In the mornings I sometimes feel like I am lucky if I can get out of the house with matching shoes on, let alone to eat breakfast.  In order to get my protein as well as have something that is easily portable I usually end up making a shake.  Some days I like a fruity shake other days something with a little chocolate.

On this 30 Day Challenge there have definitely been some hard days.  The thought of another chicken meal can be a little daunting sometimes.  But, getting back on track is easier when you can look forward to a great meal.  I have found a ton of resources online and I love Jamie Eason's recipes on bodybuilding.com.  She has some really easy recipes made with ingredients that you have at home and best of all.....they are clean!

We love things a little spicy around our house so naturally these meatloaf muffins are a huge hit.  You can change the level of heat by adjusting the chipotle pepper, making this a family friendly meal.  When we make these muffins there are always leftovers and I think that they taste even better the next day.  Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

I love bread and the smell of bread baking in the house.  There is something so "homey" about it.  Now I don't have a bread maker and I am not really sure if I want one....but I do really like the taste of homemade bread better than store bought bread.  There is something about all the parts you have to clean up with a bread machine that really turns me off.  Today I am sharing a recipe that is easy, clean, and doesn't require too much time in the kitchen.  Enjoy!

It's summertime and nothing is better than grilling out and eating outside.  I sometimes struggle with what I can make as a clean side dish to go along with our summertime meals.  I have always thought that making homemade fries would be difficult or that they would only taste good if you fried them.  Let me tell you, I officially stand corrected.  I am in love with these sweet potato fries!  It is quite possible that I could eat them at most meals.  Good thing they are packed with a lot of fiber and are a great clean alternative to their greasy counterparts.  So, if you are like me and looking for an easy side dish try whipping some of these beauties up and your family will love you.

Sweet Potato Fries

Serves 4.

Ingredients

·         1 pound sweet potatoes

·         1 tablespoon olive oil

·         1 teaspoon minced garlic

·         1/4 teaspoon sea salt

·         1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1 .    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine garlic and olive oil; set aside.

2 .    Clean potatoes and remove any blemishes. Cut potatoes into approximately ½ inch lengthwise strips.

3 .    In another bowl, toss sweet potato strips with garlic and olive oil mixture and coat evenly.  Spread potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping half way through. Continue baking until lightly browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.