Fresh Fruit Sorbet

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this homemade sorbet that packed with fruit flavor. This healthy treat. 

Total Time: 4 hrs. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 4 servings, about ¾ cup each

Ingredients:
3 cups fresh fruit (like bananas, peaches, pears, or strawberries)
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk or nonfat milk)
4 strawberries, sliced (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:
1. Place fruit and almond milk in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Place blended mixture in a shallow bowl; cover. Freeze for 2 to 4 hours, mixing with a fork every 30 minutes to break ice crystals.
3. Garnish each serving with a strawberry if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 73

Fat: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 35 mg

Carbohydrate: 17 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 10 g

Protein: 1 g

  

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

½ fruit

½ condiment

P90X3 Portions (per serving)

1 carbohydrates

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

1 fruit

21 Day Fix Portions (per serving)

1 purple container

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Blueberry Buckle Granola

Here's a delicious yet sensible dessert recipe that contains the healthy fiber of oats, the antioxidant properties of blueberries, and the crunchy goodness of almonds...plus it tastes great!

Total Time: 25 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Yield: 2 servings, about ½ cup each

Ingredients:
¾ cup steel-cut oats
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
2 Tbsp. slivered raw almonds
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a glass baking dish.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring twice during baking. 

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 323

Fat: 10 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 2 mg

Carbohydrate: 51 g

Fiber: 8 g

Sugar: 9 g

Protein: 9 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

1 carb/grain

½ fat

1 condiment

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

2 starches

2 fats

1 fruit

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Zucchini and Red Pepper Frittata

Frittatas are healthy, easy, and packed with protein. Try this one with zucchini.

Total Time: 41 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 26 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ tsp. sea salt
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (1½ oz.)

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini, pepper, and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
3. Add basil and salt. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 to 60 seconds, or until the moisture has evaporated.
4. Add eggs and goat cheese to vegetable mixture. Stir until combined; cook, over medium heat, without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom is light golden. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg will flow to the edges.
5. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, covered, for 15 to 18 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 196

Fat: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Cholesterol: 284 mg

Sodium: 302 mg

Carbohydrate: 8 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 6 g

Protein: 14 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

½ protein

1 vegetable

½ fat

½ dairy

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

2 proteins

2 vegetables

1 fat

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Broiled Grapefruit with Orange Liqueur

A little orange liqueur and a touch of cinnamon transforms an ordinary grapefruit into a gourmet dessert.

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 5 min.
Yield: 4 servings, ½ grapefruit each

Ingredients:
2 medium grapefruit, cut in half, sectioned
4 tsp. orange-flavored cognac liqueur (like Grand Marnier)
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat broiler on high.
2. Place grapefruit halves in medium baking pan.
3. Drizzle grapefruit with liqueur.
4. Position oven rack so that grapefruit is about 2 inches from the broiler; broil for about 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully so they don’t burn.
5. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 54

Fat: 0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 11 g

Protein: 1 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

½ fruit

P90X3 Portions (per serving)

½ carbohydrate

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

1 fruit

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Zucchini Bread

Try this healthier take on zucchini bread for your next brunch.

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 55 min.
Yield: 20 servings, 1 slice each

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
6 large egg whites
¼ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
¾ cups all-purpose flour
1¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. sea salt
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
2½ cups grated zucchini
½ cup chopped raw walnuts

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Lightly coat two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with spray.
3. Combine egg whites, oil, applesauce, sugar, and extract in a large bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.
6. Fold in zucchini and walnuts; mix until just blended.
7. Divide batter evenly between the two pans.
8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool bread in pans for 5 to 10 minutes, remove from pans and transfer to rack; cool completely.

Tip: Leftover slices can be wrapped individually and stored in the freezer for future meals.

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

Calories: 121

Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 0g

Sodium: 191mg

Carbs: 17g

Fiber: 2g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 4g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

1 carb

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

1½ starch

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Blueberry Maple Muffins

These blueberry muffins taste—and smell— incredible. One whiff of them fresh from the oven and you won't be able to wait until they hit your plate!

Total Time: 24 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 14 min.
Yield: 15 servings, 1 muffin each

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray (optional)
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
¼ cup wheat germ
1½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. fine sea salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups fresh blueberries

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Prepare 15 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with spray.
3. Combine flours, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine eggs and maple syrup in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
5. Add buttermilk, oil, and extract; whisk to blend.
6. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.
7. Gently fold in blueberries.
8. Divide batter among 15 prepared muffin cups.
9. Bake 13 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 156

Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 25 mg

Sodium: 157 mg

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 10 g

Protein: 4 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

1½ single snack

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

2 starch

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Banana Banana Bread

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed very overripe bananas

Directions:
1 Preheat oven to 350°.
2 Lightly grease 9 x 5 loaf pan.
3 In large bowl, combine flour, soda and salt.
4 In separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
5 Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended.
6 Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten.
7 Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
8 Bake in preheated oven for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
9 Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Recipe from Food

Funky Monkey Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium bananas $0.88
• 2 large eggs $0.50
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
• ½ tsp vanilla extract $0.14
• 1 tsp baking powder $0.04
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter $0.57
• 2 cups milk $0.50
• ¼ tsp salt $0.02
• 2.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats $0.43
• ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips $0.50
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut $0.26

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mash the bananas with a fork until they are about half liquidy and half chunky. Start with just three bananas and add another if needed to make 1.5 cups.
2. Add the mashed bananas to a large bowl. Warm the peanut butter slightly in the microwave so that it is more fluid and can mix in easier. Add the peanut butter, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth. Add the milk and whisk again.
3. Add the dry oats, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut to the bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined. Lightly coat the inside of an 8×8 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. Pour the oat mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.

Notes

SERVE: After baking, divide the dish into 6 or 8 servings. Scoop the oats out of the dish and break them up slightly in the bowl. Pour cold milk over top and enjoy! The cooked oats can be placed in individual resealable containers and either refrigerated or frozen until ready to eat. Simply reheat in the microwave before eating or enjoy cold!

Found this recipe on Budget Bytes

Body Beast Legs Day 30

Alright. Here are Day 30 pics. The lighting is poor but it is what it is. Can't see a whole lot of difference but I can FEEL it. 

P.S. I look a lot darker than I really am.

Fad diets give quick results but if you want LASTING ones gotta sweat it off AND eat clean. Anything worth having isn't easy. You have to work for it. Just like a DREAM JOB or that DREAM CAR. Why not that DREAM BODY?

5 min warm up at 3.8 speed 12% incline
4 min run at 6 speed 0%
1 min sprint at 8.3 speed 0%
Repeat 2 more times 

One of my favorite songs to run to. I want to strive to get 3 miles in 30 min.

Legs later today.

Snack today.

Pushed it with legs today. 15's, 20's and 25's. I better be sore!

Turbo Fire Chili

Chili for lunch today. What are you eating? Comment below.

Turbo Fire Chili Recipe
1 lb lean ground turkey
15 oz diced tomatoes, canned
15 oz whole kernel corn, canned
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves
15 oz black beans, canned
15 oz pinto, chili, or kidney beans, canned
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 pkg Lawrey's Chili seasoning
4 oz low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)- I skipped the cheese! 

Brown turkey. Drain and discard any fat. Place all ingredients except cheese into a slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high. Top with 1 oz. cheese, if desired.

Breakfast Wrap

Lunch today. One of my favs! 

Wrap

avocado

black pepper

egg

salsa

Thin Mint Shakeology

I wanted to try a new Shakeology recipe and thought it'd taste like Thin Mints. 

Chocolate Minty
1 serving Chocolate Shakeology
8 oz Almond Milk
4 oz water (I like more liquid)
1/8 tsp mint extract
Blend and add ice if you want

Could've been the almond milk but I wasn't in love with it. Maybe I'll try low fat milk next time. Dark Blue Moon and Reese's PB Cup or my favs right now.

Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried
3 medium sweet potatoes
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
1. Preheat oven 450°
2. In a small saucepan, olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the rosemary.
3. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1 1/2 in thick wedges and place in a large bowl. Season with the salt and pepper, and drizzle with the rosemary mixture. Toss gently.
4. Arrange the wedges on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 min. Season again with salt and pepper.

Dark Blue Moon

8 oz Almond milk

4 oz Water (I like  more liquid)

1 scoop Shakeology

1 C Blueberries

Add ice

Amazeballs. 

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Gotta have some fun with your food sometimes. I love this chicken. It tastes delicious!

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Mix 1/4 C olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp rosemary leaves

Add 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts. Refrigerate 30 min. Grill until cooked through.

Nitrate Free Turkey Sandwich

Instead of stopping off at Subway I like to make my own sandwiches. Instead of chips and soda I sub in something else that's crispy and drink water. 

Whole wheat bread
Nitrate free turkey
Black pepper
Cheddar cheese
Squirt mustard 
Could even add avocado, lettuce and tomato.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Shakeology

Day 3 on Shakeology. 

Handful of Spinach
8 oz Almond milk
4 oz water
1 serving Shakeology
2 tbsp PB
Add ice

Nutribullet Toxic Cleansing Blast

I haven't had a green smoothie in awhile but this was my very first one. Looks really good! Flush toxins from your body with this blast.

1-2 handfuls of rinsed spinach 
1 cored pear 
1 banana 
1 cored apple 
1 C pineapple