Quick and Clean-Eating Pizza

Craving pizza? This one is healthy and fast! Perfect for an afternoon snack or a quick meal for the kids. 

Quick and Clean-Eating Pizza

1 sprouted grain tortilla 

1/4 cup clean spaghetti sauce

1/4 cheese

Various toppings - I've added grilled chicken, tons of cooked veggies, it's all good!

Bake pizza at 450 in a toaster oven or regular oven until cheese is melted and crust is crispy, usually about 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Eggs with Sautéed Balsamic Kale and Tomatoes

Another twist on eggs and kale! Yesterday I made them with sriracha. Today was even better and it took me no more than 5 minutes to make this beautiful breakfast. I just took some time a couple days ago to wash and chop the kale so I can use what's needed as I go!

Eggs and Sautéed Balsamic Kale and Tomatoes 

1 serving 

2 eggs

1/2 cup grape tomatoes

1 large handful kale, washed and chopped

Balsamic vinegar

1. Get out two nonstick skillets and preheat the smaller over medium heat and the larger over medium high heat. 

2. Drizzle olive oil in the large skillet and add tomatoes. 

3. Spray small skillet with cooking spray and add whisked eggs and scramble as usual. 

4. Add kale to the skillet with the tomatoes and sauté until slightly wilted. 

5. Remove from heat and drizzle veggies with balsamic vinegar. Season as desired. 

Container equivalents: 1 red and 2 green

Vanilla Protein Waffles

My kids love waffles and pancakes, so I'm always looking for new recipes to try.  These were a major hit!  They kept asking for more!

Protein Waffles
Via Fixate

2 cups oat flour (oats ground in food processor)
2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
3/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder (I used 2 scoops of vanilla Shakeology)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
4 large egg whites, beaten to form stiff peaks
1 pinch salt

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. Combine oat flour, flaxmeal, protein powder, and baking powder in a medium bowl, mix well, and set aside.
3. Combine extract and almond milk in a medium bowl, whisk to blend.
4. Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture, whisk gently just until smooth batter forms.
5. Gently fold in egg whites.
6. Cook 2/3 cup batter in preheated waffle iron until crisp and golden.
7. Top with pure maple syrup or my favorite, peanut butter!

I always cook all of the batter and then freeze the leftover waffles for quick breakfasts later in the week!

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

I love tortilla soup.  There are lots of versions out there but this one from my Fixate cookbook did not disappoint!

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

via Fixate

8 6-inch corn tortillas, divided use

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cups celery, sliced

2 gloves garlic, chopped

4 medium tomatoes, chopped

6 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided use

3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast

1 1/2 cups sliced carrots

1 tsp Mexican oregano

1 tsp ancho chili powder (or ground chili powder)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 medium avocado

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

4 tsp crumbled cotija or feta cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and place tortillas on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 mins or until toasted and crispy.  Remove from the oven.  When cool, break into pieces and set aside.

3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

4. Add onion and celery and cook for about 5 mins, until onion is translucent.

5. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.  Set aside.

6. Add onion mixture, 2 cups of broth, and half of toasted tortillas to a blender or food processor, cover, and blend until smooth.

7. Add blended mixture back to the large saucepan. Add remaining 4 cups of broth, chicken, carrots, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until carrots are tender.

8. Top each serving with avocado, cilantro, cheese, and remaining tortilla pieces.

Serves 4 and each serving is 3 green, 1 yellow, 1 red, and 1 1/2 purple.