Chicken Basil Meatloaf

Props to  http://paleomg.com for this amazing recipe. I use this website ALL THE TIME to find new ideas in the kitchen. They are usually simple and have ingredients that you already have around the house. So tasty :)

Chicken Basil Meatloaf

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  30 mins

Total time:  35 mins

Serves: 6-8

 

Ingredients

• 2lbs ground chicken
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 1 cup almond flour/meal
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients for meatloaf in a bowl.
3. Place ingredients into two loaf pans.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until there is no pink remaining in the loaf.
5. Eat!
6. OMG, that was easy.

Gluten-free Banana Walnut Muffins

I LOVE these muffins. They are so easy to make and are perfect for breakfast on the go. I usually add walnuts to them, but it is not necessary. Enjoy :)

What You'll Need

• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 mashed banana, medium

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla.
4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Add a little at a time and whisk after each addition.
5. Try to whisk out the big lumps, but don't drive yourself crazy. There will probably be some small ones left.
6. Fold in the mashed banana.
7. Add batter to a lined muffin tin.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of one comes out clean.

Workout 2

4 rounds:
1/2 mile run 
50 pushups

If you are not ready to run 2 miles, just modify it. Walk, power walk, combo of running/walking... do whatever you have to do to keep moving! Push yourself. Modify your pushups as well if you need to... use your knees, put your hands on an elevated surface, whatever you have to do to get them done!

Workout 1

10 rounds of:

10 push-ups
10 sit-ups
10 air squats

Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Pecans

Love this recipe. It is so easy and delicious. Perfect for a quick, easy lunch/dinner!

Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Pecans

Ingredients:

8 ounces fresh torn spinach or baby spinach
1 1/2 to 2 cups cleaned and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces, lightly toasted
2 to 3 ounces goat cheese or blue cheese, crumbled, optional
.
Dressing
1/4 cup Canola oil or other salad oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder
dash dry mustard
Preparation:

Toss spinach with sliced strawberries, pecans, and cheese, if using.
Combine dressing ingredients in a jar; shake until well blended. When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
Serves 4 to 6.

Banana, almond butter, grain-free pancakes

• 1 ripe bananas
• 1 egg, 2 egg whites
• 1 heaping tablespoon of almond butter
• coconut oil (or butter)

Instructions:

Mash the bananas, add the egg and mix wel

Stir in the almond butter, adding more than a tablespoon if you want a more pancake-like texture.

Warm coconut oil in a pan and pour batter into small cakes.

Top with fresh fruit or raw honey! Delicious