Oatmeal cookie waffles

Trevor wanted waffles this morning, so we decided to go for it with a new cooking project. It was fun and easy to make. We didn't have any cashews, so we used peanuts instead. They were a different consistency than your usual waffle- more dense, not light and fluffy. Think oatmeal cookie waffle:)
http://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/cashew-oat-waffles?ICID=TBB_BLOG_SOCIAL

Sauteed shrimp spaghetti (squash)

This one is quick and easy once you take care of the shrimp. I loved it, especially because every bite was guilt free. Of course I changed the recipe by adding an onion and two pounds of shrimp instead of one. Everyone in my house loves shrimp, and one pound just didn't seem like enough. Next time I would drain the squash in a strainer before adding it to the shrimp.
http://www.slenderseven.com/seafood/

Jen's favorite kale salad

One of my friends who happens to be a parent of one of my former students knows that I have become a huge kale fan, so she sent me her favorite kale salad recipe which I'm calling Jen's Favorite Kale Salad, and now it's mine too! It was so yummy, and a complete meal with all of the protein from the quinoa. I also licked the bowl to get all the dressing up from this one. I did not find the nutritional yeast in my regular grocery store and didn't have time for the Whole Foods trip, so I used grated parmesan instead;)

Zucchini lasagna with ground turkey

OMG!!! I could totally eat this every day, no joke! And with zucchini, spinach, turkey, and egg whites it'a a complete meal. This was also a fun opportunity to bust out some of my kitchen toys. I followed the recipe pretty closely, but added a bit of shredded cheese blend on top because I couldn't imagine lasagna without a bit more cheese. Honestly, it would still have been good without it. This is the kind of dish that's probably even better the next day... if you have any left;)
http://www.slenderseven.com/meat

Chicken teriyaki with cauliflower rice

I am totally addicted to cauliflower rice! It's so easy, filling, and goes great with so many yummy dishes. Just rice it in the food processor and microwave for 8 minutes. I'm a sauce lover, so anything that helps soak it up is a win in my book.
The Teriyaki chicken recipe comes from a Challenger from one of my 60 day groups. I love that I am helping people to reach their goals and also learning new things myself! The chicken recipe is almost clean, but it does have soy sauce which isn't really clean. Sometimes I just have to give a little with the clean eating, and this would be one of those times. I also took every possible shortcut- precut carrots, steam in the bag broccoli, chopped garlic from the jar, ginger paste... All of this made prep super quick and easy. http://www.eatgood4life.com/teriyaki-chicken-with-vegetables/

Blueberry French toast casserole

I have made this Blueberry French toast casserole many times. It's good for when you have company coming or when you want to bring something healthier for a brunch. This time I must admit that it was missing something and came out a little bland. I did use 3 whole eggs and the rest egg whites to give it more flavor, but that wasn't enough. Maybe next time I'll add a bit more flavor extracts, maple syrup, or a dash of salt. Even though it wasn't as good as it has been, I still enjoyed it and would suggest it to a friend;)
http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-blueberry-french-toast-casserole/

Apricot salsa chicken with quinoa

This dish is zesty, sweet and super easy. I almost feel guilty posting it as a recipe! It's a total no brainer, but it's one you wouldn't want to miss!

Combine chicken breasts, apricot preserves (with no added sugar), a jar of salsa (again no sugar), 1 cup quinoa, 2.5 cups low sodium chicken stock. I put mine on high for about 2 hours then on low for another two, but you could do it differently. Just keep an eye on it or set it to turn off after 4 hours on low. It won't be as good if it get overcooked. This dish has really no vegetables, so I serve it with a baby kale salad. Yum!