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Apple Energy Bites RULE!

Awesome Recipe ⤵⤵⤵ Cinnamon Apple Energy Bites: Ingredients: 1 real apple peeled and cut into slices 8-10 figs (pull out the seed and let them soak in warm water for 10 min) 1 cup oats 1 cup almond meal 10 almonds 1/2 TBSP of Organic Maple Syrup 2 TBSP water (I used the fig water) 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp or less of all spice or apple pie spice Directions: Toss all ingredients into a blender. Blend until it all ingredients make a paste. Roll into balls. Let set in the fridge. Kid approved!!

Healthy Asian Chicken Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients (Chicken Wraps): 1 4 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast, grilled and sliced 4 leaves Bibb lettuce 5 water nut chest nuts, diced (optional) 2 Tbsp carrots, shredded 2 Tbsp bean sprouts (optional) Directions: Place cubed chicken and diced chestnuts in lettuce leaves. Chop with carrots and bean sprouts. Top with Asian dressing. Asian Dressing: 1 TBSP peanut butter 1 tsp soy sauce or Braggs Aminos 1/4 tsp sesame oil 1 TSP rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger pepper to taste red chili paste sriracha (optional) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Drizzle dressing into lettuce cups.

Never feel STUCK again! This is LIFE Changing!!

I felt….STUCK....FRUSTRATED...and generally UNHAPPY with the way life was going….I was struggling to find the “happy me” and "my smile". I just couldn't get out of the negative funk I was in and it felt like I would be stuck FOREVER. No matter what I tried I couldn't get a grip on my life, my health or my weight and all I wanted was a solid simple solution. Once I started surrounding myself with AMAZING and SUPPORTIVE people, learning how to start making healthier and consistent food choices, and adding FUN exercises into my BUSY life as a MOM...that's when I finally hit my turning point! That's when my LIFE STARTED TO CHANGE! Now I am on my way to being in the best shape of my life and I'm 40!! With TWO kids that are 10 yrs apart, I may be busier then before but I know what works and what has improved every aspect of my life at 40!! **See below...You don't want to miss this** I am looking for 10 WOMEN (you DON'T have to be a Mom to joi...

HEALTHY BUFFALO CHICKEN ROCKS

CROCK POT BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS Ingredients: Chicken: •  24 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast •  1 celery stalk •  ½ onion, diced •  1 clove garlic •  16 ounces fat-free low-sodium chicken broth •  ½ cup hot cayenne pepper sauce Wraps: •  6 large lettuce leaves, romaine, Bibb or iceberg •  1½ cups shredded carrots •  2 large celery stalks, cut into 2-inch matchsticks Directions: 1. In a Crockpot, combine chicken, onions, celery stalk, garlic, and broth. 2. Cover and cook on high 4 hours. 3. Remove the chicken from pot, reserve ½ cup broth and discard the rest. 4. Shred the chicken with two forks, or an electric mixer. 5. Return to the slow cooker with the ½ cup broth and the hot sauce and set to on high for an additional 30 minutes. Makes 3 cups chicken. To prepare lettuce cups, place ½ cup buffalo chicken in each leaf, top...

Mint Chocolate Truffles

I LOVE chocolate! Especially MINT chocolate! These minty truffles have so much chocolate flavor, one is all you need!!! Ingredients: 5 oz dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or higher, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil, melted ½ cup canned lite coconut milk ½ tsp. pure mint extract (or pure vanilla extract) ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa Preparation: 1. Combine chocolate, oil, and extract in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside. 2. Bring coconut milk to a gentle boil in small saucepan over medium heat. 3. Add coconut milk to chocolate mixture; whisk gently to blend. 4. Place chocolate mixture, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 5. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out 1 Tbsp. of chocolate mixture. Roll into a ball. Roll in cocoa powder until evenly coated. Repeat to make twelve truffles. 6. Store in refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer for three months.