Cinco de Mayo Recipes!

Photo Credit: Team Beachbody

It's Cinco de Mayo today! If you plan on celebrating in any way, here's a tasty and healthy alternative beverage to what's bound to be out there today. ;) Yes, it features the ever-so-delicious Shakeology!

As always, you can have fun AND be healthy at the same time! You can even make some homemade guacamole (just take it easy on the chips!). Mash up some avocados, garlic, pepper, and a touch of lemon or lime juice and you're good to go (add a bit of low-fat or non-fat sour cream if you have to).

Grace and peace to you, my friends! If you have never tried Shakeology before, sample the vast array of flavors (and improved formula) by trying a sampler pack! Have a fun and safe weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Pumpkin Protein Muffins!

Tis the season for everything pumpkin, right? Everywhere you look, there's pumpkin flavored/scented everything (I've even seen pumpkin flavored chapstick!). So, if you can't get enough of it, here's a Team Beachbody recipe for some pumpkin protein muffins!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Have a wonderful and safe weekend. Be careful if you're taking your kids out trick-or-treating! Be infused! God bless you!

Another Peachy Recipe!

I thought I would continue celebrating National Peach Month with another recipe. If peaches aren't your thing, I apologize. To peach their own. ;)

Today's recipe is for Peaches and Creme Shakeology! I love that there are so many ways to vary up the daily shake! You don't have to have just plain old vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, greenberry, or the vegan flavors. Variety is so much fun!

Peaches and  Creme Shakeology

1 serving Vanilla Shakeology
1 cup frozen sliced peaches
2/3 cup water
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Mix in a blender with ice (more or less to suit consistency preference). You can also add any of the new Shakeology boost powders for added benefits (Focused Energy, Power Greens, Digestive Health). Enjoy!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Click here for more Shakeology recipes! Be infused! God bless you!

Healthy Peach Crumble!

Did you know that it's National Peach Month? I didn't know either, until I heard it on the radio! :) Well, that's just "peachy" isn't it? Hey, I had to use at least ONE pun!

I think a lot of us probably think of peach cobbler/crumble whenever we happen to think of peaches. So, why not make a healthier version of it? Click here to view the recipe!

Grace and peace to all of you! I hope you have a blessed weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup!

It's hard to believe, but we're almost half way through September already! That means, Fall and cold weather are almost here....again. :/ Though, there ARE some perks to the cooler temperatures. While taking walks outside this week, I rather enjoyed the gentle rain and the fact that I wasn't overheating. Cloudy and cooler days aren't all that bad. In fact, that just means I can start wearing more layers again...and SCARVES! I sure do enjoy scarves; and am wearing one right now! I actually invested in a cheap scarf hanger a while back lol.

The other benefit to the chilly weather is the warm foods that we usually forget about in the Summer months. When I saw this recipe, I immediately started thinking of that wonderful feeling of being warmed from the inside out by a nice bowl of hot soup. Tomato soup has a lot of great nutrients in it too, so this is sure to be a great go-to for when you want something healthy and satisfying! I also like that it's a slow cooker recipe because you can just stick all the ingredients in the pot, turn it on, and come home to a welcoming and delicious aroma when you arrive home from work!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend; no matter what the weather! Be infused! God bless you!

Baked Oatmeal Casserole!

Love it or hate it, oatmeal is good for you! Fruit is also good for you. So, how can you combine the two in a way that's tasty and ISN'T a hot breakfast cereal? How about baked oatmeal casserole? Yep, here you go! Another recipe find from Pinterest that I thought looked healthy and awesome! Ok, chocolate chips aren't SUPER healthy or anything (nor is brown sugar) but it's not TOO bad! ;) Give this a try and let me know how it is!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Have a wonderful, fun, and safe weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Tasty Energy Bars!

I'm not gonna lie. When I caught a glimpse of this picture on Pinterest, I thought they were doughnuts lol. Seriously! That's what made me do a double-take and say, "I wonder if those taste as good as they look?!" I clicked on it to see what all was in the blog and EVERYTHING looks great! I am definitely going to have to try some of these sometime because finding a fulfilling protein snack isn't always easy!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a great weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Patriotic Fruit Skewers!

Independence Day is just a week away! That means fireworks, food, and fun!! Praise be to God for all the men and women who have made the celebration possible! May we always remember the sacrifices made and the lives given for our freedom!

If you are looking for ways to get into the patriotic spirit without consuming too many holiday calories, this might be a good and simple recipe for you! Check out these Patriotic Fruit Skewers! That's easy enough to do, right? All that for only 80 calories a serving! Can't beat that! Plus, you're getting those wonderful antioxidants in all those berries (which is always a good thing!).

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! It's going to be a bittersweet one for me! Tomorrow is my last day at my current job. Then, I'll be busy preparing for my wedding which is next weekend! Plus, I'll be packing up and moving things in the coming weeks as well. Prayers for strength, endurance, etc. (and to find a new job) would be appreciated! May we all be infused! God bless us and this great nation!!

Broccoli and Cheese Penne!

Pasta is awesome! Is there anyone that doesn't love pasta? Mmmm! So good! So, for your next pasta night, try this recipe for broccoli and cheese penne! Try some whole grain or rice pasta, low fat cheese, and add your healthy veggies and you got a great version of an old favorite!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a great extended weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Almond Paradise

Be honest. When you read the title, you thought of "Amish Paradise" by Weird Al, didn't you....or was it just me?! If you're like, "ohmigosh, yes!" that's great, because then I won't feel like such a dope lol. If not, then I guess I'm really losing it because that's what registered in my brain when I saw the title for this Shakeology recipe. I don't know if it was because I was tired or if I just caught the "A" and the "paradise" and it just made me do a double take or what. Who knows lol?! Anyways, I just had to laugh at myself a little bit because that's what I thought of when I first caught sight of the title. Just thought I'd share that blooper with you! ;)

Anyways, here is the recipe itself! It features the vegan tropical strawberry flavor (which I mentioned last week is now better than ever!).

Almond Paradise 

1 serving vegan tropical strawberry Shakeology
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp. all-natural almond butter

Mix all ingredients in a blender with desired amount of ice to suit your consistency preference. Enjoy!


Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you are having a great weekend! Ok...just for fun, here's the Weird Al video lol. You are welcome lol! Hey, "I don't care who ya are...that's funny right there!" (especially if you grew up around a lot of Amish like I did). Amish are cool people (and I mean no disrespect by posting this; it's all in good humor). Be infused! God bless you!

Cashew Chicken!

Are there any Chinese food fans out there? If so, here's a recipe you might like! It's always nice when you can make one of your favorite ethnic dishes for yourself (and maybe even make it healthier too!). You'll get a lot of veggies and protein in this one! That's always good!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a great weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Fruit Salsa!

Believe it or not, things are FINALLY starting to warm up around here! I thought the long winter would never end! Now, it's Spring and heading into Summer already! I don't know about you, but there has already been some outdoor grilling going on in my my family! :) It's definitely prime cookout weather!

So, what kind of side dishes and appetizers go great with those burgers and brats? How about some fruit salsa? Yeah, FRUIT salsa! The best part is, you get taste AND low calories! Fruit is delicious and nutritious; and FULL of anti-oxidants! You can't go wrong with some of nature's best!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a lovely weekend (especially if you are celebrating Mother's Day!). Be infused! God bless you!

Asparagus Tart with Ricotta!

Every season comes with its own fruits and vegetables. Asparagus is one of those delightful Spring veggies! I don't know that I have ever personally cooked anything with asparagus, but I have eaten it before. I was browsing recipes for today and when I saw this one, I thought it might be a good one to try sometime! It definitely has some flavorful ingredients to go along with it!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Be infused! God bless
you!

Turkey Pesto Wrap!

For many of us we love to cook; we just don't have the "time". Harder still is finding something to make that is healthy for us. It's usually easier to just "grab and go" without really thinking about what we are grabbing and getting! That's obviously one of the perks of drinking Shakeology because when you need a quick, filling, and completely nutritious meal, all you have to do is shake it, drink it, and you're done! Though, if you have already had your shake for the day (I usually have mine in the morning) and you need a quick something for lunch, here's a good idea for you! Make a turkey pesto wrap! Keep tortillas, turkey slices, pesto, tomato, lettuce, and peppers on hand in your fridge and wrap it up fast for an easy lunch! Boom! Done! :)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a blessed weekend! Today is "Good Friday" and on Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! Never forget His sacrifice for you so that you can have a wonderful life on earth and in heaven with Him! Be infused! God bless you!

Strawberry-Avocado Dream!

If you seen yesterday's post, you already know that avocados are a fave of mine! Today, I'm continuing to spread the love by featuring another avocado recipe; this time in Shakeology! I have yet to personally try this concoction but trust me, I will! ;)


Strawberry-Avocado Dream

1 serving strawberry Shakeology
1 c. unsweetened almond milk
1/4 c. mashed avocado

Mix ingredients with desired amount of ice in a blender. Enjoy!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you are having a lovely weekend!! Be infused! God bless you!

Avocado Bruschetta!

Avocados. Love 'em or hate 'em, they are super good for you! They have the GOOD kinds of fats in them which are known to help get rid of the UNWANTED fat in your body! Personally, I LOVE avocados! Any time I run across a recipe in which I can use them, I'm a happy camper! So, for the fellow avocado lovers out there, here's a fun and simple appetizer recipe for you! :)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy the sunshine! Be infused! God bless you!

Tropical Breeze Shakeology!

I just can't say enough how glad I am to be seeing less winter weather and a lot warmer temperatures! I know we've all be thinking warm thoughts and been daydreaming of tropical things!

That's why I thought I would share this Tropical Breeze recipe from my Shakeology website.  The recipe calls for the vegan tropical strawberry, but my personal preference is the regular strawberry that they recently came out with (it tastes much better). Whichever you prefer, it will make for a great shake!

Tropical Breeze Shakeology

1 scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
1 cup coconut (or almond) milk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 orange, peeled and divided in segments
1/2 medium banana

Mix ingredients in a blender with desired amount of ice. Enjoy!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Healthy Egg Salad!

The weather is getting warmer and I'm sure we're all thinking "now THIS is more like it!" Daydreams of picnics and get-togethers are one of the things that dance through my mind in addition for the opportunity to go for a nice run in the sunshine!

One of the things that you often find at gatherings are things like potato salad, egg salad, and things like that. They aren't always the most calorie friendly things, but I ran across a recipe that looked like a healthier option! Maybe it will be something you'll want to try for when it's time to get those picnic baskets out!

Grace and peace to you, my friends! I hope you are having a great week! Have a wonderful weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick!

I am SO GLAD that Winter is melting away and the warmer temperatures are on the horizon! It's SPRING and Summer is soon to follow! That means summer foods, cookouts, and enjoying the outdoors! That's why, when I saw this recipe, I just couldn't wait to share it because it just made me think of all those "warm" thoughts! This is definitely a simple, sweet, and low-calorie appetizer idea for whenever it's time for those cookouts and get-togethers! Who doesn't love strawberry shortcake?! It's always been a fave of mine! Now, you can have it....on a STICK! SWEET! :)

Grace and peace to you, my friends! Have a great weekend! Be infused! God bless you!

Neopolitan Shakeology

Well, it's been a fun and eventful weekend. I'm tired lol! All the more reason I make sure that I drink my shakeology every day. If I weren't, I wouldn't have any energy and endurance at all. I can definitely feel it coming back since I've been consistent on it again! It's a BIG help!

I look forward to getting my daily fix of shakeology. What makes it all the more enjoyable is figuring out new ways to vary it up. The shake concoction that I recently tried was at the suggestion of my own coach (Dana). She said to mix half a scoop of chocolate with half a scoop of strawberry with some ice and vanilla almond milk. MAN, that was GOOD! Tasted like neopolitan ice cream! So, here is that simple recipe for you:

Neopolitan Shakeology

1/2 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1/2 scoop strawberry Shakeology
1 cup vanilla almond milk

Mix all ingredients in a blender with desired amount of ice to suit your consistency preference. Add LOTS of ice to REALLY thicken it and make it taste like ice cream!


Grace and peace to you, my friends! Don't forget, you only have 9 more days to be a part of my $25.00 gift card drawing!! Be infused! God bless you!