MACRO FRIENDLY QUESADILLA

MACRO FRIENDLY QUESADILLA

Every so often I get cravings for certain snacks and today it was the quesadilla snack attack so I came up with this awesome solution for only 7f/22c/18p

Ingredients:

2 Sonoma low carb tortillas (found at Trader Joe's)

1.5 servings of Light Shredded mozzarella cheese, also from Trader Joe's

Flavor God Everything spicy seasoning, to taste

Directions:

Make a quesadilla :) Pretty simple

CILANTRO LIME WHITE RICE

CILANTRO LIME WHITE RICE

Don't fear carbs, they fuel you, help you recover and build muscle. As long as you are eating the appropriate amount, carbs should be your best friend! Similar to sweet potatoes, this is another great way to get a 'carb only' food in the mix if your fat or protein is limited.

This is a great, simple rice recipe that goes well with a lot of different proteins. I would highly recommend it in a bowl with taco season flavored ground meat and some guac, YUM! Did someone say homemade Chipotle burrito bowl? Go crazy, add the extra guac!

Ingredients:

1 c white rice
2 c water
1 TBSP olive oil
pinch of salt
Juice of 1 lime
2 TBSP cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Rinse and drain rice in a strainer
2. Put water in a pot and place on stove on high until it begins to boil
3. Add the oil and salt to boiling water and stir
4. Add rice to the pot
5. Once the water reaches a boil again, cover and reduce to low
6. Let simmer for about 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed
7. I stir my rice only once while it cooks, usually after about 10 minutes
8. Once the water is absorbed, remove the rice from heat
9. Add in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, stir just until it's mixed

PUMPKIN SPICE STEEL CUT OATMEAL

PUMPKIN SPICE STEEL CUT OATMEAL

(made in Rice Cooker)

Ingredients:
1/4 c steel cut oats
1/4 c canned pumpkin
2 tsp Chia seeds
1 TBSP Cream (optional)
1 TBSP Nut Butter (I used the Wild Friend Sugar Cookie Peanut Butter.. yum!)
Cinnamon to taste
Pumpkin pie spice to taste
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c water
1/2 TBSP sugar free pumpkin spice syrup (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in the rice cooker and stir well to combine
2. Set the rice cooker to brown rice or porridge setting until done!

When I make this, I will usually make 2 or 3 servings at a time so that I have breakfast ready for multiple days. You can also make these in the slow cooker by cooking them on low about 6 hours.

Again, this is a highly adaptable recipe based on the things you eat and your flavor preferences.. so get creative and enjoy! These are great to eat warm right out of the rice cooker and cold out of the fridge if you aren't going to eat them right away. You can also reheat them in the microwave for about 1-1:30 if you are making them ahead of time but still want a hearty, warm breakfast :)