Mango Ginger Chicken Stir fry

This dish is something I made up completely on the fly but it has legit Asian dish flavor to it. It's super yummy!

Mango Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
1 T coconut oil
2 cups of fresh cut broccoli
2 cups cubed chicken breast already cooked
1/4 cup sliced onion
5 mushrooms cut (however you like, I did mine in big slices)
2 T liquid aminos (can use soy sauce)
2-3 T mango ginger vinaigrette (I got mine from the refrigerated dressing found in the salad aisle, it has limited ingredients)
1/4 cup water
Chia seeds (for sprinkling and added healthy carbs and benefits)

Heat coconut oil in a wok or skillet. Once oil has melted add broccoli, chicken, and onion. Stir fry until onions and broccoli begin to cook. Next, add mushrooms, liquid aminos, vinaigrette, and water stir continuously (watch the consistency, if it starts to stick add a little more water). Once onions and broccoli become tender crisp sprinkle the stir fry with chia seeds and stir to cook for 1-2 more minutes. Serve and enjoy! :)

Chia seed "pudding"- great healthy alternative to satisfy a sweet craving!

This is a fabulous healthy treat that will satisfy your craving for something sweet. Chia seeds are a superfood and in my opinion are super cool. This recipe is a base, you can eat it plain or dress it up with the fruit of your choice for added flavor and benefits. I've tried it a few different ways; plain, with clementines, and with blueberries and all were good. It has a neat texture that reminds me of tapioca.

Chia Seed "pudding"

1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup milk of your choice (I've used regular milk, almond, and coconut and they all work great)
2 T of Agave nectar
(Add a fruit of your choice if you like)

Mix chia seeds, milk, and agave in a food storage container with a lid. Let it sit overnight for about 10 hrs. Open and enjoy! :) Add fruit if you would like!

Thai Chicken Stir Fry (Noodle-less Pad Thai)

This meal is sooo delicious and healthy! It's basically Pad Thai without the noodles.  I found this recipe on pinterest but made a few adjustments. 

Clean Eating Thai Chicken Stir Fry

1 lb chicken breast cut into chunks
2 T Coconut oil
1 clove of garlic minced
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 limes
2 T liquid aminos (if you don't have this you can use regular soy sauce)
2 T apple cider vinegar
12oz package of Broccoli slaw with cabbage and carrots
1 T PB2 powder
cilantro and chopped green onions for garnish

Use a wok (or regular skillet), heat on medium until hot. Add coconut oil and garlic cooking for one minute then add chicken. After a couple of minutes add just a splash of coconut milk, cook until outer layer of the chicken is almost done. Next add liquid aminos, the juice of 1 1/2 limes (save the other half to cut for garnish), and vinegar, cook until chicken is completely done. Next, add the package of broccoli slaw and the rest of the coconut milk. Cook, while stirring frequently, until the slaw has cooked down to a tender yet firm state. Mix in the PB2 powder, garnish, and serve. If you would like to add more PB2 to taste you can.
Enjoy! (I know I did!)

Starting to look yummy! (Not done cooking yet)

After a long break, I'm back!

A lot has happened here on the homefront; we had our 3rd child (a baby girl) in August and we are getting ready to adopt our foster son next week! While life has been crazy busy with adjusting to having 4 kids under the age of 5 and now being a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling.

After having baby number three I'm determined to get this baby weight off fast so I'm starting a healthy eating challenge to get back on track. My posts will be geared toward healthy eating that is still budget friendly.

Tangy Honey Chicken

This was a recipe I made up purely on the fly tonight but it turned out great, is super easy, and was LOVED by the family! :)

Tangy Honey Chicken Marinade
1.5 T Raw Honey
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
just a bit of fresh cracked pepper
a few slices of red onion (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a small pot and bring to a simmer stirring constantly. You are only simmering long enough to combine all the ingredients well. When you are done pour over raw chicken, cover, and place in the refrigerator for an hour. When cooking your chicken pour remaining marinade and onions over the chicken while it's cooking for extra "sauce."

Enjoy! :)

*Note: I used thinly sliced chicken breast with this cooked in 1tsp coconut oil in a fry pan.

Hearty Beef Cabbage Soup

It's definitely a cold, wet, wintery night here. That kind of weather always gets me in the mood for soup! I have always LOVED beef cabbage soup and tonight I'm sharing my Mom's recipe with a couple of changes. It worked out great that we were having this tonight because our local grocery store has cabbage on sale for .25 a pound! Woohoo! I love cheap and healthy and cabbage is definitely healthy! Click here for more info on how healthy cabbage is.

Hearty Beef Cabbage Soup

1lb of lean ground beef (if you really want I'm sure turkey would work fine, but there's nothing wrong with a bit of beef once in a while)
1/2 a medium head of cabbage chopped or shredded
1 small bell pepper chopped in small pieces
1/2 an onion diced
1 (16oz) can of kidney beans
3 cups of fresh diced tomatoes or 1 (28oz) can of diced tomatoes
4 tsp of Better than Bouillon Organic Beef Base (can buy here) or 4 cubes of beef bouillon
3.5 cups of water
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Cook beef and drain off any grease. Add all ingredients until it is boiling. Once the pot comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let it cook for an hour. Enjoy! :)