Southwestern Bfast Sammies

Our weekend mornings are EARLY and we need something filling and quick to eat -- these sammies worked great for that!!!

 Makes 6 sandwiches

Ingredients:

Low cal English muffin, toasted

1 cup egg whites (or real eggs)

Pico / veggies

Fajita seasoning / S&P

Thin slice of cheese

bacon, cooked

avocado

BW3 Southwestern Ranch

Toast the English muffin

Pour 1 cup eggs into 9x13 pan -- top with pico (or veggies) and fajita seasoning.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Use glass to "cut" circle of eggs to fit on english muffins -- put on top of muffins!!  (Use scraps morning of to eat!)

Then top with piece sliced cheese, cooked bacon, avocado, and drizzle SW Ranch on top.

Cover with parchment paper till ready to eat - stores in fridge easily!!

To reheat, put in microwave for 1-2 minutes!!

Chocolate Protein Crunch Cups

Always love finding high protein snacks for the boys -- this was super easy to make and makes a lot!!!

Make 18 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup nut butter (I used PB)

1 cup maple syrup or honey

3 cups rice puffed cereal

1/2 cup dark chocolate

3 scoops chocolate protein powder

In a bowl, mix nut butter with syrup and protein powder until combined.  Add cereal and mix well, transfer to a silicone muffin pan (or an 8x8 lined pan and press firmly down to create an even layer).

Melt chocolate and pour over the cereal mixture.

Pop into the freezer for 30-45 minutes till firm.

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 1 - 2 weeks.

Green Bean Casserole Crunch Bowls

Found this when I was looking for easy meals for lunch!!  This is single serving so prep as many bowls as you would like!!

Serves 1

Ingredients:

4oz rotisseries chicken

light laughing cow

1/3 cup green beans

1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese

1/2 cup blended cottage cheese

2 teaspoon onion soup mix

Fried onions

Put in a oven safe bowl - rotisserie chicken, laughing cow, green beans parmesan, cottage cheese, and soup mix.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle with fried onions and serve!!

Fiesta Chicken Power Salad

B man doesn't like school lunch so I'm always on the hunt for high protein meals I can make him!!  This was quick and delicious!!  He loved it!!

Recipe from: Makayla Thomas Fit - Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 Potatoes, diced

1lb Ground chicken

Fajita seasoning

Lettuce, shredded

1 cup corn, cooked

2 roma tomatoes, cut

1/4 cup red onion, diced

Cilantro

Jalapeno, diced

Greek yogurt

Chic Filet Creamy Salsa Dressing

Cojita cheese

Dice, season potato in air fry at 400 degrees for 10 min - then shake - then 10 more min.

Cook ground chicken with fajita seasoning.

Make Pico de Gallo - tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno.

Mix potato, chicken, pico, lettuce and corn.

Combine yogurt and Chic Filet sauce together and top.  

Top with cojita cheese and enjoy!!

Brussels Sprout Apple Salad

 Serves 10

• 5 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2.5 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 5 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• 2.5 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2.5 pound brussels sprouts
• 0.63 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2.5 apple thinly sliced (honey crisp, pink lady, or other tart apples)
• 0.63 cup pecans chopped

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Holding the stem of the Brussels sprouts, thinly slice each one until you get to within ½ inch of the stem. Discard the stems and place the sliced Brussels sprouts in a large bowl, breaking them up with your hands and discarding any tough pieces.
• Toss the sliced sprouts with the dressing until coated. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow the sprouts to soften and the flavors to combine.
• Before serving, toss in the grated parmesan, apples and pecans, and taste again for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper, if needed.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

- 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- 8-10 slices of bacon (choose a thicker cut for best results)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.

2. Bundle about 3-4 asparagus spears together and carefully wrap a slice of bacon around the center of each bundle, securing the asparagus inside. Repeat this process until all of the asparagus and bacon are used.

3. Place the wrapped bundles on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they're not touching. This helps the bacon crisp up perfectly.

4. Lightly drizzle the bundles with olive oil and then season them with a smidge of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. The cooking time can vary a bit based on how thick your bacon is, so you're looking for the bacon to reach a lovely golden brown and the asparagus to become tender-crisp.

6. If you've opted for Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, now's the time to sprinkle them over the hot bundles right before you serve. This step adds an extra oomph of flavor that's just divine.

Variations & Tips:

- If you've got family members who aren't keen on asparagus, try using green beans or sliced zucchini as a handy substitute.
- For an extra kick of flavor, consider rubbing the bacon with a touch of brown sugar or a hint of cayenne pepper before baking. It lends a lovely sweet-spicy note to the dish.
- To ensure even cooking, pick asparagus spears that are similar in thickness. They'll cook more uniformly and make for better presentation as well.
- For those following a strict keto diet, keep an eye on the bacon you choose, making sure it doesn't contain added sugars.
- And lastly, if you're in a pinch for time, you can precook the bacon slightly before wrapping the asparagus. This reduces the oven time and is perfect when you need this dish on the table just a little quicker.

Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread

 Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 flatbread crust
• 2 pears, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Fresh arugula for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Spread the caramelized onions over the flatbread crust.
4. Arrange pear slices on top and sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese.
5. Drizzle with honey.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the flatbread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
7. Garnish with fresh arugula and serve warm.