Post Cheese Detox + 2 recipes
June 7th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
This week has been an uphill battle to eat more healthfully. After a weekend of indulging on cheese and more cheese, its been tough to make better choices during the week. This really proves my theory that the more you eat nutritiously and exercise, the more you want to keep doing it. But when you get used to not working out and eating heavier foods, it’s harder to get back on the wagon.
So for me, this week has been one of transition. I have been working out every day, whether it’s a 5-mile run or strength training at the gym. Here are some of the power foods that have helped me get back into the swing of things.
On Saturday during our Wisconsin Cheese Tour trip, we stopped at the Dane Co. farmers’ market in Madison (recap to come soon!). I was able to pick up a ton of fresh produce, like the Italian heirloom lettuce, kale ad asparagus used in this salad.
Chicken Detox Salad
1 1/2 cups lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup kale, chopped
1/2 small tomato, diced
1 leftover chicken breast, diced
1 ounce Swiss cheese, cubed
4 asparagus spears, cut in 1″ segments
1/2 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
Spices, to taste
Croutons, to taste
Light ranch dressing, to taste
In small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the asparagus spears and onions. And any spices you like (such as garlic, salt, pepper), and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
On a plate, place your lettuce and kale. Top with tomatoes, chicken and cheese. Add asparagus and onions. Add croutons, if using, and drizzle ranch dressing on top.
Protein Cookie Dough
For breakfast, I discovered the best thing ever. It’s called Protein Cookie Dough and it’s from STUFT Mama. The best part? It kept me full for 5 hours (a miracle) and it tasted great. I was a little nervous because I’ve never used protein powder in anything but smoothies. I’ve heard of bloggers putting it in their oatmeal for awhile. Great idea, if you as me.
Also, it gave me a chance to use my PB2 in a new way.
Protein Cookie Dough
Adapted from STUFT Mama
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/3 cup Rice Krispies (generic or brand name)
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons PB2
1 tablespoon PB Craze Cookie Nookie
2 tablespoons homemade applesauce (yes, I made this stuff with Brenton’s parents in fall 2009 – time to use it up!)
Mix everything together and press into a bowl. Refrigerate if you like.
Since it’s not even 7:30, I’m making this for breakfast again this morning. I can’t wait to try STUFT Mama’s Fudgy Protein Cookie Dough next (since I have about 9 cans of pumpkin in the house, I need to!)
Question: What healthy recipes have you been making this week? AND Have any good recipes that use pumpkin? Feel free to link up!
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I love that you are detoxing from cheese. I need to do that! :)
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Tangent Thursday
Ps, you live in Milwaukee? Umm…I live in Milwaukee! Hence the cheese comment!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Tangent Thursday
Yes! I’ve lived here since 2006. It’s so nice to meet other MKE Bloggers!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Post Cheese Detox + 2 recipes
Cheese detox….HA! Totally worth a comment as had me laughing!
I am pretty sure you can never have too much cheese! Which is why I had to learn how to make my own…
Darcy recently posted..Pumpkin Seed Chili Sauce
Really? That is seriously neat. I’d love to see the link!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Post Cheese Detox + 2 recipes
It’s really not difficult, just a bit time-consuming. Of course, if you live in Wisconsin there’s probably an excess of cheese available…
http://ofwindsandwater.blogspot.com/2012/02/homemade-cheddar.html
Yum! Ok, if it kept you full for 5 hours I need to try it because I am hungry every couple of hours. I ran out of my PB2 and we can’t get PB Craze here yet, but I’ll use just PB. Thanks for posting the recipe!
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I am a big cheese-fanatic myself and it seems like the more often I eat it, the more often I want it–what a vicious cycle lol My family vacations up in Hayward, WI and we always make a pit stop to pick up cheese from a local factory between Stillwater and Hayward. The cheese is unlike anything I’ve ever gotten my hands on here in Delaware!
Amanda @ flecksofgreen recently posted..Sunny Stanely Cup Saturday
Holy yum that looks good, I love Stuft mama recipes.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Delightful Leap
But cheese is so gooooood. ;) The recipes look great. I’ll have to check out the protein cookie dough – sounds yummy!
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Tiff – I LOVE LOVE your blog name!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Post Cheese Detox + 2 recipes
That sounds soo good!
Alyssa (pb and oats) recently posted..Who Needs the Gym?
Yum!! These recipes look awesome. I love that you mentioned how much easier it is to stay on the wagon once you get on it and also stay off the wagon once you’ve derailed. You took my thoughts and put them into words!
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