Hummus, Avocado & Tomato Toast

Sourdough Toast! What could make Sourdough Toast EVEN BETTER? Adding Humus, Avocado and Tomatoes to it. So delicious and such a great breakfast or snack. All the right healthy fats and carbs to get you going.

Hummus, Avocado & Tomato Toast

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 piece of sourdough bread toasted
• 1 tbs hummus
• Drizzle of lemon over hummus
• 1/4 of an avocado
• 3 cherry tomatoes

Avocado has Healthy fats, Protein, Vitamins and minerals, and Dietary fiber 

Hummus also has Healthy fats, Protein, and Vitamins and minerals

Sourdough Bread has has a lower glycemic index and the protein gluten has been broken down into amino acids so it's a little less harsh on your belly than wheat or white bread, meaning it's easier to digest. (Plus it tastes better. :) 

Tomatoes have Vitamins galore, Potassium, Fiber and Antioxidants.

It's a winning combo in my book. 

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Overnight Apple Cinnamon Refrigerator Oatmeal

Okay okay I know I already have a recipe for refrigerator oatmeal posted, but I created a new and improved one for my clean eating group. FYI, If you want to join one of my free 5 Day clean Eating groups just friend me here and I can add you. They are always fun plus you will get a weeks of recipes for free!

 IT'S DA BOMB! 

I like this recipe even better. This is the joy I get from experimenting in the kitchen and winging it. I enjoy reading a recipe once, then making it my own. It's the only way for me. I can NEVER stick to someone else's recipe entirely. I use them for inspiration. Unless it's baking of course. I suck at baking. I'm a wanna be baker. But baking is like chemistry. IT MUST BE RIGHT!  I hope you use my recipes for inspiration and make them your own as well.

Overnight Apple Cinnamon Refrigerator Oatmeal 

Ingredients:

Makes 2 large servings.

Total time 12+ hours

• 1/2 cup rolled dry oats
• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 tbs Chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• couple dashes of Cinnamon
• 1/2 of small apple chopped
• 1/2 banana chopped
• 5 walnuts chopped
• 2 tsp Pure maple syrup or honey. *Liquid Stevia is a great no calorie option. Only 2 drops would be needed. 

Directions:

Make this the night before. 

Add oats in medium bowl. Add milk, yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, all but a tbs of chopped apple, banana, walnuts and sweetener of choice. Mix well. Add the remaining apple and sprinkle with cinnamon again. Cover tightly with saran wrap or a jar with lid and place in refrigerator overnight. 

Good morning!

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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Quinoa every where! It's all the rage! And it should be in my opinion! It's not only fantastic but so very versatile! You can use it hot, cold, fresh or stored in the fridge for use the next day, seasoned or plain, as a side or main dish. 

• Its chock full of protein, in fact it is one of the most protein rich foods we can eat!
• It contains twice as much fiber as other grains.
• It contains Iron to keep our red blood cells healthy.
• It contains lysine to help our tissue grow and repair
• It contains magnesium which promotes healthy blood sugar levels, detoxification, energy production and promotes healthy bones and teeth.
• It is gluten free.

Its good stuff!

I mean, come on! For one simple grain this is amazing. Okay maybe I'm going over board but I LOVE this stuff. I could eat it daily truly. There is so much you can do with it.

One of my absolute favorite recipes using Quinoa is this wonderful salad. My husband and I can't get enough of it. 

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Serves 1:
Cook Quinoa in organic chicken broth to enhance yumminess!

Ingredients;

• 1/2 cup cooked Quinoa cooled
• 1/4 cup raw spinach chopped
• 1/2 of chicken breast Diced
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes diced
• 1/4 cucumber diced
• 1 or 2 Tbs red onion
• 5-6 diced Kalamata olives
• 1.5 tbs of Newmans Own Light Italian Salad Dressing or Creamy Garlic Dressing
• A squirt of fresh lemon juice

Directions; In a bowl, combine all ingredients.

Adding some Feta Cheese crumbles makes this EVEN BETTER! 

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Tomato, Basil and Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

I truly believe you shouldn't eliminate ANY food you LOVE completely unless you have to. What kind of world would that be? And you will probably blow it big time by doing so. Everything in moderation is the key to a healthy happy life in my opinion.

Pasta is one of those dishes! Twice a month is a great goal for my family. A nice yummy comforting side dish. Nothing beats fresh REAL pasta but there are some great gluten free brands out there. One of my favorite brands is Tinkyada Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta.

On those busy nights at home, when you need to make a quick meal, THIS is the go to pasta recipe. So quick and easy! So fresh and delicious! Kid friendly if you omit the garlic. My son LOVES this! 

YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!

Ingredients:

Makes 2 servings. I wing this recipe each time with the amounts, so play with it and make it taste to your liking! Adding more or less, of the ingredients.

• 1/4 box of Angel Hair pasta
• Half a box of Cherry Tomatoes-Halved
• 1 Garlic clove- Chopped
• 2 Tbs Extra Virgen Olive Oil
• 2 Tbs Grass Fed-Butter
• 5 leaves of Fresh Basil - chopped
• Garlic Salt to taste

Directions:

• Cook Pasta per directions.
• Add Olive Oil,1 tbs of Grass-Fed Butter, Tomatoes and 3/4 of the Fresh chopped Basil to sauté pan. Saute on medium/low for about 4 minutes. If it seems like you are frying the Tomatoes and Basil add a dash more oil and butter. You are sautéing not frying them. 
• Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Or until tomatoes are tender and sweet. *Do not over cook the garlic. Burning the garlic will ruin the flavor. 
• Add the remaining Tbs of Grass-Fed Butter to drained, warm pasta with the warm Tomato, Basil and oil mixture. Add salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Light, Fresh, Delish and full of Healthy Fats!

*Make sure you use Organic ingredients and Grass-Fed Butter for health benefits. All butter is not created equal. :) KerryGold is a great butter. You can find it at Trader Joes or Whole Foods. 

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Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Coconut Shake

This shake just made my whole day better. Total comfort food! And it really is. 

You feel like you are splurging. 

 Today has been a ROLLER COASTER of a day. Some people just exude negativity and I put my foot down today. I didn't loose it thankfully, I listened, but I also told them flat out how they made me feel and how I saw their actions. I didn't cherry coat anything this time. I needed to come home and workout hard after that frustration. Feeling so frustrated and agitated made my mind just crave junk food! Why does that happen? Knowing that would make me feel even worse, I made this heavenly thing instead.

This tastes more like a treat and instantly made me happy. How is it that Peanut Butter and chocolate just makes you instantly happy? Whoever thinks Shakeology is a diet food, or not satisfying needs to email me. We need to chat. Hunger pains... GONE! Junk Craving.... GONE! Mood... BETTER!

Todays recipes is my Favorite. My, "If I could only make 1 shake ever again this is the flavor I would choose" type of favorite.

Get the picture? A must have!

• 1 Chocolate Shakeology packet
• 1 HEAPING Tbs of Peanut Butter
• 8 oz of Almond Milk or Coconut Milk
• 1 Tbs of unsweetened coconut flakes.

Pure Delicious Heavenly Food!

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Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Cucumber salad is one of my favorite dishes.... IN THE WORLD. For real. I could eat this daily. I do eat it at least once a week or more throughout the year. I have many different versions but this one is so nice and clean, refreshing. Pair it with a nice white wine.... Oh wait I'm not a sommelier and this blog isn't about wine... although I do love my wine too.  Hmmmmmmmm  Anyway, you wont go wrong with this yummy salad. 

Ingredients: Makes 2 servings

2 Tbsp Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar

2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

4 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

2 tsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Large Cucumber, halved and sliced with  skin on preferably.

1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1 Tbsp Chopped Red Onion (optional)

2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Basil leaves

Dash of Pink Himalayan Salt per  taste (optional)

Dash of Lemon Pepper to taste (optional)

(Add some feta cheese for extra Yumminess!)

1. Combine apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegars, lemon  juice and oil in small bowl; mix well and set aside.

2. Once you cut the cucumber, lay pieces on cutting board with a sprinkle of salt for 5 minutes. Then pat with a dry paper towel to soak the water that has been released. Then, Combine Cucumber, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Basil and seasoning in a larger bowl. Mix well.

3. Drizzle dressing over mixture; toss gently. 

Vanilla Frapaccino Shakeology

This is BY FAR one of my favorite recipes. A little extra KICK in the morning or afternoon snack is always a good thing. No need to EVER buy a Frapaccino ever again. No need. Just try it and trust me. You'll see.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Vanilla Shakeology
• 8oz of Coffee chilled (Use good coffee for petes sake!) 
• 3/4 to 1 cup Ice
• Dash of honey IF needed. Try it without first. You really don't need it.

Enjoy the rest of your day! SO GOOD!

Strawberry, Berry Shakeology

If you want a refreshing satisfying treat like shake. This is may just do it for you!

• 1 Strawberry Shakeology
• 3/4 cup ice
• 8 0z Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1/4 of mixed organic frozen berries
• BLEND

Pure delight!!!

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