Quick and Easy !
Well it still is the Pumpkin Season !! I love anything pumpkin and I am always running behind in the mornings getting ready so I am always looking for something that I can prepare in advance and have on the go. This is FANTASTIC !! All set and ready to go in individual servings just grab warm it up and go !!
This isn't just for breakfast, I would eat this as a snack or even a dessert !!
This makes approximately 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup prepared pumpkin (canned or home baked)
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a casserole dish (9x13) blend together the almond milk, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, honey and vanilla. Stir gently until completely combined.
- Add the oats, pecans, cranberries and raisins. Stir briefly to combine.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the casserole is soft and cooked through.
Eat and enjoy!
FROSTY Shakeology
Oh who doesn't love a FROSTY from Wendy's !! To thick to use a straw so you need to get out a spoon and eat it out of the cup !! Well I have found a way to get something that tastes JUST LIKE IT !!
Yep is just one of my many versions of tasty Shakeolgy !! I love playing around with different ingredients !! This one I kinda stumbled across on accident !! (to much ice and frozen banana)
Frosty Shakeology
- 1 scoop Chocoloate Shakeolgy (or you can use 1/2 Choc and 1/2 Vanilla)
- Large cup of ice
- 1/2 FROZEN banana (yes it has to be frozen)
- 1 tsp almond butter or PB2
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Blend !! It should come out really thick !! You may need to adjust the amount of ice to liquid ratio.
Halloween is HERE !! So what on earth are you going to do to get through this upcoming weekend. Trick or treating, parties, bon fires !! Every event you attend will be packed with Candy and Sweet Treats! This can be a very SCARY time for some !! I know that I have to be really careful on the choices I make.. Those little snack size bars can wreak havoc !! Just becuase they are small don't let them fool you. One small bar can lead to half a bowl. One of these, One of those --YIKES !!
So what do are you going to do to keep your self in check, to stay focused and not go off the deep end.. Well...it can be different this year. How can you Conquer the CANDY FEST!! It all starts TODAY, your mindset will dictate your results and outcome of Halloween. Focus and change your mindset! Here are some tips to help get you through
1. DO NOT purchase your favorite candy -- now that is just silly, you know that before the day hits you will be tempted to reach in and have one, and if there are any left over you will hate to see them go to waste, so you will again tell yourself to have just one. WHY torture yourself like that , just dont allow it into the house.
2. EXERCISE -- No Negotiating on this one !! I know that we are planning a bon fire with the neighbors, I need to make sure to stick to my workout plan , I may even double up becuase I know that I will be having a few cocktails and maybe some appetizers in the evening. It will be a day of Shakology for breakfast and lunch, some low carb healthy snacks and our anual Chili for dinner. By making sure I am eating to plan during the day, its OK that I have a cheat in the evening. This is only one meal, I have not let myself go the entire day or week. This is the key to success. Everything in moderation and don't skip a workout EVER on a cheat day! DEAL!!!
3.Healthy Alternatives - I have really been enjoying finding healthier versions of the foods that I love !! From comfort foods to desserts you can have it all !! Some of my favorites are :
1. Shakeology - Great Halloween influenced recipes !
pumpkin-pie-shakeology.html
butterfinger-shakeology.html
snickers-shakeology.html
2. Pumpkin granola bars - pumpkin-chocolate-granola-bars.html
3. Buffalo Chicken Chili - buffalo-chicken-chili.html
4. Chicken Pot Pie - chicken-pot-pie.html
5. Blondies - choc-chip-blonde.html
If you want to change you are going to have to give up a little to get a lot of good!
Get that extra accountability! Join an accountability group to keep yourself on track through the holidays and load up on lots of tips that will leave you ready to CRUSH your health and fitness goals. Get your focus NOW so that you can be ready for Thanksgiving with a brand new approcah to staying on track.
