Today was all about eating cleaner (and not spending so much money eating out)
After a butt kicking workout this morning I had cool and refreshing over night oats waiting for me in the fridge.
I topped the oats off with a spoonful of peanut butter and a handful of peanut butter puffins and enjoyed them while soaking up the beautiful weather.
overnight oats are always a great meal post workout.
And then I got adventurous for dinner. Meet my new bff, the food processor. How I have been deprived of this awesome gadget all these years? This thing is awesome and super easy to use.
First up in the food processor was a strawberry salad dressing courtesy of Oh She Glows
mix up 1 cup of strawberries (washed and cut), 1/4 cup fresh basil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1-2 teaspoons maple sugar and some salt and pepper in the food processor then voila, you’ve got a delicious strawberry dressing.
My salad consisted of spinach, strawberries, almonds and pumpkin seeds.
In addition to the salad a put a new spin on my favorite simple chicken salad. Instead of using mayo, I made a macadamia nut garlic paste instead.
in the food processor goes 1 cup macadamia nuts, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix it up before adding 2/3 cup of olive oil.
My chicken salad was plain and simple, just chicken, grapes, and yummy macadamia nut paste.
The chicken I used in it from trader joe’s was a bit meh. With better chicken this dish will be perfect. Good thing my boyfriend is on the other side of the country because I loveee a good garlicky meal 🙂
My favorite way to eat chicken salad is with carr’s crackers
of course I had to call my mom after to brag about successfully making a delicious nutritious meal. Hey this is a big deal for a gal who’s afraid of the kitchen!
Day 27 Do you use any meal replacements or shakes?
I’m not big on liquid meals and the feeling of having all that liquid in mah belly. I sometimes make protein smoothies as a mid day snack / pick me up.
Anyone have a favorite food processor recipe? I’m obsessed!
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