Its official – GRILLING SEASON IS BACK!!!

OHHHH yea!!

Its officially grilling season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is one of my favorite recipes!!!

Enjoy! xo Jen

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Ingredients
4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken breasts also work
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger and
garlic. Reserve 1 cup sauce for basting. Add the chicken thighs and sauce to a ziplock bag and marinate at least 3
hours or overnight.

2. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Baste occasionally with
reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired

 

Coach Erin’s Cranberry Vanilla Energy Bites

Wowzers, these are BOMB!

Enjoy xo Your NV Coaches

Cranberry Vanilla Energy Bites

Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped medjool dates (about 6-7 dates)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp water
Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. In a high speed blender/food processor, add the cashews and almonds. Pulse until they are finely ground – careful not to turn them into nut butter.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend/pulse until everything starts to come together.
3. Scrape down sides and add up to 2 tbsp of water – blend/pulse for a couple seconds.
4. Remove mixture and place in a bowl. Mash together with hands/spatula.
5. Form into balls of your preferred size.
6. Place in fridge for at least 30 min before enjoying!

Power Protein Pancakes

Everyone has been raving about Coach Nicoles protein pancakes!!!

Enjoy! xo Your NV Coaches

Power Protein Pancakes

3 bananas
3 eggs
1 cup rolled oats (plain)
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (we love isalean!)
2 tbl. Flaxseed
1 tsp. Vanilla (optional)
Cinnamon to taste (optional)

Mix all ingredients together well in large bowl with hand mixer or in food processor- until mostly smooth. Bananas can be tough to smooth with hand mixer so start it slow at first
Lightly spray skillet or griddle with nonfat cook spray- medium heat

Use 1/4 meas cup to scoop batter- brown until bubbles form and then flip- makes about 12-15 pancakes!
Jazz it up with apple bits, blueberries- whatever your fav add-in! These freeze awesome too so i usually double the batch and eat for snacks with almond butter!

Turkey Taco Meat!

We love a good turkey taco Tuesdsay at our house!

BUT.. the typical pre packaged taco seasoning is full of JUNK!

Try this for a healthier version!

Enjoy! Xo Jen


Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
Directions
Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes.