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PUMPKIN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Perfect time for a pumpkin smoothie, huh?! I know, pumpkin is definitely a hit around this time of year, so why not make a “healthier” version of a pumpkin dessert? This smoothie has just the right amount of pumpkin, spice & everything nice! You can substitute ingredients & even add more to it. Happy fall, y’all! INGREDIENTS 1/3 cp oat milk creamer (I used Silk Oat Yeah Oatmeal Cookie) 1/3 cp coconut water 1/4 cp pumpkin puree 1-2 frozen bananas 1 scoop of vanilla protein (I used Syntha-6) 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice granola DIRECTIONS In a blender, combine all ingredients & blend until smooth. Pour in a glass &…
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CHIPOTLE BEEF ENCHILADAS
Another Mexican dish, sorry not sorry! I love my Mexican food – it’s one of my faves! Theses enchiladas are so flavorful with a little bit of smokiness from the chipotle peppers. I hope you enjoy them as much as Jeff & I do! INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 4-5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – chopped 1 sweet onion – chopped 1 red bell pepper – chopped 1 pkt taco seasoning 12 oz can red enchilada sauce shredded Mexican cheese 8 tortillas DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large skillet, add the beef & begin cooking. Once it’s slightly browned, add in the onion & red pepper.…
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COZY CROCKPOT CHILI & CORNBREAD
This chili is PERFECT for a cold, crisp fall day! Throw it all in a crockpot & call it a day. Theres nothing like walking into a home that has had chili cooking in the crockpot all day – mmm! Serve it up with some homemade cornbread, & that my friend, is the perfect fall meal. INGREDIENTS CHILI 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 sweet onion – chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1.5 cps beef broth 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 15.5 oz can red kidney beans – drained & rinsed 8 oz can tomato sauce 2.5 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp…
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CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD
This creamy chicken salad is a summer go to! It’s light, fresh & can be served in so many ways. My personal favorite is in a warm pita pocket but you could also eat it in a lettuce wrap or scoop it up with some pita chips! Yum yum yum! INGREDIENTS CHICKEN 2 large chicken breasts 1 cp chicken broth minced garlic onion powder celery seed salt & pepper CHICKEN SALAD 1/4 cp plain yogurt (I use greek yogurt) 1/4 cp mayo 2 stalks of celery – finely chopped 1/4 sweet onion -finely chopped 15 red grapes – quartered salt & pepper romaine lettuce pita pockets DIRECTIONS Start…
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GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN BREAD
This ones another family fave! My grandma’s pumpkin bread is a staple at both Thanksgiving & Christmas gatherings. My grandma still, to this day, will save a loaf for us to take home. It’s such a perfect recipe for fall. It has all the perfect autumn spices – clove, nutmeg & cinnamon. You’ve gotta try it! INGREDIENTS 2 cps granulated sugar 1 cp oil (I used vegetable oil) 3 eggs 2 cps canned pumpkin 3 cps all purpose flour – sifted 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp clove 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 9×9 pan…
