Strawberry and Peanut Butter Parfaits

Do you like PB and J's? One of my favorite sandwiches growing up. But if I'm being really honest, I loved PB and N...peanut butter and nutella. Here's a parfait that reminds me of a PB&J!

Strawberry and Peanut Butter Parfaits

2 cups whole milk plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup natural no-sugar-added peanut butter

1/4 cup cream

Sweetener equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar (such as Stevia)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseeds

1 cup sliced strawberries

1/4 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts, chopped

In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt and peanut butter, mixing until blended. Stir in the cream, sweetener, vanilla, and flaxseeds and mix well. In 2 small bowls or parfait glasses, spoon one-quarter of the yogurt mixture and top with half of the strawberries. Divide remaining yogurt mixture between the 2 bowls. Top with the remaining strawberries and the peanuts.

Cheesecake for Breakfast

Looking for a clean, lower carb, wheat free, gluten free option for breakfast? Have a sweet tooth? Me too.

Cheesecake for Breakfast 

1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup coconut flour

Sweetener equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar

4 teaspoons lemon juice

4 eggs, separated

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 375. Grease a 9x9 baking pan.

In a medium bowl, place the cheese, flour, sweetener, lemon juice, egg yolks, and vanilla.

In a separate medium bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using the same beaters, beat the cheese mixture until smooth. With a spoon, gently fold the egg whites into he cheese mixture until thoroughly combined. 

Pour into the baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving. 

Mini Baked Egg Casseroles

Easy breakfast idea - mini baked egg casseroles. It's a great low carb and wheat free recipe option.

Mini Baked Egg Casseroles

8 slices Canadian bacon

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

8 eggs

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or scallions

Preheat over to 350. Lightly coat 8 muffin cups with cooking spray or oil.

Line each muffin cup with 1 slide of Canadian bacon. Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese in the bottom of each. Carefully break 1 egg into each muffin cup.

Bake for 15 minute, or until just set and the whites are cooked but the yolks are still soft. Sprinkle with the chives or scallion tops. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from the cups and serving. 

Seasoning Mix Recipes

Taco Seasoning Mix

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and store in an airtight container. 

Italian Seasoning Mix

2 tablespoons dried basil

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed

1 tablespoon dried marjoram

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and store in an airtight container. 

Cajun Seasoning Mix

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and store in an airtight container. 

Guacamole and Hummus Recipe

I love guacamole! I'm pretty sure I could just eat it on it's own. Guacamole basically makes everything better.

Guacamole recipe:

3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlive, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tomato, coarsely chopped

In a food processor or chopper, combine the avocados, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Plus until slightly chunky and combined. Add the tomato and pulse until desired consistency.

Hummus recipe:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

In a food processor, pulse the olive oil, chickpeas, and garlic. Add the lemon juice, tahini, red pepper, paprika, and salt, and process until thoroughly mixed and smooth. Sprinkle with cheese, pine nuts, or chives if desired. Store in airtight container in the fridge.

Wheat Free Recipe: All-Purpose Baking Mix

All-Purpose Baking Mix

Makes 5 cups

4 cups almond meal/flour

1 cup group golden flaxseeds

1/4 cup coconut flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Sandwich Bread

3 cups All-Purpose Baking Mix

1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

5 eggs, separate

1/4 cup butter or coconut oil, melted

1 tablespoon buttermilk or coconut milk

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pan.

In a food processor, combine dry ingredients until well blended. Add the egg yolks, butter/coconut oil, and buttermilk/coconut milk. Pulse until blended.

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Pour into the flour mixture and pulse until the egg whites are evenly distributed, but to not run the machine at a constant speed. Spread into the pan and back for 40 minutes or until a fork comes out clean.

The Master's Hammer & Chisel: What's Included?

I've been looking forward to The Master's Hammer & Chisel ever since I saw the teaser promo video this summer. It looked like the perfect combination of strength training and cardio at a level that was doable for most people who have been doing workout programs for a while. I also liked the idea that it was taught by two trainers: Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese, which provides some variety.

While I love the 21 Day Fix and Autumn, I thought it would be great to have two perspectives going into this workout. I haven't done any of Sagi's workouts before, but I think I may look into Body Beast after finishing The Master's Hammer & Chisel.

So you may be wondering what's included when you order The Master's Hammer & Chisel.

In the base package, you get twelve workouts - 6 Hammer and 6 Chisel:

Chisel Workouts, led by Autumn Calabrese

Chisel Balance - 40 minutes
ISO Strength Chisel - 36 minutes
Chisel Endurance - 36 minutes
Chisel Cardio - 38 minutes
Chisel Agility - 38 minutes
Total Body Chisel - 35 minutes
10 Minute Ab Chisel - 11 minutes

Hammer Workouts, led by Sagi Kalev

Hammer Plyometrics - 22 minutes
ISO Speed Hammer - 24 minutes
Total Body Hammer - 42 minutes
Max Hammer Strength - 35 minutes
Hammer Conditioning - 29 minutes
Hammer Power - 38 minutes
10 Minute Ab Hammer - 12 minutes

Also included is the quick start guide, nutrition guide, program calendar, and a shaker cup.

You'll also receive a set of color coded containers that you may recognized from the 21 Day Fix. The nutrition plan is structured in the same way as the 21 Day Fix, but tailored to your personal goals. So if your goals are losing weight, gaining muscle, or maintaining, you'll follow a certain calorie and container bracket.

Are you interested in starting The Master's Hammer and Chisel? You can order it here* and get me as your free coach!


*Note: if you order The Master's Hammer and Chisel from this link, I will receive a commission, and you'll have me assigned as your FREE coach to help you through the program!