Who doesn’t love tator tots? They are so delicious but have pretty much zero nutritional value. Well, following the new trend of replacing bad things with cauliflower, here are some cauli-tots!
Cauli-tots
Head of Cauliflower
Corn Meal
Oregano
Shredded Cheese
Egg
Salt & Pepper
Chop the cauliflower then steam for about 10 minutes or until soft. I’ve made these with and without first steaming the cauliflower. I prefer the steamed method.
Transfer the cauliflower to a huge mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients.
Mix well, then push into muffin tins.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until browned.
To freeze, put tots on a baking dish and freeze individually, then transfer to a zip lock bag.
Let’s put it out there right now – when you're focused on your nutrition and eating clean you start to miss take-out, especially Chinese food...amiright?! So what exactly does take-out entail? You call up a restaurant, place your order, wait anywhere from 35 to 90 minutes, scarf down greasy, over done, and most of the time sub-par food before falling deep into a food coma full of regret. Sound familiar?
Well, the part we love the most, the food, no longer has to be sub-par or unappealingly greasy. With this Cauliflower Fried Rice you can make your “take-out” exactly to your liking and enjoy a delicious meal after which you won’t feel any regret! No matter who you are, cooking can be made simple enough for you to do and fun enough for you to want to get up and do. We’ve achieved both by way of this easy, one skillet recipe.
INGREDIENTS
2 frozen bags of Cauliflower Rice/Peas/Carrot Mix
1 T. minced garlic to taste
2 1/2 cups of Broccoli
1 bunch of Green Onion chopped (about 3/4 – 1 c.)
3/4 c. frozen or canned peas
2 Chicken Breasts or 1/2 pound Shrimp (or go meatless)
Salt & Pepper to taste
2-3 T. Sesame Seed Oil
3 T. Braggs Amino Acid (or light Soy Sauce) or add to your taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Depending on your meat preference (possibilities are endless) Chicken, Shrimp, Scallops, Ground Turkey, Tofu or Lean Beef. This needs to be prepared separately. I used Shrimp which I seasoned (garlic powder, salt, cayenne, ginger & Chili Powder) in a lightly oiled (sesame oil) skillet.
Once meat is done, dice into small pieces and set aside.
Drain any grease and in the same skillet/wok add 1 T. of sesame oil or slightly more if needed.
Add all the Cauliflower Mix along with the minced garlic.
Cook for about 10-15 minutes and keep stirring.
Once you hit the 10 minute mark add 1 egg and continue stirring as the egg will scramble…
Add green onion, broccoli and neat while stirring frequently.
Add in the remaining 1-2 tbsp’s of sesame seed oil and Bragg's Amino Acid (soy sauce) and cook for about 5 more minutes or until the veggies have reached your desired crunch. Feel free to add more soy or sesame oil for a bit more flavor.
Full Disclosure: You won’t miss Chinese take out ever again after you’ve tried this recipe. You’ll be saving money, time, and carbs from now on! You’re welcome, keto fam
Are your kids picky eaters? Do they love overly processed snacks that have little to no nutritional value? Are you trying to get them on the right track with eating better but you’re sick of forcing them to eat fruits and vegetables?!
I am so excited about the announcement of Daily Sunshine Smoothie from Beachbody! The Daily Sunshine smoothie is designed just for kids and of course adults too! I am so excited for this smoothie because even though my nutrition has grown leaps and bounds, I still struggle to get my daily fruits and veggies in and plus, having a newborn, I sometimes just need something quick and easy to grab and go! This is perfect to make sure that they are fueled with proper nutrition each day.
Daily Sunshine comes in two flavors: Chocolate and Strawberry Banana. Each flavor is made with organic fruits and vegetables, organic pea protein, and healthy fats, and has 3 grams of fiber, probiotics, Vitamins C& E, calcium, and vitamin D. I love that Daily Sunshine is soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and non- GMO, and it contains no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
How do I make a Daily Sunshine Smoothie?
All you need is one scoop of Daily Sunshine and 8 ounces of water for a smoothie. Shake well and you are ready to go with a healthy 120-calorie snack for your kids or yourself.
This smoothie is made with organic fruits and vegetables, organic pea protein, healthy fats, and is a great source of calcium, Vitamin D, fiber, and antioxidants. It contains no artificial flavors or preservatives, no high-fructose corn syrup, and no fillers. Daily Sunshine is gluten-free, dairy-free, certified organic, non-GMO, and soy-free. Team Beachbody really covered all the bases with this one!
I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked by customers and coaches if they can give Shakeology to their kids! While it’s not going to hurt them, it is not recommended because Shakeology was designed to fit the nutritional needs of adults. Daily Sunshine, on the other hand, was made with young, growing bodies in mind!! While they both have unique ingredients, Daily Sunshine and Shakeology contain some overlapping essential ingredients, but at different levels in order to suit the nutritional needs of kids and adults.
What is the difference with Daily Sunshine vs. Shakeology?
Daily Sunshine provides key nutrients in a simple yet healthy formula designed for young, growing bodies. Shakeology focuses on providing an array of exotic superfoods, adaptogens, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and other important nutrients for adult bodies. While they both have unique ingredients, Daily Sunshine and Shakeology contain some overlapping essential ingredients, but at different levels to suit nutritional needs of kids and adults.
Can I drink both Daily Sunshine and Shakeology?
YES! If adults like to enjoy Shakeology as a part of a healthy breakfast or as a mid-morning snack, it’s ok to treat themselves to daily sunshine as a healthy after noon snack or late-night munchie killer. YAY!
You can order Daily Sunshine here, try a Sampler Pack here, and order a Shaker Cup here! I can’t wait to hear what you guys think of the smoothies!
If you have more questions please don’t hesitate to ask me and I would be happy to give you some details about it!
Spring Cleaning is not just for your homes...our bodies need to be rejuvenated after all the treats many of us have consumed over the holidays.
Check out this recipe to one of my NEW favorite clean meals...and did I mention it is super easy?! BONUS: It is both Whole 30 and Paleo Approved!!!
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
1-2 lb of chicken breasts (frozen or fresh)
2 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalepeno pepper, de-seeded and finely diced
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (32 oz) container of chicken stock (no sugar added to make Whole 30 approved)
salt and pepper
¼ cup lime juice
tortilla strips (or plaintain chips to make Whole 30 approved)
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the base of the slow cooker with cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and chili powder and place lid on top. Cook on high 3-4 hours.
After about 2 hours, take chicken breasts out and shred. Return to the slow cooker.
Add in onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalepeno pepper, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock.
minutes before serving add in ¼ cup of lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
