If you have been following me for awhile, you know that there are two dinners that I could eat on repeat - salsa verde chicken and NACHOS! Honestly, this recipe is not new, but it's sort of like any other Mexican restaurant food...it's all the same stuff, just presented in different ways, HA!

As a reminder, here's how to make Salsa Verde Chicken:
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 jar of salsa verde 
salt and cumin

Put chicken in the slow cooker and season well with salt and cumin. Pour salsa verde on top and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. When it's finished, shred with a fork and serve.

This chicken is great in everything! Tacos, tostadas, bowls, salads... But for some reason, I have never tried it in NACHOS!

Here's a healthy and delicious (and guilt-free) way to make crispy air fried corn tortilla chips:
Cut corn tortillas into triangles, spray with avocado oil spray and season with sea salt. Air fry at 400 degrees for 5 minutes (maybe a little shorter/longer depending on your air fryer - keep an eye on them!).

Then just layer it all up! Start with the chips, then add the chicken, and then top with whatever you have on hand - beans, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos, etc. Make it your own! 

I hope you enjoy these as much as I did. They will be a regular in my rotation for sure! XO

I am not a fan of mayo (or condiments in general....I know, most people think this is crazy, ha!!), so tuna salad can be a tough one for me.  This recipe uses avocado, which brings the moisture that mayo lends to traditional tuna salad.  It's a great low carb meal, with lots of protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied!

Tuna Salad (mayo free!)
1 can of tuna (in water)
1/2 avocado, chopped
1 hard boiled egg, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped

Mix together and season with celery salt.  Serve on top of a bed of lettuce, or with a fresh tomato.  ENJOY!  XO

The traditional "Elvis" combines peanut butter, bananas and bacon...  But anytime I'm mixing PB and bananas in any way, shape or form, I "Can't Help Falling in Love" with what I'm eating.  Elvis sure had a good thing going.

These overnight oats get me "All Shook Up" on my higher carb days.  If you and your family find yourselves with "Suspicious Minds" about overnight oats in general, these may change your mind.  They made a great lunch, snack, or sweet treat!

Okay seriously though.  These Elvis Oats are awesome!  Here's how I make them:

1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup your favorite non-dairy milk

Mix together with a pinch of salt and a few drops of liquid stevia.  Refrigerate for at least a few hours, up to a few days!  When ready to eat, top with

1 sliced banana
2 Tbls. natural crunchy peanut butter
about 30 Lily's sugar free dark chocolate baking chips

Enjoy!  XO

When I was a kid, my dad would occasionally make cinnamon apples for a late night treat and the entire house smelled like a warm apple pie.  When you microwave apples, the natural sweetness emerges and there's no need to add any sugar!  They are a delicious snack on their own, but if you're looking to spice up your overnight oats, give this a try!

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
For the oatmeal:
1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite plant based milk)
A dash of salt
A few drops of liquid stevia

Mix together and cover.  Refrigerate for a least a few hours, or overnight.

For the apples:
1 apple
Dash of cinnamon

Core and chop apple and put into a microwave safe dish.  Sprinkle with lots of cinnamon!  Microwave for 2-ish minutes, until apples are soft.  Give them a quick stir and allow to cool for a few minutes.

When ready to eat, give your oats a quick stir, top with cinnamon apples and your favorite nut butter.  I used Abby's Better French Toast Pecan for this serving and WOWZA!

You could eat this for dessert, it's so naturally sweet and delicious!  ENJOY!  XO

Are you Team Pumpkin or Team Apple?  Gotta admit...I'm both!  But today I'm sharing a favorite pumpkin recipe that's perfect for the fall season. ENJOY!

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1-2 tsp maple syrup (or a few drops of liquid stevia)
Pumpkin pie spice, to taste

Add ingredients to a mason jar, or other container with a lid, and refrigerate for at least three hours, or overnight.  When ready to eat, stir and add:

1 banana, chopped
Collagen peptides (for protein!)
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Be sure to let me know if you give it a try!  XO

Two things I know for certain:  #1 cherries are the best fruit ever, and #2 smoothie bowls are life.  Now, you may disagree with me on one or both of those, but even so, give this one a try because it just might change your mind!

This beauty cools you off on a hot summer day, and whether you eat it for lunch, dinner or a snack, it's a healthy, whole food option that will leave you feeling totally satisfied.

Cherries give you a good dose of antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory, so they can keep you looking young while protecting you from illnesses like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and obesity.  Cherries also contain melatonin, which promotes a restful night of sleep!

Here is how I make my bowl (feel free to change up measurements if you are tracking macros and need to adjust):

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen cherries (save about 6 or 8 to chop for the top!)
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 serving collagen peptides or vanilla protein powder

Blend together, pour into a bowl and top with chopped cherries and your favorite granola!  ENJOY!  XO

Oatmeal is sort of a forgotten food when you no longer eat an official breakfast.  But oats contain antioxidants and are full of soluble fiber, which means they can reduce the risk of heart disease, help control blood sugar, and aid in weight loss.  We should eat them any time of day!
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Oatmeal is a great lunch or snack because it packs a big punch in the carb department.  I like to make this base recipe and then top with whatever I have on hand.  Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, peanut butter....you can't go wrong.  If I eat these for lunch, I will add collagen peptides for some protein!

1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup non dairy milk
liquid stevia to taste
dash of salt
dash of cinnamon

Combine above ingredients in a container with a lid and refrigerate overnight, or for at least three hours.  When ready to eat, top with your favorite fruit.  Make several batches ahead of time and enjoy all week!  ENJOY!  XO