Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

• 4 (6 oz.) chicken breasts
• 1 red pepper, finely diced (~1 cup)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/4 cup green onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup peanuts, chopped

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground ginger
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• salt, to taste

Instructions

1. First, place chicken breast in a crock-pot, cover, and turn the setting to high. Cook for 1.5 hours.
2. While chicken is cooking, mix the rest of the salad ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside
4. When chicken breast is done cooking, use two forks to shred. Place in a tupperware and let cool. Once cooled, mix with other salad ingredients.
5. Next, pour sauce mixture onto the chicken salad and mix until evenly combined.
6. Serve over greens, on top of toast, in a lettuce wrap, etc. The options are endless.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
• Calories: 256
• Sugar: 3
• Sodium: 57
• Fat: 13
• Carbohydrates: 11
• Fiber: 3
• Protein: 25

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients

WET

• 1 very ripe banana, medium
• 2 eggs, large
• 1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

DRY

• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup oat flour (or any kind of flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a medium-size baking dish or cake pan with coconut oil cooking spray. I used a 1.5 qt. baking dish, but a 9×9 inch cake pan will also work!
2. In a large bowl, mash 1 very ripe banana until liquidy. Then, add in eggs, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk and mix until smooth.
3. Add rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
4. Transfer batter into baking dish and slice a few bananas on top.
5. Bake at 375º for about 30-40 minutes (it will depend on the size and depth of your baking dish) or until firm.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4
• Calories: 364
• Sugar: 11
• Sodium: 97
• Fat: 15
• Carbohydrates: 44
• Fiber: 6
• Protein: 14

Garden Veggie Scramble with Breakfast Sausage and Baked Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 pepper (any color)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, yams, or potatoes
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 pound breakfast sausage or Italian Sausage
• 6-8 eggs, large
• 1-2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. First, preheat oven to 350ºF and prep veggies.
2. In a large oven safe sauce pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of EVOO. Then spoon on a tablespoon of minced garlic. Next, add in sweet potatoes, onion, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Then, add in zuchinni, season with spices, and sauté for 3-5 more minutes (making sure not to cook all the way!).
3. Remove from heat. Take chunks of sausage and evenly spread on top of veggies. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, crack eggs on top of sausage and season with salt and pepper. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the eggs are at the preferred consistency.

Sweet Potato Egg Hush Cups

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup grated sweet potatoes (~1 small sweet potato)
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 8 large eggs
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a muffin tin with coconut oil cooking spray. Alternatively, place paper liners in the muffin tin so clean up is easy!
2. Peel a medium sweet potato and use a cheese grater to grate potato.
3. Place 1/2 cup grated sweet potato, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder in a bowl and mix until combined.
4. Using a tablespoon as your scooper, scoop one heaping tablespoon of sweet potato mixture on the bottom of 8 muffin tins.
5. Crack a large egg on top of each cup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake eggs at 375ºF for 13-15 minutes or until eggs are at desired consistency.

Notes

Reheat the next day in the microwave on high for 30-60 seconds.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 egg cup
• Calories: 103
• Sugar: 1
• Fat: 6
• Carbohydrates: 4
• Fiber: 1
• Protein: 8

Healthy 5-Ingredient Flourless Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas (1 heaping cup)
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. (Garnish the top of the batter with thinly sliced banana, if desired) Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Let loaf cool completely in loaf pan. Store bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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