Recipes
30 Minute Meals
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Almond Flour Chicken Fingers
Almond Flour Air Fryer Chicken
Substituting Almond flour and adding flax seed increases your heart healthy fibers and decreases the carbs in this delicious low calorie "Fried" chicken recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast hormone and antibiotic free
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup crushed cornflake
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 tbsp flaxseed ground
Instructions
- First you cut your chicken breast against the grain into desired pieces. I like around 1/2" wide and about 1" long!
- Salt your chicken
- In three separate bowls add 1. Almond flour mixed with seasonings and flaxseed 2. mix up eggs with a little water 3. cornflake breadcrumbs and seasonings
- Dip the chicken into the flour mixture and shake. Add it to the egg and shake again. coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Add each chicken finger to the air fryer and make sure they aren't crowded! You may have to do this in batches
- Turn airfryer to 370 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes.
Egg Mc Cups
Egg Mc Cups
An easy re-heat staple for your freezer
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs hormone and antibiotic free
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 cups chopped and steamed veggie of choice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (i like a good sharp cheddar) optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Chop up your veggies then steam in the microwave until soft. You can do this by placing in a microwave safe bowl, adding a bit of water and covering. Heat for about 3-6 minutes.
- Next season those veggies with some salt, pepper and any other spices you prefer
- Add the eggs and milk to a separate pouring container like a Pyrex measuring cup.
- Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup full of the veggies and sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Pour the egg until it fills up to the brim of the muffin tin.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. You can freeze these in a freezer bag for up to 6 months.
Notes
How is this healthy?
It’s a high protein item that can be added to complete your breakfast. Make it for a brunch party. Store leftovers in a bag for 3-5 days in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Nutrition tip: POP it in the microwave for 30 minutes and toast an english muffin at the same time. Add the egg to the muffin and make a quick on the go sandwich!
Need a protein for your dinner meal and no time to cook? Add two of these on the side with a baked potato or add cold to a delicious avocado salad.
Veggies to use in here could be spinach, zucchini and yellow squash, peppers, onions, potatoes, asparagus…get crafty and go by the season!
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Goes great next day with a dollop of greek yogurt or even reheated as a comforting cold morning breakfast at your desk!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Overnight Oats
A nice recipe for a hot morning breakfast on the go or perfect as a cold desert breakfast on a hot summer morning 🙂
Equipment
- 1 Mason Jar 8oz or larger
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened if possible
- .5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cream cheese whipped
- 1/4 cup carrots finely shredded
- 1 dash cinnamon
- 1 tbsp raisins
Instructions
- Add all ingredients together in a mason jar and stir well (The cream cheese takes a bit of time to combine so be patient
- Add lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight! Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 277kcal
Protein: 7g
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 47g
Fiber: 6g
Exchanges: about 2.5 carb exchanges
