Crustless Quiche - 21 Day Fix Friendly!

Why crustless?  Because I need something that is 21 Day Fix friendly and EASY.  Crust takes too long anyway :P.

My 6 year old helped me make these and his response when they were done was "I really outdid myself."

These are SUPER delish and taste awesome reheated, so I made extras to eat throughout the week.

 

 

Crustess Quiche

 

 

Ingredients (per Quiche):

 

 

6 Eggs, whisked and seasoned with Mrs. Dash Table Seasoning

2 c. Veggies (I used Asparagus, Kale, & Peppers)

4 strips of Cooked Turkey Bacon, crumbled

1/3 c. Cheddar Cheese

Coconut Oil

 

 

Preheat the oven to 350.

 

Coat each pan with a super thin layer of Coconut Oil to prevent sticking.

 

Pour in eggs in pan (I used 8 in. round pans), top with your choice of veggies, Turkey Bacon, & Cheddar Cheese.

 

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm.

 

That. Is. It.

Super Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!



I am on a sweet potato roll, YOU GUYS!  I love the benefits of sweet potatoes, but have struggled eating them because I don't really like them, hahaha!  I have been on a MISSION to find recipes that I love and it's been pretty stinkin' awesome!  Turns out there is a lot of info out in the interwebs :P

 



 

Super Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 

 

Ingredients:

3 Sweet Potatoes, cut in half

1 lb. Ground Turkey

2 c. Yellow & Orange Peppers, chopped finely

2 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Chipotle Seasoning

1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Garlic Seasoning

1/3 c. Shredded Cheddar

1 tbsp. Coconut Oil

 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

 

Place Sweet Potatoes on baking sheet FACE DOWN and bake for 25 minutes.

 

While the Sweet Potatoes cook, heat a skillet with 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil on Medium Heat; cook Peppers with Garlic and Chipotle.  Add Ground Turkey and cook until no longer pink. (tip: if you have kids, just reserve some of this in a separate pan BEFORE you add the Chipotle.  Mine don't do spicy!)

 

When the Sweet Potatoes are done, pull them out and scoop the inside of each half with a spoon.  If it doesn't EASILY scoop out, put it back in the oven for a few minutes until it does.  Add the Sweet Potato 'insides' to your skillet with ALL the other stuff and mix it well.

 

Stuff those Sweet Potato skins with the filling, top with your Shredded Cheese and throw those bad boys in the oven on 'Broil' setting for 5 minutes.

 

ENJOY!

 

[ the verdict: Emmy tore it up, Ethan wouldn't touch it, and Stevie (after complaining) tried it and said "that's not bad, mom."  My husband LOVED them and I was totally impressed with myself :P]



 

 

 



Cauliflower Chowder.

You guys, please stop me if I'm over-cauliflowering. 

Actually, don't because I don't care.

I had a bunch of stuff in my refrigerator I was worried would go bad, so I kind of shoved it all in the pressure cooker and went on my way.

 

Cauliflower Chowder

1 head of Cauliflower, chopped in big pieces
8 slices of Turkey Bacon (confession, I used the real stuff this time)
2 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Milk
1/4 - 1/3 cup Flour (this depends on your preference of thickness)
2 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb seasoning
Garlic (your preference!  we <3 garlic around these parts)
Sprouts for garnish

I have a pressure cooker, which I HIGHLY recommend to anyone who is short on time; however, a slow cooker or stove top would work fine.  I made this in less than 20 minutes with the pressure cooker, so it's worth the investment for me.

Cook Bacon as your normally would and set aside on a paper towel.

Throw your Cauliflower, Chicken Broth, Milk, Garlic, and Onion Seasoning into your pot and bring to a boil.  Before adding the Flour, mix in a couple tbsps. of COLD water with the Flour so it doesn't get all clumpy when you add it to the hot pot.  Your sauce will thicken - this is where you can decide to add more Flour to make it even thicker or less Flour next time.

Cover your pot and allow to simmer for 45 minutes.  If you're using a crockpot, just throw all the ingredients in at once and be on your way :P

Get yourself a bowl, top with some crumbled Bacon and Sprouts and ENJOY!

Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower 'Wings'

Can we just talk about cauliflower for a minute?  I NEVER bought it until I started seeing tons of recipes suggesting that it's a good carb replacement.  My first thought: "Stop."  I mean, it REALLY got to me that people would even compare my beloved carbs to ANYTHING let alone cauliflower.

 

Alas, the cauliflower advocates were right and I am OFFICIALLY obsessed.

 

Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower 'Wings'

 

1 head of Cauliflower, cut into large chunks

2 teaspoons Garlic Seasoning

1 tablespoon Coconut Oil, melted

¾ cup Buffalo Wing Sauce

 

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

 

Mix Coconut Oil, Garlic, S&P, and Buffalo Wing Sauce in a bowl. Toss Cauliflower in and mix with hands to coat. Put on a large baking sheet (lightly greased with Coconut Oil) and bake for 20 minutes.

 

THAT'S IT!

 

Now, if you're like my husband, you're saying "this will never replace chicken wings" and you're right.  BUT, it's a nice, healthy, DELICIOUS alternative to the wings on a week night or for a snack.

The Easiest Sweet Potato Fries In All The Land.

So, you guys know my deal...I do NOT like sweet potatoes.  I just don't know why it's even called a potato and that really bothers me.

BUT, I also know that sweet potatoes are the BEST carb out there, so I on a mission to come up with ways I enjoy it while please at least 2 other people in my family (let's face it, pleasing them all is an impossible feat).

We can OFFICIALLY add Sweet Potato Fries to the list and they couldn't be easier to make.

 

 

The Easiest Sweet Potato Fries In All the Land

 

2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into strips

1 tbsp. Coconut Oil, melted

2 tbsps. Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning (or really any seasoning you like)

 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 

 

Mix Coconut Oil and Seasoning in a large bowl.  Add the Sweet Potatoes and mix with your hands coating each potato.

 

Lay out on a flat baking sheet in one layer and bake for 20-25 minutes.

 

Because I like mine a little charred/crisp, I then broiled my potatoes for 3 minutes to give them a little extra texture.

 

BONUS POINTS if you have 'Chups Fruit Ketchup.  My husband and I are OBSESSED with the Spicy Pineapple and could basically drink it if that was okay.  Plus, it's called 'fruit ketchup' which is pretty much my favorite part.

 

Still taking suggestions for Sweet Potato recipes, so if you have one, find me on Facebook and tell me about it!

 



No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolat Oat Protein Bars

No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oat Protein Bars

 

 

You will need:

2 cups Steel Cut Oats
1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
1/4 cup Raisins
1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/2 cup Organic All Natural Peanut Butter
4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology

Mix Oats, Coconut, Almonds, Raisins, & Shakeo together in a large bowl. Mix in Milk and PB - GET THOSE HANDS DIRTY!

Press mixture into an 8x8 dish until flat and refrigerate for 30 minutes before eating.

These are SUCH an awesome on-the-go treat and it SUPER healthy.  Let me know what you think after you make them!

October School Lunches!

The best part of October lunches was making treats "for the kids."  I've gotten some questions on what I feed my younger two and, generally, I feed them the same thing I send with my Kindergartener!  They're both pretty good eaters, but need variety so they don't get bored eating the same thing every day.

 

[PB&J, banana, Gogurt, Football shaped pretzels, confetti sugar cookies]

[Halloween Mac 'n Cheese, Trader Joe's organic Animal Crackers, Grapes]

[Annie's Mac 'n Cheese, Greek Yogurt w/ Sprinkles, Broccoli]

[PB&J, Cheez Itz, and Mixed Fruit]

[Homemade Lunchable: Chicken Chunks, Cheddar Cheese, Pretzel Sticks, Mini Cookies, & Grapes]

[Turkey, Cheese, Crackers, Banana Muffin, Grapes, & Dark Chocolate Chips]

[Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Knot, Grapes, Mini Cookies]

[Beef & Cheese Burrito, Smoothie, Bitsy Brainfood Cookies, & Mixed Veggies]

On the day we made 'lunchables,' someone spilled Stevie's lunch and it was the worst day ever until they gave him pizza from the cafeteria.  I was SO THANKFUL when Stevie told me that one of the ladies that works in the school café took him back and got him a lunch when he was crying because I can only imagine his sweet little face when his food fell to the ground.

I scored a couple of boxes of Bitsy Brainfood Cookies from Target for next to nothing with a coupon on Cartwheel and he LOVES them; they're shaped like letters and the ones pictured are made from organic beets and chocolate!  I really like to give my kids 'fun food' and I try to make it homemade most of the time, but these are such a good option for quick grabbing.  Total bonus buy!

Chipotle Lime Shrimp w/ Cauliflower 'Rice'

aka - the easiest recipe on the web.

So, my obsession with cauliflower goes on and on and on.  It is SO EASY to transform into something else and replace carbs.  Since I follow the 21 Day Fix, I eat two servings of carbs and often still want something 'carb-y' for dinner and I DIE BY CAULIFLOWER.  Seriously.

Are you ready for this?  No really, you'll be like "why is this even a recipe?"

What you need:

Shrimp - peeled/deveined (I use frozen salad shrimp because they cook fast and I am all about FAST)
Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning (to taste)
Crumbled Cauliflower (I buy the already crumbled cauliflower because I'm lazy and the cost is comparable to a head of cauliflower)
2 tbsp. EVOO
1/3 cup Water

Heat 1 tbsp. EVOO in a pan on Medium/High; add Shrimp and Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning.  Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover, allowing to simmer.

If you're not lazy and have a whole head of cauliflower, cut it from the stem and throw it in the fod processor to form your 'rice.'  Heat remaining 1 tbsp. EVOO in a separate pan on medium heat; add Cauliflower and cook for about 2 minutes.  Add water and bring to a boil.  Lower heat to low/medium and cover, allowing to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

THAT.  IS.  IT.

It was really delicious, easy, and HEALTHY.  No added salt, no unnecessary carbs.  TOTALLY 21DF approved!  Trust me, you have time.

School Lunch Roundup.

Stevie was sick one day, so we're one short of two weeks worth.  And I was sick for what felt like 2348932839 days.  I actually still have a sore throat, but I don't feel like I'm dying so that's a plus.  Before you judge how many PB&J's you see, remember that I was on my death bed.

[Chicken Nuggets, Annie's Mac 'n Cheese, Banana, Chocolate Covered Blueberries]

[Chicken Taco, Corn, Applesauce w/ Sprinkles]

[Annie's Mac 'n Cheese, Banana, Pretzles w/ Nutella]

[PB&J. Raspberries, Oreo Cookies, Gogurt]

[Chicken Lo Mein, Goldfish, Chocolate Covered Blueberries]

[P&J Stacks, Banana, Cheez Itz, Carrots]

[Confetti Pancakes, Pineapple, Raspberries]

[PB&J, Banana, Carrots, Craisin/M&M mixup]

[Chicken Roll ups, Cheddar Cheese, Tortilla Chips, Pineapple, Annie's Fruit Snacks]

Things I learned last week:  I can get the kids up, fed, and out the door in 20 minutes.  Pretty proud of that, NOT so proud of what I may have looked like dropping my kid off at the bus stop.  Stevie could give a crap less if his lunches aren't different and fun; he's just happy to eat.

Lunchtime Trickery.

And the charade continues...



 

[PB&J, Strawberries, Cheez-Its, Yogurt]

[Chicken Nuggets, Peas & Carrots, Blueberry/Dark Chocolate Mix up]

[Homemade Lunchable: Turkey, Cheddar Cheese, Crackers, Annie's Gummies, Strawberries/Blueberries]

[Chicken Tacos, Strawberries, Carrots]

[PB&J, Yogurt, Chocolate Brownie Cookie, Carrots]

Things I learned this week:

Freezing Gogurt is really smart!  It acts as a way to keep the cold stuff cold in the lunchbox and thaws out by lunch time (which is at 10:45 here aka late breakfast).

Stevie will ALWAYS prefer a PB&J over anything else; I let him choose his meals this week.

Peas & carrots are just as uncool as spelling 'love' with toothpicks and NO MATTER HOW MUCH HE LOVED THE DINNER THE NIGHT BEFORE, it's still unacceptable for lunch the next day. 

Creamy Chicken Salad (Adapted from Fixate recipe)

I have always been something of a Chicken Salad hater; I do NOT understand grapes mixed with chicken...at least I didn't until this recipe.  I WILL be making this again.

Creamy Chicken Salad

3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast, boneless, skinless
1/2 cup chopped green apple
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
1/3 cup sliced raw almonds
2 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon

[and here is the difference]
In Autumn's book, Fixate, she suggests pulling this together with her Honey Mustard Salad Dressing.  The dressing is DELICIOUS, but it's too much for my kids (they don't do anything remotely 'spicy' which makes me question whether or not they're actually mine). 

FOR THE DRESSING:
1/4 cup Light Mayo
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt

I ate it on top of spinach and the kids had I along side mini bagels.  OBVS, this is super versatile and you can eat it in any way shape, or form and you will stinkin' love it.