Clean Eating Cauliflower Crust Pizza

So this evening's dinner menu was cauliflower crust pizza. Now that I am on the 21 Day Fix, I watch my starchy carbohydrate intake more than I used too (yellow containers). Being I only get two yellow containers a day, I have to think about substitutes for certain dishes or just do without a starchy carb for that meal. I have been trying to have my yellow containers earlier in the day so I have more time to burn it off! I found a recipe on Pinterest and then tweaked it to my own and broke it down by containers for the 21 Day Fix. I was pleasantly surprised by how good this pizza was. The only complaint I have is that I should have spread the cauliflower dough out a little thinner and made it even crispier. Other than that, it was delicious!

Now, I just made ours with veggies that I had here at the house, but you can put any clean meats and veggies that you like! Get creative and I hope you enjoy! By the way...the pics below have some mozzarella string cheese on them because I didn't have quite enough shredded cheese at home! Improvise!

Now, if you are doing the 21 Day fix here is the serving size and the containers to count:
2 slices = 1 green container and 1 blue container

 

Clean Eating Cauliflower Crust Pizza (makes two pies)

5 cups grated cauliflower (about 1 large head)
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
2 1/4 cups shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fire roasted crushed tomatoes
3 cups grape tomatoes (sliced), sliced black olives, peppers and mushrooms
2 tsp. chopped garlic
Dried Basil

Directions:
Line a pizza stone (pizza pan will work too) with parchment paper (trimmed in a circle), and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have a two cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for seven to eight minutes, or until soft. Remove from the microwave and let cool.

 



Mix in the egg, one cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat onto a round pizza stone into a 10 in pie.



Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.

Top the pizza with the sauce, garlic, 1/4 cup mozzarella, veggies and dried basil. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Makes 8 slices per pie! ENJOY!!

It was very tasty, but I will use more cheese next time!

21 Day Fix Week 2

So, with yesterday being declared the official "Happy Day" I decided to do one of my 21 Day Fix workouts and make a little video collage of me and use the infamous "Happy" song! Working out truly makes me happy! It's known that when you exercise your body releases endorphins and it just puts you in such a better mood. It's like therapy....and what better therapy than exercise! YOU get happy and get fit all at once! I call that a "winner, winner, chicken dinner" right there!

Have you given it a try? Have you tried releasing your stresses and worries with a little cardio or strength training? If not, well then I suggest you give it a try! You will be amazed at how much better you feel afterward. Not only do you feel better physically, but you do mentally as well! Use this time to unwind and think and get intouch with YOU!

So, "clap along if you feel like a room with out a roof.....cuz I'm happy!!!"

No matter what life throws my way, I can do my workouts and be in a better mood! No excuses! I always strive to be better than I was yesterday!

 

Chocolate PB2 Banana Froyo

So last night was a family night for us. My husband and the kids were going to have chocolate marshmallow ice cream and I was going to have ???? I am currently doing the 21 Day Fix and refuse to sabotage my results in any way, so I made my own froyo to enjoy with them! I usually do this mixture as a snack and eat the yogurt as is, but it was so easy to make it into a frozen treat. Here is what I did. I took a red container and filled it with plain greek yogurt and put it into a bowl. Then I took a tsp of chocolate PB2 (for those of you that don't know what PB2 is powdered peanut butter that has been pressed to take the fat out), half of a ripe banana (1 purple container) and a tsp of honey and mixed in with the yogurt. I then just transferred it to my magic bullet and blended it up, stuck it in the freezer for a couple of hours and viola! A completely clean, yummy and 21 Day Fix friendly snack!

Misti Freiberg's Weightloss and Fitness Journey

Berry Maple Cinnamon Flax Oatmeal

Berry Maple Cinnamon Flax Oatmeal

1tbsp flax seeds
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup steel cut oats
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 packet stevia
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
dash of sea salt
1/4 cup blueberries and raspberries (fresh or frozen)

Bring water and salt to a boil. Add in oats, flax seeds, cinnamon and stevia. Cook for 25 mins. Put oatmeal in bowl and top with maple syrup and berries! Enjoy!

Healthier Baked Spaghetti

Healthier Baked Spaghetti
1 lb. Ground deer (turkey or lean grass fed beef)
1 jar organic marinara sauce
1 8 once can organic tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic diced
1 small onion diced
1 tsp. each sweet leaf basil and oregano
Parsley flakes
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 cup part skim mozzarella
1/4 cup grated parmesean
1/2 pkg whole wheat spaghetti noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
1 pkt stevia

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan. Add garlic and onion and saute about 2 mins. Add in meat and cook through. Drain fast and add back to pan. Season with salt and pepper, add sauces, basil and oregano. Sprinkle one packet of stevia to cut bitterness of tomato sauce. Simmer 20 mins for flavors to blend. Cook noodles in salted water with 1 tbsp olive oil per package directions. Drain noodles and mix with meat sauce. Place in 9x13 glass baking dish and spread evenly. Top with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle parsley flakes on top and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 mins.

Banana Almond Flax Oatmeal

I made this yummy oatmeal for breakfast this morning. It was nice on a cool morning and very filling. You could make this with any fruit and even add some cinnamon and maple syrup.

Banana Almond Flax Oatmeal

• 1 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup steel cut oats

• 1 tbsp. flax seeds

• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• pinch of sea salt

• 1 tbsp. natural almond butter

• 1/2 banana sliced

• 1 packet stevia

Bring  the water and sea salt to a boil. Add in oats, stevia, vanilla extract and flax seeds. Reduce heat simmer about 25 mins. When done, place in a bowl, add in the almond butter and stir. Slice half a banana on top and enjoy!