One Pan Chicken Dinner Recipe

This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken and baked sweet potatoes. Don’t have leftovers? I’ll let you in on a little secret: the dish in the photograph above was made with a chicken breast from the deli section of the supermarket and a bag of frozen cubed sweet potatoes. And it was indeed hearty, and delicious! Best part? It only takes ONE dish to cook so clean up is a cinch!

Total Time: 23 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 13 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
3 tsp. olive oil, divided use
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tart cooking apples (like Granny Smith or pippin), peeled, cored, finely chopped
2 cups cubed baked sweet potato, cut into cubes
¼ cup raisins
8 oz cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, chopped
1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
¼ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
¼ tsp. paprika

Preparation:
1. Heat 1½ tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and apples; cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 7 minutes, or until mixture begins to brown. Place in a large bowl.
3. Add potato, raisins, chicken, sage, salt, pepper, and paprika; mix well.
4. Heat remaining 1½ tsp. oil in skillet over medium heat.
5. Add apple mixture, pat into an even layer in pan; cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes.
6. Stir gently; cook an additional 2 minutes, or until it begins to brown. Serve immediately.

Italian Bean Burger Recipe

These burgers are vegetarian-friendly and packed with wholesome goodness.

Total Time: 20 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed, mashed
2 cups cooked brown rice
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 Tbsp. all-natural tomato paste
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
8 whole-grain hamburger buns
8 slices medium tomato
8 romaine lettuce leaves

Preparation:
1. Preheat grill or broiler to high.
2. Place beans, rice, onion, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and cheese in food processor; pulse until well blended. Form into eight patties.
3. Grill or broil patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4. Place each patty on a bottom bun. Top with tomato, lettuce, and top bun.

Make Your Own Almond Milk

Making your own almond milk is so easy and delicious! Plus, it doesn’t have any of the added sugars and artificial ingredients in many packaged almond milks.

Total Time: 9 hrs. 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 9 servings, 1 cup each

Ingredients
4 cups raw almonds
Filtered water (for soaking almonds)
8 cups filtered water

Preparation:
1. Soak almonds overnight in water.
2. Rinse and drain almonds; discard soaking water.
3. Place almonds and 8 cups water in blender or food processor, in small batches if necessary; cover. Blend on highest speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Strain almond milk through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth; discard solids.
5. Cover; refrigerate until cold. Can be stored, in refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days.

Tips:
• Filtered water should be used instead of tap water as tap water will affect the flavor of the almond milk.
• Strained almond solids can be dried out in the oven at a low temperature (225° F) and used as almond flour in baking recipes.
• Almond milk can be flavored with pure vanilla extract and a small amount of honey if desired.

Shaun T's CIZE

         

        What is CIZE?

• CIZE brings the dance studio home with dance courses that help you master professionally choreographed routines, step-by-step
  
• An alternative to getting fit for those who dislike the monotony of traditional forms of exercize such as weight work and cardio drills
  
• A totally exhilarating way to scorch calories and burn fat
  
  Who should get CIZE?
  

• Those who want to get in shape, but have fun doing it
  
• Those who want a simple, no-pressure way to learn how to dance
  
• People who have dance experience and want a fun, new way to challenge themselves and learn new moves
  
• People who want to dance like their favorite pop culture icons and listen to today's hottest music
  
• Families who want to get fit and have fun together learning dance moves
  
  What are the unique benefits?
  

• CIZE helps you get fit in 4 weeks as you master professionally choreographed dance routines.
  
• Forget squats, lunges, push-ups, and boring cardio. CIZE is a thrilling and fun alternative to traditional exercise!
  
• Shaun T breaks down the freshest choreography step-by-step, move-by-move so that by the end ANYONE can bust out an impressive dance routine.
  
• You'll CIZE IT UP to the hottest music originally recorded by artists like Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Timbaland, Destiny's Child, and more!
  
• You'll be so focused on mastering the moves and having fun that you'll forget you're getting a cardio, core, and strengthening workout the whole time! 
  
  
  
  How does CIZE work?
  CIZE breaks down the moves step-by-step as you go, so you can learn them, repeat them, create a sequence, and bust out a full routine to songs from the CIZE playlist. You won't stop moving to the beat and will get a killer cardio, core and strength workout—all at once!
  
  What’s included?
  

  • 6 dance courses on 3 DVDs to help you learn to dance while you get in incredible shape!
    
  • Get Started Guide that tells you everything you need to know to get started right, how to accurately track your body transformation, earn FREE CIZE socks, and what to do to get your best results.
    
  • EAT UP! Guide with a simple-to-follow meal plan that lets you eat the foods you like in the proper portions to help you achieve maximum health, energy, and weight loss.
    
  • Weekend Survival Guide that gives you the tools to stay on track, even when you're eating out! Learn the DO's and DON'Ts of a night out on the town, so you can go out and have fun without sabotaging your results!
    
  • Beginner Calendar where you can rate your dance skills and track your progress!
    
  • Advanced Calendar shows you which dance workout to do each day to lose weight and get your sexy
    dancer's body faster!
    
  • Plus 1 FREE bonus workout:
    

  • 8 Count Abs: Strong abs and core are at the heart of every great dancer—and sexy body! You'll find this ab-targeting sequence at the end of each disc. Work your abs on the floor, then end the 8 minutes Cizing It Up with an ab sequence choreographed to the song HEADSPRUNG, originally recorded by LL Cool J.
  
  EXCLUSIVE! Order HERE & get the FREE bonus workout, Hold Your Own!
  Want to impress your friends at a wedding, party, or just your next night out? With Hold Your Own, we teach you a few go-to moves that'll make their jaws drop!
  
  Can I stream my CIZE courses?
  Yes! If you purchase CIZE and become a Premium Team Beachbody Club member, you’ll get unlimited access to Beachbody On Demand, where you can stream CIZE and hundreds of proven Beachbody workouts via any desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device—wherever you have an Internet connection. Just look for "Purchased Programs" in Beachbody On Demand to access CIZE.” 
  
  
  

Last month, I had the privilege of getting CIZE certified WITH Shaun T! Here is the dance we learned, how awesome is that?! We straight up looked like professional back-up dancers lol We were the very FIRST group to get certified! It was so much fun! The course was 8 hrs long. I ended up burning 2,400 calories that day. 

Do You Need A Boost?

What are Shakeology Boosts?
Shakeology Boosts are the easiest way to customize Shakeology to your unique needs. When you boost your shakes, you boost your health!

• Focused Energy Boost energizes your day the healthy way. It also supports mental clarity, alertness, and focus to help you be more productive.
  
• Power Greens Boost fuels your body with a full serving of nutrient-dense green veggies and exotic greens while helping support the body's acid/alkaline balance.
  
• Digestive Health Boost helps improve irregularity, support digestive health, and helps keep you feeling full longer with its potent blend of 7 g of soluble AND insoluble fiber. 
  

0. What are the unique benefits of each boost?
   Focused Energy Boost:
   This awesome boost is designed to give you a wholesome boost of energy—both for your mind and body. Not only will it help you feel more energized, it also supports mental clarity, alertness, and focus to help you be more productive. Plus, this boost contains NO chemicals, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives that could compromise your health.
   Why do I need Focused Energy Boost in addition to Shakeology?
   While Shakeology is an incredible daily dose of dense nutrition, there are those days when you simply need a little something extra. So when you're challenged for energy, or need some help being more productive, supercharge yourself with Focused Energy Boost. You can also use this boost to reduce or replace your daily coffee habit.
   
   Power Greens Boost:
   Power Greens Boost is a convenient way to get a full serving of nutrient-dense green vegetables,
   like kale and spinach, that feed your body more of what it's not getting from the average vegetable- challenged diet. This boost also helps support the body's acid/alkaline balance. It doesn't matter how many greens you currently eat; your body can always benefit from more.
   Why do I need Power Greens Boost in addition to Shakeology?
   Even though Shakeology is packed with superfoods, the reality is, you can never get enough greens. Maybe you're a veggie hater. Maybe you're on-the-go and the menu options are vegetable-challenged. Or maybe you're a firm believer that more is better. Regardless, the bottom line is, when it comes to greens, more is better.
   
   
   Digestive Health Boost:
   Did you know the average American gets less than half of the Daily Recommended amount of fiber? Now you can get over half of your daily recommended amount of fiber when you add this boost to Chocolate Shakeology.* Digestive Health Boost supplies your body with a potent blend (7 grams) of both soluble AND insoluble fiber, setting this formula apart from typical fiber supplements that only contain soluble fiber.
   Why do I need Digestive Health Boost in addition to Shakeology?
   
   Depending on your changing lifestyle and specific dietary needs (whether you have digestive issues or if you temporarily clogged your system with junk food), there are those times when your body calls for a little more help in the digestion department. So when you're experiencing irregularity or digestive discomfort, this boost may help alleviate those uncomfortable symptoms while getting you back to feeling like yourself as quickly as possible.
   
   
   What makes our Boosts better than others?
   Focused Energy Boost is better than other energy products because:
   

   • Focused Energy Boost naturally boosts your energy, focus, and mental clarity with ginseng and 100 mg of natural caffeine from guarana and green tea.
     
   • It's packed with adaptogens to help support the body in times of stress, as well as antioxidants that may help fight free radical damage.
     
   • There are no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives in this boost.
     Power Greens Boost is better than other greens products because:
     

   • While other green boosts contain small doses of numerous ingredients, Power Greens Boost is packed with a potent dose of green superfoods that contain vitamins, minerals, and vital phytonutrients.
     
   • There are absolutely NO artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives in our boost.
     
   • Our unique formula helps support the body's acid/alkaline balance.
     Digestive Health Boost is better than other fiber products because:
     • While most other products on the market only contain soluble fiber, Digestive Health Boost contains BOTH soluble and insoluble fiber—which are both equally important to our digestive health. 
     
     
     As for me personally using it?
     Yup, I've officially replaced my morning coffee with Focused Energy! For those who know me and my absolute love of coffee, y'all know this is BIG for me lol 
     Side effects of my autoimmune thyroid issues are getting BETTER so I'm sold. My brain fog from thyroid issues is lifting (HUGE step for me) I'm remembering better. I'm having less "squirrel" moments. And the big thing for me is I'm not crashing in the afternoon from pure exhaustion, I'm actually good to go all day long. I actually feel well rested and refreshed. I skipped a couple of days and I was able to tell. No more skipping for me. This is the real deal!!
     
     
     
     
   
   

Healthy Breakfast In Under 5 Minutes

Crunched for time in the mornings? Think you JUST don't have time for a breakfast, much less a healthy one? Think again! On my busy days, I either whip up a Shakeology or make an omelet in my cute lil gadget. I picked it up at the grocery store for a few bucks, I'm sure you can find one on Amazon.

Step 1: Whisk 1-3 eggs in a cup.

Step 2: Pour half the eggs into each side of the cooker and leave open. Microwave 1-1.5 minutes. {For 2 eggs, 1 minute. 1 egg, 30 seconds}

Step 3: Take out of microwave and let set. Prepare your omelet filling (meats, cheeses, veggies). Add filling to one side, close cooker and microwave again. 1 minute for 3 eggs. Reduce time for 1-2 eggs.

Step 4: Carefully remove, open your cooker and your omelet will come right out. NO sticking :) Eat and enjoy your protein packed breakfast!

I put spinach in mine with a side of fresh made guacamole and sliced organic strawberries! Filling, delicious, and healthy!

NOTES: For those that follow the 21 Day Fix meal plan here are your container usages for this meal: 1/2 Green, 1 Blue, 1/2 Purple, and 1 Red!

21 Day Fix Approved Snacks

Three delicious recipes from the new Fixate cookbook! Get your copy HERE!

Serves: 16 (1 protein ball each)

Prep time: 20 min.

Cooking time: none

Containers: 1/2 Yellow, 1/2 tsp

Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates

                    1/2 cup warm water

                    1/2 cup raw pecan halves or pecans

                    1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree

                    1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, reserve small amount for garnish

                    1 tsp. pure hazelnut extract (or pure maple extract)

                    1 tsp. pure maple syrup

                    2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

                    1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Directions: 1. Place dates in a medium bowl; cover with water. Let soak 10 min. Drain. Set aside.

                   2. Place pecans in food processor; pulse until finely ground.

                   3. Add dates, pumpkin, coconut, extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; pulse

                       until well mixed. Place in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 min. 

                   4. Using clean hands, roll into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in reserved coconut if desired.

                   5. Store, refrigerated, in airtight container.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 min.

Cooking time: 2 hrs

Containers: 1 Green, 1/2 tsp

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, very thinly sliced

                    1 tbsp olive oil

                    1/2 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F

                   2. Place zucchini slices in one layer between paper towels to help draw out liquid.

                   3. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

                   4. Place zucchini slices on prepared baking sheets.

                   5. Brush zucchini with oil; sprinkle with salt. 

                   6. Bake for 2 hrs, or until golden brown and crispy.

                   7. Cool before serving

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 min.

Cooking time: 3 hrs

Containers: 1/2 Yellow, 1/2 tsp

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, very thinly sliced

                    2 tsp extra virgin organic coconut oil (or olive oil) melted

                    1/4 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F

                   2. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

                   3. Place sweet potatoes on baking sheets in a single layer.

                   4. Brush with oil, sprinkle with salt.

                   5. Bake for 2-3 hrs, or until crisp

                   6. Cool and serve.