Paleo Mug Bread

Today was almost fall like! Soon as the rain came through  I got the urge to bake. But I was feeling lazy  didn't have that much time. Since I had apple butter, it had to be a bread. So Paleo Mug bread was in order.
There are a many variations out there, and I have tried many.  So many come up dry, but I also think my mile high altitude can effect the out comes. This combination I did today comes up light and crumbly. Its soft and stays together pretty well. Slapped some apple butter on there, and it was a delight.

Quick  Paleo Bread    Makes 4 slices

1/3 Cup Almond Flour
1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour
1/2 Teaspoon  Baking Powder
1/8 Salt
1 egg
2.5 Tablespoons of Coconut oil (Measure then melted)

1. Grease mug
2. Whip egg in a bowl
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix with fork.
4.  Pour into mug. Microwave for 90 seconds. The top should be firm, and slightly pulled away from sides.
5. Let stand for a moment, too hot it will crumble!
6. Flip mug over ( should slide out), and slice. 

For the Apple Butter recipe click here. It's the most amazing crock pot recipe I have ever made.  Be prepared for the best selling house! 

Paleo Bun for ONE!

This simple bun is a great simple base. I have used it with a burger, and in a breakfast biscuit.
There are variations, and add ins to suit your needs.
In the first attempt I used grass bed butter for a burger bun with chia seeds. For my breakfast biscuit I used walnut oil for a more fluffy crumbly texture.

Paleo Bun For One
1 Egg or 3 TBS Egg Whites
1 TBS Almond Flour
1 TBS Coconut Flour
1 TBS Coconut Oil (or melted grass fed butter, or walnut oil)
1/4 TSP Baking Powder
 Pinch of Himalayan Salt

Add ins: Chia, spices, seeds to compliment your protein.

Mix, let sit to thicken (mine always thickens in Colorado right away!) Scoop and form into two buns. Bake on oiled parchment paper @ 350 for 10 to 12 minutes until a nice golden brown, High altitude for me was 12 minutes.

 In this burger I used butter, and chia seeds.

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Two Ingredient Face Mask

There is no need to spend a large quantity of money on a small quantity on those expensive face creams. Save it for buying a good wheat grass, and end up with a huge quantity of healthy! I am sure you're aware wheat grass does good things for you from in the inside out. How about applying on the out side... Wheat grass can aid in skin call regeneration, complexion, treats eczema and skin discoloration. Hello fabulous! 

Now couple this with the power of raw honey, and this two-fer is legit! 

Honey alone is already amazing for your skin, loaded with antibacterial and anti fungal power. But it is a humectant, which will draw moisture into the skin. Raw honey will calm the redness and fade scars, how can you not be using this!

Putting these two together are a "no brainer" right!

Mix teaspoon of wheat grass, with a teaspoon and a half of raw honey. Add more if needed to make a good sticky consistency. Mine was pretty dry until I added more. Apply with a spatula or a face brush if you can.  I do keep a box of latex gloves around, they come in handy if you like to do face treatments.

Wear for up to 20 minutes, and try not to move too much! Your body heat will warm the honey and it will drip! Keep a towel handy. Wash off with luke warm water with a soft face towel. try not scrub it off. You will want a nice layer of honey residue, it will act as your moisturizer.

If you wish you can do this a few times a week, and also pair it with:  Home Made Honey Cleanser !

Matcha, Blueberry smoothie

Spring forward happened, and boom! Spring weather happened. That means it's time for more cold drinks, lattes, and tea's. 

Try this mix of goodness below for a refreshing pick me up. That's better for you.
(124 calories when using same ingredients)*

Super Matcha green tea smoothie.

 

• 8 oz unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk
•  1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (if a large scoop)*

 

• 5g (1 teaspoon) premium ceremonial grade

 Matcha 

• 1 TBS organic wheat grass

• 1/4 cup of frozen organic blueberries 

(if you use fresh blueberries, add ice)

Blend ingredient in a blender.




*My Matcha:

*Protein used for this recipe:

(1 serving is two scoops, use one)

My Wheat Grass:

♥Pink Power Protein Pancakes ♥

Pink power protein pancakes!

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"Use one scoop of whey protein..."

The scoop factor... So there seems to be  no standard of "scoop" out there.  This can be frustrating,  I know. But I will be making a conscious effort to make sure I let you know how much my scoop is. Then there's the liquid to add, that's not always standard either. Because every powder is different it reacts to liquid differently. So always start at the suggested amount and go from there. No matter what recipe you are using there's always a bit of a learning curve. There will be a few batches that are just down right wrong. But with practice you will get the right consistency for your protein powder. Then you will go use a different powder, and mess it up. It just happens. 

So the second holidays are over, we jump right into Valentines *groan*. But, I am a lover and a Fighter... so I couldn't resist the epic cheesiness of Pink Pancakes! Why not. You love yourself right? You love your body right? You want to treat it right.... right? 
Well regardless of your answers, they're strawberry, relax. 

 3 TBS coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 scoop of strawberry whey protein (mine measures approx. 1/4 cup, and 1 Tbs)
3 egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or to pour able consistency)

Heat pan, or skillet, with oil. Healthy choice: coconut oil, or coconut oil or olive oil spray. Bring down heat to medium. Cook first side until it starts to bubble (about 2 minutes), or you can lift it to flip, and lightly brown. Other side will take less than 2 minutes. 
 This made me about 3 pancakes, none were same size... because that's how I roll. 

Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4 g	6 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	16 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg	2 %
Sodium 976 mg	41 %
Potassium 257 mg	7 %
Total Carbohydrate 15 g	5 %
Dietary Fiber 8 g	32 %
Sugars 3 g
Protein 32 g	64 %
Vitamin A	3 %
Vitamin C	0 %
Calcium	21 %
Iron	16 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

More! Healthy Oatmeal Cookies 73 calories

So my cheat meal hates me. Well I think it's that my body hates my cheat meal. I don't really miss them but I thought it would be fun. Thought.
So its almost 6 hours after and I cannot imagine putting food into my body. Managed to make little meals for those in the house who survived cheat meal day (toddlers that's who). So all I could do was stare at my kitchen feeling slow and sluggish. Couldn't meal prep. Couldn't move. But I still wanted to feel viable here! So after drinking a couple of pints of water and some Amino Lift I started to think about making my quick cookies. Handy for the mornings, or just a nice little snack, so it's kind of like prep.
 I only had one banana, no worries, apple sauce to the rescue! For some reason these came out better than the banana and oatmeal ones.

 Here's what I used:

1 very ripe banana
1/2 cup applesauce (i just had original on hand)
1.5 cups of old fashioned oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon of stevia in the raw (or to taste)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 chocolate chips

bake at 350 degrees, 20-23 minutes
makes about 14
14 cookies = 73 calories

Breaking the rules. Paleo Inspired bread.

I don't like to follow the rules. But I am big into suggestions. I follow Paleo, but not perfectly. I just believe in: "whats good for me", and always making healthy choices.  I also believe in taking the time to go on a stay-cation and throw it all out the window too. Because that's just good for the soul!

I had to up date my favorite Paleo bread. I did it by breaking a Paleo rule (gasp! call the Paleo police). Yup, guilty. By using only egg whites and even substituting raw honey for honey substitute! The end result is actually a lighter, softer and less dense bread. This became a lovely soft moist loaf. It even rose a little more than before. I am pleased with this loaf for sure

• 3/4  almond butter, smooth

• ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons of liquid egg whites

• 2 tbsp sugar free honey

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup golden flax, ground

• 3 tbsp coconut flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Blend all your wet ingredients until smooth.

Mix dry ingredients in another bowl.

Slowly mix dry into wet.

Pour into a lined loaf pan. Grease your paper with coconut oil well.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. At 35 minutes check, over baking egg based bread can tend to burn quickly.

After it's cooled keep in sealed container in refrigerator. Yields 24 thin slices (great for snacking) or 12 regular slices (easier to toast).

Nutrition Facts
Servings 24.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7 g	11 %
Saturated Fat 3 g	14 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0 %
Sodium 135 mg	6 %
Potassium 19 mg	1 %
Total Carbohydrate 3 g	1 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g	6 %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 3 g	6 %
Vitamin A	0 %
Vitamin C	0 %
Calcium	2 %
Iron	2 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

No excuses, No worries, Have a cookie!

Good morning cookie.

Prep for this bad boy is one bowl, and a masher. In the morning we have 30 minutes to get toddlers and a husband out the door.  This is do-able. This is simple. This is also nothing new.

It is more of the reminder that you need to eat your breakfast with in 4 hours of waking. 

Sure you can do some fasted cardio. But you STILL need to eat breakfast. 

(Saving fasted cardio for another day.)

Skipping breakfast you'll just be screwing yourself later. It can lead to over eating later, and that will make you gain weight. Why not have the largest meal that will help you concentrate, that will give you energy, and that you have all day to burn off? Research confirms that dieters who skip breakfast tend to gain weight over time (Neumark-Sztainer et al. 2006).                     

                                                                                                                                 

My nutritionally substantial dash and go breakfast: Cookies! 

Having something with the name COOKIE and tastes like a COOKIE for breakfast is a good thing. You will be less likely to indulge on sweets later.

Try a "cookie" that contains s few simple ingredients like Banana, oats, and peanut butter. 

Then add raisins, nuts, and a few chocolate chips!

This mix below is 137 calories per cookie. Eat 2 or 3 (for home or on the go) with your choice of healthy beverage. Or one with some eggs or fruit (eating at home), but still substantial!

1 cookie alone won't cut it you really want to aim for 1/4 to 1/3 of your calories eaten in the morning.

Oven:350

Bake:15 min

2 VERY ripe bananas

1.5 cups oat meal ( Old Fashioned) 

1/3 cup peanut butter (Natural, organic)

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup Jumbo chips (jumbo worked out to put 3-4 chips on each cookie)

*cinnamon

*Stevia 

* to taste

PB2 Protein Mug Cake - The Craving Killer

The fascination with mug cakes is winding down. But in the  health and fitness  world they still have a practical place.

Have a craving killer with out packing your body with over processed junk and sugars.

I posted this one on Instagram and didn't think much of it until I thought about my clients and friends who ask me for advice. I think this one is a great way for those who are trying to learn to manage their new life style. Or a great mug cake for the heck of it!

1/8 Cup Natural Cocoa Powder
2 TBS PB2 (With or Without Chocolate)
1/4 Cup + 1 TBS Unsweetened Almond Milk (Vanilla or Plain)
1 Egg
1 TBS Stevia in the Raw (if you use liquid use conversion chart on product)
1/2 Scoop of protein powder (Vanilla or Chocolate, I used EAS Lean 15)
1 TSP of ON Fitness Fiber *Optional

Frosting
1 TBS of PB2
Splash of Almond Milk

Mix all your mug ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a well greased mug or ramekin. Nuke up to a minute. I start off at 45 seconds, and check for consistency. Too long will give you a heavy dried up brick!
While it is in the microwave mix up your frosting with the PB2 and start off with a dribble of almond milk. Keep adding until you reach the consistency you'd like.

*I did add 'ON Fitness Fiber' as an option. When you add more add in's be cautious of how much liquid you add. More things you add, more milk or water you will need. You will want it to look like brownie batter. If it looks a little thick then it will become a brick. Just add a splash when you need it.

I've been cheating on Instagram

What can I say blog, I have been cheating on you with Instagram. And I loved every minute,  it's just  faster for my fast paced life. I have just had no time. Still a SAHM, a gym rat, and boxer. But now add Health & Sports Nutrition, and Personal Trainer.

I have been hitting boys again.... (#sorrynotsorry).

And chilling with my gains...

Eating good, watching a lot of boxing...

I did manage to get dry clothes on....

And then this happened ...

And I am wet again! This day I gave out three black eyes. Umm.. go me.

 Sparring Fridays and Saturdays get dangerous. *Giggle*

Which brings me back to here. Chilling with my gains. I love power lifting, look at those thighs! 

Thigh day Fridays!

So there's a quick update in pictures.

 Next up; I will be sharing some Instagram hits to help you hit your Macros!

 What you thought I was going to make a boxing pun there? 

Nah, I just roll with the punches.