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Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake

 

This oatmeal bake is one of my favs, I make a double batch and have it for the whole week!

Enjoy!

Xo Jen 

 

Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup quick oats gluten-free, if needed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sweetener of choice * See notes
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 large eggs – for a vegan version, sub for 2 flax eggs
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup almond butter Can sub for any nut butter, coconut oil, or butter

For the Cinnamon Roll Glaze:

  • 4 tablespoon coconut butter melted

For the protein-packed Cinnamon Roll Glaze:

  • 1-2 scoops cinnamon protein powder
  • 2 tablespoon milk of choice to thin out
  • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon 

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla extract and almond butter. Whisk until combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix until fully combined. If the mixture is crumbly, add a dash more milk until a thick batter is formed. 
  4. Transfer the cinnamon roll baked oatmeal mixture to the lined baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top. 
  5. Remove baked oatmeal and allow to cool for 5 minutes, before glazing, if desired.

 

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Shrimp and Okra Kebabs with Grilled Peaches and Jalapeño-Bourbon Vinaigrette

 

It’s grill season!!!!! With the warmer temps, we’ve been grilling and boy did we miss it!

This one is a little more bougie …. But so bomb!!

Enjoy!

xo Jen

 

Shrimp and Okra Kebabs with Grilled Peaches and Jalapeño-Bourbon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided, plus more for grill grates
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounces) bourbon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided, plus more to taste
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined tail-on raw medium shrimp
  • 3 ounces fresh okra, halved lengthwise (about 1 cup)
  • 3 large fresh peaches (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to very high (500°F to 550°F). Whisk together 1/2 cup oil, lime zest and juice, shallot, bourbon, jalapeño, maple syrup, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing for finishing. Add shrimp to bowl with remaining dressing; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Toss okra with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Remove shrimp from dressing; discard dressing. Thread shrimp onto 4 (12-inch) skewers (presoaked if wooden) alternately with okra. Sprinkle skewers with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brush cut sides of peaches with
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Turkey Meatballs

I love me a good easy turkey meatball recipe!  These meatballs are so delicious AND they were on my food prep for the past week!

I love recipes that are not only really amazing for our bodies, but food that our kids will also love too! This definitely makes dinner time so much easier!

Enjoy!

xo Coach Jen

Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground turkey 93% lean
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup onion minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

 

Directions:

To make the meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, oats, onion, parsley, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 

Using a strong spatula or your hands, mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.

 

To bake the meatballs:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.

Bale until browned with crispy edges, about 15 to 20 minutes.