Keto Vanilla Chia Pudding

This is seriously my fave afternoon snack - ever!  It curbs my sweet tooth and is so satisfying!! 

Vanilla Chia Pudding 

Ingredients
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup coconut milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp swerve sweetener (add more if you like sweeter)
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup chia seeds

Directions
1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well
2) Let stand for a few minutes and then mix again. 
3) Cover and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. 
4) Mix one more time before serving, Enjoy! 

Makes 4 servings.

Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs!

KETO STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FAT BOMBS! 

Ingredients 
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions
1)  If you are using frozen strawberries put them out to thaw, once thawed (or with your fresh strawberries) mash with a fork or pulse in a blender until well mashed up
2) Take out cream cheese and butter, cut into small chunks and place in a bowl on the counter to soften for about 30-60 mins.  Do not melt as you still need it to be fairly firm. 
3) Add swerve and vanilla extract and mix well. 
4) Add in strawberries and mix until well blended
5) Spoon into silicone molds, or just in little piles on a baking sheet on parchment paper and freeze for about 2 hours until set.  Keep in the freezer and enjoy anytime!

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

This is one of my fave meal prep recipes!  I got it from Jamie Eason - yum! 

Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dry yellow mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chipotle pepper spice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 – 2 tbsp garlic powder (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp ground coriander (optional)
- 1 tbsp McCormick Rotisserie Chicken spice (optional)
- 1tsp Herbes De Provence spice (optional)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)

Directions
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2) Spray muffin pan with olive oil.
3) Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
4) Roll the mixture into 12 even sized balls and place in muffin pan.
5) Bake 40 minutes or till done.
6) Serve warm or freeze in a Ziploc freezer bag.

Quinoa Salad

QUINOA SALAD

(Makes 6 servings, 1 cup per serving)

Another one of the favourite things to make on a Sunday and enjoy all week!

Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, uncooked 

1 medium tomato, finely chopped 

2 cucumbers, finely chopped 

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded & finely chopped 

2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped 

1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, finely chopped 

10 Kalamata olives, pitted & cut in halves 

1 lemon or lime, juice of
1 tbsp olive oil 

2 tsp cumin 

1 tsp black pepper 

1 tbsp garlic powder


Directions 

Cook quinoa al dente. Use ratio of 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water (you can use less water for firmer quinoa if desired). 

Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed 

Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl and gently mix just enough to combine. 

Optional: make dressing separately by whisking together olive oil, lemon (lime) juice, cumin, black pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl.

Serve cold.

Tuna Salad

TUNA SALAD

Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 servings, 1/2 salad per serving

This 21 Day Fix approved tuna salad is quick to prepare, and makes a satisfying lunch or light supper. Pair with greens & chopped veggies, or even a sprouted grain tortilla for a perfect lunchbox meal!

Ingredients 

2 cans (5 oz each can) chunk light tuna, packed in water, drained 

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 

1 Tbsp dijon mustard (sugar free) 

1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped 

2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon (or herb of choice)


Instructions 

Combine tuna, oil, mustard, bell pepper, and herbs in a medium bowl. 

Mix well.

Vegetable Egg Cups

VEGETABLE EGG CUPS 

(Makes 6 servings - 2 cups per serving)

I love to make these at the beginning of the week for a quick snack or breakfast on the go! They are high protein so very satisfying and a great way to sneak some veggies in!

INGREDIENTS
12 Large Eggs 

1 Cup Chopped Spinach

1 Cup Chopped Bell Peppers 

1 Cup Chopped Mushrooms 

Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste 

2 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced 

12 Tbsp. Homemade Salsa

INSTRUCTIONS 

Pre-heat the oven to 375. 

Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl with salt & pepper and any other salt-free seasonings you like and whisk until fully combined.

Coat the muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

Evenly divide the eggs between the 12 muffin cups (they will each be about half full)

Add veggies to the eggs in the muffin cups - each cup will be very full :)

Bake for 15 minutes - 20 minutes (a toothpick inserted into the muffin should come out clean) 

Top each egg cup with 1 tablespoon of Homemade Salsa

Homemade Energy Bars

Homemade Energy Bars

 

Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Want to try your hand at making your own fruit and nut-based snack bar? In just a few minutes, you can create a healthy, customizable snack to help you eat right when you're on the go.

Author: Beachbody

Recipe type: Snack

Serves: 12 servings, 1 bar each

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole pitted dates (or prunes)
• 1 cup dried fruit (like apricots, prunes, figs, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or cherries)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (or seeds) (like almonds, walnuts, cashews, sesame seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, or sunflower seeds)
• 2 scoops Shakeology, any flavor

Instructions

1. Place dates, fruit, and nuts in a food processor. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes; scrape sides of bowl.
2. Add Shakeology; process for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture becomes tiny crumbs that can come together to form a loose ball.
3. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with cellophane. Press mixture into pan until flat. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cut into 12 bars. Store in refrigerator.
5. Tip: For additional flair add one or more of the following: ½ tsp. rum extract, ½ tsp. cinnamon, 1 Tbsp. raw honey, ½ tsp. vanilla extract, 1–2 oz dark chocolate chips, or 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger. Adding any of these items may change the nutritional information.