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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Strawberries & Peaches Smoothie

By Amanda Jackson

I always have bags of frozen fruit in my freezer for easy access to make a quick smoothie. You don't  always have to have fresh fruit lying around. Frozen is just as good and still loaded with nutrients!

 

Ingredients:

handful of frozen strawberries

handful of frozen peaches

1/2 cup milk, almond milk, or soy milk

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cup water (more or less depending on how thick you want your smoothie)

 

Blend all ingredients together in a blender.

Monday, May 27, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Spinach Smoothie

By Amanda Jackson

Ingredients:

2 cups spinach

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup strawberries

1/2 banana

1/4 cup orange juice

 

Mix together in blender and serve!

Saturday, May 25, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Amanda Jackson

These are a healthy, all-natural cookies with no added sugars! A great quick snack for children and adults. I put a little variety in the recipe...you can choose to add protein or no protein!

 

Ingredients:

2 ripe mashed bananas

2 cups oats OR 1 1/2 cup oats & 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/4 cup canola or olive oil

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup natural unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips OR 1/2 cup chopped walnuts OR 1/2 cup Raisins...basically anything you want to add to your cookies to make them to your liking!

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350*

Mix all ingredients together

Use a tablespoon and scoop dough onto cookie sheets.

Bake for 20-25 minutes

Cool and serve!

Sunday, May 19, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

CrockPot Pineapple Chicken

By Amanda Jackson

ingredients:

2lbs Chicken tenderloins

1 cup low-sodium soy sauce

3 cups pineapple juice

 

Directions:

Pour all ingredients into crockpot and cook on medium heat for 4-6 hours. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

By Amanda Jackson

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/3 cup old-fashioned oats

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup honey or agave

2 large eggs

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 cups dark chocolate chips

1 cup coconut flakes

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350*

2. Combine all dry ingredients into bowl

3. Combine all wet ingredients in a separate bowl

4. Combine both wet and dry ingredients

5. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut flakes

6. Drop into balls onto cookies sheet...as big or small as you want. Just make sure they are all similiar in size.

7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden.

8. Remove to cooling rack.

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Creamy Chicken Stir Fry

By Amanda Jackson

Easy stir fry recipe...like my others..but decided to add some creaminess to it.

 

Ingredients:

1lb raw chicken cut into strips

1 frozen bag of mixed vegetables (I used an Asian Blend)

2 cups brown rice

2 cups water

1 can Fat-free Low Sodium Cream of Mushroom Soup 

 

Directions:

1. Put a big sauce pan or pot on medium heat on stove.

2. Add in all ingredients

3. Let cook for about 30 minutes. Until chicken is well done and rice is fully cooked.

4. Should have a stew-like consistency.

   ** you can change up the consistency of the recipe by adding more or less water. I like adding more water..because I refrigerate/freeze all my meals. So when reheating it doesn't dry up as easily. 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Mini Turkey Meatloaves

By Amanda Jackson

Ingredients:

1/2 small minced onion

1 tsp olive oil

1lb lean ground turkey

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup oats

2 tsp worcesterchire sauce

1 egg

2 cups spinach

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350*

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl

Portion mixture into cupcake tins

Bake for about 30 minutes

Saturday, April 20, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Fruity Protein Bars

By Amanda Jackson

A trick for making all my protein bars is to always use at least 1 ripe banana in the mixture -- it helps keep the protein bar moist and prevents it from crumbling!

ingredients:

1 ripe banana

1 1/2 cups oats

1 tbsp flaxseed

3 scoops protein powder (any flavor ) i used graham cracker

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup chopped cherries (I used frozen)

1/4 cup blueberries (i used frozen)

 

Directions: Preheat oven to 350*

Mix all ingredients together

Bake for 25-30 minutes

Saturday, April 20, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Vanilla Protein Brownies

By Amanda Jackson

Quick and healthy treat...also gluten free!

Ingredients:

2 small ripe bananas

3 tbsp flax seed

2 tbsp stevia

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 scoops protein powder (any flavor) i used Graham Cracker **If you want a true brownie flavor- opt for chocolate

1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup coconut flakes

 

Directions:

1. preheat oven to 350*

2. Mix all ingredients together

3. Bake for 10-12 minutes

Friday, April 05, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

German Chocolate Fudge Bites

By Amanda Jackson

Thanks to my client, Kelsey, I have a new recipe for when you're craving something sweet but still trying to keep it healthy...plus it is super easy!! **They literally taste like chocolate fudge**

 

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted dates-- I used sunmaid brand

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp shredded coconut

1/2 cup raw unsalted pecans

 

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor.

2. Roll into mini balls.

3. Made about 8-10 balls. 

 

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Amanda Jackson

I live in Phoenixville, Pa with my husband, Brian, and our dog, Crash. I am passionate about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle and I make fitness and nutrition an intregal part of my life. I enjoy incorporating all forms of exercise into my routine- focusing on interval training, strenth training, and core stability. For fun I love Turbo Kick, PiYo and walking Crash! I offer in-home training and nutritional counseling. I aspire to motivate people to become aware of their overall wellbeing and to achieve results.
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