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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Tortilla Pizzas

What you need:
  1. Small corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas
  2. Salsa
  3. Shredded cheddar cheese
  4. Turkey Pepperonis
Directions:
1. Mound a little salsa, cheese, and turkey pepperonis on each tortilla. Cook on foil-lined tray in toaster oven (350°) until cheese has melted and is brown at the edges.
Extras: A layer of refried beans under the salsa, cilantro for garnish, a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of finely chopped green pepper

Peanut butter Yogurt Popsicle's

What you need:
  1. 2 bananas
  2. 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  3. 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, or vanilla flavored yogurt
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if you use the plain yogurt)
  5. 6 teaspoons mini chocolate chips
Directions
1.     Peel the bananas and break them up into chunks. Add them to the bowl of a food processor or good blender. Add the peanut butter, yogurt, and vanilla, if using, and puree until smooth. You will want to stop to scrape down the sides of the machine a couple of times to insure a good smooth texture.
2.     Put one teaspoon of mini chips into the bottom of your popsicle molds. Fill the rest with the banana peanut butter yogurt puree. Tap the mold sharply on a firm surface to reduce air pockets.
3.     Insert sticks and freeze until solid, 3-5 hours.
4.     Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds before removing the popsicles.
5.     Makes 4-6 popsicles, depending on your mold.


Dark Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins

What you need:
  1. 3 tablespoon – flaxseed, ground
  2. 1/2 cup – water
  3. 3 medium – banana
  4. 1/4 cup – applesauce, unsweetened
  5. 2 tablespoon – coconut sugar
  6. 1/2 cup – brown rice syrup
  7. 1 teaspoon – vanilla extract
  8. 1 teaspoon – cinnamon
  9. 1 teaspoon – baking soda
  10. 2 cup – pastry flour, whole wheat
  11. 1/2 cup – chocolate chips, dark
Directions:
1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
2.     Combine ground flax and water in a small bowl, mixing completely. Set aside.
3.     In a large bowl, peel and mash the bananas until some course chunks remain. Add the applesauce and flax mixture, mixing until well combined. Mix in the sugar, brown rice syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
4.     Stir in the flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips, just until combined.
5.     Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling about 1/2-2/3 way full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.




Turkey and Cheese Roll ups

What you need:
1.        Sliced turkey
2.      Low fat sliced cheese

Directions:

1. Layer a slice of turkey and cheese.
2. Then roll them up and enjoy!










Fruit Nachos
What you need:
1.      Sliced  apples
2.      Yogurt
3.      Honey
4.      Granola
5.      Sliced strawberries
6.      Raisins

Directions:

1. Layer the sliced apple on a plate
2. Drizzle honey and spread the yogurt on top the apples

3. Add your toppings (strawberries, granola, and raisins)
Top Five Healthy Breakfast Choices


1. Egg Muffins

WHAT YOU NEED:

1.6 large eggs
2.1/4 cup of milk (almond milk, coconut milk, etc.)
3.1/8 tsp salt 
4.1/8 tsp pepper
5.1/2 cup of diced bell pepper, red
6.3/4 cup of fresh spinach
7.1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8.4 slices of low-sodium deli sliced turkey or ham

DIRECTIONS:


1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease muffin pan (we recommend cooking spray or melted coconut oil).*
2. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Dice bell pepper into small pieces. Stack the spinach leaves, roll them up and slice them thin. Do the same with the turkey/ham slices.
4. Add vegetables, turkey/ham and shredded cheese to egg mixture and whisk to fully incorporate.
5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full of omelet mixture. 
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until centers are set/firm. (Can test if they are ready with a toothpick.)
Allow muffins to cool completely before storing. These can be stored in the refrigerator, lightly stacked in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Re-heat in microwave for 30-45 seconds (if mini muffins) or 45-1 minute if making full size muffins.





2.PB&J Waffle Sandwich
WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Whole- Grain Toaster Waffle
2. Natural Peanut Butter
3. Fruit of your choice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Toast your whole-grain waffle to your liking
2. Cut your waffle in half and spread 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
3. Add your fruit



3. Breakfast Burritos

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Eggs
2. Almond Milk
3. Low fat cheese
4. Chopped up peppers and onions
5. Whole Wheat tortillas
6. Salsa

DIRECTIONS:

1. Make a batch of scrambles eggs. Use almond milk and low fat cheese.
2. Add peppers and onions to your scrambled eggs as well.
3. Once eggs are finished, place them in your whole wheat tortilla and add salsa if you would like.
Tip: You can make them in advance! Make a batch of burritos and individually wrap them in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. Simply heat them up and enjoy each morning.

4. Yogurt Parfait

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Greek Yogurt
2. Fresh berries (Strawberries and Blueberries)
3. Honey or granola chunks

Directions:
Layer each ingredient in jar or bowl.



5.
Banana- Nut Oatmeal

WHAT YOU NEED:

1.1/2 cup rolled oats
2. Cup water
3. Banana, sliced
4. 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
5. 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine rolled oats and 1 cup water in a microwave bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes
2. Top with bananas, walnuts, and cinnamon