RECIPE: Sweet Potato & Banana Overnight Oats

Made Sweet Potato & Banana overnight oats last night to eat for breakfast this morning, they turned out PERFECT! I guess you can call it a Potassium Party.

INGREDIENTS:

·       ½ Cup of old fashioned oatmeal

·       ½ cup of almond milk

·       1 scoop of vanilla Whey protein powder

·       1 tablespoon of chia seeds

·       A pinch of cinnamon

·       1 banana

·       1 small pre-boiled sweet potato

 

**Mix all listed ingredients in a bowl except for the banana and sweet potato. After mixing everything pour one layer of mixture into a Tupperware or jar, then and 1 diced banana, add the next layer of mixture, then add the layer of mashed sweet potato, finally add last layer of mix and sprinkle the top with a little cinnamon. Then seal the Tupperware or jar shut and put in the fridge overnight to be ready for breakfast in the morning. Can be eaten cold or heated in the microwave. **  

 

Five Star Grocery Shopping Find: Trader Joe's REDUCED GUILT CHUNKY GUACAMOLE!

I purchased a new item at Trader Joe’s last week to try being the REDUCED GUILT CHUNKY GUACAMOLE (made with Greek yogurt). OMG that stuff is just delicious, I had some last night with a serving of Trader Joe’s unsalted organic white corn tortilla chips BOMB!

The only thing I think I would add just to give it a little kick would be diced up raw jalapenos, but other than that it’s PERFECT! Even my sisters who are pretty much “anti” healthy stuff liked it; they said they would just add salt. I give it five stars on my clean eats list. J

 

·        Serving size is 2 tbsp.

·        Each serving = 1 Points +

 

PER SERVING: 30 calories; 2g fat; 2g carbohydrates; 1g protein; 1g fiber
http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=704

RECIPE: Banana and peanut butter protein pancakes!

Banana and peanut butter protein pancakes!

 

- 1 scoop of vanilla Whey protein powder

- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional)

- 2 tablespoons of PB2 peanut butter

- 1 banana and half of another one cut up

- 1 egg

- Sprinkle a little cinnamon (optional)

- 1 teaspoon of baking powder (optional)

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)

 

NOTE: This makes about 4 medium size pancakes.

RECIPE: Baked Parmesan Seasoned Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Seasoned Asparagus

• Pre heat oven to 400 degrees
 

• Pre grease baking pan with nonstick cooking spray I used PAM.
 

• Rinse out asparagus bunches, and place on baking pan.
 

• Then sprinkle some black pepper, lemon juice, marjoram, and parmesan cheese.
 

• Then pop them into the oven for a total bake time of about 20 minutes. Make sure that halfway through the baking process you take them out and flip them so they are evenly baked on both sides.
 

• And then you’re all finished, they go perfect as a side dish with anything even fish tacos!

Fresh out of the oven!

Perfect side dish with rainbow trout tacos!

 

RECIPE: SWEET POTATO AND PB2 PEANUT BUTTER CHIA SEED PROTEIN PANCAKES!

SWEET POTATO AND PB2 PEANUT BUTTER CHIA SEED PROTEIN PANCAKES!

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 small sweet potato (peel and boil in hot water before using)

·         1 tablespoon of chia seeds

·         1 egg

·         2 scoops of protein powder (I used Vanilla Whey Protein Powder on mine)

·         2 tablespoons of PB2 peanut butter (pre-mix powder in hot water before mixing in bowl)

·         1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

·         1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Mix all the above listed items in a mixing bowl using the hand mixer to blend until smooth. After, just pour into a cooking pan for cooking. Make sure to pre grease your cooking pan to avoid your pancakes from sticking; I use a calorie free, sodium free cooking spray.

Once ready to eat choose your choice of toppings. On mine I used cinnamon, sugar free syrup, and one tablespoon of walnuts.

NOTE: Servings make about 3 medium size pancakes, estimating about 500 calories for everything, and about 60 grams of protein. I was only able to finish one pancake; they were SUPER FILLING and satisfying.

 

 

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SPICING UP YOUR LIFESTYLE?

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SPICING UP YOUR LIFESTYLE?

I’m a huge fan of spicy food; I think it’s primarily the Mexican in me. However, spicing up your foods actual has a huge advantage. Here are a few key reasons why you should consider adding raw jalapeños to your meals. (Just naming a few)

·         Metabolism booster

·         Vitamin A and lutein

·         Vitamin C and Vitamin E

·         Vitamin K

·         Antioxidants

·         Minerals

·         Potassium

·         Iron

·         Calcium

·         Magnesium

·         Phosphorus

·         Zinc

·         Fiber

Key source:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/328752-how-to-eat-jalapeno-peppers-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/464669-jalapeno-nutritional-data/

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

 

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER:

• Helps with – Body Maintenance

• Aids – Digestion

• Helps the body – Regulate Temperature

• Provides a medium for important – Chemical Reactions

• Helps the body – Lubricate the Joints

• Helps flush out – Waste and Toxins

• Helps the body – Lubricates the Eyes

• Aids – Body Growth

• Helps – Suppress Appetite

• Helps - Hydrate

REFERENCE:

https://pinterest.com/pin/214765475951924405/