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I was stupid over #MagicShell chocolate sauce when I was a kid.

I didn’t even care about the ice cream underneath it’s crunchy, chocolaty coating.  I loved seeing how it froze and adapted to the space it landed in. It was truly magical to me. Sadly, like most magic, upon closer inspection…..disappointment is inevitable.  I’m sure it’s no surprise that Magic Shell is filled with fake ingredients, chemicals, tons of processing and LOADS of sugar.

So the day I realized I could recreate it without hating myself or feeling like I needed to give up on life or a waistline was one of the happiest of my life. Not only are these treats guilt free, but actually healthy! Bananas contain several essential nutrients and provide benefits for digestion, heart health and weight loss.  Coconut oil is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. These fats can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. And ShakeOlolgy contain a blend of proteins including whey and pea protein along with vitamins, herbs, antioxidants, probiotics and digestive enzymes.

These chocolate covered frozen bananas are like summer on a stick.

INGREDIENTS

2 ripe but firm bananas

1/2 scoop Chocolate protein powder.  (I used Shakeology)

3 tablespoons Coconut oil

1/2 cup granola, chopped pecans and walnuts, or sprinkles (optional)

PREPARATION

Cover a plate with  parchment paper.

Cut the bananas in half and insert a Popsicle stick or a fun colored paper straw into each half, as shown. Place them on the covered plate and freeze for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the coconut oil in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave (less than 30 seconds). Stir in protein powder and mix until smooth.

Cover each banana half in the chocolate, then quickly sprinkle with your topping (if using).

Freeze until the chocolate sets, 30 minutes. Serve or freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.

Spoiler alert: This would work with ANY fruit you wanted Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries….

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Buffalo Chicken & Cheese Stuffed Peppers🌶🍗🧀 Pretty exceptional dinner over here. 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts cubed, seasoned and browned. 3 peppers 1/2 and seeded. 4oz cream cheese 1/4 c hot sauce Mix the chicken, cream cheese and hot sauce together. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture into a pepper and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese and green onion to serve. . . . #cleanbuffalochicken #whatsfordinner #ownyourkitchen #frankshotsauce #buffalochicken (at Kansas City, Missouri)

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Ingredients

4 oz. dry whole wheat elbow macaroni (or pasta)

4 tsp. organic grass-fed butter (or organic coconut oil)

2 Tbsp. unbleached whole wheat flour

1½ cups Bone Broth

1¼ cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

3 cups cooked chopped chicken breast, boneless skinless

6 cups chopped broccoli florets steamed

1 tsp. sea salt (or Truffle salt)

½ tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. (Do not use salt or oil if suggested in directions.) Set aside.

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until brown (don’t let it burn).

Slowly whisk in almond milk; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps.

Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.

Add macaroni, chicken, broccoli, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until heated through.

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Ingredients

4 oz. dry whole wheat elbow macaroni (or pasta)

4 tsp. organic grass-fed butter (or organic coconut oil)

2 Tbsp. unbleached whole wheat flour

1½ cups Bone Broth

1¼ cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

3 cups cooked chopped chicken breast, boneless skinless

6 cups chopped broccoli florets steamed

1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

½ tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. (Do not use salt or oil if suggested in directions.) Set aside.

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until brown (don’t let it burn).

Slowly whisk in almond milk; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps.

Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.

Add macaroni, chicken, broccoli, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until heated through.

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I'm totally addicted! Cauliflower bowls are where it's at! Quick and easy steam a head of cauliflower by 1. Cutting out the steam. 2. Placing in a container with 3/4 C water and covering with plastic wrap. (5-7min) 3. Press on center to be sure it's soft. Now don't rush here, that steam and water are hot, just let it cool down for a few minutes so it's easier to work with. 4. Make ## type marks with your knife through the cauliflower. 5. Use as a "rice" base for stir fry dishes or my current favorite a "Chipotle" type Mexican bowl. Stupid good!

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I trust y'all know me well enough to know that I've never been a promoter of quick fixes. They don't exist. So let me be clear that is NOT what I am talking about here. I just completed a focused 3 Day Refresh to get myself back on tack. I needed a clean break from the poor nutrition I had let creep in. Everyone struggles with bad choices, for me it was a matter of not allowing those choices to calcify into habits. I feel 100% back at it, my workouts have been on point, my nutrition is back on track and my mind feels clear. In life you get what you put in. This isn't about 3 days, this is about an ongoing commitment to do the best that I can for myself. When I'm feeling my best, I have so much more to offer those around me. Especially the ones in these 4 walls. #threedayrefresh #3dayrefresh #goals #4walls #broods #commit #flaws #flawsome #onpoint

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-1c natural creamy PB -3/4c organic honey -1/2c coconut oil -2tsp vanilla -2 1/2c rolled oats -2 scoops shako logy {i use vegan chocolate} 1.) melt PB, honey, and coconut oil in a pan over med. heat 2.) remove from heat when melted and add vanilla, shakeo, and oats 3.) stir and drop scoops on a pan with parchment paper 4.) place in fridge to harden {approx 10mins} 5.) ENJOY {i store in fridge}… by store i mean leave momentarily while pouring more almond milk.

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Who doesn't want a glob of chocolate and peanut butter as a right-before-I-pick-the-kids-up-from-school-snack. #peanutbutter #afterschoolsnack #momlife #riverthreads #ShakeOlogy #nomnoms

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Clean, whole food version of Chicken Alfredo. It's amazing, and all the ingredients are things you have on hand. No running around to 12 stores for various fixins. Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups) 2 cups roasted broccoli florets 8 ounces fettuccine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup plain FAGE Total 0% greek yogurt 1/4 cup skim milk 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pinch ground nutmeg 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, milk, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan. Add cooked chicken and broccoli to sauce mixture, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss to combine and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.

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Clean Chicken Wings! Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce (like Frank’s®), divided use 2 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 dash cayenne pepper (to taste; optional) 1 lb. raw chicken tenders ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese 4 medium celery stalks, cut into sticks Preparation: 1. Combine 1 Tbsp. hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in a small bowl; mix well. 2. Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 30 minutes. 3. Preheat oven to 375° F. 4. Place chicken in a baking dish. Discard any remaining marinade. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle. 5. Combine yogurt and cheese in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside. 6. Combine chicken and remaining 3 Tbsp. hot sauce in a large bowl; toss gently to blend. 7. Serve chicken with dip and celery. Enjoy!!

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Turkey BBQ Cheddar Stuffed Mini Meatloaf If you crave ooey gooey comfort food this recipe might be for you. 2lbs ground Turkey 2 cups Panko bread crumbs 2 eggs 16oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 C Kansas City BBQ sauce Salt, pepper and fresh grated garlic to taste. Preheat oven to 375 Combine meat, bread crumbs, eggs and seasoning. Grab a hearty hand full and form into a oval/football type shape. Now I add the cheese cubes (1/4 of a cup or 4oz per loaf) shredded cheese would work here, but I prefer the ooey, gooey-ness of the cubes. Arrange on sprayed oven safe pan and repeat until you have 8 mini loafs. Then take a marinade brush and coat the top with your favorite sauce. As a #KansasCity girl, I would be remised if I didn't suggest a #JackStack or #Gates. This recipe is 21 Day Fix approve and is 1 red, 1 blue and 1/2 yellow. Serve with roasted sweat potato fries and a vegetable succotash.

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I start ONE new challenge group a month. If you are interested in learning more about this platform, how “online accountability” works, how I can personally empower you to succeed and what it takes to qualify, shoot me a message and we will arrange to speak live.

Isn’t it time for you to have someone cheering for and supporting YOU?!

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Throw back to my #Applebees waitress days. Smothered Chicken with 21 Day Fix approved BBQ sauce and a pepper, onions and mushrooms medley then sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top. Pop it under the broiler for gooey, melted perfection. If you're keeping track 2 tenderloins are 1 red, 1/2 green and 1/2 blue.

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Clean-er Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie 

1-2 lb. of chicken tenderloins 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 dliced onion Carrots, celery and potatoes 1 T minced garlic 2 T cornstarch 2 T water 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup chicken broth Spray Crockpot with cooking spray. Place chicken in crockpot and sprinkle salt/pepper/garlic powder over top of chicken tenderloins. Add a chopped onion and 2 garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water, then add almond milk and chicken broth. Pour over chicken.Cut 2 medium potatos, 5 carrots and 4 stalks of celery and add on top of the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, (or until chicken is cooked through, and sauce begins to thicken slightly).I add 1 bag of frozen peas and 1/2 a bag of frozen corn and mix it in. That also breaks apart the chicken tenderloins and mixes the sauce all around. Then I transfer this mixture into a large pan and top with flaky biscuits from a can, hey, we can't be 100% clean all the time! I do divide the raw biscuit in half before i cover the mixture, so in a serving you are only actually getting 1/2 a biscuit. This is a favorite of my family, super easy and healthy cause I'm loading it with veggies! Semi-homemade :)

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