PUMPKIN SPICE PROTEIN BITES

In a blender mix together:

1/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup protein powder (I used vanilla)
2 tsp pumpkin spice
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp sweetener of choice

Then add
1/4 cup peanut butter or any nut butter
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Pulse until it all comes together.  Roll into bite size balls and refrigerate
or freeze.

Perfect to have on hand when you are craving a little sweet or just pumpkin flavor!

CHOCOLATE & PB SHAKEOLOGY BITES (no bake)

1/2 cup chocolate shakeology
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (Any kind)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
3 TBSP raw honey

Mix it all together!  You can add raisins and some cinnamon but that is just me.

Roll into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.

Makes 12, serving size 1 ball.


ENJOY!!! keep them in the freezer for cravings!

JALAPENO TURKEY MEATBALLS

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 onion diced
1/4 cup canned jalapeno's chopped up
1 egg white
seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin
(throw in some whole wheat
breadcrumbs if you want)

Mixed everything together to make 16 meatballs.  Sauteed them on the stove top and then finished them off in the oven!

Serving size is 4 meatballs to equal 1 Red container on the 21 day fix!  ENJOY!

SPICY CAULIFLOWER BITES

So we made this one a little different from the recipe in the FIXATE cookbook that goes with the 21 say fix meal plan but I like it because it adds crunch!

6 cups cauliflower florets

1/2 tsp sea salt, divided into two separate 1/4

1/2 cup hot pepper sauce

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1 Tbsp corn starch

2 tsp ground chili powder

1/4 tsp ground smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

2 tbp organic grass fed butter

3 cups celery sticks (we chopped them)

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Place cauliflower on sheet and spray.  Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

While that is cooking combine hot sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch over low heat.  Add in spices and whisk to blend.  Heat mixture over med heat, stirring frequently until thickened (about 10 min).

Take cauliflower out of oven and pour sauce over it (while still on the baking sheet) then return to even for 5 min.

We mixed in the chopped celery but you don't have to. ENJOY it!! 

ZUCCHINI BOATS

I had a craving for tacos so I made this bad boy and damn was it delicious!  I did not want the carbs of the tortilla or hard shell so instead I used a zucchini!

Southwestern Spice Mix:

1/2 tsp paprika

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cayenne (if wanted)

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp sea salt

Make ground turkey in a pan and when it is cooked, add as much of the spice mixture that you want. Set aside.

Cut the Zucchini lengthwise and hollow out the middle using a teaspoon. Set the boats aside.

Chop up the zucchini insides, saute in a pan with black beans (rinsed and dried), quinoa (already cooked), and corn (already cooked). Mix in some chopped tomatoes.  I added salt and pepper at this point.

Stuff the zucchini boats with the cooked mix and meat.  Cook in oven for about 15 minutes at 350 and put in the broiler for additional few minutes.   You can top with a dab of greek yogurt and a little shredded cheese if you wish!

For 21 day fixers: measure out a container of meat for 1 red, 1 yellow container which is the beans/quinoa/corn mix.  It is also 1 green for the zucchini!  ENJOY!

BEAN SALSA

This is the simplest bean salsa you will ever make!  Serve with pita chips, veggies, sweet potato chips...throw it on top of a salad...whatever you want!  OR just get a spoon and dive in!

Mix together 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3 tablespoons greek yogurt. Then add in:
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion finely diced
1 avocado cut in chunks
2 tomatoes cut in chunks (I take the seeds out so it does not become liquidy)
2 cups frozen corn that is thawed and drained

Mix gently and season with salt and pepper.  ENJOY!!

CRANBERRY COCONUT BITES

These are pretty tasty and very easy to make.  Kind of like my protein bite recipe but changed up the flavors a bit.  Try it out and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:
1 cup oats
1/3 cup almonds, slightly chopped
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup nut butter (I used unsalted PB)
1/4 cup raw honey
1 Tbsp chia (for some texture and crunch!)
1/3 cup dried craisins, slightly chopped

Bake oats, almonds and coconut in 350 degree oven for 10 min, mixing after 5 min.  Then cool.

Microwave the nut butter for about 20 seconds, or until a little runny.

Mix all ingredients together once the mixture from the oven is cooled down.  Form into bite size (I used a cookie scoop) and place on baking sheet. Makes 16-20. Put in freezer for 30 min then store in container in fridge or you can freeze them!

Not a 21 day fix recipe but I would guess 2 bites counting as 1 yellow, 1 tsp and maybe 1/2 blue!


ENJOY!