Whole Wheat Waffles

Waffles are a family favorite in our house & of course, I'm always looking to make recipes healthier! So this is our spin on waffles...
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 3/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 Tbls. Stevia
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Mix until just combined & cook according to your waffle iron instructions.
Top with fresh fruit, raw honey, pure maple syrup, or fruit juice sweetened jam.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This side dish has become a family favorite. When we made it last night it was a hit again, but luckily there was enough left over that I got to enjoy done for lunch today. Gotta love left-overs!!
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
2 cups cooked quinoa (follow instructions on the box for cooking. *Check your box to see if your quinoa is "pre-rinsed," if it is not, be sure to rinse before cooking.)
1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cucumber, diced
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil (or if your sun dried tomatoes were packed in oil you can use that)
2 tsp. garlic powder
Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

Keri's Tasty Tilapia

My wonderful, long-time friend Keri Harkleroad made this amazing tilapia for us this evening & it was mouth-watering & healthy!!
Coat tilapia filets with EVOO, sea salt & pepper
Place fish on a piece of parchment
Top with thin slices on zucchini, tomato, & a sprig of fresh rosemary
Add a few baby carrots
Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on top
Fold the parchment into a little packet & place the packets on a cookie sheet
Bake at 375 for 20-25 mins (depending on thickness of filets)

Apple Pie Vanilla Shakeology

Late night cravings got you down? Try this amazing pick-me-up!
Apple Pie Shakeology
Ice
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology 
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Blend & enjoy!

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

I LOVE peanut butter & banana sandwiches, but don't often eat bread these days. So I turned my oatmeal into a Peanut Butter & Banana treat this morning. 
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup water
Microwave 1 minute
1 Tbls. wheat germ
1 Tbls. ground flax seed
1/2 scoop vanilla Shakeology
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 Tbls. all natural peanut butter
1 banana, sliced
As Elvis would say, uhhh-huh!

Vanilla Cantaloupe Shakeology

Summer deliciousness in a blender cup...yummo!
Vanilla Cantaloupe Shakeology
Ice
8 oz water
4 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 cup cantaloupe
Blend & enjoy a refreshing summer treat!

Chicken Stir Fry

Switched the order of my meal plan & it's only Monday...but I was really feeling like Chinese food this evening! I could've picked up the phone & ordered something from the Hong Kong. But I took some fresh veggies I just picked up, mixed them with some boneless skinless chicken breast chunks, & some liquid aminos (an all natural soy sauce alternative) & VIOLA! I had Chinese food in less than 30 minutes...but it's all fresh, I know all the ingredients, and I saved money! Win-win-win!!!