Clean Eating: Easy Crock-Pot Thai Chicken

Okay, so I really like this recipe.

It's easy and yummy, and it is a healthy Thai dish.

The last time I made Thai… It was not. 

But, I wish it had a little more flavor,

I'll have to try and add some more spices or something next time.

Any suggestions?

Also, this makes a lot, so I froze half of it for later. :)

INGREDIENTS

1 C unsweetened Almond Milk

1 Tbs Apple Cider or White Vinegar

Juice of 1 Lemon

2 Tbsp. Cumin

2 tsp. Curry

2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder

2 Tbsp. Onion Powder

1 Tbsp. Garam Masala

2 tsp. Chili Powder

1 tsp. Coriander

2 tsp. Ground Ginger

2 (15oz.) Cans Light, Unsweetened Coconut Milk

5 Large boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts

1(6oz.) Can Tomato Paste (no sugar added)

1 (28 oz.) Can Diced Tomatoes (no sugar added)

Fresh Cilantro for Garnish if desired

STEP 1

Put all ingredients into Crock Pot and mix.

STEP 2

Cook on high for 4-6 hours until cooked thoroughly, stirring occasionally.

STEP 3

Once cooked Shred chicken and serve over Brown Rice or Quinoa

Recipe From: The Gracious Pantry

Clean Eating Breakfast 'Cereal'

I was skeptical about this recipe,

but I actually liked it,

I do mostly like though that it is pretty healthy.

And super duper easy to make.

I especially like it topped with some fresh fruit.

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. Honey

2 tbsp. Sugar

2 tbsp. Coconut Oil

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla

⅛ tsp Salt

4 C dry traditional Oats

½ C Raw Almonds, Chopped

STEP 1

In a small microwave safe bowl, stir together Honey, Sugar, Oil, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Salt

In a different large microwave safe bowl, combine Oats and Almonds

STEP 2

Microwave sugar mixture for about 1 minute or until it bubbles.

Pour over Oat mixture and mix until evenly coated.

STEP 3

Place oats in microwave and cook for 3 minutes. Stir well. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes.

Stir well.

STEP 4

Pour pats out onto a cookie sheet to cool.

STEP 5

Enjoy! Store the left-overs into an air-tight container.

Lasts 1 week in dry storage, 4 weeks in fridge.

Recipe From: The Gracious Pantry

Clean Eating Chicken Marinara with Zucchini Noodles

Another Clean Eating recipe to try.

I actually really like the Zucchini noodles,

and I kind of want to get the proper tool to make them 

look like actual noodles.

INGREDIENTS

1 jar healthy Marinara

2 Chicken Breasts

2-3 medium Zucchini

Parmesan Cheese, to taste

STEP 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Empty jar of sauce into baking dish, add chicken and spoon sauce over

STEP 2

Bake for about 40 minutes or cooked thoroughly.

STEP 3 

While Chicken is cooking make Zucchini noodles with your special tool,

or do like me and just sliver it with a vegetable peeler.

Cook noodles by placing in pan over medium-high heat and cook until tender.

It took me about 10 minutes.

ENJOY!

I'll be making this again. :)

Recipe adapted from: The Gracious Pantry

Clean Eating Almond Chia Porridge

Okay, so I am trying to do more of this 'Clean Eating'

I did a 2 week clean eating cleanse before I went to Canada,

and I really did feel better about myself, so I figured I should try to do this as a regular thing.

I found a great blog, the gracious pantry, that is full of clean eating recipes

that I am going to start trying out.

This is the first one, and I really like it. I also like that I can do it easy for breakfast once school starts.

INGREDIENTS

1 C Almond Meal (I ground my own in a blender)

2 tbsp. Chia Seeds

1 C Almond Milk

2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1/8 tsp. Allspice

1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Agave, or Honey

STEP 1

Combine all ingredients in a small pot and heat over medium heat.

Warm until milk is absorbed, you're not cooking it.

STEP 2

Serve with a little sweetener on top with some fruit and a splash of almond milk if desired.

This recipe is for 2 servings. Which was enough for me, but the guys might need all of it.

It's that easy, and healthy and yummy!

Recipe from: The Gracious Pantry

Curry Chicken Wrap

Yum.

Slight hint of curry,

sweetness of cranberries,

mixed with a slight crunch.

It's the perfect wrap.

And it's healthy. :)

INGREDIENTS

1/4 C Celery, finely chopped

3 Tbs dried Cranberries

3 Tbs plain Greek Yogurt

1 Tbs Mayonaise

2 tsp Milk

1 tsp Curry Powder

1/8 tsp Garlic Powder

1/8 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Pepper

1 Cup cooked Chicken Breast, chopped

1 Tbs slivered Almonds

1 Wrap

STEP 1

In a small bowl mix everything except the Chicken and Almonds together.

Add Chicken and Almonds, gently mix together.

STEP 2

Spoon onto wrap, and wrap up!

I added some fresh Spinach, Avocado, and Tomato.

It was delicious!

Adapted from: Special K

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

It has been way too long since I have had a nice Sunday dinner.

Taylor had a really nice beef roast from the cow he bought with his brother.

I decided it was time to cook it up!

And boy, it was tasty. 

I warn you, this cooks for 8 hours.

So plan ahead. :)

INGREDIENTS

1 Onion, sliced

1/4 C Flour

1 (2 1/2 lb) boneless Beef Chuck Roast

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 package dry Beef Gravy Mix

1 package dry Ranch Dressing Mix

1 package dry Italian-Style Salad Dressing Mix

1 1/2 C Water, or as needed

5 Carrots, peeled and sliced in chunks

STEP 1

Salt and Pepper Roast.

Spread Flour on a flat surface and roll Roast in it.

Pat flour into roast until covered.

STEP 2

Mix together all of the Dry Mixes and Water in a small bowl.

STEP 3

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.

Line bottom with Onions.

Place in Roast

Pour in Seasoning/Gravy

Put carrots around.

STEP 4

Cook on low for 8 hrs, until gravy thickens and meat is cooked.

ENJOY!

Serve with Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Recipe Adapted from: All Recipes

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Another name used is

"Mock" Mashed Potatoes

But it does taste like cauliflower so don't be deceived.

I for one like cauliflower and think this is really tasty.

Great substitute for mashed potato.

INGREDIENTS

1 medium head Cauliflower, cut into pieces

1 Tbs Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 C grated Parmesan

1/2 tsp Minced Garlic (about 1 clove)

1/2 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Pepper

Oregano or Chives for garnish

STEP 1

In a pot cook Cauliflower in boiling water for 8-10 minutes

or until well done.
Drain well, pat dry with paper towel.
Careful it's SO hot!

STEP 2

In a food processor or blender blend together Cauliflower, Cream Cheese,

Parmesan, Garlic, Salt and Pepper

STEP 3

Serve Warm :)

Top with dried Oregano or Chives and Butter if desired.

Recipe Adapted From: Food Network