DECEMBER 2, 2024 MEAL PREP MONDAY.
Chicken Burrito Casserole
Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 red bell pepper diced
1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice (can also use long grain white rice)
1 packet of Taco Seasoning
1 can corn, rinsed and drained
1 14 ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
5 cups shredded chicken (2-3 chicken breasts)
3 cups chicken bone broth
1 4 ounce can mild green chilies
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Add onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice and taco seasoning to a 9×13 inch baking dish and stir to combine.
Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, tomato paste and olive oil until well combined.
Add shredded chicken, black beans and corn to the baking dish. Give it an additional stir until well combined.
Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and then transfer to the oven to bake for 65-70 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
Once complete, remove the baking dish from the oven, remove the aluminium foil, and sprinkle evenly with grated cheese.
Return the baking dish to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, green onion, salsa and avocado, if desired.
High Protein Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
WET
1 cup banana puree
2 eggs
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DRY
½ cup almond flour
½ cup oats
½ cup vanilla protein powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a muffin tin with 12 liners and set aside. It helps to *also* spray the liners with oil as the protein powder can cause the batter to stick after baking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients.
Whisk in the dry ingredients, aside from the chocolate or nuts if using.
Fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
Scoop into the prepared tray, filling each liner about 3/4 of the way up.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Cake Batter Protein Balls
1 cup all-natural drippy cashew butter
1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch of sea salt
Rainbow Sprinkles
handful of white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
If needed, add 1-2tbsp milk of choice to get desired texture. Do 1 tbsp at a time.
Place all ingredients into a medium bowl.
Use a wooden utensil to mix until combined. Eventually, it may be easier to knead the dough with your hands. The dough should be malleable and a little bit oily. If it is not, add milk by the teaspoon until it turns into a cookie dough-like dough.
Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, and roll balls between your palms.
Place rainbow sprinkles on a plate and roll balls in the sprinkles and then roll them between your palms one more time. Place on a plate.
