Chicken Pot Pie

Perfect for a cool day this recipe is packed with veggies and protein.  Don't miss out on this recipe and please share your meal with us on social media!

Ingredients

-2 1/2 cups of Chicken (or Shredded Turkey, Ground Turkey, Ground Beef, Shredded Beef)

- 1 Cup Frozen Peas

-3 Cups of Broccoli (cut into smaller pieces)

-1 Large Carrot (cut into bite size pieces)

-1 Medium Onion(chopped)

-1 Clove Garlic

-1 1/2 Cups Milk

-1 Cup Chicken Stock (If you are using beef, use beef broth)

-2 TBSP Whole Wheat Flour

-1 TBSP Coconut Oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Turn on the burner on medium high.  Add the oil.  After it melts add the Garlic, Onion, and Carrots.  When the onions turn translucent add the Milk, Broth, and Flour.  Turn the burner on high and let it boil for a bit, letting it reduce slightly.  Then add the rest of the ingredients. (Chicken, Broccoli and Peas)  Let them heat up and wait until right before the liquid turns into a thick gravy.  

Make a crust, using the recipe from the Pecan pie below.  Feel free to make one whole recipe if you want a bottom and top crust or cut the recipe in half for just a top crust. When it turns into a gravy texture pour it into the crust.  Then add the top crust.  Fold the edges in.  Place in the oven for 30 minutes or when the top starts to brown.  Let it cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!  

Pumpkin Custard Bars

While it may not be the holiday season but I love desserts and couldn't pass up these pumpkin custard bars.  Who says eating healthy means eating bland food.  I found this recipe from Stephanie on http://thefoodieandthefix.com/flourless-pumpkin-custard-bars/

Ingredients

    -1 1/2 cups pumkin puree (1 can)

    -3 Tbs Almond Butter

    -1 tsp vanilla

    -1 Tbs Pumpkin pie Spice

    -3 Tbs Maple Syrup

    -3/4 tsp baking soda

    -2 eggs

    -Dash of Salt

    -Optional: Pecans

Instructions

    1) Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.  Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.

    2) Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and spread into the baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let cool, then cut into 9 bars.

    3) Refigerate any leftovers

Notes

Container Equivalents: 1/6th PURPLE, 1/9 RED, 1 TSP, 1 TSP Maple Syrup

Stuffed Peppers

I'll be honest.  I hated stuffed peppers growing up.  However since I started working out and focusing on eating healthier I wanted to give them another shot.  And boy and I happy I did.  This recipe is the bomb!  I didn't create it myself but instead I found it on Valorie Woeste's website https://healthylifewithvaleriewoeste.com/2014/05/22/stuffed-peppers-21-day-fix-approved/

 21 Day Fix Recipe Stuffed Peppers

What you'll need:

4 Sweet Bell Peppers

1 Yellow container of cooked quinua

1/2 Yellow container of black beans, (canned) rinsed and drained

1/2 Yellow container of frozen corn

2 Red containers of browned low fat ground turkey with taco seasoning

1 Green container of diced tomatoes 

1 Green container of tomato sauce

1 Blue container of your favorite cheese

What You'll Do:

1. Cook quinoa according to directions in your eating plan.

2. While quinoa is simmering, brown ground meet with taco seasoning.

3. Drain and Rinse black beans

4. Portion out diced tomatoes, corn, and tomato sauce, and cheese.

5.Combine meat, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, beans, and sauce in a large bowl.

6. Cut caps off of peppers and pull out ribs and core. Rinse excess seeds out.

7. Stuff peppers with filling

8. Sprinkle with cheese

9. Bake at 375 Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, depending on the strength of your oven. Cheese should be melted and filling should be heated all the way through.

DIVE In! This recipe serves 4 with the following counts per stuffed pepper: 1 Red, 1/2 Yellow, 1 Green, 1/4 Blue.

Healthy Pecan Pie

This is one of my favorite desserts.  But with the the amount of sugar and calories in a normal pecan pie, I sadly pass on it.  Well, NO MORE!  Time to enjoy this heavenly dessert!

I did not create the recipe but found it on Jamie Callahan website http://www.adventuresofashrinkingprincess.com/recipes/21-day-fix-pecan-pie/

Recipe makes one 9" pecan pie.

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (optional, white whole wheat flour)

1/2 cup oat flour

1 TBSP coconut sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2/3 cup Cold Coconut oil (optional, organic pure unsalted butter)

Ice cold Water

Crust directions:

Make the crust by combining the wheat flour with the oat flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.  Add the coconut oil or butter and work it through the flour mixture with your hands until it's crumbly.

Slowly add ice water, about 2 TBSP at a time, until you have a stiff dough.  Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, about a half hour.

Roll the pie crust out, lightly flouring the dough and work surface. Carefully lay the dough in your pie pan.

Pie Filling:

1/2 Cup Honey for a less sweet pie OR

2/4 Cup Honey for a medium sweet pie OR

1 cup honey for a SUPER sweet pie

3 egg whites, whipped with a fork

2 TBSP safflower or other light flavored oil

1 cup raw pecan pieces

4 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

3 TBSP whole wheat pastry flou

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

Pour batter into raw pie crust and bake for 10 minutes.  Reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and continue to bake for 20-25 minutes. The pie shoudl raise in the oven and have small cracks in the top when it's done.

Remove from oven and allow to cool overnight

21 Day Fix Containers: 1 Yellow, 1 tsp, and 1/2 blue per slice

Spicy Southwestern Soup

Time for some hearty soup that’s perfect for winter! This recipe is quite flexible and can be made vegetarian and even vegan if you like! Give it a try and be sure to tag us in a picture of you making it and enjoying the delicious soup!

Here's what you need:
1 pound or more of shredded or diced chicken
1 - 1 1/2 diced onions
1 diced red pepper
3 diced garlic cloves
5 sliced red potatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatos
1 can tomato puree
1 can drained black beans
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cayanne pepper

Learn how to make it by watching our LIVE video here:

Carrot Cake

Who doesn't love dessert?  This carrot cake maybe considered healthy but it's tastes ridiculously unhealthy!  I didn't create this recipe but found it here: http://celebratingsweets.com/healthier-carrot-cake-naturally-sweetened-whole-grain/

Here's what you need to make this amazing recipe:
1 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
1 3/4 cups diced carrots
2 eggs
2/3 cups honey
1/2 cup crushed pinapple
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup walnuts
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
Cream Cheese
Vanilla extract
Ground Cinnamon
Salt

For directions to make this incredibly recipe watch the video here:

4 Ingredient Pumpkin Pie

It's that time of year... pumpkin time that is!  Stay on track with your diet but enjoy a phenomenal pumpkin pie.  Plus it only has 150 calories!!!!  I think that's reason to have two servings if you as me!

This recipe makes 2 pies.  Here are the ingredients you need:
Whole Wheat Crust (find the recipe here. https://www.sites.google.com/site/jonesintogetfit/recipes-more - You'll need to scroll down a little bit)
2 cans of Pure Pumpkin Puree
1 can of Sweetened Condense Milk
Pumpkin Pie Spice
4 Eggs

For directions on making this amazing dessert watch the video below!

Shrimp and Rice Cups

Time to get fancy with our meals.  But no worries, just because it's fancy doesn't mean it's hard.  Give this super easy meal a try tonight and your family will be amazed at your skill!

Ingredients needed
Coconut Oil (or any other oil that would work)
Soy Sauce
Honey
Ginger Powder
Garlic Powder
Cayanne Pepper
Shrimp
Sticky Rice (Rice That's cooked and not rinsed afterward)
Zucchini
Broccoli
Red Pepper
Green Onions

Watch how to put it all together and make it a smashing night here:

Protein Packed Meatless Salad

That's right, your eyes didn't deceive you.  A delicious protein packed meatless salad!  Easy and freaking amazing!  Make it today and take a picture!  Don't forget to tag us when you post that beautiful pic on social media!

Ingredients:
Green Stuff (Spring Mix, Spinach, Kale, Lettuce, etc)
Green Onions
Broccoli
Carrots
Quinoa
Queso Para Freir (Frying Cheese)
Any other salad fixing you love

See how I suggest making this salad by watching the live video here:

Grilled Pizza

Let's face the facts.  Pizza is freaking delicious and grilled anything is amazing.  Combine the two and you are in for one truly explosively delectable meal. Don't even wait until tomorrow to make this recipe, try it tonight!  And don't forget to take a pic and share it on social media tagging us in it!

Here's the Ingredient list:

6" Tortillas
Pizza Sauce (Look for a low sodium sauce)
Chicken Breast
Pepperoni (Low sodium if possible)
Green Peppers
Shredded Mozzerela Cheese
Any other fun ingredients you like on pizza!

Find the directions on how to make it by watching our live video here:

Southern Style French Toast with Toasted Almonds

Who doesn't love breakfast?  This recipe is crazy easy, delicious, protein filled, and perfect for any breakfast, lunch, or dinner!  Don't miss out on this amazing meal!

(2 servings)

Ingredients:

4 pieces of healthy bread

3 eggs

1/4 milk 

Unsalted Almonds (chopped)

Maple Syrup

Vanilla extract

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Want directions on how to make this delicious recipe?  Watch the LIVE Cooking Show here: