Saturday, December 12, 2015

BONUS FOOD PLAN

We all like to mix it up, right? So, I've decided to give you all a mini bonus plan! Here are some more meal options to incorporate into your current plan! Remember to also check the recipe page for more!!!

BREAKFAST
Farmer’s Egg Burrito
1 whole egg, 2 egg whites
1 slice cheese 
1 low-carb/high fiber tortilla
(Saute eggs w/ spinach, tomato, mushrooms, salsa. Top w/ cheese and wrap in tortilla)

Cereal & Milk
3/4C Uncle Sam Original or other high-fiber/low sugar cereal
1C milk choice
1/2C berries

 Berry French Toast
2 slices Ezekiel bread
1 beaten egg
1C berries
Cinnamon & vanilla to taste

(Dip bread in egg mixture. Cook in skillet on medium. Top w/ berries, cinnamon and/or ‘Greek Yogurt Pudding’: 3TBSP Greek yogurt mixed with 1TBSP sugar-free pudding mix and Stevia)

SNACK
 Cinnamon Apple “Pie”
1 apple
1TBSP crushed nuts
(Slice apple, microwave 1-2 minutes, top w/ nuts and cinnamon)
Optional: top with 1/2C Greek yogurt

Fiber Fill-Up
1 Trader Joe’s Fiber Muffin or high fiber granola bar (Fiber 1)
1 TBSP peanut butter or small handful of almonds
*Tip: Fiber promotes healthy digestion, keeps you fuller longer and has many other great health benefits

Banana Split 
1 small banana
1/2C Greek yogurt (optional: add Stevia, cinnamon and/or sugar-free pudding mix)
1TBSP crushed nuts
(Slice banana. Top with yogurt & nuts)

LUNCH
Chicken Salad Sandwich
1/2 grilled chicken breast
2TBSP Greek yogurt
1 lime wedge
1/4C diced celery
1tsp balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: 1TBSP diced strawberries
2 slices sprouted or whole-grain brea
(Shred chicken & mix all ingredients in bowl. Spoon chicken salad onto toasted   bread)

Roma Mozzarella Salad
1 sliced string cheese
Veggies: sliced tomato, cucumber, romaine, peppers
1TBSP olive oil, 2TBSP balsamic vinegar
Optional: Add sliced chicken breast

Buffalo Chicken Wrap
1 sliced grilled chicken breast 
1 low-carb/high fiber tortilla
Veggies: romaine, tomato, cucumber, peppers
Top w/ 2TBSP light Ranch (or Greek yogurt) and hot sauce
Tip: Cooked chicken is good up to four days if properly refrigerated

Tuna Lettuce Wraps
1 can solid white albacore (drained)
1/2C cooked brown rice
2TBSP Greek yogurt
Veggies: celery, pickle, cucumber
Salt and pepper to taste
2TBSP balsamic vinegar
Whole romaine leaves

DINNER
Chicken Garden Fajita Salad
1 sliced chicken breast
Veggies: peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, tomato
1/2C black beans
Mixed spinach and/or romaine lettuce, salsa as dressing
(Saute chicken with veggies. Add black beans. Combine with greens and salsa.)

Mexi Quinoa Bowl
1/2LB cooked lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
3/4C cooked quinoa
1 can green chillies
1 TBSP avocado
Squeeze of lemon
(Mix cooked meat, cooked quinoa & chillies together in skillet. Top with avocado & squeeze of lemon.)
*Time Saver: Makes 2 servings, save leftovers for another meal

Stuffed Peppers
1LB ground beef or buffalo
4 bell peppers
1 stalk celery
1/4C chopped onion
1 egg
1/2C tomato marinara sauce
1/2C mozzarella cheese
1TBSP olive oil
Salt, pepper & oregano to taste
(Preheat oven to 350. Cut golf ball size hole around pepper stems. Pull out stems, seeds & membranes. Rinse peppers, inside and out. Brush pepper skin w/ oil & set aside. Mix beef, egg, celery, onion, marinara and spices. Evenly stuff peppers. Pour water into cooking pan - just enough to cover bottom. Arrange peppers in pan & bake 30-45 minutes until meat is brown throughout. Remove peppers and sprinkle w/ cheese. Makes 4 servings)


Sweet & Sour Beef & Broccoli
4oz sliced steak (suggest: sirloin)
1C fresh broccoli
1/2TBSP olive oil
1/2TBSP pickled ginger
1/2TBSP soy sauce
1/2C pineapple
Optional: mix in 1/2C pre-cooked Oat Groats
(Spray skillet, add thinly sliced steak strips and allow to brown. In small bowl, combine oil, ginger & soy sauce and whisk. Add broccoli and sauce to skillet along w/ 1TBSP of water. Reduce heat, cover & simmer until broccoli is tender)


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