QUICK & EASY 21 DAY FIX BREAKFAST RECIPE-SHAKSHUKA

                 SHAKSHUKA

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Me, I usually don't like to eat breakfast I prefer to eat later in the day, but every now and then I wake up hungry wanting a hardy breakfast. This D-lish recipe is filling and has "stick-to-your-ribs" power, so it is an awesome breakfast choice. You can eat it as is or if you need some carbs to fuel your fire in the morning you can serve it over brown rice, whole-grain pasta, a slice of Ezekiel bread, or with slices of whole wheat pita wedges for a low-calorie meal packed with protein and lycopene.

SHAKSHUKA 
INGREDIENTS
1-Tbsp coconut oil

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1-diced onion
1-minced garlic clove
1-diced green pepper
2-cans diced tomatoes 
2-Tbsp tomato paste
6-large eggs
1-tsp each paprika, chili powder, cumin
Pinch cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste.

GET COOKING
Sauté onions and garlic in coconut oil for 2 minutes. Then add a diced green pepper and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Next, add two cans of diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Season with 1 teaspoon each chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Add a pinch of cayenne, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer (keeping it over medium heat). Crack six eggs directly into the skillet, then cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Makes 6 servings 1-Red 1-Green (just the tomato mixture and 2 eggs, if you add rice, bread, etc. you'll need to add those containers) 


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1.  1              Packet of Shakeology or (a scoop)
2.  1              Cup of OJ
3.  1              Cup of frozen pineapple
4.  2 Tbsp     Frozen shredded coconut
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21 Day Fix Savory Sriracha Oatmeal & Egg Recipe

 Breakfast can get a little boring and repetitive after a while, especially, when you're trying to lose weight and eat healthy. I've been doing the meal portion of the  21 Day Fix for months now (btw I've lost 45 lbs with the 21 Day Fix, just sayin.) and my staple first meal of the day is oatmeal with  eggs on the side. I like to start my morning off with this meal, because it is high in protein, which keeps me full longer, and the heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering powers of the oatmeal give me fuel to kickoff my day.  But dang there are only so many ways to crack an egg or whip up oatmeal, right? WRONG!

I just discovered that if you mix the oatmeal and eggs together you get a whole new world of DELICIOUSNESS! You can whisk the eggs up and add them to the oatmeal as it is cooking to give it a creamy taste without messing up the oatmeal flavor and when it's done add whatever goodies you usually add. Or you can fry up the egg and top off your oatmeal with this yummy source of protein. Either way it is a healthy and tasty way to change up your morning eating routine.

             Savory Sriracha Oatmeal & Egg recipe

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1 cup rolled oats (NOT instant)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos (an be purchased online at Amazon.com) or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha, plus more for happy squirting
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced

 Olive oil or Coconut oil Spray
2 large eggs 
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a small saucepan set over a medium heat, combine the oats, water, , Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce), Sriracha, rosemary, and garlic. Bring it to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the oats are cooked through, about 5 minutes. 

While the oats are cooking, spray a medium saucepan and heat it over a medium heat. Once the pan is hot, crack in the eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs to your desired consistency, though sunny side up is my preference so the yolk can ooze all over your oatmeal. For sunny side up, cook the egg (without flipping) until the whites are set and the yolk is still jiggly, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Spoon out the oatmeal, and top each serving with a fried egg. Squirt additional Sriracha over all of it should you want a little extra heat. (Helluar, who doesn’t?) 

Makes 2  servings
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21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

     21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tbsp                    olive oil or coconut oil

2 tsp                      lemon zest

1/2 tsp                   salt

1/4 tsp                   pepper

2 pounds                  skinless, boneless chicken thighs washed and dried                            

4 cups                    Brussels sprouts trimmed and washed

COOKING:

• Combine olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
• Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken onto a sheet pan along with 4 cups of trimmed Brussels sprouts.
• Drizzle the oil mixture over everything and toss to coat. 
• Roast at 400 degree for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (safe internal temperature of 165 degree) and Brussels sprouts are tender. Side note: I ususally flip the chicken after about 15-20 minutes, so it brown all over.

Makes 4 servings 1-RED 1-GREEN

TIPS:

You can easily swap drumsticks or breast for the thighs, and broccoli or parsnips would be just as good as Brussels sprouts. Go by what is in season, what is available, and what you like ;)

                    

21 Day Fix Approved Chocolate Energy Bars

Love energy bars? Make your own! What healthy ingredients would YOU add?

1 cup whole pitted dates or prunes
1 cup dried fruit
1 cup chopped nuts or seeds
2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology(or your favorite flavor!) You can use whatever protein powder you like and there may be cheaper brands that are easier to use since they are premixed, but you are what you eat-SO, don't be CHEAP & EASY!

Preparation:
1. Place dates, fruit, and nuts in a food processor. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes; scrape sides of bowl.
2. Add Shakeology; process for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture becomes tiny crumbs that can come together to form a loose ball.
3. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with cellophane. Press mixture into pan until flat. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cut into 12 bars. Store in refrigerator.

Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Fridge Time: 1 hr.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 bar each

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              21 Day Fix Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Carrot cake counts as a vegetable since it has carrots in it, right? Oh if only that were true, boo!!!
Alas, it is not so, but I have found a health way to get to enjoy the yummy taste of carrot cake while boosting my energy and not undoing my diet efforts. These awesomely D-lish and easy to make Carrot Cake Energy Balls will rock your sweet tooth world. Here ya go...


Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 15 servings, 1 ball each




INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ scoops Vanilla Shakeology (You can use whatever vanilla protein powder you prefer and there may be cheaper brands that are easier to use since they are pre-mixed, but you are what you eat, so DON'T  be CHEAP OR EASY!) <3
• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ⅓ cup all-natural smooth almond butter
• 4 Medium dates, coarsely chopped
• ¼ cup raw walnut pieces
• ¾ cup shredded carrots
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• unsweetened, shredded coconut for garnish

PREP:
1. Combine Shakeology, oats, almond butter, and dates in food processor; pulse until dates are incorporated.
2. Add walnuts, carrots, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; pulse until just blended.
3. Roll into fifteen balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.


BREAKDOWN
Fix 1 yellow   Body Beast, P90X, P90X3  1/2 carb (starch) 1 Fat
90 calories 4 g Protein  2 g Fiber  6 g Sugar  5 g Fats




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This High-Energy Trail Mix recipe is from the Body Beast Nutrition Guide. It is geared towards giving you the calories you need to CRUSH your workouts & the lean protein you need to build the muscle that you want and muscle helps to burn fat, so there ya go.

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups pumpkin seeds, without shells
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, without shells
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2) Place 1/2 cup mixture in 12 small baggies.

Nutritional Information (per serving):335 calories/ fat 27 g/ carbs 18 g/ fiber 5 g/ sugar 8 g/ protein 11 g

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

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Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 
1/2 tsp sea salt 
1/2 tsp pepper 
1 package button mushrooms washed patted dry and sliced 
3 tsp, minced bottled garlic 
1/4 cup balsamic vinager 
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 

1 bay leaf 
1/4 tsp dried thyme 

cooking spray 

Preparation 
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high. 

Add the chicken and saute until brown on one side. Add garlic and flip over chicken breasts and 

add mushrooms.

 Continue cooking while stirring mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes then add vinegar, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. 
Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken, 

set aside and keep warm. Continue simmering sauce, uncovered for about 7 minutes.

 Discard bay leaf and pour mixture over chicken and serve. 

*Make extra and use for your salad or lunch the next day, tastes yummy after it has been sitting

 in that juice all night!*