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PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

Ingredients
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
2-3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (I used Isagenix Isapro vanilla)
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions
Fill mini muffin tin with muffin liners and spray with coconut oil spray and set aside.

In a medium-size bowl mix peanut butter and protein powder together. Start with 2 tablespoons of protein powder and go up from there. The amount of protein powder depends on how drippy your peanut butter is to begin with.

Next, separate the peanut butter and protein mixture into 12 marble sized balls (~1 teaspoon), and set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring every 45 seconds until chocolate is smooth.

Scoop one teaspoon of the chocolate mixture onto the bottom of each muffin liner. Then, place muffin tin into the freezer for about 10-15 minutes or until chocolate hardens.

Next, place one protein peanut butter ball on top of each hardened chocolate, carefully flattening the ball with your finger until it has a smooth top.

Add two more teaspoons of the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter to each liner to complete your peanut butter cup

Place muffin tin in the freezer for another 10-15 minutes until chocolate is hardened.

Store in freezer or refrigerator

This is super super tasty, loaded with nutrients and Vegan!!!

Enjoy xo Coach Jen

VEGAN CABBAGE SOUP

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
1/2 tsp. chili powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-oz.) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. thyme leaves
4 c. low-sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
2 c. water
1/2 large head cabbage, chopped
1 (15-oz.) can chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot (or dutch oven) over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in beans, garlic, and thyme and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth and water, and bring to a simmer.
Stir in tomatoes and cabbage and simmer until cabbage is wilted, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in red pepper flakes, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with more parsley, if using.

Honey Dijon Chicken

This Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken with butternut squash is a delicious and incredibly simple meal!!!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings

INGREDIENTS
3 chicken breasts, diced
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 small butternut squash, cut into chunks (I use the store-bought pre-cut stuff)
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 cup green beans
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2-3 tbsp extra honey dijon mustard

Sauce
2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 450 F. In a small bowl, mix together sauce ingredients, then pour over diced chicken. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop and prepare veggies, adding to a large parchment-covered baking sheet and tossing in olive oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss altogether, then bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and drizzle with extra honey dijon. Serve and enjoy!

I am OBSESSED with Avocados! This is super super super simple and would be a great addition to your Patriots Game Day snacks this weekend!

GO PATS! xo Coach Jen

CHUNKY GUACAMOLE

2 firm-ripe avocados, diced (1 1/2 cups)

1/3 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Salt

Combine… and EAT!

Even my kiddos will eat this chili!

It isnt spicy and is a nice hearty healthy meal on a chilly day!

Enjoy! Xo Jen

WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 small yellow onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 pounds ground turkey or chicken
2 red peppers, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water
1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 can white beans

Brown the ground turkey in a pan, add to crock pot and cook all ingredients on low for 4-6 hours.

ACORN SQUASH WITH POMEGRANATE AND KALE TABBOULEH

Alright… so I cannot lie… this is NOT quick or easy … but it is DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy! xoxo Coach Jen

Ingredients
2 acorn squash 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons uncooked bulgur 5 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup thinly sliced stemmed green kale 1 cup thinly sliced stemmed red kale 1/2 cup pomegranate arils 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup tahini 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2
Slice tops off squash, and reserve. Scoop out seeds and membranes; discard. Brush insides of squash evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle insides with 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place squash and squash tops on a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until tender.

Step 3
Combine 1/4 cup boiling water and bulgur in a small bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let stand 20 minutes. Fluff bulgur with a fork.

Step 4
Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add kale, bulgur, pomegranate arils, red onion, and toasted almonds to bowl; toss well to coat.

Step 5
Combine tahini, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread tahini mixture evenly around insides of cooked squash. Divide kale mixture evenly between squash. Drizzle evenly with pomegranate molasses

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