Chocolate Berry Chia Parfait! --> A NEW festive favorite!

Looking for a NEW festive favorite this weekend? Try this keto, dairy free, gluten free chocolate treat!

Chia Layer:

 1/4 cup chia seeds

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 cup coconut or almond milk

Chocolate Layer:

1 cup of mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder

Pinch of salt

Berry Layer: 

Fresh raspberries and blueberries

For the chia layer, mix the seeds, cinnamon and milk and set aside. 

Then combine the cheese, cocoa powder and salt. 

Layer the chia layer on the bottom, add fruit, then the chocolate layer, then more fruit. 

Serve with a few chocolate pieces! YUM!

p.s. They last in the fridge for 3-4 days. My kiddos will be eating ice cream and sprinkles all weekend and will be eating this!

(Recipe inspired from the Quick Keto Cookbook) 

Super Summer Smoothie Bowl!

To celebrate the first official week of summer, I thought I would share one of my FAVORITE summer recipes.I have made this pretty much everyday this summer and either eat it for breakfast or freeze it for later! his is great for ice cream (put in the freezer after you make it) and popsicles. It is SO good! (Sorry Halo, this is better for you!)

✨ Low Sugar, Low Carb (15g), Gluten Free, Paleo / Keto Friendly, High protein. Yes, it is that good!✨

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
--> Almond or Coconut Milk
--> Spinach (I freeze 1 cup of fresh spinach in individual bags for smoothies!)
--> Frozen fruit (I used organic strawberries from Costco)
--> Chocolate Protein Powder
--> Toppings (Unsweetened coconut, peanut butter, granola, whatever you choose!)

Tag a friend and tell me what you think! Watch how I make it in 5 minutes or less here!

30 Minute Work Week Meal Prep!

Sunday funday! It has been a while since I have been on the blog so I thought I would share my work week meal prep I did today that took me 30 minutes. Because, guys, summer is busy. And I would SO much rather be at the pool! It is not glamorous, but it is done! I know if I don't plan, the craziness of the week will take over. So here is what I did...

p.s. It is Keto, Whole 30 and Gluten Free friendly! 💁

THE MENU: 

Breakfast: 2 Hard Boiled Eggs, 1 cup Mixed Berries

Lunch M/W/F - Kale Crunch Salad w/ Ham or Turkey, Tomatoes, and Walnuts

Lunch T/TH - Cottage Cheese, Tomatoes, and Walnuts

STEP 1 --> Line up your containers. 

I use these from Amazon. 

STEP 2 --> Grab a salad kit and divide it into 3 of the containers. (I use the kale crunch salad without the dressing).  Add in rolled lunch meat as your protein. (I used turkey and ham). If you want dressing use a mix of balsamic vinegar and olive oil and lemon juice. Super easy! (I would add that the morning you plan to eat it). 

STEP 3 --> In the remaining two containers add 1 cup of cottage cheese. 

STEP 4 --> Add in tomatoes (or a veggie of choice) and walnuts (they are high calorie, low carb to keep you full)

STEP 5 --> Boil a dozen hard boiled eggs.

STEP 6 --> Pack 1 cup of fruit in 5 additional containers. 

Easy peasy. 

I also roasted a ton of veggies (broccoli, squash, and cauliflower) in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes while I did this. So during the week for dinners, we can grill out and have an easy side! Already made! 

You can download my keto friendly meal plan (including these meals) and my 5 step meal prep guide here! Now go enjoy that sunshine this summer!!

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