Carrot Avocado Smoothie

I have said it before and I will say it again - I LOVE MY VITAMIX... I made a smoothie with raw hard carrots and the Vitamix mixed them into a smooth smoothie!!! 

The Ingredients: 

5 raw carrots, washed and cut into big chunks

1/2 avocado

almond milk 

ice

The Directions:

Start with the carrots and blend until the carrots are in small pieces. Add just a little (1/4 - 1/2 cup) Almond Milk to help mix and smooth. Add the avocado and mix. Once the smoothie is smooth add the ice and blend!!! 

ENJOY!!!

p.s. Make sure you go and check out this new awesome cookbook!!! Make it Paleo coming in October. 

I am so excited for this cookbook to come out!!! 200 + grain-free healthy delicious amazing recipes!!! 

GO TAKE A LOOK, NOW!!! :)

Mango Pinacolada

The Ingredients:
handful of Frozen mango
2 handfuls of fresh pineapple
2 or 3 handfuls of baby spinach
coconut milk (until it's the right consistancy)
couple of drops of stevia
splash of vanilla

Monday Morning Mix-up

Good Morning and Happy Monday!!!!

My boys and I are enjoying this smoothie right now as I type! :) It is good!

4 whole strawberries
1 banana
1/2 avocado
1/4 - 1/2 cup Almond Milk
10 ice cubes

Strawberry and Pineapple Smoothie

Good Morning and Happy Monday Mix-up!!!!

We made it home safely and now trying to get organized and back in the swing of things! We had a wonderful vacation and I really enjoyed (cherished) my time with my boys! :) We stayed very active the entire trip. We went hiking twice, swimming everyday, went to a water park twice, played golf, played on the beach (of a lake), walked around, ran on large fields and much much more! I even enjoyed a relaxing hot stone massage!!!! :)

Since our quality of food was not perfect I made smoothies!!!! :)

I did not take any pictures but thought this was a cute drawing!!!! 

Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

5 strawberries (stem and all!)

2 large pieces of pineapple

1 Amande Strawberry Almond Milk Yogurt

6 piece ice

1/2 cup Almond Milk

BLEND and ENJOY!

I am glad to be home!!!! 

Spinach and Strawberries

Good Morning and Happy Monday Morning Mix-up!!!!

These past two weeks have been CRAZY! Baby was sick one week and 3 year old was sick last week. When my boys are sick it takes everything out of me. They sleep patterns are different and demand (which I do not mind) my FULL attention. 

I did not realize how tired I was until I laid down for a nap yesterday. I took a 3 hour nap while baby napped. I then woke up for an hour. I took a shower and feed the baby and figured out what was for dinner and then was back in bed at 5 pm. I slept 13.5 hours... 

I NEEDED it!!!! 

Here is a delicious smoothie!!!

Strawberries (WHOLE)
Spinach (Kale would be good too!)
Shredded Coconut
Almond Milk
Ice

ENJOY!

Beef and vegetable soup

Hello SORE DAY! I have done a couple nights of videos this week and WOW am I sore!!!! I love feeling sore! I know that I worked hard and did my best at the workout. 

Today is Day 4 of my 30 day challenge to gain back control! I must admit that I quickly feel IMPROVED! It amazes me! Plus I feel great when I eat good and colorful!

 Eggs and Avocado

Strawberry, Spinach, Coconut, Almond Milk Smoothie

 The kids and I enjoyed leftovers!

I am so sorry for this terrible picture... I made soup the other night and SPACED taking a picture...

Beef and Vegetable Soup

The Ingredients:
Ground Beef
1 Zucchini
1 can tomatoes
1/2 red bell pepper
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic
2 cups water

The Directions
Brown the meat. Drain the fat. Season the meat with Garlic Powder, Lemon Pepper, Basil, Nutmeg.

Add Spinach and cook down with the ground beef and garlic. Add can of tomatoes and water. Bring to boil. Add zucchini and bell pepper.

Once vegetables are tender serve and ENJOY!!!

This was a very quick and easy dinner! I just threw this together in 15 - 20 minutes.

30 day challenge

Happy Tuesday!!! 

I have wondered off the path (far off the path) and am back on!!! 

Hubby and I are starting a 90 day Insanity challenge and Monday I started a 30 day challenge. I am really going to try my best to document my daily food but that is a lot of work so I might commit to doing it once a week or use old picture! I cannot commit to EVERYDAY but I will do my best!!! :)

Egg Casserole

8 Eggs, 3 Asparagus, 8 cherry Tomatoes cut in half, Beef Bacon, 1/2 green bell pepper

Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie

Spring Mix Salad

Spring Lettuce, Strawberries, Avocado, Tomatoes, Beef Bacon, Sunflower seeds, Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Chicken Curry Soup with Vegetables

The Ingredients:

6 - 8 chicken tenders

Curry Marinade (Curry Powder, Mustard Powder, Garlic Powder, Cinnamon, Cayenne Powder, Cumin and Coconut Oil)

Broccoli

3/4 red bell pepper

10 - 15 small carrots, chopped

1 can coconut milk

3 cups chicken broth

The Directions:

Soak Chicken in Curry Marinade for 6 - 12 hours. 

Brown chicken in frying pan. Add the chicken to pot and pour coconut milk over the chicken. Bring to a boil. Add the Chicken Broth and bring back to boil. Then Add the vegetables and let cook for 10 minutes. 

ENJOY!!!! 

Part of Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, Made from scratch Tuesday, hearth and soul blog hop, Tuesday at the Table, Tasty Tuesday, delectable tuesday, Real Food Wednesday, What's Cooking Wednesday, No Whine Wednesday, What's on your plate, Full Plate Thursday, Tip Day Thursday, Fight Back Friday

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