I wasn't going to post tonight - I have one I'm working on but not quite ready to share. But then I had such a great food day I had to share with you how you can enjoy food - YUMMY FOOD - and still keep things clean! It felt like a win sort of day. ; ) And it goes a little somethin' like this...
I started off my day like most others - a Isagenix vanilla protein shake:
In my handy dandy magic bullet cup:
1 cup low sugar OJ
1 packet IsaLean Vanilla protein powder
small handful of frozen mango (no sugar added)
small handful of frozen strawberries (no sugar added)
Blend until smooth. Easy, peasy.
<-- Here's the picture of it. So. Good. And it's big enough that I have lots of leftovers!
I had a Greek yogurt later this afternoon (no artificial flavors, sweeteners or colors). Then I realized - It's my gal pal's Half Birthday! I knew I'd see her at our regular Tuesday workout. I didn't want to show up empty handed. What could I make that is a) yummy, 2) clean, and iii) doesn't taste like diet food ?!?
I stumbled across this recipe online, and fell in love! It's so easy! 5 minutes to mix it up and core the apples and 25-30 minutes in the oven! I was able to whip these up tonight before heading to the gym. They were a HUGE hit. This is going to be a recipe that I memorize and make for regular snacks. Feels like cheating, but isn't!
Baked Apples w/ Oatmeal Streusel Topping
1. Slice 3-4 apples in half with a large knife, then scoop out the seeds and stem parts with a melon baller.
2. Mix together:
1/2 stick/quarter cup melted butter (yes, real butter - I chose unsalted)
1/2 cup oats (I chose organic, whole grain oats and used a bit more - they didn't have any steel cut on the shelf. Bummer.)
1/2 cup flour or gluten-free 'flour' of your choice (I used whole wheat flour - NOT bleached or "enriched" flour)
1/2 cup sugar, Stevia or Truvia, or substitute with date syrup or molasses or agave syrup. (I used molasses and 1/4 cup of Stevia)
1 tsp cinnamon ( I used MUCH more!)
pinch of ground ginger
pinch of salt ( I prefer sea salt - and used about 1tsp. I like the salty sweet taste)
You can add raisins, dates, golden raisins, craisins... I didn't this time, but WILL next!
Don't know how to substitute cleaner choices for what the recipe calls for? Here is a place to help you!
3. Fill and top apple halves with the mixture.
4. Bake at 350 F until tops are golden brown and apples swell, about 30 minutes.
Holy. Deliciousness.
So, we worked out, enjoyed Half Birthday Half Baked Apples, I headed to Zumba to shake what my mamma gave me. I hadn't had dinner and was well on my way to gnawing off my own arm by the time I got home. I could have grabbed ANYTHING and shoved it in my mouth, but why not keep the clean streak going?
Omelet Wrap
1 egg + 1 egg white, beatena 'splash of unsweetened almond milk - it makes the eggs fluffier!
a handful of sliced mushrooms - I like the Baby Bellas
a handful of sliced green pepper, diced (or whatever kind of peppers you like, this is what I had on hand.)
1 slice of natural Havarti cheese (or whatever cheese you like or have on hand - no "fat free" cheese or "diet" stuff... keep it real!)
1 whole wheat tortilla
1. Warm a skillet or griddle w/ a touch of olive oil.
2. Beat together eggs + egg white, almond milk, mushrooms, and peppers. Salt & pepper to taste.
3. Cook until the egg starts to set solid. Carefully flip over to cook the top side - OR just scramble it! :)
4. Place on the whole wheat tortilla and add the Havarti cheese on top (oooh melty and yummy!!!
Next time I'll add spinach and maybe diced tomatoes!) ENJOY!! Super easy, mild flavors, filling and - you guessed it - CLEAN!!!
I just wanted to share with all of you - in case you were wondering how you could find things that taste good that are good for you. I hope this helps!
Cheers! Until next time,
<3 Jen
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