SAUTEED COCONUT SHRIMP

Oh La La!

I got fancy with din din tonight friends.

We enjoyed COCONUT SHRIMP that was FIX APPROVED tonight! Want to know how I made it? Check it out!

I paired this meal with squash and brown rice :)

For you 21 day fix people, here are your container amounts:

• 1 red container (shrimp and egg)
• 1 orange container (coconut)
• 1/2 yellow container (bread crumbs)

*** The lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper and cilantro are “free” ***

PREP TIME

10 mins

COOK TIME

10 mins

TOTAL TIME

20 mins

Serves: 6 shrimp - 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails still attached if possible)
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• ¼ cup whole wheat panko
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• 2 tablespoons shredded, unsweetened coconut (1 orange container, packed)
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• 1 egg
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• 1 teaspoon honey

   Cilantro to top the finished product

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• Lemon wedges to squeeze over top of the shrimp after baking (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place a little coconut oil in skillet on medium heat.
2. In a bowl, whisk together your egg, honey, and some salt and pepper
3. In another bowl, stir together your panko, coconut, and some salt and pepper 
4. Have plate ready to place shrimp after dipping
5. One at a time, dip each shrimp (holding it by the tail as you do) into the egg until it is coated, holding it up above the bowl until all excess egg has dripped off, and then transfer it to the panko/coconut bowl
6. Turn the shrimp over and over until the coconut and panko have lightly coated its surface. It is helpful to press some of the breading onto the shrimp with your fingers to help it stick more efficiently
7. Cook shrimp in skillet for about 3-4 minutes on one side
8. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes on the other side
9. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the shrimp, and top with cilantro!
10. Drizzle organic honey over shrimp and voila!

21 DAY FIX APPROVED CHICKEN FRIED RICE

21 Day Fix Approved CHICKEN FRIED RICE


Ingredients:
2 cups Brown Rice
1.5 cups Mixed Veggies (Carrots & Peas & Onions – I added a little more)
Shredded or Grilled Chicken
2 whole Eggs
4 Tbsp Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Soy Sauce Alternative and Spices

Directions:
1.) Scramble two eggs in a pan
2.) When done, throw in Brown Rice, Grilled Chicken, Mixed Veggies and Onions
3.) Cook until warm and add garlic powder and salt and pepper
4.) Mix in 4 Tbsp of Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
5.) Stir around and Enjoy!

SIMPLE EASY AND DELISH.

The recipe above is for TWO people. When I make this for myself, I measure all the ingredients using the containers. 

SINGLE SERVING:

1 Yellow – Brown Rice
1 Red – Chicken and 1 Egg
1 Green – Mixed Veggies
1 Orange – Liquid Aminos (2Tbsp)

COULD ADD AVOCADO FOR A BLUE CONTAINER :) 

Enjoy friends! 

SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL UPS

HOLY RAVIOLI! Well, not quite...But its DELISH I know that!

Our MOMMY BOOTCAMP kicked off two weeks ago and its filled with soon to be mommas, new moms, and toddler moms all kicking it in to high gear to get GREAT results and hit their goals like never before. We are sharing recipes, tips, encouragement and venting about the difficult times. If you've ever felt stuck, like you need the accountability and support to keep pushing, I'm here, reach out to me on Facebook and lets chat! <3 Let's empower ALL women to make the changes they so badly want.

One of the popular posts on my Instagram and Facebook pages included a Spinach Lasagna Roll Up that is 21 Day Fix and 22 Minute Hard Corps APPROVED! My husband HATES veggies and spinach and he ate 3 helpings of this yummy dish, SCORE.

The following is the recipe for this yummy goodness:

Spinach Lasagna Roll ups

Ingredients:

-8 lasagna noodles

-olive oil spray

-1 pound ground sweet Italian chicken sausage or bison beef

-6 oz fresh chopped spinach

-8 oz part skim ricotta or cottage cheese - I'm a cottage cheese gal in this dish!

-1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

-1 egg

-salt and fresh pepper

-sprinkle of oregano

-homemade or no sugar added tomato sauce

-1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1 Cook lasagna noodles al-dente

2 While noodles are cooking, spray pan with olive oil spray and cook meat until browned and no pink remains. Remove from heat, drain, and let cool slightly. {I added garlic and a tiny bit of chopped onion to this mix}

3 Preheat oven to 350

4 Combine cooked meat, spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, HALF of the mozzarella, egg, salt, black and oregano (if using) in a medium bowl.

5 Place a piece of wax or parchment paper on the counter and lay out lasagna noodles. If necessary, pat noodles dry with paper toweling.

6 Add 1 cup of sauce to the bottom of a 9x12 baking dish

7 Take about 1/3 cup of meat mixture and spread evenly over one noodle. Repeat until all noodles are covered. Roll each noodle carefully and place seam side down into the baking dish.

8 Ladle more sauce over top the roll ups in the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over noodles.

9 Cover and bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese melts. Uncover for the last few minutes if desired.

21 Day Fix Container Count:

2 RED, 1 GREEN, 1 BLUE, 1 YELLOW

NEW YEAR. SAME YOU. NEW GOALS.

We hear ALL the time that the New Year brings a NEW YOU right? But that's not really the truth. The New Year isn't going to bring ANYTHING to us, we have to MAKE 2016 OUR year by changing our habits and creating new ones.

That begins with new GOALS. Attainable ones. Not unrealistic ones that you'll be disappointed you didn't achieve.

We also think many times that if we SET a goal, and don't reach it, then we have failed...How many of you just DON'T create goals at all because at the end of the day, it's too painful when we disappoint ourselves for not getting there? Don't do that to yourself. Don't downplay what you are capable of, or put a barrier over yourself because of those fears.

This year is going to bring LOTS of change for us as a family, and that includes adding a new addition. June 25th is the expected arrival of our second baby girl, and we are THRILLED. This has been such a huge blessing in our lives and I'm just so happy that Westley got her wish of a baby sister. She's already got so much love in her heart for this little babe and seeing her as a big sister creates an even deeper love than I ever knew I had.

With that being said, I'm so thankful that I began this pregnancy in my BEST SHAPE POSSIBLE. The first pregnancy, I was a starting weight of 116, not a lot for many, but on a 5'2" frame, it was a lot for someone with no muscle and not working out. I was feeding my body the WRONG foods and was lazy. Because of the foods I was eating, I was unable to have the energy and drive to do anything other than lay on the couch and veg during my pregnancy. I think I counted TWO times that I worked out during that pregnancy. SAD. I'm sure my labor would've been much different had I made an effort. But I was uneducated and didn't see the value in providing myself, and in turn, my CHILD, the proper nutrition throughout pregnancy.

This pregnancy was much different. We found out we were expecting the day I returned from shooting The Master's Hammer and Chisel infomercial. Short clip found here: {infomercial coming soon!}

Hammer and Chisel Preview - Watch for me :)

I was 103 lbs and had more muscle than I had ever had in my entire 31 years. The first trimester was tough. Same nauseas, and all day sickness, as well as being so tired, and chasing the toddler around was serious work! I didn't workout much until week 13. That being said, I tried to make better food choices this time around, even when I craved ALL the carbs. I did allow myself some cravings, {HELLO, salt and vinegar EVERYTHING} but I was much better with self control. My doctor approved Shakeology as my prenatal with the added folate. This made me SO excited because I knew I wanted to continue to feed my body superfoods throughout. I've gained 9 lbs so far this pregnancy and I'm about 16 weeks along.

I plan to continue to be an active challenge in my support groups on facebook, and continue to workout and stay focused on a healthy delivery for our little girl :) If you are ready to get healthy, to commit to a LIFESTYLE change, not a diet, or trend or fad...I want to help you reach your goals! There's something to be said about accountability. Reach out to my on Facebook and we can chat more. I would love to talk with you.

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Here's to a NEW year, SAME you, NEW goals. HAPPY NEW YEAR! <3