Brownie Batter Overnight Oatmeal

 Brownie Batter Overnight Oatmeal

I absolutely LOVE this Overnight Oatmeal In A Jar Recipe. It’s so easy to make and the results are delicious. Even if you’re not a fan of oatmeal, you will love this one. It’s creamy, sweet and packed with flavor and texture. Unlike that instant oatmeal they sell at the grocery store.

This is the perfect thing to dig your spoon in. Forget about breakfast, this also works as an afternoon pick me up. Add your favorite toppings and you’re good to go.

1 cup Unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup lain low fat Greek yogurt (or mashed banana, or pumpkin)

2 tbs Unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 tspSalt

2 tbs Baking stevia

1 cup Old fashioned oats

Prep time to make this recipe is 5-10 minutes.

 

 

Directions:

 

In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. Divide between 2 small bowls, mugs, or mason jars. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least an hour (or more) so the oats soften and absorb the liquid). Top with chopped nuts or topping of choice if desired! Enjoy cold, or microwave for 30-60 seconds to enjoy warm!

Just your small town girl sharing clean eating recipes and tips along the way.

 

Hammer And Chisel

Hammer and Chisel

Hey there!!  I'm excited to share with you what hammer and Chisel is all about and if it might be the right fit for this coming December 2nd.

Most love 21 Day Fix’s Autumn Calabrese and Body Beast’s Sagi Kalev. What if they teamed up on a workout program together?
Announcing The Master Hammer & Chisel a 60-day program that will help you craft a defined, visually-dramatic physique.  Both award-winning fitness competitors — joined forces to create this one-of-a-kind workout that will sculpt you from head-to-toe.

I just completed my first sneak peak workout in this program.  My ARMS and LEGS are shaking!!  It was sooo refreshing to have a killer workout in 35 minutes.  For the past month I've been dong insanity and most workouts range from 45 to 60 minutes.  I still burned 450 calories in this 35 minute workout.

What makes The Master's Hammer and Chisel so effective?

Sagi and Autumn have spent decades acquiring the tools, skills, and experience needed to transform your body—and they're going to help you do it in just 30-40 minutes per day. So what's their secret?
It's all in their approach. You won't simply bust out some curls or perform mindless repetitions. With The Master's Hammer and Chisel you'll use what the experts call SSP Training, for Stabilization, Strength, and Power. Incorporate one or two of these phases into your workout routine and you might see decent results. But combine all three phases—the way Sagi and Autumn do in The Master's Hammer and Chisel—and this comprehensive resistance-training method will relentlessly chip away fat, carve powerful muscle, and refine every inch of your body for results that are a true work of art.


My first workout with beachbody was with a program called Chalene Extreme and I LOVED it!!  Two years ago I was introduced to my very first online accountability group as well between weight training and focus on nutrition I finally felt like I was able to be the best mom I could be.  With three little ones its super important that I pay it forward and show others what they too can achieve.

My Why

 

So often it's easier to let others in your life be an excuse
I don't have the time
I would love to but I don't have the money
You know my kids just don't sleep well at night
The list starts there and for that reason things remain the same....
Rather what has worked well personally is letting my kids be my why.
If I would like Josie to grow up and respect her body it starts with me.
I'm not working out to look good in a bikini To go on vacation or to run a marathon next month I'm just simply leading by example.

 

Results?

 

 

 

 

 

I'm pretty much your small town country mom that enjoys working out and eating clean and sharing this lifestyle with others.  If you connect with me I would love to help you stay accountable to your goals.  2015 is NOT over yet and I want to help you feel your best going into 2016 and rocking your New Years Eve dress or rocking a cute pair of boots out for dinner with your husband.  I will be hosting an exclusive test group for this program and would love to have you.  TEST groups are my ALL time favorite groups to run EVERYONE is doing the same workout together for the first time.  WE START together and WE FINISH together.  You will have the change to WIN some amazing prizes while getting CHISELED.



 

 

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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble

 

Fall is here!!  As a busy mom of three trying to create a healthy lifestyle of clean eating along with having little one's the need of wanting to bake this time of the year is just part of fall and watching all the leave change colors.  I will say this is SIMPLE and can be prepared in 10 minutes (including cutting the apples) and ready to slow cook. 

 

 

For the apples:

1/2 cup coconut sugar

7 large apples, peeled and cut into chunks

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

 

For the topping:

2/3 cup oats

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3-4 tablespoons  coconut oil (softened)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

   *Caramel to drizzle over the plate

   *Great served warmed or chilled 

 

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, apples, salt, and cinnamon. Spread onto bottom of slow cooker.
2. Mix your crumble topping ingredients until it comes together. Sprinkle it over top of the apples. Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours.

If you're following the 21 day fix meal plan this will work for it as well.

 

21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken Fajitas

21 Day Fix Extreme Chicken Fajitas

 

 

Yes I know I’m in the middle of doing Insanity Max 30 however I came across this 21 day fix extreme recipe and had to try and of course share!!  We are in the middle of some home projects as well this week so life has seemed busy however finding the time to eat healthy is still very important to me if I eat crap I feel like crap.  This recipe took like 10 minutes (including prepping to cook) it’s simple and kid friendly.  Our kids did not eat the lettuce and just had the filling and added cheese to theirs.  My husband eats most of my clean eating meals for example this recipe he grabbed regular taco shells. Which works for me I’m still making one meal for the entire family just a few modifications.  Also this would be easy to make into steak or shrimp as well.  The leftover I just made a salad for lunch tomorrow and topped it off with the chicken filling.

Ingredients: (makes 4 servings)

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt (or regular sea salt)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 4 (5- to 6-oz) raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 red (or green) bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 8 large romaine (or butter) lettuce leaves
• 1/2 medium avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh salsa

Instructions

1. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 tsp oil in a large resealable plastic bag.
2. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Empty contents of bag into skillet; cook stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and add lime juice.
5. Evenly top lettuce leaves with chicken mixture, avocado, and salsa.

***21 Day Fix containers (per serving): 2 green 1 red 1/2 purple 1/2 blue

Insanity Max 30 meal plan

Insanity Max 30 meal plan

Well hello Tuesday already!!  I might be a day late for planning out the week however one day late is better than not planning out the week at all.  I find working out alone is not enough with nutrition being 80% of weight loss having a plan is something I found to be a big part of staying on track.  After giving birth to our third child 2 months ago I’m in the middle of losing the baby weight while breastfeeding.  So yes this is my meal plan and having the evening snack is a must to insure that I’m getting enough calories and nutrition.  For me personally especially while doing Max 30 I find I need a carb in the morning.  I love having a routine so each morning I start by working out at 5:00am no matter what the night was like.  I find by carving out this “me time” I’m a better wife and mother.  From that I make my shakeology for breakfast, get my husband out the door for work, shower, and work my beachbody business checking with challenge groups and coaches, just in time before the kids wake up.  From that I have what I call my morning snack and get the kids their breakfast.  It's official I'm hocked on the Cobb Salad

 

I have a few secret weapons with making it up at 5:00am every morning one is accountability, a strong why, and a hidden gem called E&E it maximize muscle performance to build muscle.

 

 

This is week 3 in Insanity Max 30 and I’m starting to feel muscles coming back around!  Gosh I love being a mom however getting back into my pre-pregnancy body is important.  I feel more confident, more energy, and more efficient when I invest in a program like Max 30, the 30 minute workouts are SUPER helpful and on the cardio days it’s crazy how many calories I continue to burn after the fact.  The type of training used in this program is designed to do just that no need to spend hours at the gym to see results.  Getting fit at home is so possible and I enjoy helping others do the same.  To learn more about the online accountability groups I run fill out this form.

 

 

 

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