Grilled BBQ Chicken & Spinach Whole Wheat Quesadilla

Grilled BBQ Chicken & Spinach Whole Wheat Quesadilla

I used the Whole Wheat Tortilla recipe to make these Quesadillas and they were delish!

Ingredients:

• 2 Whole Wheat Tortillas
• 3 Tablespoons Barbeque Sauce
• 1/4 Cup Onions Sautéed w/ a bit of Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper
• 1/2 Large Grilled Chicken Breast (cut into small pieces)
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese

Optional Toppings:

• Shredded Lettuce (Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Romaine)
• Diced Tomatoes
• Fresh Guacamole
• Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt

Directions:

Heat a skillet on medium heat.

Lay one whole wheat tortilla on a flat surface and spread the barbeque sauce across the top, coating it. Add the sautéed onions, grilled chicken breast pieces, fresh spinach and sprinkle the colby jack cheese on top.

Transfer the whole wheat tortilla with the toppings to the skillet and place the second whole wheat tortilla on top.

Allow it to heat for a few minutes, then flip it over until the contents are hot and the cheese has melted.

Once it is done, place it on a plate and slice it, like you would a pizza, into 8 triangle pieces.

Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream or plain greek yogurt and fresh guacamole on top or on the side if you'd like.

Whole Wheat Tortillas

 Grilled BBQ Chicken & Spinach Whole Wheat Quesadillas

 Fresh Guacamole

Enjoy!

-C

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes (No Sugar)

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

 We try to limit our sugar consumption to as close to none as possible and eat as healthy as we can. So, I make most of our food from scratch to ensure we get only the ingredients we wish to consume in their most natural, nutritious state. 

I've made a lot of pancakes in my life, but I must say, and my Hubby and Boys agree, that these were some of the best I've ever made. Hands down.

Note: I double or triple the batch so that we have extras we can freeze, then heat and eat, throughout the week.

Ingredients:

Dry:

• 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Allspice

Wet:

• 2 Eggs
• 1 Cup Pumpkin
• 3 Tablespoons Honey
• 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil

Directions:

Place all dry ingredients into a bowl and sift them together completely. Place all the wet ingredients into a bowl and mix them well. Then, combine the dry and wet ingredients together thoroughly. Heat up a skillet and melt butter on the surface. Use a ladle to pour the pancake mixture onto the hot skillet to create 4 pancakes. Allow them to cook until bubbles form across the top of the pancakes, then flip them over and cook for another few minutes, until the center is cooked through. Serve them with Organic Maple Syrup and a little fresh fruit on the side.

Yields: Approx. 16 Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes with Organic Maple Syrup and Fresh Fruit

Enjoy!

-C

Fresh Fruit "Ice Cream" Topped With Chopped Almonds and Dark Chocolate

Fresh Fruit "Ice Cream" Topped With Chopped Almonds and Dark Chocolate

We all love ice cream in this house, but it's not exactly the healthiest of treats. The sugar content alone is enough to steer my interests elsewhere. Besides, if I'm going to have a sweet treat, I'd rather it be from a natural source, such as fruit, honey, or dark chocolate. The best part? This tasty little treat is good for you!

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Assorted Fresh Fruit Chunks
  (I purchase my fresh fruit, chop it into chunks, and store it in the freezer so it can be readily accessible. This time around I used: Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, and Blueberries; but I mix up the combinations all the time, depending on what I have on hand.)

• 1 Banana

• 6 Ounces Greek Yogurt

• 1 Cup Pumpkin

• 2 Tablespoons Honey

• 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
  

Optional Toppings:

• Chopped Almonds

• Chopped Dark Chocolate

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well. Pour the blended mixture into a container and allow it to freeze. It's good to give it a day, or so, to allow it to freeze thoroughly. Once it is frozen, scoop it out into a bowl and top it with the chopped almonds and dark chocolate.

Blended Fresh Fruit Mixture ready for the freezer...

  

Optional Toppings: Chopped Dark Chocolate and Almonds

Fresh Fruit "Ice Cream"

 

 Fresh Fruit "Ice Cream" Topped With Chopped Almonds and Dark Chocolate

Enjoy! 
-C