mix the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce,…

2021 Week 11 Menu

Week 11 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa Monday  Breakfast – Protein waffles (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Baked ginger and pear oatmeal (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Taco Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) 
 Dinner – Beef Skillet            
 Tuesday Breakfast – Lunch – same  Dinner –…

2021 Week 10 Grilled Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Carolina BBQ sauce 4 pork loin chops, fat removed INSTRUCTIONS. Add chops to a large zip-top bag. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chops. Press out the extra air in the zip-top bag and seal. Squeeze the chops in the bag, to make sure all chops is covered in marinade. Place the bag…