Saturday, August 16, 2014

Super Easy, Healthy Recipes for Stress Free Food Prep!!


I spoke with a few girls last night who all said the same thing about prepping food....Either it was too time consuming, too difficult or the chicken, rice and veggies they've been making now make them gag. What I LOVE about cooking food each week is that I make it my own! I find recipes I like that remind me of food I enjoy, so it's fun and not horrible! Remember, you dont have to starve yourself or go carb free! You just have to portion out your meals and make them work within your calories!! I eat carbs! Don't let them scare you....You just need to eat according to your goals and activity level...A balanced diet is the best because it's realistic and you can stick to it! And a crock pot is a must have! That thing saves my life on a weekly basis.



Here are a few of my favorite easy recipes:

1) Skinny Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie- only adjustment I make is I use chicken breasts, not thighs and you can buy the 90 calorie Reduced Fat Crescent rolls instead of Biscuits for a few less calories.
http://www.skinnymom.com/2012/05/18/skinny-slow-cooker-chicken-pot-pie/

2) Crock Pot Salsa Chicken- Literally a package or two of chicken breasts and your favorite salsa! Cook overnight on low and drain, shred and eat! Perfect protein for salads, taco bowls or corn tortilla tacos!

3) Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup water and 2 lean pork loins. Same instructions as Salsa Chicken....pair with brown rice and grilled corn, make a sandwich on a wheat roll and a side of fruit or make a southwestern salad!

4) Overnight Oats- These are delicious and if you don't do dairy, Coconut or Almond milk is yummy! Play around with all the recipes and find the perfect one for you.
http://www.katheats.com/favorite-foods/overnightoats

5)Anything Jamie Eason! She has bars, breads, and turkey meatloaf muffins!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-recipes-main-page.html

6) Check out my girlfriend Shannon's website where you can find a ton of super easy clean recipes! She is a total fit mom who has great meals for the busy mom on the go! Plus some healthy kid friendly snacks too!
http://fitmomdiet.com/recipes/

7) Insane Bikini Momma's Protein Chocolate Cupcakes- love 2 of these in the morning with coffee!

2 cup Quaker oats, 2 cups So Delicious Coconut Milk or Almond Milk, 2 scoops chocolate protein powder ( Costco Cytosport is awesome), 1 banana, and 1/4 c splenda or stevia. Mix in food processor or blender and pour into a 12 cupcake pan. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. To make frosting- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons coconut flour and 1/8 cup splenda or stevia. Mix with small amount of water to get consistency to your liking. These are soooo good and just a side note... If u drizzle a teaspoon of natural peanut butter on top its like heaven . Makes 12 cupcakes...118 calories each. 2.8 grams fat, 14.4 carbs, 10.9 protein ( with my protein powder) ** this does not count the amazing peanut butter if you choose to really indulge in food porn.

8) No Bake Peanut Butter Balls- These are like dessert!
http://insanebikinimomma.blogspot.com/2013/07/no-bake-peanut-butter-protein-balls-you.html

Enjoy!!

Insane Bikini Momma