Pizzadilla

Pizzadilla

Who said you have to give up the food you love when you eat clean?! -- NOT ME!!

I LOVE pizza. If I could manage to eat it everyday, I would so be there! Fortunately I have found a way to work pizza into my healthy lifestyle and embrace it with clean eating.

Best part -- well there are a lot of great things about this but -- its quick, easy, and even kid approved!!

Ingredients:

• Whole Wheat Tortilla
• Pizza toppings of your choice
• Great place to get in some veggies
• 1/3 cup Shredded Cheese
• Pizza Sauce

Directions:

1. Cut up toppings you want.
2. Place 1/2 of the cheese on half of the tortilla shell. Place other toppings on that and then put the rest of the cheese on top, fold tortilla in half.
3. Heat skillet with medium heat.  
4. Cook Tortilla on heat until cheese melts and is browned, make sure you flip it after a couple minutes.
5. Remove from heat, cut with pizza cutter. 
6. Dip slices into the pizza sauce! (We like to warm the pizza sauce in the microwave a bit, but that's optional) 
7. Enjoy!!!

This recipe is my go to on the weekends when I am feeling like I am going to give into some pizza cravings but still want to stay on track.  Even the hubby will ask for it on the weekends!! :) 

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Okay, ready for a great busy day meal?!?! Stay tuned for this! 

I seriously LOVE using my crockpot to cook anythingggg.  If I know I am going to have a busy day, this recipe is my go to.  Crockpot meals are honestly something I love -- just so nice to come home and not have to think about making dinner, right?  This one is a house favorite and so easy.

There are so many options for this yummy recipe that I tried in my first challenge group.  

These are great served as a regular taco on either a soft whole wheat tortilla shell or even on a hard shell taco. They are great made into a quesadilla and it tastes wonderful served over a bed of lettuce! You can have some leftovers for lunch the next day.  Put it on a salad, sandwich, or use it as a dip with some chips!  Whatever way you decide to make it, you won't be disappointed!

Here it goes: 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. chicken breasts (I use boneless, skinless)
• 1 can of organic black beans
• 1 container of fresh salsa
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/3 cup water (only use water if chicken is thawed)
• 1/3 brick of cream cheese

Directions: 

1. Put all ingredients except cream cheese in the crockpot 
2. Cook on low for 5 - 6 hours or high for 3- 4 hours 
3. You can use frozen or fresh chicken breasts. But remember, if you are using frozen, omit the water :) It makes it really runny if you use the water with the frozen chicken.
4. *Shred the chicken before serving 
5. 20 minutes before serving stir in the cream cheese until melted
6.  Top with greek yogurt in place of sour cream, cheese, lettuce, or your favorite Mexican toppings
7. ENJOY with tortilla shells or over tortilla chips

*I shred my chicken quickly and easily using two forks --- pulling the chicken apart. 

--> Picture coming soon <-- 
~we gobbled this up so quickly I forgot to snap a picture~

Hope you love this recipe as much as we do at my house! 
Let me know your thoughts! :) 

Seasoning Mixes

Seasoning Mixes

Are you looking for something to add a little little extra flavor to your dishes? Need a little change up?  I LOVE these mixes.  

--> You can use them as a rub for roasting or grilling chicken, meat or fish, or use them to spice up ground chicken, turkey, or beef. You can also use these mixes to flavor rice, lentils, beans, quinoa, and vegetables!

**These mixes are all-you-can-eat for the 21 Day fix! --- SCORE! 

All-Purpose Seasoning

4 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. sea salt

Smoky Southwestern Seasoning

1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
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 one is my favorite <--

**I also add: 

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. ground cayenne

I put this on chicken like its my job!!! Its my favorite way to cook chicken and then take it in my lunch with me for the next day.  I love it oven baked or grilled, and now that the weather is starting to get warm grilled will be on the menu more often.  I love the flavor or this spice and seriously panic when I  get low.  Every time I make it, I make it in a double batch because I am that obsessed and go through one batch wayyyy to fast!! 

Mediterranean Seasoning

4 Tbsp. dried parsley, crushed
4 tsp. dried onion flakes
2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. ground thyme
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 

Mix these babies up and enjoy! Let me know your thoughts and your favorite. 


All recipes on this page are from the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan Book by Beachbody.

21 Day Fix Extreme Recipe: Chicken Fajitas

21 Day Fix Extreme Recipe: Chicken Fajitas 

I have been rocking Autumn Calabrese's new program, the 21 Day Fix Extreme, for few weeks now!  It has been great.  Now.....am I smiling my way through each and every workout?! --- NO.  Those workouts are tough and they kick my butt.  I am sweaty, sore, and gross by the end --- but I LOVE it. The good news is anytime your body is sore from a workout it means that it's challenging your body in a whole new way. 

One of the great things that comes with each fitness program is a nutrition guide.  This guide was full of some great recipes that I was ready to try!! Sometimes you just need a new one to throw into the rotation.  

If you are looking for a delicious new recipe --> look no further! Try this one out. I doubt you will be disappointed.   You can even save some that will make great leftovers too!

If you have non clean eaters in your family you can still do the chicken fajitas but just give everyone else shells to use instead of lettuce! 

This recipe makes 4 servings and 2 fajitas each 

Ingredients: 

• 1 tsp chili powder 
• 1/2 tsp sea salt 
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 4 (5-6 oz) raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 in strips 
• 1 medium red or green red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 
• 8 large romaine (or butter) lettuce leaves 
• 1/2 medium avocado, thinly sliced 
• 1 cup fresh salsa 
• lime wedge for garnish optional 

Directions: 

1. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 tsp oil in large resealable plastic bag. 
2. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 
4. Empty contents of bag into skilled; cook stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat. Add lime juice.
5. Evenly top lettuce leaves with chicken mixture, avocado and salsa. 
6. Garnish with lime wedges if desired. 

Notes: 21 Day Fix Extreme Containers --> 2 Green, 1/2 purple, 1 red, 1/2 blue 

You gotta try this! Let me know your thoughts!!