I’ve been getting requests for a “What I eat in a day” type of post,
so I thought I would share two new recipes that I have been making for my healthy weekly meal plan.
I’ve been trying to stick to 5 small meals a day Monday-Friday, and keep it as clean as possible with real whole foods.
and then ya know Saturday and Sunday I try to LOCK IT UP but it’s always all over the place. Start with a smoothie followed by fries and wine. Hashtag sorry not sorry.
First up, Spicy Broccoli and Chicken Saute.
This recipe is from the Tone It Up 31 Day Challenge.
When you buy their nutrition plan, you get all of the updates and new recipes for life. I got the plan when we were engaged so now they frequently send out tons of new recipes and meal plans.
Kip absolutely loved this meal and we’ve already made it 3 times. It is super healthy but has great flavor.
He is now having us cook it every Monday night as a good way to kick off the week on a healthy note.
I love plain quinoa, but these packets of quinoa + brown and red rice with flaxseed have more flavor and gave the dish a better texture, so I would recommend serving it with this instead if you have a pickier eater.
I also make a big batch of shredded chicken in the slow cooker for the week for meals.
Just throw it in with chicken stock, cook high 3-4 hours depending on amount.
:: SPICY BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN SAUTE ::
recipe from the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan
serves 1, double or triple as needed!
: INGREDIENTS :
2 cups broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
6 oz cooked and shredded chicken breasts
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp olive oil
pinch of salt and pepper
siracha if wanted
: DIRECTIONS :
In a pan over medium heat, add the teaspoon olive oil.
Toss in the broccoli pieces and sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes.
Stir often to prevent broccoli from burning.
Cook broccoli for around 7-8 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the cooked chicken and quinoa to heat through.
Top with siracha for an extra kick if wanted!
I doubled/tripled this recipe to make enough
With the leftover chicken and small bit of broccoli,
I made a bowl with roasted cauliflower and red quinoa the next night.
I loved it with cauliflower – I am cauliflower obsessed.
I roast the cauliflower florets at 450 degrees for about 45 minutes, shaking and rotating the pan often.
I recently upped it to 450. I had been doing 425 for Gwyneth’s Roasted Cauliflower but I read somewhere this gives it more flavor and the texture is better. 425 can end up steaming it instead of roasting, and I definitely feel like 450 makes it that much better.
Next up : Protein Panckes!
This is also from the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan.
It’s a great breakfast option, but also a great mid morning or afternoon snack.
This is also a perfect weekend morning fix when you watch your husband eat whatever the heck he wants in large quantities because it tastes like a yummy diner indulgence 🙂
:: PROTEIN PANCAKE ::
recipe from the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan
makes two pancakes, one serving
: INGREDIENTS :
1 Scoop Perfect Fit Protein, or a plan or vanilla protein powder
1/2 banana mashed
1/2 tablespoon almond milk
1/4 cup egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
{you can add 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree if you want a fall inspired protein pancake!}
maple syrup, agave, or honey to drizzle on top
: DIRECTIONS :
Completely Mash Banana with almond milk.
Gradually combine all other ingredients.
Spray your skillet with cooking spray and turn to medium-low heat.
Pour in batter and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side (mine made enough for two pancakes).
Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Top with maple syrup, agave, or honey and enjoy!
see more of their meals, info on 31 day challenge, and workouts here if interested!
Let me know if you are wanting to see more healthy recipes {or unhealthy recipes} or “eat in a day” type of posts!
I know I always love reading those on my favorite blogs!
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I love this healthy recipe and I'm definitely adding it to my meal plan. I really need more healthy dinners!
let me know how you like it!!
Love your healthy recipes and "what I ate" posts in general!
Great I'll definitely do more!!
I'm currently trying to eat better/more whole foods so this recipe looks amazing. I'm definitely going to pick up some cauliflower the next time I'm grocery shopping- it looks delcious!