Description
So quick and easy

Ingredients
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Lemon Peel
1 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp Peppermint (Mint)
3/4 serving (serving = 1/4 cup)Pecans Chopped
10 oz, boneless, raw Salmon
Directions
1. Combine pecans, mint, garlic, oil, and lemon zest in bowl.
2. Season the salmon liberally with salt and pepper, then spread mixture on top.
3. Bake salmon for approximately 15 minutes at 350.

Description
Spicy Pepper Quinoa Crusted Chicken
Super easy with just 5 ingredients, and full of spicy flavor!

Ingredients
1/2 medium (approx 2-3/4″ long, 2-1/2″ dia) Green Peppers
1/2 serving (serving = 1 medium pepper) Red Bell Pepper
5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup, cooked Quinoa (Cooked)
8 oz, boneless, cooked, skinless Skinless Chicken Breast

Directions
Dice pepper finely, then mix all above ingredients, except 2 x 4oz chicken breasts. Lay raw chicken on greased cooking sheet, then coat top with mixture. Bake on 375 for 18 minutes or so, then enjoy!
176 calories and 30g protein makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped fine, fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped fine, frozen pineapple (fresh works, but frozen is easier to chop)
1/2 cup chopped fine, apple
1/2 cup chopped fine, cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fine, red onion
1/2 chopped fine jalapeno pepper
1/4 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Splash of fresh squeezed orange juice (optional)
Directions:

Chop everything as fine as you can get it and mix it all together! Serve with organic corn chips or even shrimp! Works great as a simple side dish too.

CUT 1 LARGE WHOLE WHEAT PITA POCKET IN HALF AND STUFF EACH WITH
1/2 CUP BABY SPINACH
1 OUNCE SLICED TURKEY BREAST
1/4 THIINLY SLICED APPLE
AND 1 TABLESPOON SHREDDED GRUYERE.

SERVE WITH REMAINING 1/2 APPLE.

This recipe is a dessert. It is healthier than the regular version, but for those you are having trouble keeping calories down you should proceed with caution.

Makes 8 servings – make sure you pay attention to serving size

Cashew Cream
-1 ½ c whole raw cashews
-3 cups water
-1c fat free milk
-1 tbsp vanilla paste
-1 tbsp pure maple syrup (use other sweetener to save calories if desired)

Strawberry Shortcakes
-2 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed and diced
-2 eggs
-1/4 c pure maple syrup
-1/4 c virgin coconut oil, melted
-1 tbsp vanilla paste
-2 ½ c almond meal
-1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
-1/2 tsp baking powder

The night before making recipe, cover cashews with water in a bowl. Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight. The following day, remove cashews and drain water. Place all cashew cream ingredients in a blender mix until you have a thick texture. About 5 minutes. Puree ½ cup strawberries. Place in a bowl, add remaining berries and toss gently until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate. Preheat oven to 350.l line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl beat eggs , maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla paste until frothy. Add almonds meal, salt and baking powder to egg mixture and stir until well combined. Batter should be stiff. Drop batter onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 20-25 min. or until golden on top. Cut cakes in ½. Top one half with strawberry mixture and 2 tbsp cashew cream then top with other half of cake. Enjoy!

Makes 4 servings
-4, 4oz of lean fish—your choice
-6oz can white crab meat, drained
-4 laughing cow, light garlic and herb wedges
-1/2 cup blended old fashioned oats
-Red pepper flakes, paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground pepper to taste.
Preheat oven to 375, line baking sheet with foil. Cut fish in half but leave out edge connected. Open and season inside with salt and pepper. In a bowl stir together crab, cheese, oatmeal crumbs and red pepper flakes. Spread equal amounts of mixture inside each fish fillet. Fold top of fillets over crab mixture and sprinkle each with spices. Place on baking sheet and bake 15 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Serve with brown rice, quinoa or mixed greens.

Makes 3 servings- To find Nutritional Breakdown measure the food and add a new recipe into your fitness/food log. =)
-3 Medium Zucchini, cut in ½ lengthwise
-1 lb of lean Turkey Meat
-1 green bell pepper, diced
-1/4 c. Sun Dried Tomatoes
-1/4 c. black olives
-½ 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
-3 tbsp light feta cheese
-1 tbsp balsamic
-½ tbsp light parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375, line a baking sheet with foil. Heat skillet over medium heat, add meat until brown. When almost cooked through add peppers, sun dried and canned tomatoes and olives. Scoop most of the flesh out of zucchini halves and place on baking sheet. Scoop meat mixture into hallowed-out zucchini , topping each with balsamic and a little of both cheeses. Bake 15 minutes, remove from oven and serve with a side of mixed greens.

Description
Don’t waste your money on store bought protein bars! Make these.

Ingredients
3 serving (serving = 1/3 cup) Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Oat Flour
1/2 serving (serving = 1/2 cup dry) Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
4 serving (serving = 1 scoop) Chocolate Protein
2 serving (serving = 2 tbsp) Natural Smooth and Creamy Peanut Butter
1 serving (serving = 2 tbsp) Pre-Ground Flaxseed
1/3 cup Milk (Nonfat, Dry)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 oz Cashew Nuts
Directions
Line a 5″ x 8″ loaf pan with wax paper In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the oat flour, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, flax seeds, dry milk, vanilla, and 1/4 cup warm water just until the ingredients are incorporated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Using the wax paper, press down firmly on the mixture until it forms a loaf shape. Press the chopped cashews into the top of the loaf Place the bars in the freezer for 10 minutes. Using the wax paper, lift the bars from the pan and slice into 6 bars.

Description
These chicken skewers are packed with flavor and are so simple to prepare.

Ingredients
1 dash Black Pepper
0.1 fl oz Lime Juice
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 serving (serving = 1 tsp) Dynasty Thai Chili Garlic Paste
4 serving (serving = 4 oz) Chicken Breast Tenders
Directions
In a bowl combine ingredients for the marinade and set aside

Skewer chicken onto bamboo skewers

Brush chicken with marinade, set aside 2-3 tbsp extra

Cook on gill (or grill pan) for about 8 minutes each side, or until chicken is fully cooked

Brush with extra marinade and serve

Description
Can you tell we loved stuffed Portabella mushrooms?! Chipotle Southwestern Stuffed Portabella Mushroom – 7 ingredients and took less than 20 minutes! Have a case of the Mondays?? Then this is the perfect meal for 2!

Ingredients
1/4 cup Corn
1 oz Onions
2 tbsp Green Peppers
1 serving (serving = 1/4 tsp) Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Salt-Free Seasoning Blend
1/4 cup Black Beans
2 serving (serving = 1 wedge) Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle Cheese Wedge
2 serving (serving = 1 cap) Dole Portobello Mushroom Caps
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper town and remove stem and insides of the mushroom. Spread cheese on the inside of the mushrooms. In a bowl mix together beans, corn, onion and green peppers. Pour half mixture into each mushroom and sprinkle with Mrs. Dash. Bake for 10 minutes.