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These are the BOMB- Burger Bombs

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Two things I love are burgers and meatballs.  I mean cmon who can resist those.  This recipe is right up my families ally.  I absolutely love the ease of this recipe and how easy it was for my family to enjoy.

Burger Bombs

Burger Bombs

Well, this one was a great change for us.  We love meatballs and burgers so why not combine them right? These are from the Trim Healthy Table Cookbook on page 212.  There isn’t much to share here except that I followed the recipe exactly but stopped before the baking part.  Yes, I know raw meat…yes raw meat into the freezer.  You can do it and it will be good.

I know I know some of you don’t have this wonderful cookbook but don’t worry you can still do your cooking this week using this similar recipe from djfoodie.  Don’t let the cookbook hold you back you can always find a recipe to use from my ideas.

Thanks!

I always appreciate you joining me.  If you are looking for more freezer meal options this is definitely a great place to be.  You can also find a way to stock your freezer so that you only spend a few hours a week in the kitchen with my secret to freezer meal cooking. I also love to share new Jar salad options and Trim Healthy Mama THM tips and tricks.

5 Tips to Stay on your Healthy Eating Journey in 2018

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It’s a new year.  I know goals are being set by everyone around you.  Are you joining?  I have definitely set some goals but not just for the new year.  I started them to get through the holidays.  Have you noticed if you are trying to eat healthy there are CONSTANTLY reasons to cheat.  Every day…sometimes every hour.  It’s crazy.

Healthy Eating Journey

Excuses

  1. Rewarding myself: It’s naptime, it’s bedtime, everyone is fighting, husbands been plowing for days, you name it I think I deserve that brownie.
  2. Parties: I’m at a party and there is NOTHING I can have, so why not just give up.
  3. Good Days/Bad Days
  4. Birthdays/showers/weddings/special events

No matter where we turn or what we do there is a reason to cheat and I’m not saying they aren’t good reasons, but if we choose to cheat every time we are a mess.  This New Year I’m going to try to NOT give into these excuses and I want to share some ideas I have to help make this resolution come true!

5 Tips to Stay on Your Healthy Eating Journey in 2018

  1. Plan Ahead: Going out to dinner, I’m going to take a look at the menu BEFORE I get there so I have a plan and won’t stray from it.
  2. Make something I can have: When going to someones house or to a party I’m going to make and bring things that I will be happy to eat.
  3.  Meal planning: I’m going to make a plan each week and do some prepping to make sure I’m ready.  When lunch rolls around I’m going to have jar salads prepped and ready. Dinner comes and I’ve got healthy Freezer meals ready to go!
  4. Snack Planning: I’m going to not only plan out my meals but also my snacks.  This is a time when I stray because I don’t have something ready!  Having Trim Healthy Mama THM snacks ready in the freezer or on the counter or even just planned out helps so much!  Make that smoothie 10 minutes before the kids off the bus so I’m stocked and ready!
  5. Workouts: Nutrition is 80% of losing weight and 20% is working out. I LOVE to workout but I know that is not the case for everyone.  I think nutrition is more of my focus in 2018 but I also took the time to plan out my week and workout times.  This makes it easier for me to make sure I get this into my day.  So get out that calendar and make a plan.

Planning

Obviously, planning is a huge huge part of success.  You can do this you can stick to your plan.  You can stop the excuses. You can find success.  We can do this together!!

 

 

Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups

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It’s time for a recipe that is not from a cookbook.  One that I have made up and love.  These Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups are SO easy and tasty.  Your family will love them.  Make up four pans for your freezer and you can be DONE cooking for the week.  Did I say DONE?  Yes, I did.  Done cooking for the whole week just by spending 30-40 minutes in the kitchen.  You can do it and I’m happy to show you how!

Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups

Pesto Chicken Roll Ups

Easy and fast who can ask for anything more!  Just lay out your chicken and cut it in half.  Once this is done you can lay it between plastic wrap and pound it thin.  Now I have to admit when I see this step in recipes I often skip it but this week I bought a meat tenderizer and did it.  It made it super easy to roll these up and I’m assuming they will also cook faster.

After they are thin (or not) you season them with salt and pepper and cover them in pesto.  I’m lazy and use the aldi brand pesto.  After that slice your tomatoes and lay on on each breast.  Then roll those babies up. Cover them in shredded cheese and a few grape tomatoes.

From here you can either put these in the oven or freeze them and stock up your freezer!

Pesto Chicken Roll Ups
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Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Large Chicken Breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Jar Pesto or homemade version I use the Aldi brand
  • 3-4 Tomatoes cut thin
  • 8 oz Shredded mozzarella
  • 1 Container Grape Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Cut your breasts in  1/2 and pound them thinly (If you don't want to it's ok you don't have to but it makes it easier to roll them up).

  2. Lay your chicken out and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Next, cover them with pesto.

  4. Lay one tomato in the center of your chicken.

  5. Roll up your chicken breasts.  I use a toothpick to hold them together.

  6. Lay them in your 9x13 pan.

  7. Cover with Cheese and grape tomatoes.

  8. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes

Thanks again!!

I appreciate you all joining me and being patient as I took some time off during Christmas break.  Life gets busy with everyone home but I’m so glad to be back at it.  It’s a New Year and a great time to get on track with Trim Healthy Mama (THM). If you are looking for some help you can read my tips and tricks.  Looking forward to being back to regular posts on Tuesdays and Friday!