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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. 

 

Friday, March 29, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Whole Wheat Pasta with Ground Turkey

By Amanda Jackson

Ingredients:

1lb lean ground turkey

1/2 chopped sweet onion

1 cup chopped mushrooms

1 box whole wheat pasta

jar of pasta sauce

 

Directions:

1. On stove sautee onions, mushrooms & ground turkey.

2. Cook pasta according to directions on box.

3. Once turkey is fully cooked and pasta is cooked, Mix together in a bowl and add pasta sauce. 

4. Serve with a salad.

Friday, March 29, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Banana Apple & Cranberry Muffins

By Amanda Jackson

 

ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup stevia or sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup applesauce

1 tbsp honey

1 egg

2 ripe mashed bananas

1 small chopped apple

1 cup craisins

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350*

Mix ingredients together in bowl.

pour into muffin tins--makes about 6-8 muffins.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked. 

Friday, March 29, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Butternut Squash & Spinach

By Amanda Jackson

 

Ingredients:

Butternut Squash--chopped into 1inch sqaures (you can now buy them pre-cut if your short on time)

1 cup spinach

1 sweet onion- diced

1 cup dried cranberries

1 tbsp olive oil

 

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 425*

Place cut Butternut Squash  and diced onions on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes. (if your short on time, place in a microwave safe dish for 5-10 minutes. Stirring every few minutes to soften the squash). The Squash should be tender when cooked either way.

Remove from oven and mix all ingredients together in a serving dish.

Friday, March 29, 2013 • Phoenixville, PA 19460

Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

By Amanda Jackson

 

ingredients:

9-inch graham cracker crust

1/4 cup chopped sweet onion

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

1/4 cup chopped sliced mushrooms

1 egg

1 cup egg whites

2 tbsp whole wheat flour

1 cup shredded low-fat chedder cheese

1/4 cup 1% milk

 

Directions:

1. Saute onions, spinach, and mushrooms.

2. In a separate bowl combine eggs, egg whites, milk, cheese, flour.

3. Add your sauteed veggies into bowl.

4. Pour into crust.

5. Bake at 350* for about 40-45 minutes.

 

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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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