Friday, August 14, 2015
Social Media - before you know it, 30 minutes has passed by!
I was given a piece of advice a couple years ago - scrolling the newsfeed is not working. I tell my team this all the time. It is SO easy with so many social media platforms these days! I find myself trapped in one and wonder, where the heck did the time go? It is amazing and I LOVE how technology evolves every day. BUT there are downsides. We look down at our phones instead of what is right in front of us. We look at other people's lives and compare. We say we don't have time to work out, or eat right or do this and that, when we do. Time yourself one day. Then look and see how long you were on Pinterest. I am there with you! You just need 30 minutes a day to make YOU better. And a little bit of guidance to find time to eat better. And take a time to look up, not down today. ❤ have a great Friday!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Almond Chocolate Protein Squares - FIXATE cookbook
I am having a good time making the recipes in the FIXATE cookbook. I don't like to cook, I don't like the mess, but I do like the taste. I found another winner. Here is the recipe with MY TAKE on how I made them!
1 cup oat flour, gluten free
1 cup vanilla protein powder (I recommend Shakeology)
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp sea or Himalayan Salt
1 cup all-natural almond butter
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, melted according to directions on package
1. line 8X8 pan with parchment paper
2. Place oat flour, protein powder, almond flour and sea salt in a food processor, pulse to mix
3. Add almond butter and extract. Pulse for one min, or until crumbly
4. Add almond milk, pulse for 1 minute or until mixture is a soft dough.
5. Press dough into prepared pan. Smooth with a spatula.
6. Freeze, covered for 15 minutes
7. Cut into squares
8. Drizzle melted chocolate evenly on top of bars.
9. Freeze for 10 minutes, or until chocolate sets
10. Store in Freezer for up to one week in air tight container.
(2X2 inch squares - 1 square each is a serving. 1/2 yellow 1/2 red
Now what I did; I did not have vanilla so used chocolate shakeology. I did not have almond butter so used all natural PB I don't have a food processor so used my hands. My chocolate melted on top was not pretty. Guess what? They were STILL GOOD! Please comment below to let me know if you make them!
1 cup oat flour, gluten free
1 cup vanilla protein powder (I recommend Shakeology)
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp sea or Himalayan Salt
1 cup all-natural almond butter
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, melted according to directions on package
1. line 8X8 pan with parchment paper
2. Place oat flour, protein powder, almond flour and sea salt in a food processor, pulse to mix
3. Add almond butter and extract. Pulse for one min, or until crumbly
4. Add almond milk, pulse for 1 minute or until mixture is a soft dough.
5. Press dough into prepared pan. Smooth with a spatula.
6. Freeze, covered for 15 minutes
7. Cut into squares
8. Drizzle melted chocolate evenly on top of bars.
9. Freeze for 10 minutes, or until chocolate sets
10. Store in Freezer for up to one week in air tight container.
(2X2 inch squares - 1 square each is a serving. 1/2 yellow 1/2 red
Now what I did; I did not have vanilla so used chocolate shakeology. I did not have almond butter so used all natural PB I don't have a food processor so used my hands. My chocolate melted on top was not pretty. Guess what? They were STILL GOOD! Please comment below to let me know if you make them!
Monday, August 10, 2015
Free Shakeology eBook
So I created my first eBook and wanted to share it with you. My passion for Shakeology runs DEEP. I continue to learn, and be fascinated. I love experimenting with recipes. Not just to make shakes, but desserts as well. Nutritional, delicious, not full of processed ingredients.
I hope you enjoy it!
Click here:
https://fitfashionmom.leadpages.co/shakeologyebook/
I hope you enjoy it!
Click here:
https://fitfashionmom.leadpages.co/shakeologyebook/
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Another Delicious Shakeology Recipe
I tried this today and it was really good. I used chocolate Shakeology instead of Vanilla, as that is what I had on had.
Horchata is a creamy beverage from Spain and Latin America made from rice or nuts and spiced with cinnamon. It tastes like a rich dessert, and with good reason, because it is often made with sugar and sweetened condensed milk. This healthier version was created to have a yummy treat that won’t end up on your waistline.
Horchata is a creamy beverage from Spain and Latin America made from rice or nuts and spiced with cinnamon. It tastes like a rich dessert, and with good reason, because it is often made with sugar and sweetened condensed milk. This healthier version was created to have a yummy treat that won’t end up on your waistline.
Total Time: 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or rice milk)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
2 Tbsp. sliced raw almonds
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup ice (I don't use ice, that is just me)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or rice milk)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
2 Tbsp. sliced raw almonds
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup ice (I don't use ice, that is just me)
Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, extract, Shakeology, almonds, cinnamon, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
1. Place almond milk, extract, Shakeology, almonds, cinnamon, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Sprouting
I am a fan of Darin Olien and also Autumn Calabrese. They both speak highly of sprouted foods. For example instead of wheat bread, try Ezekiel bread, which can be found in your freezer section. "Sprouting makes it easier for your body to absorb the nutrients in the grains Sprouting also reduces phytic acid, and "anti nutrient" that can prevent the body from absorbing some minerals." That is straight from Autumn.
After reading Darin's book, Super Life, I was like sprouted foods? Weird. THEN I discovered these. Who doesn't love potato chips? THESE ARE SO GOOD. They come in various flavors AND you can find them on Amazon! Let me know if you try them!
After reading Darin's book, Super Life, I was like sprouted foods? Weird. THEN I discovered these. Who doesn't love potato chips? THESE ARE SO GOOD. They come in various flavors AND you can find them on Amazon! Let me know if you try them!
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Day 9 - 21 Day Fix another recipe!
Day 9 - I am trucking along. I won't lie, for whatever reason it is just harder. Even as a coach, I know the struggle. I have to stay committed. I just have to. The Fixate Cookbook has been AWESOME. I am enjoying recipes and experimenting. Today I used ginger for the first time. I know, I know. Enjoy the recipe!
Monday, August 3, 2015
21 Day Fix Recipes from Fixate!
I am on day 8 of the 21 Day Fix. It has been going well. NOW, I did cheat yesterday evening. Won't lie but other than that have had focus. Feeling good. I wanted to share a couple of things I made over the weekend.
Peanutty Peanut Butter Squares
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all natural smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temp
1/2 tsp. baking soda, gluten-free
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Lightly coat 8 X 8 inch baking pan with spray, set aside.
3. Combine peanut butter, honey, extract, eggs, and baking soda in a large bowl, mix well.
4. Evenly spread batter into prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Squares may be soft when coming out of oven, but they will continue to cook.
6. Cool. Cut into squares.
THESE WERE SO YUMMY! We had some furniture delivered Saturday and the guys loved them! I was like "they are good for you"
I also like to experiment with the salad dressings and seasoning mixes. This one is an old favorite. Smoky Southwest Seasoning. I like my food to have a kick!
1 TBSP chili powder
2 tsp ground cummin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
This can be put on anything. It is nice to have on hand to throw on some chicken or turkey or even sweet potatoes.
If you make one of these please let me know what you think! ENJOY!
Peanutty Peanut Butter Squares
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all natural smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temp
1/2 tsp. baking soda, gluten-free
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Lightly coat 8 X 8 inch baking pan with spray, set aside.
3. Combine peanut butter, honey, extract, eggs, and baking soda in a large bowl, mix well.
4. Evenly spread batter into prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Squares may be soft when coming out of oven, but they will continue to cook.
6. Cool. Cut into squares.
THESE WERE SO YUMMY! We had some furniture delivered Saturday and the guys loved them! I was like "they are good for you"
I also like to experiment with the salad dressings and seasoning mixes. This one is an old favorite. Smoky Southwest Seasoning. I like my food to have a kick!
1 TBSP chili powder
2 tsp ground cummin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
This can be put on anything. It is nice to have on hand to throw on some chicken or turkey or even sweet potatoes.
If you make one of these please let me know what you think! ENJOY!
