Kid's Meal: Corn Dog Muffins

Gabe LOVES corn dogs. To be honest, so does Nate. If we're being real, we know that the packaged and frozen ones aren't that great of a choice nutrition wise. These are homemade. You will know and be able to pronounce every ingredient that you put into them. I promise, if Gabe loves them, your littles will too. 

Corn Dog Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 c all purpose flour 
• 1 c corn meal 
• 1½ tsp baking powder tsp 
• ¼ baking soda  
• ¼ cup and 2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar 
• ¾ tsp sea salt 
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
• 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 3 turkey or all-beef hot dogs, nitrate and nitrite free, cut into quarters 

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Coat a 12 cup muffin tin lightly with cooking spray, set aside
• Combine all dry ingredients (flour, corn meal, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar and sea salt) in a large bowl, mix well 
• Combine buttermilk, oil, and eggs in a medium bowl, whisk to blend together 
• Add wet ingredients slowly to dry ingredients, whisking until just blended 
• Fill muffin cups with corn muffin mix (about ¾ full) 
• Press hot dog quarter into the center of each muffin cup 
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

These are a wonderful option for kids, but can also be great for tailgates, potlucks, or even game day at home! I hope they're as big of a hit at your house as they are at ours!

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dark chocolate, walnuts, and almond flour make a delicious cookie with a great texture. They're gluten free, and use pure maple syrup to sweeten. They help curb my sweet tooth cravings and are DEFINITELY a bit of a healthier version of the original chocolate chip cookies we all love. Nate and Gabe actually prefer these to my normal chocolate chip cookies. So they're a hit with all ages! 

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, room temperature 
• 1 large egg 
• 2 egg whites 
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I always let a little bit run over the tsp) 
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (I let this one run over a little bit too) 
• 3 cups almond flour 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt 
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60% or greater Cacao)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper 
• Combine dry ingredients (almond flour, baking soda, sea salt), mix, and set aside 
• Mix coconut oil and pure maple syrup in a mixer for about 5 minutes. 
• Add whole egg, egg whites, and your vanilla and almond extracts, mix for 2 more minutes 
• Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until just combined 
• Add in chocolate chips and walnuts, mix until well combined
• Use a tablespoon and place large, rounded tablespoons on your prepared baking sheets 
• Using the back of the spoon lightly flatten each ball of dough 
• Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown

They're fairly easy and pretty quick. If you're in the mood for cookies, these are a great option. Store in a sealed container on at room temperature for about a week. Enjoy!

Almond Crusted Chicken with Sauteed Vegetables

This Almond-Crusted Chicken is a perfect and quick meal for dinner on a busy weeknight. The recipe makes 6 servings, so we often have it for dinner two nights and I'll bring leftovers in my lunch. It's just as yummy reheated! 

Ingredients for Chicken

• 1 cup almond flour 
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 
• 1 large egg, beaten 
• 1/4 cup water 
• 6 raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 

Ingredients for Vegetables 

• 6 cups fresh vegetables of choice (we used Onion, Pepper, Asparagus, and Carrots) 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 tsp minced garlic

Instructions for Chicken

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Combine almond flour, lemon peel, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well and set aside 
• Combine egg and water in a shallow bowl; whisk to blend 
• Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, move it to the flour mixture and evenly coat the chicken, set aside.
• Heat Olive Oil in in a large skillet over medium-high heat
• Add chicken breasts and cook for 4 minutes on each side
• Move chicken from the skillet to a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes until a cooking thermometer reads 165°F

Instructions for Vegetables

• While the chicken is baking, heat olive oil and garlic in skillet over medium heat
• Add chopped vegetables
• Cook the veggies, stirring frequently for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender crisp. 

Serve one chicken breast and one cup of vegetables per serving.  Remember, these make great leftovers and lunches! It's a healthy meal, husband approved!

Ultimate Portion Fix Nutrition Program

Ultimate Portion Fix Nutrition Program

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Portion control containers helped me learn to eat healthy foods in the right quantities and combinations to help me achieve my ultimate health and wellness goals. However, portion control is just the beginning!

In the new and improved program, Autumn goes deeper into other nutrition principles including balanced macronutrients and eliminating processed foods from your diet as much as possible. No more frozen diet meals or packaged diet snacks to count your calories. The Ultimate Portion Fix will help you break your sugar addiction, and get your whole family on board with healthy eating. It will also teach you how to maximize your nutrition to fuel your body for your workouts.

The Ultimate Portion Fix is about giving your body exactly what it needs to operate at its best! No quick fixes, no fasting, no trendy fad, and NO starving! You get to enjoy food and get the most out of what you eat because you will learn to feed your body what it needs in the proper ratios. I know that for me, this was a GAME changer. I was proud of how we ate and my clean eating. Yet, when I was introduced to the containers, I found that I was eating TOO MUCH of some healthy foods and NOT ENOUGH of the others. This took out the guesswork for me. My weight loss and fitness results in just a week on the original program were amazing. I can't wai tto see what happens with the new and improved programs!

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• 75 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids PDF
• Tracking with the Nutrition+ and Beachbody On Demand Apps

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Anyone can try the Ultimate Portion Fix on their own, but I can tell you from experience that jumping into an accountability group is crucial for your success. We are more successful when we are surrounded by like-minded people! We will work together to keep each other on track and, along the way, I'll share my tips and tricks that will help make the program and life easier for you!

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Baked Oatmeal with Craisins and Walnuts

This baked oatmeal is the perfect on-the-go healthy breakfast. They're super easy to grab on your way out the door. They're the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The walnuts add a little crunch for the perfect finish.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 
• 2 large, ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 
• 1/4 cup craisins

Instructions

• Preheat Oven to 350°F 
• Prepare 12 muffin cups, coat lightly with cooking spray, set aside 
• Combine lightly beaten eggs, mashed bananas, honey, and extract in a large bowl; mix well, set aside 
• Combine oats, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium bowl, mix well 
• Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix well 
• Add almond milk and mix again 
• Divide mixture evenly between prepared muffin cups 
• Top with walnuts and craisins 
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

That's it! You have 12 servings of baked oatmeal!

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can reheat them if you'd like to eat it warm. They also freeze very well. If you'd like it for breakfast the next morning, just pull it out of the freezer the night before and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator.

As always, enjoy!