Mac N Cheese

This past weekend I got my Fixate cookbook in the mail and have tried 3 recipes already, I have loved every single one of them! The cookbook has 101 recipes to use with the 21 day fix portion control program. This cookbook is broken down into different sections and I have fallen in love with it! I like simple recipes that uses items I already have in my own kitchen and that the husband and baby boy will love! The family has loved all 3 recipes so far...so that is a win in my book.

Here is the recipe for the Mac n Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Mac n Cheese

Ingredients:
- 4 oz. whole wheat macaroni 
- 4 tsp. organic grass fed butter or organic coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups cooked and chopped chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Sauce mixture after heating and stirring 

Directions:
- cook macaroni according to package directions
- melt butter or coconut oil in large sauce pan over medium heat
- add flour; stirring constantly for 1 minute or until brown (don't let it burn)
- slowly stir in almond milk; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps
- Reduce heat to low. Add in the cheese; stirring constantly until cheese is melted
- Add chicken, broccoli, noodles, salt, and pepper. 
*Stir until heated all the way through and serve!

Little guy enjoying the meal

Family Approved!

Finished product

I cooked the chicken, broccoli, and noodles the night before so the day of cooking I did not have to do much. This made making the dinner super simple and quick!

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Meal Plan

What you put into your body is one of the most important things when trying to lose weight, tone up, or just get healthy. It is important to make sure that you eat 6 meals throughout the day. Have you ever noticed if you wait a long time in between meals you typically tend to overeat. After about 3 hours your blood sugar levels begin to drop, 4 hours your body has digested everything you ate from earlier and 5 hours blood sugar begins to plummet and you refuel on whatever you can grab. Eating smaller more frequent meals helps keep blood sugar levels steady, maintain muscle mass and fuel your body for the days activities. 

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, ALWAYS eat breakfast. Eating breakfast helps kick start your metabolism and fuel your body for the day. If you are starting to plateau or not seeing any changes it may be because you are skipping breakfast. Start your day with a good breakfast and continue to eat every 3 hours.

A typical day for my meal plan consists of breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner and sometimes an evening snack.

Breakfast: I wake up in the morning and drink a large glass of water before starting my workout. This helps flush toxins from your body, boost your metabolism, and keeps your digestion regular. I am super busy in the morning getting myself ready and the baby ready for the day. For me drinking shakeology in the morning is easiest way to make sure I get a good breakfast. I pour my ingredients into the blender mix it up and I am ready to go within 2 minutes. 
My typical breakfast consists of shakeology (1 scoop), fruit and a nut butter (almond, peanut). And of course one cup of coffee!


Mid-Morning Snack: About 2.5-3 hours after eating breakfast I have a snack. My snacks vary depending on the day. Some snacks I typically enjoy:

- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt with honey and tsp of natural peanut butter and an apple. 
- Cheese, turkey lunch meat and apple
- 1/2 grapefruit, almonds

Lunch: My lunch varies depending on the meal we had for the dinner the night before or what foods I have leftover from Sunday meal prep. I always have a protein, veggie, and a carb. Some lunches I typically go to:

-spinach salad, peanuts, shredded chicken or turkey meat with salsa and olive oil dressing or homemade balsamic dressing. I like to add quinoa into my salads as well.
-Proteins: chicken, turkey meat, fish (salmon, tilapia, tuna)
-Veggie: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussel sprouts
-Carb: sweet potato, quinoa, whole grain wrap

Afternoon snack: I usually have my snack about 2 hours before dinner time. Carrots with hummus, apple/banana with almond butter, cashews, peanuts.

Dinner: This is very similar to my lunch time meals. I always have a protein (usually chicken of some sort), vegetable, and a carb.  




Snack: If I am still hungry and have left over containers from the day I will have another snack. Some of my go to snacks are shakeology, greek yogurt, apple or banana (drizzled with honey & cinnamon), cashews or almonds. I try not to eat any carbs after dinner time. 

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Baked Ziti

We love pasta in our household even the little guy loves it! But honestly, who doesn't love carbs?!? I have made this recipe a few times for dinner and it is now a favorite. This recipe is simple, clean and 21 day fix approved. All of the musts in our kitchen!

Finished Baked Ziti Dish

Ingredients:
-1 box of whole wheat pasta
-1 red (3/4 c.) container Ricotta Cheese 
-1 jar natural/clean tomato sauce
-1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
-1/2 c. shredded cheese
-1 tsp balsamic vinegar
-1 tsp honey (I do not add honey since I give it to my little guy)
-1 tbsp of each: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, parsley, and black pepper

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350
-Cook the noodles until done. While cooking the pasta, brown the turkey meat. Drain both the noodles and meat when finished.
-In a large bowl combine the ricotta, pasta sauce, honey, all the seasonings, turkey meat (cooked), noodles (cooked). Stir until ingredients are mixed well. 
- Spray 13x9 baking pan with cooking spray of choice. Pour mixture into pan and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. 
-Bake on 350 for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 6-8 Servings (Use your Green (1 c.) container to measure your portion size.)

If you are following the 21 Day Fix program, per serving: 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Blue

Enjoy!