Beef Stew 21 Day Fix Container Approved

Ingredients:
1½ lb. raw lean beef stew meat, boneless
1½ medium onions, chopped OPTIONAL
2 medium tomatoes, chopped 
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce/Braggs
1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco) OPTIONAL
½ to 1 cup low-sodium organic beef broth (or vegetable broth)
1 bay leaf OPTIONAL
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes I used sweet potatoes, cubed
3 cups cooked quinoa, hot OPTIONAL 

Preparation:
1. Place beef, onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, hot sauce, 1/2 cup broth, and bay leaf in large saucepot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 40 minutes, adding additional broth as needed.
3. Add bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes; cook, covered, for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork tender.
4. Serve with quinoa, optional for those needing more calories 

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Pork Carnitas

This Recipe is beyond amazing, easy to make and healthy!

With this being 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Insanity Max 30 AND The Masters Hammer and Chisel APPROVED 

I would like to add that the red container can be filled with pork, the diced tomatoes and lettace are green, the yellow container for carbs like the beans and tortilla shell and blue for the cheese.

Ingredients:

• 3lbs of Pork Loin

• 1 1/2 cup of water

To Make The Rub Combine:

• 2tbsp of chili powder
• 2tsp of cumin
• 1 tsp of ground coriander 
• 1tsp onion powder
• 1tsp garlic powder
• 1tsp sea salt
• 1tsp oregano

Directions:

Mix all spices together in a bowl

Rub down the entire pork loin with the spices after cleaning the pork loin

Place the pork loin in the slow cooker then add water and cook on low for 8 hours.

After 8 hours your pork should shred apart with a fork

The Optional Toppings For Your Carnitas:

• corn tortillas 
• black or pinto beans
• romain lettuce 
• diced tomatoes
• diced avocado
• shredded cheddar cheese

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup 

G 3, Y 1, R 1, B 1 1/2 

Ingredients:

8 6-inch corn tortillas 

2tsp olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)

2 cups sliced celery 

2 cloves garlic chopped

4 medium tomatoes chopped

6 cups low sodium organic chicken broth

3 cups chopped rotisserie or regular chicken breast, boneless, skinless

1 1/2 cup sliced carrots, about 3 medium 

1tsp dried Mexican oregano leaves

1 tsp ground chili powder

1/2 tsp sea salt 

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 medium avocado chopped 

1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional)

4 tsp feta (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray baking sheet with non stick spray

Place tortilla on baking sheet, bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and crispy, remove and break apart when cooled, set aside

Heat oil in large pan over medium heat, add onions and celery and stir often for 5 minutes

Add garlic cooking for 1 minute 

Add tomatoes; cook stirring often for 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft, set aside

Add onion mixture, 2 cups broth, and half of toasted corn tortilla pieces to blender, cover and blend till smooth

Add blended mixture to to saucepan, add remaining 4 cups of broth, chicken, carrots, oregano, chili powder, peppers and sea salt.

Bring to a boil over medium/high heat. Reduce heat to medium/low, cook, stir often and cook 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Top each evenly with avocado, cilantro, cheese and remaining tortilla pieces. 

Pesto Pita Pizza

Ingredients: 

• Pita bread
• Tomatoes
• Mozzarella 
• Pesto handmade or jared with minimal ingredients 

Pre heat the oven for 350 degrees, add toppings and bake for 15 minutes. This is a quick dinner for the entire family. My kids 7 and 3 loved it and one pita pizza will fill up even your biggest eater.

Enjoy

Paleo Almond Butter Brownies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup almond butter

1/4cup coconut oil, melted

3/4cup raw organic honey

1 large egg

1tbsp vanilla extract

1cup almond meal/flour

1/4cup cacao powder

1tsp baking soda

1/4tsp salt

4oz enjoy life chocolate chips

Directions: 

• Preheat oven 350 degrees, grease a 8x8 dish
• Mix together almond butter, melted coconut oil, honey, egg, vanilla extract bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda and salt.
• Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish and baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Mine was 30 due to my oven being a toy hauler oven.
• Cool completely for about 15 minutes and then cut into 16 squares.

ENJOY

Healthy Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2-3 bananas 
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350, spray a bread pan and set aside
2. Whisk together the butter, applesauce and brown sugar till smooth
3. Mash bananas then add the bananas, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, honey then eggs
4. Mix well the flour but don't over mix
5. Pour battler into prepared bread pan
6. Bring oven down to 330 and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, check for golden brown color and add 10 minutes longer if needed. I am a full time RVer so my oven cooks differently. 

Enjoy :) check out my recipe tab for more healthy recipes. 

Im Craving Bad Food, What Do I Do?

When you crave certain foods its a sign either your missing a important type of food often in your diet or that you have a medical reason behind it. 

For example if you just ate but are still hungry or even have dry mouth then try a large glass of water.

Here are a few common cravings to help you take the first steps to finding the cause. I do recommend changing one thing at a time for a 5-7 days if you truly want to find the cause. But honestly all these foods are great to eat daily anyways.

IM CRAVING SWEETS:

Try adding any of these healthy foods: broccoli, grapes, cheese, dried beans, chicken, fresh fruits, beef, poultry, fish, eggs, daily, eggs, nuts, kale, cabbage, turkey, sweet potatoes and spinach. 

With most things on this list portion control is a must, you can over do chicken, cheese and even fruit very easily. I have a simple system to help you eat everything your body craves daily and even how to drink a glass of wine without wrecking your weight loss. Comment below for details. 

IM CRAVING BREAD:

Try adding any of these healthy foods: nuts, meat, fish, beans or any high protein foods.

IM CRAVING FATTY SNACKS: 

Your body is needing calcium. Try adding these healthy foods: broccoli, kale and cheese.

IM CRAVING COFFEE:

Your body needs more salt, yes i said salt because we do need a certain amount of salt. The reason you hear so much negativity around salt is because we eat way to much when eating processed foods. Try adding these healthy foods: chicken, beef, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy, nuts, garlic, onions, sea salt, apple cider vinegar and black cherries.

IM CRAVING ALCOHOL:

You really need protein, calcium and potassium. Try adding these healthy foods: meat, poultry, nuts, granola, oatmeal, broccoli, kale or cheese. 

IM CRAVING CARBONATED DRINKS:

You need calcium or if you have been drinking carbonated drinks for a length of time you could just be craving the carbonation. For calcium try adding these healthy foods: Broccoli, cheese or kale. If your craving the carbonation try having sparking water. 

IM CRAVING SALTY FOODS:

Your body might need chloride. Try adding these healthy foods: raw goat milk, fish or unrefined sea salt.

I know its hard if your craving all the above and many of my clients ask how I get through cavings. Honestly I rarely have cravings anymore since I consistently started drinking Shakeology 3 years ago. My digestive system is 100% better and I dont have cravings anymore because it has all the healthy foods mentioned above in one glass. If your looking for a simple way to kick your cravings to the curb, feel better, have more energy and feel in control of your weight and health. Contact me below so I can share any discounts.

Tomato Basil Soup

This healthy Tomato basil soup is delicious! 

This is not only a great soup as a side or meal but can also be put on your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash. Who needs soup in a can, this takes 5 minutes.

Ingredients: 

3 cups Homemade tomato sauce or low sugar tomato sauce

1 cup low sodium organic vegetable broth

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

4 tsp shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

4 tbsp fresh basil leaves

Directions:

-Combine tomato sauce and broth in large saucepan; mixing well and cook at medium heat till gentle boil mixing frequently. 

-Reduce heat to low and add yogurt mixing well. Heat through for about a minute and add basil.

-Serve in a soup bowl and add a tsp of cheese to each serving 

Enjoy

Banana Apple Muffins

Easy, healthy, delicious muffins approved by my kiddos and husband!

If your missing muffins but don't want to set yourself back then this is the recipe for you!

Ingredients:

2 eggs beaten

1 cup or 2 medium bananas

1 tbsp organic grass fed butter melted

1 1/2 cups almond flour

3/4 tsp baking soda gluten free

1 dash sea salt

1/2 cup or 3/4 of an apple chopped

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees

-Prepare nine muffin cups by lining with muffins tin liners

-Combine eggs, banana, and butter in a medium bowl; mix well. set aside

-Combine almond meal mixture to egg mixture; mix until blended

-Add apple; mix until blended well

-Divide batter evenly between prepared muffin cups

-Bake 16-18 minutes or until golden brown

-Transfer to a rack to cool

What did you think of this recipe? Does this make it easier to transition from the sugar filled muffins?

Bookmark this website (www.VictoriaMoberg.com) for more recipes, tips to living a healthier life and how I went from 182 pounds to fit and healthy!!

Swiss Oatmeal

Do you not have a microwave at work, or are you always on the run during lunch and can't find anything that satisfying and healthy to eat? 

This is the recipe for you!

No microwave required, healthy and delicious.

This can be made for the week to just grab and go. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup old fashion rolled oats, gluten free

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped strawberries 

1/4 of a medium banana chopped

12 raw almond (optional) 

Stevia to taste if the almond milk doesn't make it sweet enough

Directions: 

-Place oats, 1/2 cup almond milk, yogurt, extract, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well

-Soak, covered, in the refrigerate overnight.

-In the morning, add remaining 1/4 cup almond milk; mix well

-Top with strawberries, bananas, and almonds before serving, this would also be when stevia can be sprinkled on. 

Enjoy, for more recipes bookmark this website or follow me on Facebook www.facebook.com/VictoriaMobergFitness

Black Beans and Quinoa Enchilada

This IS 21 Day Fix Approved

Ingredients: 

1 cup uncooked quinoa 
2 cups of water  
1 tbsp of olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced 
1 red pepper diced 
1 cup frozen corn 
1 tsp of chili powder 
1 15 oz can of black beans drained 
1 15 oz can of pinto beans drained 
2 cups of red enchilada sauce 
2 cups of shredded mexican cheese

Directions: 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 in pan with cooking spray.

Add quinoa and water to medium saucepan and bring to a boil.  Boil for 5 minutes then turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside in a mixing bowl.

In a large skillet over medium high heat up the olive oil and garlic.  Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add peppers and corn and saute for 5 more minutes then add chili powder

In a large mixing bowl stir quinoa and black beans.  Add the veggie mixture and combine, stir in 1/2 of the cheese and all of the Enchilada sauce. 

Pour the mixture into the 9x13 pan, sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Then cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer until cheese is melted and bubbly.  Remove and cool!

Amazing left overs also

Paleo Chicken Nuggets

Kid approved healthy chicken nuggets. Very easy to make even the kids can help make them.

-Cut up boneless chicken into bite size pieces

-Dip into a beaten egg

-In a seprate bowl mix almond flour and seasoning then coat the chicken

-Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes 

-My oven is in my RV home so I had to flip and bake another 5 minutes.

ENJOY

Paleo Approved Coconut Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 2 eggs
• A splash of full-fat coconut milk or even almond milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. Using a heavy object, like a rolling pin, hammer the chicken breasts so that they flatten to an even thickness. 
3. Cut the chicken into long strips that are about 1″ in width.
4. You will need three bowls; one for the coconut flour, one for the coconut milk and egg mixture (just beat the eggs and milk together) and one for the shredded coconut.
5. Coat each chicken strip in the coconut flour, then soak in the egg and coconut milk mixture and finally coat in the shredded coconut. When finished, place the chicken strips on a large baking sheet, leaving some space between each strip and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until chicken has completely cooked through. I did  minutes one side and flipped over for another  minutes because of my oven.
6. Serve with some paleo ketchup or a healthy dipping sauce and enjoy!

Healthy Cinnamon Coffee Cake Bread 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Ideal (Xylitol)
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour + 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup Ideal (Xylitol) or ¼ cup Stevia in the Raw
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond Breeze)
• 1/3 cup or 1 4oz jar of baby food applesauce and ¼ cup low sugar greek vanilla yogurt 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8 X 8 inch with non-stick spray.


2. In small bowl combine: (set aside)

• 1/3 cup Ideal (Xylitol)
• 2 tsp cinnamon

3. In a large bowl combine: (whisk together)

• 1 1/2 cups oat flour + 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup Ideal (Xylitol) or ¼ cup Stevia in the Raw

4. In a medium bowl combine: (whisk together & add to large bowl)

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond Breeze)
• 1/3 cup or 1 4oz jar of baby food applesauce and ¼ cup low sugar greek vanilla yogurt

5. Pour a shallow layer of batter into the loaf pan (about 1/4 of the batter).


6. Sprinkle heavily with half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter & cinnamon/sugar on top.


7. Draw a knife through the batter to marble. Bake for 24 to 28 min. Let cool for 10 min. Bread will be dense.

Coffee Cake Banana Bread

• 3 brown bananas, mashed
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the toppings

• 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) grass fed butter or coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Grease an 8.5×4.5 baking dish with oil
3. In a large bowl, mix together bananas, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and almond butter.
4. Then add coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and mix well.
5. Pour batter into baking dish. Place on a baking sheet.
6. In a small bowl, add butter, coconut sugar, almond flour and cinnamon. Use your hands to mix the toppings together.
7. Place chunks of the toppings all around the top of the banana bread mixture.
8. Place in oven to bake for 50 minutes.
9. Remove from oven, place on cooling rack and let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

This blog is pretty emotional for me to write.

Ive been friends with Jeni for years but really became connected when she joined one of my groups on facebook a year ago. She wanted a change but didnt know where to start.

She decided to go to the doctor and get a health exam which gave her motivation.

Jeni said from day one her why for wanting to be healthy was for her kids.

After digging deep into grocery shopping and what to look for she jumped out of her comfort zone which isnt easy for anyone and started posting everyday in our facebook group. 

She is a busy wife and mom of 2 kiddos and is such an inspiration. Not only does she enjoy working out now but her kids get to watch her mommy kick butt and they want to be just like her.

Her husband is extremely proud of how far she has come!

Today she is completely different on the inside and out. I honestly was speechless when she posted this picture. 

Thank you Jeni for opening up to me and your new friends. We are so proud of how far you have come and know now that you can accomplish ANYTHING you put your mind to. 

Insanity Max 30 is next for you and I know that you can and you will kick butt!!

Always here for you my friend :)

Healthy Pumpkin Donut Holes

These kid approved pumpkin donuts are so easy to make on weekend mornings.
Please let me know when you try them out :)

Ingredients

1 cup Oat Bran 1/4 cup Coconut Flour 10-15 drops of stevia in the raw to taste 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Egg Whites 3/4 cup Pumpkin puree 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk For the Topping Spray Coconut Oil 1/3 cup Stevia in the Raw 1/2 cup Cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 and spray mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. In medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well, set aside. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, egg whites, vanilla extract, and almond milk and mix well. Slowly add your wet ingredients to your dry and mix until well combined. Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin plan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Let the doughnut holes cool. In a small bowl combine stevia and cinnamon for the toppings. Spray each side with coconut spray and roll them n the sugar mix

Enjoy !

Homemade Almond Butter

Stop buying mayo (see my other blog)

and store bought almond butter when you can make your own.

Take almonds and roast them in the oven at 350 for 12 minutes.

Let cool

Blend in a food processor or vita mixer stopping to scrap down the side until the consistency is to your liking.

Enjoy

Pre and Post Workout foods

For a 30 minute workout 

Pre workout

Small banana with 1 tbsp peanut butter

Post workout 

Fruit and yogurt

The 60-minute Workout

Pre workout

1/2 a wheat bagel with cinnamon and light amount of cottage cheese

Post workout 

Quinoa, mango and black bean salad

The 90-minute Workout

Pre workout 

Oatmeal with brown sugar and sliced apples

Post workout
Bison meatballs or patty