SPICY AND CRISPY GARBANZO BEANS

1 can Garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
1/2 to 1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayanne pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Mix all together then put on a baking sheet sprayed with Cooking spray.  Roast in 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes, giving them a shake every 8 to 10 minutes.

SO GOOD!!! much better than popcorn to snack on at the movie theater!

PROTEIN BITES- TAKE 2!

Mix together:

1 cup oats
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup almond meal
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter (or any nut butter)
1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
handful of raisins (or mini chocolate chips)
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp cinnamon
Dash of Nutmeg

handful of crushed up almonds (if you wish...sometimes I do walnuts!)

Roll into bites or use a cookie scoop! 
Put them in the freezer and enjoy whenever you want!

COOKIE DOUGH BITES

Mix together:
1 cup almond flour
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond mil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
pinch of salt
several dairy free chocolate chips

Roll into bite size balls and freeze (put on a plate covered in foil)

you can enjoy right out of the freezer OR melt a little chocolate after they have been frozen and make them chocolate covered bites!

Conquering the month of MAY!

Have to start of the month of May on the right foot and get meal planning going.  I have the tendency to fall off the wagon when I do not have a plan.  I somewhat plan meals, somewhat keep track of what I need to eat as far as how many proteins, veggies, carbs..etc.  But usually do not stay on track because I am literally just grabbing anything I have and getting on with my day.

Starting off this month right with a MEAL PLAN!!  

For those who have not done the 21 day fix (beachbody workout and nutrition program)...

JUST DO IT!!  

I can not say it enough because it just makes meal planning so so easy!  As you can see above I have highlighted my colors in how many types of food in each category.  Now I may tweak it here and there to add additional calories, if needed, from doing some days of double workouts.  But other than that, meal planning REALLY helps planning the grocery list so that I do not over buy food and end up wasting.  I will be integrating a hybrid workout program of insanity max 30 / 21 day fix extreme / and running.  

Time to conquer the month of May!!  

FIG OAT TREATS

8 figs
about 1/2 cup oats
cinnamon (of course!)
drizzle of honey
handful of almonds

Yes I know, this is probably one of the least specific recipes I have made but honestly, I threw all this in a blender...having to scrape down the sides a couple times...then rolled them into bite sized balls to have as treats!  Threw them in the freezer so that I do not eat them all!

Enjoy!!

MEATLOAF

Ingredients:
1 pound of lean ground beef (or turkey if you prefer)
1/2 cup oats
1 egg
1/2 small onion diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper


Directions:
1. In a bowl mix together ground beef, egg, and oats.  I did it by hand.
2. Add the veggies, sauce, and seasonings.  Then mix well.
3. Put in a loaf pan and bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.

Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER CINNAMON AND HONEY ROASTED NUTS

SO SO SIMPLE and a great snack on the go.

1 cup of each...almonds, pecans, walnuts
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tablespoons honey

Combine nuts and cinnamon in a medium bowl, add honey and toss well to coat nuts.  Cover and cook in slow cooker for 1- 1 1/2 hours on low.

ENJOY this sweet treat!