With football season in full swing, these bacon nachos make a great addition to any game day party!
You can prepare the nachos for your guests, or create a nacho bar where guests can assemble their own. (Just be sure to get a good quality bacon that is nitrate free.)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. bacon (good quality nitrate-free)
- ½ lb. chicken, shredded
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- ¼ c black olives, sliced
- ½ c guacamole
- ½ c salsa
Directions:
- Prep the chicken in advanced. (I prefer to make a chicken dish the day before and use the leftovers for the Bacon Nachos.)
- Cut the bacon in half. Weave six slices together (Use three pieces across and three down.) Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
- Wash and chop tomato, onion, cilantro and olives.
- Make (or open) your favorite guacamole and salsa.
- Let the bacon cool enough to handle easily.
- Top the bacon with the other ingredients and enjoy!
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It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Choose a healthy breakfast can get your day started on the track, setting you up for a day of healthy eating and steady energy!
To make sure that your breakfast is giving you what you need, it is a good idea to make sure it includes both enough protein and healthy fat. Below you will find some breakfast recipes that are not only delicious, but healthy as well!
The 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes topped with Fried Apples would make a lovely start to your day. The simple ingredients make it a wholesome option that is complete with protein and healthy fat.
The oatmeal topped with fruit is both pleasing to the eye and the taste buds. Since the recipe includes protein and fat, it will boost your energy and sustain you until lunch.
3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 Banana
- 2 Eggs
- Coconut oil, or butter for cooking (optional)
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Mussels are a great source of protein that have many health benefits! They are good for brain health, concentration, circulation and mood. They contain both anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. They are high in vitamin C, vitamin B-12, iron, and omega 3-fatty acids. Even though they are fairly inexpensive and easy to make, mussels can add a fancy flare to a dish!
Whether you love mussels, or are new to them, I hope you find the following recipe delicious. My husband, Jared, created it for our family and we even gave it to our 1 and 3 year olds! (If you aren’t feeling adventurous enough to try mussels, please see the options below. This recipe has a lot of flexibility to accommodate your personal preferences.)
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw quinoa
- 2 cup water
- 1 lb. steamed mussels
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 diced onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. green curry paste
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 large handful of fresh spinach
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Ingredients
- 24 oz. Salmon
- 2 T Olive oil
- seasoning of choice
- salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400. Place large salmon fillet on lightly olive oiled pan (skin side down). Drizzle salmon with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and any other seasonings (we really like Chinese 5 spice). Cook form 14-20 minutes depending on the size of your piece of fish. Should flake apart easily when done. Enjoy! (Serves 4)
Egg scramblers are simple and delicious! They offer a great deal of flexibility, as you can use a variety of vegetables. Clean up is also a snap, since it is made in one pan. For this scrambler we will use onion, red pepper and zucchini! (Feel free to play with this recipe by adding your favorite veggies and seasonings.)
Ingredients
- 1 T. Coconut Oil
- 1/2 medium Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 Red Pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 small Zucchini (sliced)
- 4 eggs
- Salt and Pepper
Directions
Sauté onion, red pepper, and zucchini in coconut oil until tender. Add eggs; cook and stir until set. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Strawberry Lox Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups spinach
- 8 strawberries (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 4 TBSP almond slivers
- 8 oz. of lox (or protein of choice).
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 3 TBSP balsamic vinegar
Directions
Toss spinach, strawberries, avocado, almond slivers, and lox in a large bowl. Set aside. Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing. Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad. Enjoy! (serves 2)
*Recipe adapted from "Whole Detox" by Deanna Minich
