Day 8 Epic Life Challenge

Happy Monday - first day of a new week!

I just loved this Raspberry Coconut combo with my smoothie this morning with a wee bit of Tutti Fruity whole food sprinkle!

Quick plate lunch of devilled eggs seasoned with guacamole seasoning from Epicure was perfect for refuelling after a gorgeous sunny morning spent at the park. 

 Guacamole Eggs

What You Need

• 2 hard boiled eggs, shells removed
• 1 tbsp relish
• 2 tbsp plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp Guacamole seasoning

What You Do

•  Slice eggs in half and remove yolk to dish
• Add in relish, yogurt and seasoning and mash well with fork until well mixed
• Scoop back in to eggs.
• Can eat immediately but they taste better if you let flavor meld - I made mine at breakfast and popped back in fridge until lunch time.

Balance with a serving of veggies and grain - I choose Tostitos 

For dinner we enjoyed a nice 4 oz Montreal seasoned steak with angry onions (saute onions in Red Hots Sauce), sweet potato fries and broccoli.

 

  

A huge hats off to Paul for BBQ a perfect medium steak. I like just a wee bit of hint of pink still left but not so medium rare that there’s bloody jus all over the plate. But not so dry that it’s like chewing leather ... nom nom perfect steak is just Devine!

The move more challenge is picking up pace - still having to modify the evil Pistol squat but managing all the others.Finishing the evening with a trip to the pool for an aqua fit class!

Have an amazing day!

Margaret
Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much
Be Totallyawake4 life

Bacon Wrapped Apple BBQ Chicken in the Crockpot!

 Bacon Wrapped Apple BBQ Chicken in the Crockpot!

 





What You Need

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce,  either store bought or quick DIY version below pairs nicely!
• ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
• ⅛ cup lemon juice, fresh or from a bottle
• 5 small apples, peeled and chopped, I love the tartness of a Granny for cooking but Gala works well too.
• 8 slices bacon

What You Do

1. In a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce, coconut palm sugar, lemon juice and peeled/chopped apples.
2. Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon and place in a greased slow cooker.
3. Pour BBQ-apple mixture over chicken and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is done.

Maple BBQ sauce
 
What You Need:

• 1 cup ketchup (homemade ketchup using Epicure Chai Ketchup blend)
•  3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil 
• 1.5 tablespoons molasses 
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

What You Do: 1. In a medium saucepan mix together all ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
2. Simmer for 20minutes (uncovered), stirring occasionally.
3. Makes 1.5 cups of sauce. Pour and unused sauce into a glass jar and refrigerate for future use with a lovely BBQ hamburger option.

Serve with a side of your choice ... I opted for a lovely spinach and cabbage salad with a  Balsamic vinaigrette ... perfect dinner specially this past weekend with the wet weather we were having making using BBQ outside less palatable! 

Have an amazing day!

Margaret
Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much
Be Totallyawake4-life