Balsamic Honey Glazed Pasta Salad!

I have been on a recipe kick lately! (And trying to document them!) So when I find a good one I am trying to share!

This recipe I literally made in the middle of a storm when the power flickered, we lost two trees and the little people were dancing around in their princess costumes. So I am serious when I say its easy! You can also modify it 100 different ways based on what you have in your fridge.

Ingredients:
8 ounces rotini pasta (approximately 1/2 a box)
1 red pepper (chopped)
1 yellow pepper (chopped)
1/2 large white onion
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup cubed goat cheese
3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of honey
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil pasta to desired taste.
Toss pasta in oil, vinegar and honey.
Add in veggies, basil and goat cheese.
Chill for 15-20 minutes. Serve.

I added grilled chicken to this the first night we ate it and salmon to it the second night. You could also add various veggies, cheeses and even shrimp. For me the basil and the goat cheese mixed with the honey was an awesome combination of flavors!

Enjoy!

Toddler Tested and Approved --> 3 Ingredient Breakfast Cookie!

In my quest to find new and easy recipes, this one has been a winner in the house lately!

It takes about 10 minutes to make (minus baking time) and is super easy to double the batch and freeze for later.

Ingredients
1) 2 Medium ripe bananas
2) 2 cups of dry oatmeal
3) 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chunks

Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Mash the bananas into a large bowl.
- Add oats and stir thoroughly
- Add chocolate and stir throuroughly
- Using a tablespoon, mash mixture into small balls. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes to desired crunchiness
- Serve or freeze

Makes 12-16 cookies. Serving size is 2. (For all you 21 Day Fixers I count this as a yellow snack/treat).

These are great for snacks (about 100 calories for two) or for breakfast. You can modify this recipe about 100 ways. Sometimes for extra protein I add peanut butter and when I am in the mood for some thing a little more sugary tasting I add cinnamon. (calorie free!). You can also add dried fruit, nuts etc.  Its a great way to use those old bananas and a healthy alternative to your average chocolate chip cookie.

When Opportunity Knocks! Join in!

I can't believe its July already! I know most of you read this blog for the pictures but I did recently give my fitness page a makeover and have started coaching motivational fitness groups. In my own journey I have lost 18lbs and am still going! These groups are what keep me going. At 5am when I don't want to get up, I know that I am responsible with an amazing group of women to keep on track!

So while most of my posts are not fitness related. This one is! :) (Fair warning!)

So here goes. Get excited! (You know because this blog is very exciting!). I am looking for 8 women to join my 21 Day Fix Challenge starting July 20th! This time its gotten a summer makeover. Its a small, completely private program that will get you looking awesome in just 3 short weeks. This program is limited in size and only open to NEW 21 Day Fixers. (Or those that have not been in a challenge group). Everyone loves a good sale and its on sale this week! Yah!

Going on vacation. Traveling. Lots of family events? As a mom of twins I get a busy schedule and will be sharing lots of time management tips. Trust me. You can do it!

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