SHEET PAN NACHOS
Hello Nacho with my name on it! Right? WHO does not love a nacho of some sort? This is a speedy whip it all together kind of meal. This meal is always best when it is the end of the week or you just have …
WEEKLY DISH
ONE OF THOSE DAYS
Okay, so you ever have one of those days? You know what I am talking about. You have good intentions of “getting it all done”! Then everything falls apart. Yep, I had one of those days. Intended to post a new recipe, cook a fabulous …
BLACK BEAN POWER BOWL
Shake the MANIC MONDAY MOJO with this power bowl that will spice up any day!
I love this Black Bean Power Bowl as my dinner, served separate as appetizers, a snack in between meals, or a nibble for late night snack because it is just that healthy, delicious and satisfying. Now is that not enough to get your MOJO going! Check out the options and substitutions at the bottom of the recipe.
BLACK BEAN POWER BOWL
Servings: 2
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 16oz black beans do not drain
- 2 avocados
- 3 limes
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 diced roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 diced jalapeno
SEASONINGS
- dash salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili seasoning
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place 16 oz can of black beans (undrained) into sauce pan on medium heat.
- Add chopped red bell pepper, red onion, dash of salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, chili seasoning to beans and stir.
- Combine diced tomatoes, yellow onion, cilantro, jalapeno, 1/2 lime juice, salt and pepper. Set aside
- Prepare your avocado. Squeeze 1 lime over your avocado. Then add salt, pepper, garlic salt and onion powder. Lightly mix together.
- By now your beans are bubbling and smell amazing!! YES? Give them a good stir. Remove from heat. Get ready to plate your MOJO power bowl of goodness!`
- Scoop your black beans in the middle, a spoonful of pico on one side, and a spoonful (or two) of avocado on the other side. Now... sit, enjoy and refuel your body!
OPTIONS
- Some options to try or substitute.Add cooked Quinoa, brown rice, chicken, hot sauce, sprinkle nutritional yeast, or a variety to your bowl.Substitute kidney beans, cannellini beans, pinto beans, lentils for black beans or try a variety. Substitute pickled jalapenos for fresh jalapeno.
PB & J Protein Sandwiches
I love a good frozen treat that you can always have on hand. These bites are perfect for summer and they use my raspberry jam! You can use any homemade jam of your choosing but I think the raspberry complements the peanut butter so well! …
BANANA/STRAWBERRY PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Okay this is totally a no brainer! Like me I am sure you will say “why did I not think of that before”! You know how at the end of the week you start to notice that it is time to USE IT or LOSE …
HOW TO MAKE SINGLE SMOOTHIE BAGS
Okay this is totally a no brainer! Like me I am sure you will say “why did I not think of that before”! You know how at the end of the week you start to notice that it is time to USE IT or LOSE IT (in the trash or compost pile) with some of your spinach, vegetables, fruit etc. Don’t throw it out or make something you are really not in the mood for just to not let it go to waste. Instead.. do that…. do not let it go to waste and make your INDIVIDUAL SMOOTHIE BAGS! Yes, yes of course it makes sense to you. This is exactly what you purchase at the store when you purchase the pre-packaged smoothie packs. Well you probably already have everything you need and more.
Start by getting your ziploc bag(s) out and ready. Now get all of the items out of your refrigerator, like berries, beets, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, squash, zucchini, spinach, kale, chia seed, flax seed, hemp seed, matcha powder. Whatever you want to put in them. Now grab a small handful of what you want in your smoothie, put it in the ziploc bag and seal. I do recommend adding a label of some sort. The label lets anyone in your house who is looking for a quick lift me up in the morning or between meals know what is inside but especially because it lets them know what they need to add like, WATER, ALMOND MILK, or BANANA MILK (my favorite). I used painters tape to write the ingredients and what needs to be added when you put it in the blender.
So when you are making healthy smoothie using one of your pre-made freezer smoothie bags, you will simply add the liquid ingredient with the baggie contents and blend!
HOW TO MAKE SINGLE SMOOTHIE BAGS
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- Gather your options to make your smoothie bag.
- Examples: Vegetables: spinach, kale, cucumbers, carrots, beets
- Examples: Fruit: strawberries, blackberries, mango, banana, kiwi, apples, oranges
- Examples for extras: Flax seed, hemp seed, chia seed, matcha powder, whey protein, plant protein
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
- In your baggie, combine a small handful of what you want to put in your smoothie.
- Seal baggie. Label with painters tape, label machine, whatever you have. Remember to put the liquid that needs to be added on your instruction label.
- Store in the freezer for no longer than 3 months.
- ENJOY!
30 Minute Banded Lower Body
Grab a band and try this great LOW IMPACT banded lower body. You can use a band of any resistance that works best for you. My original band actually broke while I was doing this one but I was able to find a replacement. Remember …
Summer Raspberry Jam
I am still loving all the jam right now! Homemade jam is so simple to make and contains way less sugar than what you find in the store. This recipe is super versatile and can be used for so many different things. I love putting …
36 Minute Low Impact HIIT
If you are like me, you may need to rest your joints every now and then. However, I love getting in movement and exercising even when I am resting. So, you don’t need to completely stop moving to rest, just incorporate some low impact workouts into your routine.
This low impact HIIT had me SWEATY by the 6th round. You can also choose to do fewer rounds, maybe 4 or 5 if you need to. But if you make it through all 6 I can guarantee you will feel the burn!!
Here is the video and the description!
6 sets (you could do 4-6 depending on how you feel!)
45 seconds ON / 15 seconds OFF
Straight through all sets!
1. squat to alternating high knee
2. shoulder tap to push up (4 taps and 1 push up)
3. crab table crunch toe touch
4. 3 crab walks to squat
5. plank commandos
6. squat pulse to side lunge with ground touch
Have fun!!
