Healthy eats!

Foodie Sunday’s

Not much to report this week except for almost breaking my damn neck snowboarding Friday… Worth it to get that not so great of footage of us bombing down the beginner hill ðŸĪŠ
Full video is on my IG/TikTok. I mean, how do people really use selfie sticks down the mountain– takes some serious talent.

We cooked some pretty amazing meal prep’s this week so wanted to bring you 2 recipes that are SUPER easy to cook and very yummy to eat.
I am calling this Chicken Sausage and Veggies over Basmati Rice. Honestly the easiest and cost effective meal for the week.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup basmati rice
– 1 package of chicken sausage links
-1 bag of mixed frozen veggies
– 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
– 1 Tsp Coconut Aminos
– 1 Tbsp Sriracha

Directions:
1. Cook rice according to your package. I used a rice cooker but you can use microwaveable rice, it makes the cook time 100% quicker
2. Cut up chicken sausage and cook in air fryer at 400 for 8 mins (You can cook on the stove)
3. Microwave veggies in their bag according to package directions
4. Once rice is cooked, dump rice and veggies into a bowl. Mix in soy sauce, aminos and sriracha
5. Separate into 4 separate meal prep containers and top with equal amounts of chicken sausage
DONE!
Makes 4, Macros: 288 Calories, 23g Carbs, 11g Fat, 17g Protein


Now this one, I made for dinner, but I did not track the macros because I was in a hurry.
Ground Chicken pasta with Kale and Alfredo Sauce.

Ingredients:
– 1 lb pack of ground chicken
-1 box of Banza Protein Pasta
– 1 Jar of Basil Alfredo Sauce
– 3 Cups of Kale
– 2 cups of Mushrooms sliced
– Red pepper flakes/ Feta / Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions:
– Cook ground chicken until 3/4 way cooked, add mushrooms and saute until tender
– While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions
– Once chicken is cooked through, add the kale and cover until wilted, about 2 mins, stir and then cover until pasta is done
– Once pasta is done, drain and add the pasta back to your pan
– Stir in chicken mixture and add alfredo sauce, let simmer until heated throughout, about 2-4 mins
– Serve and top with cheese and red pepper flakes.

Short but packed with lots of flavor in this episode. I was thinking of going back to filming my meal preps and my dinners and posting them to my Youtube. Thoughts? Would we like those to come back?

If so, drop a comment or send me a message on the social platforms and we can see how we can get creative with it!

Hope you enjoy these recipes and if you try it please let me know how you liked it!

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless ðŸ–Ī -T

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2022 What a Banger

Happy New Year Fam!
It has been a whirlwind these last few weeks. I think the last time you heard from me, I had all these plans for the winter break… well my body had other plans and I came down with the RONA… again… on christmas eve. Covid, the gift that keeps on giving. I was healthy by New Years though so we did not ring in 2023 isolated and alone, thank god.
Annnnnd, Binks has returned home after living with his Grandma for the last 10+ years. Now that his mamma finally has a house of her own, he gets to live his life with me, the kidless millennial who is going to try to put sweaters on him.
He is like 76 in human years, wild huh; he is still trying to get comfortable in his new house haha little grumpy pants.

2022 was a banger of memories though— from hiking (I was 13 miles shy of my 100 mile goal!) to exploring caves underwater, concerts and off roading in Yoshi… there were some sad moments, lots of self reflection, lots of change. Even though I am very thankful for this life, and the year I have had, I feel like this year is going to be THE year. 2020 was a shit show, 2021 was a mix of a shit show, 2022 was trying to find your footing again and now 2023 is going to be the year we thrive. At least that is what I am manifesting.

2023 Goals 💜
– Hike 100 miles (For reals this time)
– Focus more on self care, my nutrition and building healthy habits
– Be more social (but on my terms cause anxiety)
– Organize and declutter spaces in my house. Get rid of things that I do not need, do not serve a purpose or make me feel any negative emotion
– Adventure more– travel to new places, take more weekend trips
– Plan more dates that are not just a night out to dinner, something deeper, I really want to do a pottery class (2023 the year of the crafty bitch)
– Finish remodeling the garage and basement (stretch goal here)
I am sure I will add to this list over time but these are things that are becoming really important for me in 2023.
What are your 2023 goals? Drop them in the comments below!

Since kicking off the new year, I have been really dialing in on my nutrition and fitness. I have been prepping and logging my food. I actually just got done meal prepping my lunch as I type this out… and that means you get a new recipe from your girl. It has filled the house with some great aromatics and I feel like I am in Italy. Thank me later.

I am not sure what to call this but let’s just call it a Creamy Rose Turkey Bake with Rice.

Ingredients:
* 1 Jar of Creamy Rose Pasta Sauce which is just Tomato and Cream so you can find something similar if you are not near a Kroger store.
* 3 small zucchini sliced
* 1 lb of ground Turkey 93/7 is what I use but use what you like, however it will change the macros
* 1 bag of basmati microwaveable rice because I am lazy, but you can use any rice you would prefer
* Seasonings (italian, garlic salt)

Directions:
1. Cook & season ground turkey until almost done
2. While turkey is browning, slice your zucchini
3. Once turkey is about 1/2 to 3/4 cooked, add zucchini, cook about 4-5 mins or until the zucchini is al dente
4. Once cooked through, add sauce, simmer about 3-4 mins
5. While the sauce is simmering, cook rice in microwave according to package
6. prepare your meal prep– mine made 4, so I split the rice, and the mixture into 4 class dishes, let cool then store in fridge.

MACROS: 317 calories 28g net carbs, 12g fat, 24g protein

Since food is my love language… and exploring new places is on my goal list this year, we ventured up to Salt Lake and tried a new hidden gem called Salt and Olive. It was by far, some of the best food I have had in Utah. The bread is to die for. The service was :: Chef’s Kiss::
What we ate:
* House Bread
* Caesar Salad
* Truffle Pizza
* Zeppole E Limone
What I drank:
* Blackberry Brambler AKA Lady Pleaser (and that it did) 😉


If you are local or just visiting SLC, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Well that is all she wrote for the start of 2023! Can’t wait to share all our adventures and hit goals & milestones together.

Where should we go first this year???

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless ðŸ–Ī – T

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Birthday recap & Christmas Gift Guide

I am a 5 year old trapped in a 35 year olds body… per my birthday party.

I turned 35 on the 28th and had an Animal Crossing Themed birthday haha. Thank you Levi, Lo and Amazon. The decorations were so cute, and they had even streamed the ACNH birthday song on youtube for when I walked inside. It was a Cozy Gamers birthday dream. IYKYK.

Find all the Amazon ACNH Decor here!

Now that Thanksgiving and my Birthday has passed, we get into the busy season. Holiday’s! Christmas / Holiday parties, travel plans, family, and the the thought of taking time for ourselves goes out the door… and then is buried in snow. I vowed to myself that it was not going to be like that this year, even if it meant saying NO more.

One of the things that used to get thrown to the wayside during the holidays was my eating habits and workout routines. I would get so busy that I would make excuses as to why I could not workout or why I did not meal prep and then when I ate food I normally did not indulge in I would beat myself up over that, which lead to forcing a workout in when I probably should have let my mind rest from the stress of the holiday season.

This year is different. No more obsessing over food, no more missing workouts or forcing them when I don’t feel good, no more saying yes to things I do not want to do which leads to putting myself care last. 35 is time to shine.

Why am I bringing this up you ask? Because today I was busy AF running errands, Christmas shopping and trying to find outfits for a trip I have planned so my meal prep this week is boring, and it took 5 minutes, but I DID IT ANYWAYS and I know having this prepared ahead of time is going to be super impactful for the busy week ahead. No excuses.

2 bags of Green beans and Red Potatoes + 1 lb of Ground Chicken = 4 Lunches for the week. 5-10ish minutes to prep and clean up (By throwing all the shit in the dish washer)

Being fast and efficient during the holidays means more time to enjoy the Holiday activities! Like the Luminaria Light Show at Thanksgiving Point.

It has an amazing light show, and lots of Christmas cheer as you walk through Ashton Gardens and it is lit with tons of lights! They even have a a Tulip Field Light section which was so beautiful. They have General Admission and VIP options which allows you to book your own snow globe to stay warm. If you are in the area this holiday season, it is a must see and great date night adventure. BUNDLE UP! It was cold.

Now what you are really here for, my holiday gift guide recommendations!

Okay, so these are going to be done in themes so each post I have now until Christmas will have a gift guide section. This weeks gift guide:

🍄Cozy Gamer ðŸŽŪPresents🎁

Everything will be pictured below!

  1. Handmade woven coasters
  2. Cozy checkered throw blanket
  3. Mushroom Incense Holder
  4. Cozy Gamer Christmas Beanie
  5. Checkered Makeup bag
  6. ACNH Plushies

Those are just some of my favorite things that I would love or gift to any cozy gamer I know. I am not affiliated with any of these products or sites, just my personal favs.

The beanie is also a small business so if you like that, they have a lot more creators on the site that have such cute things!

Hope you enjoyed, what should we do next?? Gifts for the EMO Girl in your life maybe ðŸĪ˜ðŸ―

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless ðŸ–Ī T

Healthy eats!

Weekends in Your 30s (more like mid 30s)

Friday’s are lit in your 30s… In case you didn’t know…

Covid pretty much ruined any social skills I had and pushed me into a life of introvertness. Now, my Friday nights consist of a Peloton workout, a DoorDash order and Animal Crossing. IYKYK.

    But I actually do not mind being curled up with my switch and this past Friday we played the Animal Crossing Monopoly game and it was actually pretty fun, it was not like typical monopoly so it would be easy for kids to navigate. If you play ACNH on switch though, drop a comment with your friend code so we can visit each other’s island ðŸĪ“ I have all the dogs and cats (NO RAYMOND’S… not a fan lol, but I have a Lucky and a Bones!)

    Saturdays are for grocery shopping and errands now a days.

    I like to plan my meals for the week Saturday mornings while I am relaxing and unwinding from the week that probably ran me over twice. I do not prep my food like I used to, working from home 3-4 days a week allows me time to eat more of my meals fresh so I only prep lunch these days.

    Breakfast:

    • Egg Sandos: If you are curious what my Egg Sandwiches are, I can drop the recipe next week– just let me know in the comments!
    • On days I go into the office I like something quick. I will usually do 2 frozen kodiak waffles or some cereal (since it has been pumpkin season I was really into the Pumpkin Spice Special K)

    Lunch:

    • Cajun Chicken Rice Bakes: Dropping the recipe below!

    Dinner:

    I make dinner for the fam every night and it is always cooked night of so I never meal prep for dinner now. You can make any of these meals into prep though, it just takes some time! Plus it is all yummy and fits into your macros so you are not eating boring food.

    • Sunday: Chipotle Chicken with Garlic Noodles
    • Monday: Turkey Kielbasa with roasted zucchini, asparagus and wild rice with quinoa
    • Tuesday: Chicken Burrito Bowls
    • Wednesday: Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta
    • Thursday: We do not eat turkey or red meat so for Thanksgiving we are doing Herb Roasted Chicken, my famous stuffing, mashed potatoes, parmesan green beans and salad
    • Friday: This is our Takeout/ Doordash night. No cooking for me!

    Now, what you have been waiting for. The Lunch Prep recipe!

    MACROS:
    Calories: 309
    Protein 32g Net Carbs 13g Fat13g

    You will be able to find the video on my Tik Tok by tomorrow but the recipe is below:

    Ingredients:

    • 3 medium chicken breast, diced
    • 1 bunch of asparagus
    • 1 medium zucchini chopped
    • 12oz of chicken broth low sodium
    • 8 TBSP of uncooked basmati rice
    • 3 TBSP of Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch
    • Seasonings: Slap ya mamma spice, smoked paprika, garlic salt, green goddess (measure with your heart)

    Directions:

    1. Pre-heat oven to 375*
    2. Prep your chicken (wash, pat dry, trim fat, season with spices above except the green goddess)
    3. Dice chicken into small cubes and set aside
    4. Dice your zucchini and asparagus up, season with green goddess and set aside
    5. Assemble the glass pyrex bowls: in each bowl place 2Tbsp of rice and 2oz of broth (4 bowls total)
    6. Evenly split the chopped veggies amongst the 4 bowls
    7. Add .5-1 TBSP of Chili Crunch to each bowl
    8. Split the chicken evenly amongst bowls
    9. Top each both with another ounce of chicken broth
    10. Place in oven for 40 mins
    11. Remove from oven, bake for 10 more mins or until the chicken reads 165*
    12. Let cool completely before placing in fridge

    Enjoy! These have been so easy to make and you can play with so many recipes.

    Now Sunday is the Fun day!

    We spend Sunday at Church… The Church of Solitude… AKA snowboarding down a mountain. Living 30 mins away from the mountain is literally the dream. The resorts opened a week early last week and it was insane, a bit better today, lift lines were not as long thank the lord. I have been riding the same board for over 10 years now and I finally bought a new one, stay tuned for a review on it– set to arrive in December!

    I am not one for eating lunch at the resort though, and today I was craving a salad or some sort of healthy option… which UT is not that popular for. Again, IYKYK. Today we headed to Crisp & Green which IMO is similar to Sweet Green back home which I have been missing for 4 years!
    I got the #SquashGoals and sub for Feta and their Jalapeno dressing. TO DIE FOR. So if you are local, definitely check them out. Plus they are open on Sundays! The Macros for my bowl were: Cals: 600  Fat: 36g   Carbs: 36g   Protein: 37g

    Well that is all she wrote!
    Literally.

    Next week is my birthday and I am excited to share all of the things but for now…

    You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 

    ðŸ–Ī

     -T

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    Healthy Chicken & Waffles & a snack for your Super Bowl Sunday!

    Guys! It has been a while since we did a healthy recipe swap.

    I have been craving Chicken & Waffles; missing the ATL like crazy. So in true Fitness Fashion, we came up with a recipe swap to make these a treat you can eat all week if you wanted!

    Head over to our YouTube Channel to see us in action!

    Ingredients:

    • 34g Gluten Free Flour
    • 28g Quest Nutrition Protein Powder, Vanilla
    • 1 TSP Baking Soda
    • 1 TSP Baking Powder
    • 2 Lg Eggs
    • 8 oz Chicken (Air Fried, Rotisserie, baked you pick!)
    • 4 oz Unsweetened Almond milk

    Directions:

    • Mix dry ingredients together, add wet
    • Mix until cake batter consistency
    • Heat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray
    • Once all the waffles have been made, construct your plate how you like! See the Youtube video for reference. Enjoy!

    Now, if you are watching the Super Bowl, you probably are surrounded by snacks from all over, containing endless amounts high calories. Normally I would be right there with ya indulging… but I do not have cable and I am trying to get my life together in terms of eating habits, so I am snacking on something that not only fits my macros but tastes like PIZZA!

    Meet Legendary Foods, Pizza Flavored Almonds!

    These have been shockingly delicious! Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, 3 Net Carbs and No Sugar Added! To be honest, when I first got these to try, I was skeptical because you always have those substitutes that are supposed to taste like foods such as pizza… and they taste like cardboard or just weird AF. But these, these my friends, are 100% amazing!

    You can typically find Legendary Foods Products at your local grocery stores but if not, hop on to their site and place your order today because these are to die for! They even have a new pastry treat which I am hoping to review for you soon!

    Now, get back to the game… and enjoy some awesome treats for me! If you try any of our recipes or the products we review, let us know what you think in the comments below!

    Catch ya next week!

    âĪ Tina

    Fitness · FREE WORKOUTS · Healthy eats! · Inspirational Posts

    She remembered who she was… and the game changed.

    She remembered who she was… and the game changed.

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    Here is the thing:

    This past year I have been through hell and back; yet I have risen to the top of my game and there is absolutely no fucking way I am looking back. 

    Heart break, depression, stress, life changes and eating disorders. I have experienced it all and yet, I refuse to let that define me or kick me off my game. 

    With 16 days left in 2019, I intend to make it the best ever, leaving the negative in the past and I challenge you to do the same. 

    Know everyday will not be filled with rainbows and butterflies but if you are dealing with challenges, know that it is life and it goes on. Accept with gratitude and allow yourself to see beyond the surface of what is occurring in your life.

    One thing I am thankful for is the human body and its ability to preserver under the most traumatizing and stressful circumstances. It is one thing I am very grateful for and why I have chosen to not only share my journey with you but to shift my mind set, focus on self love, dedicate myself to my fitness goals and get right with my nutrition.

    So now that you are feeling all inspired, I wanted to share with you today’s Leg Day workout, a new Kodiak Muffin recipe and my Meal Plan for the week! Hopefully this will inspire you to put your best foot forward now and not wait until the “new year new me” BS.

    First up, fuel for your workout! 

    Peppermint Dark Chocolate Kodiak Muffins: 166 calories, 25gC | 4gF |10gP

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    What you need:

    212g Dark Chocolate Kodiak Cake Pancake or Muffin Mix

    3 pieces of mini peppermint candy cane

    1/4 cup All Natural Apple Sauce

    1 Cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk

    1/4 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce

    1 Large Egg

    12g Coconut Sugar

    1 tsp Peppermint Extract

    Directions: 

    1. Preheat oven 375 and grease a 6 count muffin tin
    2. Mix all ingredients until batter consistency
    3. Scope 1/4 of mix in each muffin tin
    4. Place 3 mini candy canes in a plastic bag and break into pieces
    5. Top each tin with candy pieces
    6. Bake 18 mins, check with toothpick, if not clean bake another 5 mins.
           *baking times may vary*

    I prepped these muffins for a yummy mid-day snack but check out my full meal plan for the week below:

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    If you are wondering, I am sitting at 159gC | 69gF | 131gP

    Breakfast: My kodiak Sandwich which I have featured in previous blogs

    Snack: Peppermint Chocolate Muffins

    Lunch: Green Beans, Broccoli and Ground Turkey

    Snack: Quest Nutrition Bar

    After the Gym I like to have my Pumpkin Protein Shake 

    Dinner: Chicken or Tilapia (not prepared), Green Beans and either Rice or Sweet Potatoes I will prep in the Air Fryer

    Now that you are fueled with some festive Holiday treats and a sample meal prep, it is time to put in the work.

    Today’s workout was fire. 

    *Consult your physician before beginning a fitness or nutrition plan. For customized workouts and meal plans, email coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com to get started today* 

    Always start with a warm up, today we were focusing on legs so we needed to activate our glutes, hammies and quads before tackling below.

    5 min stair warm up

    4×10-12: superset

    Deadlift with barbell

    Box squat with barbell

    Goblet Squat

    Split squat L/R

    Rest 2 min, no rest between movements

    4×10

    Hip thrusts | snatch grip RDL

    Seated Leg press (3 ways)

    Leg kick back

    Leg extension

    3×10

    Hyperextension

    Sissy squat

    Alt Assisted pistol

    30 minute stairs 

    Stretch

    Trust me this workout will get ya so please stretch, drink lots of water and have fun! If you try our recipes or workouts, please tag us! We want to hear how it goes, we love the feedback.

    Thanks again for stopping by! May you have a blessed Sunday and remember:

    “Self love is the greatest middle finger of all time.” 

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    Until next week, be kind, love each other and stay fearless.

    âĪ Coach Tina

     

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    2018 is here and the Universe has your back!

    Well… thank the skies that 2017 has since left us. I finally feel like I am getting back into the groove I had been out of all of last year.

    Who else feels that way?

    Since the year has started, a lot has happened:

    First, I started a new workout program called 80 Day Obsession… which you can guess I am #Obsessed with.

    Second, I have been focusing more on self love, self reflection, meditation and finding the right paths to live a better, healthier, more fulfilling life. It has been an amazing journey thus far. I am excited to share each upcoming experience with you!

    Third, I have lost 10 lbs since the beginning of this year. Really focusing on my nutrition, fueling my body with whole foods and making sure to eat for performance and not out of boredom.

    Last, it is the open season and I have once again joined the 2018 CrossFit Games Open! I feel 100% better this year but still have yet to accomplish all the olympic moves I need to participate comfortably at Rx so Scaled it is! This year, it will be the year that we train harder though!

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    In order to fuel my performance, planning my meals and meal prep is 100% my secret to success.

    I plan on outlining my meal plans throughout my journey below and if you are interested in me planning out yours you can click on the training packages link to learn more or try my sample meal plans below, for free!

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    This weeks meal plan:

    Meal 1:

    • 1/4 Cup Egg whites
    • 1 Egg
    • 1/4 cup sliced Mushroom
    • 2 tbsp Sun dried tomato
    • 2 sprigs basil
    • 1 tsp Feta

    Meal 2:

    • Icelandic Yogurt
    • 1/2 Cup Blueberries
    • 1/4 Cup Black Berries

    Meal 3: 

    • ground turkey
    • Butternut squash
    • Walnuts
    • Apple
    • 1 tbsp green onion
    • Kale/chard/spinach mix

    Meal 4:

    • Dymatize Protein Shake
    • 2 Rice Cakes

    Meal 5: 

    • Honey Mustard Chicken
    • French Green Beans
    • Potatoes

    Meal 6:

    CHOOSE A SNACK TO FIT REMAINING MACROS

    Enjoy the free meal plan this week! For recipes please DM me at CoachTina.TeamFearlessFitness@gmail.com

    I am excited to be back detailing out my journey. There will be highs and lows and I am passionate about sharing with you all because it helps me stay accountable. Thank you for always supporting Fearless Fitness!

    See you at the end of the week! Keep an eye out via Instagram @TeamFearlessFitness to keep up with us until our blog drops on Sunday evenings!

    XOXO

    Coach Tina

     

    Healthy eats! · Shakeology

    Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie

    I love chocolate 😍ðŸŦ I literally crave it! 

    Who is with me?! 🙋ðŸŧ ya I know. 

    So I’m blessed with I can feature a recipe on the blog that not only is healthy but is nutritious AND involves chocolate! 

      
    Yield: 1 serving

    Ingredients:

    1 cup unsweetened almond milk

    1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

    1 tsp. pure caramel extract

    2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

    1 cup ice

    Preparation:

    1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, extract, coconut, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

        
    Recipe Credit: http://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/chocolate-caramel-delight-smoothie-recipe?ICID=CT_BLOG_CHOCO_CARAMEL_SMOOTHIE

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    21 Day Fix, round 2!

    I am so excited to soon share my Hammer and Chisel results! Now I am starting round 2 of the 21 Day Fix and I am stoked to be dialed in hard core on my nutrition. I want to be as diligent as possible but I am not going to comprise flavor or eating amazing and thank god the Beachbody blog has me covered! I mean, check out this amazing recipe they have this week! SHRIMP BOWL, sign me up. I love bowls, and I love shrimp.

    I can’t wait to get home and try this. UMM UMM can you say yummy!

    If you try out any of the Beachbody blog or Team Fearless Fitness recipes let us know by leaving a comment below! We would love to see how you mad them your own 🙂

     

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    Shrimp Noodle Bowl
    Total Time: 25 min. (plus 30 minutes marinating time)

    Prep Time: 20 min.

    Cooking Time: 5 min.

    Yield: 4 servings
    Ingredients:

    20 raw medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined, tail on (about 6 oz.)

    10 tsp. low-sodium fish sauce (like nuoc cham)

    Finely ground black pepper

    Â― tsp. ground turmeric

    8 oz. dry rice noodles (or vermicelli pasta)

    Boiling water, divided use

    1 cup bean sprouts

    1 medium cucumber, cut into matchstick-sized pieces

    1 medium carrot, cut into matchstick-sized pieces

    4 lettuce leaves, chopped

    2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves

    2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves

    2 Tbsp. chopped fresh Thai basil (or basil) leaves

    2 Tbsp. honey

    3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

    ž cup chopped raw peanuts
    Preparation:

    1. Combine shrimp, pepper, and turmeric in a small bowl; cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    2. Cook rice noodles in water according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

    3. Preheat grill or broiler on high.

    4. Grill or broil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and firm.

    5. Evenly divide rice noodles between four serving bowls.

    6. Top evenly with bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, cilantro, mint, and basil. Set aside.

    7. To make broth, combine Âū cup hot water, ž cup fish sauce, honey, and lime juice; mix well.

    8. Top each bowl evenly with broth and sprinkle with peanuts; serve immediately.

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    What will you bring?? 

    Recipe of the Day!!



    I love the holidays… Don’t you? 😃🎁⛄ïļâ˜ƒðŸŽ„🍰ðŸŦ🍷ðŸļ🙈🙉 but the treats and drinks oh my!! My waist line hates it. Starbucks with their holiday ☕ïļ coffee and office parties galore! Why not bring in a healthier twist to the peppermint mocha office treat ?!
    Check this no bake out….👇🏞

    Peppermint Mocha Bites!!


    Ingredients

    1 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour*

    1/4 cup coconut flour

    1 T cocoa powder

    1 tsp espresso powder

    1 scoop chocolate or vanilla powder (I tried a vegan brown rice brand, a paleo egg white brand and a casein blend)- Optional

    pinch sea salt

    Granulated sweetener of choice**

    1/2 tsp peppermint extract

    1/2 cup nut butter of choice (I used homemade paleo “nutella”)

    1/4 cup maple syrup (can sub for honey, agave or brown rice syrup)

    1 T + dairy free milk of choice***

    Extra cocoa powder, for dusting

    Instructions



    In a large mixing bowl, combine your flours, protein powder, espresso powder, cocoa powder, salt and granulated sweetener and set aside.

    In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt your nut butter with the maple syrup. Whisk in the peppermint extract and pour into the dry mixture. Mix very well until fully incorporated.

    If batter is too thick (it generally is), add a tablespoon of dairy-free milk, until a thick batter is formed. If batter is too thin, add a dash more flour until a thick batter is formed. Using your hands, form into bite sized balls.

    Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until firm.

    Notes

    * For the paleo option, use 1 cup TOTAL coconut flour or almond flour, however you’ll need to adjust the liquids for the latter.

    ** protein powder was sweetened so I omitted but adjust accordingly

    *** Depending on the blend of flours you use, you may need less or more. Adjust accordingly.

    Bites can be stored at room temperature but best refrigerated.

    Recipe Cred: Arman @ thebigmansworld