Friday, June 27, 2014

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp


Total Time: 1 hr. 28 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 18 min.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups peeled, sliced apples
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, divided use
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup finely chopped raw walnuts
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Combine apples, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, and ½ tsp. cinnamon in a medium baking dish; mix well. Set aside.
3. Combine oats, walnuts, remaining 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, and remaining ½ tsp. cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
4. Top apple mixture with oat mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are soft.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 168
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 17 g
Protein: 3 g


P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)
1 double snack

P90X3 Portions (per serving)
1 fruit
½ carb
½ fat

Body Beast Portions (per serving)
1 fruit
½ starch
1½ fat

21 Day Fix Portions (per serving)
½ yellow container
1 purple container
½ blue/orange container

Easy Mini Pizza

Easy Mini Pizza


Total Time: 18 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 8 min.
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla
2 Tbsp. tomato sauce, no sugar added
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
¼ cup sliced mushrooms
2 oz. broiled chicken breast, boneless, skinless, chopped
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
4 slices medium tomato
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
2. Place tortilla on baking sheet. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
3. Spread tortilla with tomato sauce; top with basil, mushrooms, chicken, cheese, and tomato slices.
4. Bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Tip: For a gluten-free version use a spelt or brown rice tortilla. For a vegetarian version eliminate the chicken and use soy cheese.


Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 146
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg
Sodium: 303 mg
Carbohydrate: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 15 g


P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)
½ carb/grain
½ dairy
½ vegetable

P90X3 Portions (per serving)
½ protein
1½ carb
½ fat

Body Beast Portions (per serving)
1 starch
½ vegetable
1½ protein

21 Day Fix Portions (per serving)
½ green container
½ red container
½ blue/orange container

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes



Total Time: 4 hrs. 20 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 12 servings, 1 cupcake each
Ingredients:
3½ cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. raw honey
6 medium strawberries, pureed
½ medium ripe banana, pureed
36 dark chocolate morsels (about 2 Tbsp.)
 Preparation:
1. Place 12 silicone baking cups on a baking sheet. Set aside.
2. Combine yogurt and honey in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Place 3 Tbsp. yogurt mixture in each baking cup.
4. Top evenly with strawberries, banana, and 2 additional Tbsp. yogurt mixture.
5. Top each cupcake with 3 morsels.
6. Freeze for 4 hours, or until firm.
7. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: You can make this recipe using silicone baking cups, a silicone muffin pan, or a regular muffin pan. When using the regular muffin pan, to remove cupcakes, dip the bottom of the pan in hot water for 20 seconds.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 63
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 24 mg
Carbohydrate: 9 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 8 g
Protein: 7 g


P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)
1 single snack

P90X3 Portions (per serving)
½ carb/grain
½ protein

Body Beast Portions (per serving)
1 protein
½ fruit

21 Day Fix Portions (per serving)
1 yellow container

Heather's Roasted Cauliflower Mash

Heather's Roasted Cauliflower Mash


Heather's Roasted Cauliflower Mash

Total Time: 50 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Yield: 8 servings, ¼ cup each
Ingredients:
1 (2-lb.) cauliflower, cut into small florets, discard stem
4 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. granulated garlic (optional)
2 Tbsp. low-sodium organic vegetable broth
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Wash cauliflower and pat dry.
3. Place cauliflower in large baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss gently to coat. 4. Season with salt and garlic.
5. Bake, stirring halfway through, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until tender.
6. Place in food processor; add vegetable broth. Pulse until smooth.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 46
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 319 mg
Carbohydrate: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 2 g


P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)
1 vegetable

Body Beast Portions (per serving)
2 vegetables

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Chicken and Pear Salad

Chicken and Pear Salad


Chicken and Pear Salad
Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. raw honey
6 cups fresh spinach
8 oz. cooked chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, chopped
2 medium pears, peeled, sliced
¼ cup chopped raw walnuts
1 oz. crumbled feta cheese
Preparation:
1. Combine oil, vinegar, and honey in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Place spinach, chicken, pears, and walnuts in a large bowl; mix well.
3. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss gently to blend.
4. Divide evenly between 4 plates; sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 264
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 160 mg
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 12 g
Protein: 21 g


P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)
½ protein
1 vegetable
1 fat
½ fruit

Body Beast Portions (per serving)
1 protein
2 vegetables
2 fats
1 fruit