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!

School Lunch Roundup!

Good news, guys:  I'm learning that taking pictures of food on a white surface makes it look much more appealing.  I'm sure this is as exciting for YOU as it is for me.

 

[My mom's Mac 'n Cheese, Grapes, & Mini Cookies]

[Turkey Roll ups, Grapes, Football Pretzels, & Greek Yogurt w/ Sprinkles]

[Chicken Chunks, Horizon Organic Cheese Shapes, Grapes, & Broccoli]

 

[Pb&J, Goldfish, & Chocolate Covered Oreo]

[Spaghetti & Meatballs, Grapes, & Chocolate Graham Crackers]

Things I learned: 

- Spaghetti & Meatballs is a total family favorite!  The kids loved it the night I made it and for leftovers, which is VERY rare; definitely going back in the rotation!

- One word: Grapes.  Kids love grapes.  They're like $30/lb, but the kids freak out over them, so it's worth it.

- Kids at school think you're super awesome when your mom packs you anything with chocolate.

- Anything cut or made into shapes is really good times. 

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.

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.