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Granola

You’ll want to eat this by the handful (and I did as I was mixing it!) This granola is more of an art then science. Add your favorite things or omit anything you don’t like. It last forever in a sealed container and is so addictive you’ll wish you made more. My husband and kids love it on yogurt or just to snack on. Rough recipe – I literally threw handfuls of my favorite things in. Combine: 11 C Quick cooking old-fashioned oats 3 C sliced almonds 2 C Flaxseed 1 C sunflower seeds 1 C pecan pieces or any other kind of nuts 2 C coconut flakes Dash of cinnamon Dash of salt In a sauce pan heat through 1-1 1/2 C oil 1 C honey 1/2-1 C brown sugar 1 -2 Tb vanilla extract The oil, honey, brown sugar mixture vary on what I making the granola for. For guests or special occasions I add more, for at home use I do a lot less so it’s healthier.

Mango with Tajin

80 degrees calls for a summer favorite. Simple, fresh, and pops of flavor! Slice fresh mango to your preference. Drizzle fresh lime juice over fruit and sprinkle Tajin. Tajin is a seasoning made of ground chili peppers, salt, and dehydrated lime juice. You can buy it at most grocery stores or Amazon.

Cottage Cheese and Mango

After a busy weekend with a lot of food, this is perfection! Cottage Cheese (favorite 2% is Costco least favorite Trader Joes) Sliced Mango Chia Seeds Drizzle of honey

Meatloaf Marinara with Zoodles

Filming a fun segment on @studio5ksl today! Meatloaf cupcakes (previous post) and turning the leftovers into two different meals. My family all agreed we liked this “meatloaf marinara” sauce as much as the cupcakes. Crumble up leftover meatloaf muffins and put in Arrabbiata sauce. Top with shaved Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Serve over *zoodles or pasta! * I sauté my zoodles in a little Grape Seed Oil and S&P. Don’t overlook them or they’ll be soggy and watery. You want them cooked al dente.

Skinny Potato Skins & Slaw

A less guilty way of eating Potato Skins! Yukon gold potatoes, covered in EVOO and kosher salt. Bake or Traeger at 350° for one hour. Let cool, cut in half and scoop out center. Rotisserie chicken or chicken beasts, shredded and mixed with Buffalo wing sauce or TJ’s BBQ Sriracha sauce. (For the kids I mixed in normal barbecue sauce). . Slaw- Broccoli slaw TJ’s mirapoix mix poppyseed vinaigrette dressing (or your favorite sweet salad dressing) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Top with blue cheese crumbles and extra sauce!

Saturday Bagel Run

Don’t skip the Saturday morning bagel run. (And you don’t have to run 10 miles to work this off) 1/2 Whole Wheat bagel with the insides scooped out Small amount of cream cheese (or leave it off, you won’t miss it) Smoked Salmon Avocado slices Lemon Zest Tomato slices Purple onion ring Poached egg Capers Lots of S&P

Tahoe Brunch Casserole

I’m excited about these leftovers today! The Tahoe Brunch casserole is delicious but has a whopping 46g of fat per serving. With this lightened up version you can feel better about serving this to your family. Original Recipe- 12 slices white bread, crusts removed 2-3 tbsp. butter, softened 1/2 c. butter 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 c. thinly sliced yellow onions 1 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated 5 eggs 2 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. nutmeg 2 tbsp. fresh parsley 2 C tomatoes, diced Butter bread with softened butter; set aside. In a 10-12 inch skillet melt 1/2 cup butter and brown mushrooms and onions until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Cook sausage and cut into bite size pieces. In greased shallow casserole layer 1/2 bread then mushroom mixture, sausage, and then cheese. Repeat ending with cheese. In medium sized bowl mix eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Hand beat. Pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle parsley…

Quest Bars at TJ’s

Like I needed another reason to love Trader Joes! Bonus, my kids love them too!!

Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a family breakfast favorite but lately I’ll do a big scoop with a little peanut butter, 1/2 banana, coconut, dash of cinnamon and mini dark chocolate chips for dessert. It’s the perfect healthy substitute for ice cream and can curb any sweet tooth! I normally dump a couple cups of oats, 1/2 C of chia seeds, almond milk, a big scoop of Greek yogurt and a dash of maple syrup but if you really like measurements (this is for one serving, but trust me you’ll want to make enough to share). Mix and refrigerate overnight- 1/3 C Old Fashioned Oats 1/3 C almond/coconut milk 1/3 C Plain Greek yogurt 2 TB Chia Seeds Small dash of vanilla Dash of Maple Syrup Dash of salt ETC. Add berries, peaches, or sliced almonds. Top with bananas and brown sugar and broil to caramelize. Top with granola or dried fruit. Swirl PB and Nutella and warm it emoji . Layer toppings and oatmeal in a mason jar and serve for a brunch. Let kids pick their own toppings and make…

Healthy Eating Tips and Tricks

Speaking tonight to women about healthy eating tips and tricks. Here are a couple of my notes. What are some of your favorite tips? 1. Self discipline – Healthy, in-shape people are rarely lucky. They work very hard and say no to unhealthy food more often then yes. Sacrifice, willpower, and hard work. 2. Change your mindset about the type of eater you are. (Tell yourself, I never buy chicken nuggets or hamburgers at a drive through. I don’t eat white bread. I am a healthy eater. I exercise six days a week) 3. Make splurges worth it- Don’t think of foods as off limits. Indulge on only the very best things. 4. Weight loss is 75% diet and 25% exercise. You are what you eat. 5. Low carb (less pasta, white breads ) Load up on lean proteins and vegetables (chicken, pork, all veggies) 6. Remove temptation- Don’t keep unhealthy food at home. (Throw away candy, 2 bites of dessert then fork on the floor, say no to the bread bowl) 7. Emotional eating – Monitor when and why…