Skinny BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pizza

 

 

K seriously, Pizza is the freaking bomb-diggity. I mean, how can you NOT like Pizza? Way back in the day {6 months ago} I used to eat Pizza every Friday & Saturday night. So gross. I wish I was joking. But since I'm a changed woman now, you wont dare see me doing such shenanigans. But in all seriousness, that's what really contributed to my jiggle, back fat & roundness.

 

So today I'm going to share with you a recipe for a Skinny BBQ Chicken Pizza. This pizza is so low cal you could eat every day if you wanted to.

 

 

I have to warn you though. This pizza is going to rock your little world.

 

Lets begin.

 

You will need a Tortilla. I use a brand called Foodforlife. You can purchase it at Whole Foods. It's made with Brown Rice therefore making it Gluten Free. Yaaaaaay!

 

 

 

Next you will need to cook up some chicken. I use organic free range chicken because I don't want to put nasty antibiotics in my body. Ya feel?

 

Once you cook your chickie, mix 1 TBSP of GOOD BBQ Sauce. GOOD BBQ Sauce = BBQ Sauce that doesn't contain nasty ingreds. Like, High Fructose Corn Syrup. Ya dig?

 

I forgot about the cheeeeeese. Okay, you can use any cheeeeeeeese you want. Fat free, reduced fat, whatev. I personally used a Vegan Cheese I bought from Whole Foods. I am not a Vegan but sometimes I like to pretend I am.

 

So, grab your tortilla, sprinkle some queso on that bad boy and then dump the lovely BBQ Chicken Mixture on top.

 

Then add mushrooms, red onion, red pepper, olives, tomato & then a sprinkle of Arugula Micro Greens. Seriously these Arugula Micro Greens that I speak of are amazing and give the pizza a little snappity-snap-snap.

 

Bake on a cookie sheet for 10 min on 350 and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to EASILY take seeds out of a Pomegranate

 

 

Health Benefits of Pomegranates

 

They protect your skin.

Packed with potent antioxidants, pomegranates help limit the damage of UV rays. They also defend against free radicals and increase collagen production.

 

They can help prevent arthritis.

Studies have shown that both pomegranate seed oil and pomegranate fruit extract have anti-inflammatory effects that stop the destruction of joints caused by osteoarthritis.

 

Help with Dry Skin.

Pomegranates are often added to skin care products because they have a molecular structure that can penetrate deep layers of most skin types to provide additional moisture.

 

Help Lose Weight.

People are finding that pomegranates have a natural property that provides you with additional energy and cleanse the body, making it easier to lose weight.

 

 

 

Want to find out an easy peasy way to get these jewels out easy? Then watch this video!!

 

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Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Chips

 

 

I saw these mini Greek yogurt frozen chips when I was on Pinterest and have been wanting to make them for the longest time. So last night I did!

 

Suuuuuuper easy to make.

Frozen Greek Yogurt Chips

 

Your choice of Chobani Greek yogurt flavor {I chose pumpkin}

 

1 Ziplock bag

 

Directions:  Add the Greek yogurt into a Ziplock bag and then use scissors to cut a small hole at one corner of the ziplock bag.

 

 Use a small plate or pyrex dish and make dots.

 

Freeze for 1 hour

 

Enjoy!! xo

Pumpkin French Toast

 

I absolutely love this time of year because I feel like I can put pumpkin in just about everything. This morning I woke up wanting to make something other than my usual skinny-veggie-egg-white-omelet. BO-RING. Plus I was craving something sweet.

I <3 French Toast and decided that Pumpkin French Toast was IT!


For those who are wondering about the calories in this dish....I'm not sure since I don't personally count my calories. Don't get me wrong, I think it's FAB for those of you that do, but it's just not for me. I did it in the past, and I got ob-sessed. No bueno. So instead, I really focus on what type of foods I put in my body. I believe that if you are eating CLEAN.WHOLE.FOODS, & you're exercising on the reg, you're good. This dish is obviously something you don't want to eat every day, but once in a while wont do any harm!

K anyhoo, so for the past few months, I've been staying away from Gluten & Dairy. It just makes me all bloated and puffy and yucky and it's just not fun. Ya feel?

However, since I am human, I will still eat some here and there, and of course pay for the damage later. With that said, I've been diggin' Udi's Gluten Free Bread. You can buy Udi's at most supermarkets.

Alrighty, how about we start cooking, yes?


Below is a list of ingredients you will need:

4 egg whites

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon {I used Trader Joes}
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

8 slice of your bread of choice {I used Udi's}

A dash of milk of choice {I used almond milk}

maple syrup or any syrup of your choice

**btw, this recipe makes 4 servings**

 

1. Beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice together in a bowl. It's going to be clumpy so you gotta use some muscle, dude.

2. Dip the bread slices into the pumpkin mixture until coated on both sides. Aaahhh, just look at this beautiful goopy deliciousness.

3. Spray non stick cooking spray onto a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 of the bread slices into the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Once you cook em', and then you plate em', and then you drizzle maple syrup on em', and then sprinkle chopped pecans on em', it will look like this....

Aint it beautiful? Makes me want to cry is what it does.

Enjoy :-) 

 

xo. Caroline

Skinny Pumpkin Latte

I am so excited to share with you today my recipe for a Skinny Pumpkin Latte. {!!!!}

You guys, I am not even joking, this freaking taste like a 500 calorie Pumpkin Latte you get a Starbucks and it's ONLY 80 calories. 80 CALORIES!

I have seriously tried A LOT of Almond Milk Brands and my most favorite is the one from Trader Joes. You don't have to use Almond Milk though. I've been drinking it instead of regular moo moo because I was noticing my stomach hurting after drinking dairy.

Ok, are you ready for my secret recipe?!

1. Pour 1 cup of Almond Milk in a cup
2. Microwave it so it comes out HOT
3. Add 1 TBSP of Pumpkin Butter {Any Brand will do--I just happen to buy mine from Trader Joe's}
4. Add a dash of Pumpkin Spice & Cinnamon
5. Stir
5. Sip & Enjoy while laying by a crackling fire or watching trashy T.V

P.S

 

 

 

REMEMBER...

 

 

Check yourself before you wreck yourself

 

xo Caroline

 

 

 

Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

 

 

 

Pronounced “keen-wah,” this protein-packed grain contains every amino acid, and is particularly rich in lysine, which promotes healthy tissue growth throughout the body. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. It looks a bit like couscous and is as versatile as rice, but quinoa has a richer, nuttier flavor than either of them.

Since I'm staying away from Gluten & Dairy, Quinoa has been a fab breakfast replacement. Don't get me wrong, I love my Oatmeal but my tummy gets all funky after I eat it and it's due to the Gluten that it contains.

 

This recipe is truly delicious and I encourage you to give it a try!

 

 

1 cup milk/almond milk
1 cup water
1 cup organic quinoa, (you can use any kind you want)
 1 cup blackberries or blueberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

**This recipe is 4 servings**

 

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in blackberries and cinnamon; transfer to a bowl and top with pecans. Drizzle 1 teaspoon agave/coconut sugar or any sweetener you desire. <3