Healthy Chicks

There’s lots of thing I dislike about the cold: the fact that my nose doesn’t stop running, I need to wear my ugly “sleeping bag” coat to get around, layers are a must, and people just seem altogether crankier than usual are just some of them.

However, there is one thing I love more than anything; and that my friends is chili season. Yes, once the weather gets chilly, I whip out my chili and all is OK in the world.

I’ve tried many-a-chilis in my lifetime from extra-spicy and five bean to shredded chicken and meat lover’s beef. But the one recipe I go back to over and over again is my healthified Turkey Chili. It’s lean and delish with the perfect amount of hotness. Enjoy!

-1 package organic ground turkey

-2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce

-1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes

-1 large yellow onion, chopped

-1 red pepper, chopped

-1 clove garlic, crushed

-1 can black beans

-1 can corn

-1 jalapeno pepper, diced finely

-2 TB olive oil

-2 TB chili powder

-1 TB cumin

1. Coat large soup pot with olive oil, and cook onion and red peppers on medium heat, stirring frequently. … Read More!

I made this omelet for breakfast this morning because I knew I needed lots of energy today – I had planned an extra-hard workout at the gym, my sister is coming to visit, and welp that may include some shopping (hey, shopping takes a lot out of you). Anyway, enjoy this omelet anytime you need that boost to last ya all afternoon. Also, who says you can’t eat breakfast for dinner? I myself am a HUGE fan. 

-2 egg whites, whisked together with a little water

-handful Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped

-handful baby spinach

-1/8 c. red onion, chopped 

-few thin slices cheddar cheese

-1/2 c. leftover turkey burger (cooked) 

-2 TB fresh salsa, optional 

1. Sautee the onions, mushrooms, and spinach in olive oil. Add in the cooked turkey burger crumbles and stir another 30 seconds.

2. Add in the whisked egg whites. Let sit for a minute, flipping the pan to even out the egg mixture. Once cooked, add in your cheese. 

3. Once the cheese is melted, flip the omelet and you have the most delicious breakfast of all! 

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My throat hurts this morning (ouch, Zinc Lozenges you better work!) so I didn’t want anything too heavy for breakfast. I looked at what I had in the fridge (and the freezer, and my counter) and came up with this very odd, yet tasty creation. I think it may be a new favorite of mine. Check it out…

The Wacky Waffle 

-1 frozen waffle of choice (or homemade if you’re feeling adventurous)- I used TJ’s Gluten Free

-1 banana, sliced thin

-2 TB low fat cottage cheese

-1 tsp. cinnamon 

-1 tsp. nutmeg 

1. Toast your waffle how you like it. Spread cottage cheese on top, then add sliced bananas all around (may serve extras on the side).

2. Drizzle on cinnamon and nutmeg, and there you have it…the wacky waffle!

3. Enjoy…I promise it sounds weird but it’s pretty darn tasty.

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This is a post from the past, but it’s been burried for far too long and I felt today was the perfect crisp day to bring it back. You see it advertised all the time at Starbucks and other snazzy cafes: the infamous Chai Tea Latte. But there’s no need to travel to a cafe and spend money, time and fuss to enjoy the same flavor you can at home!