Week 8

We got our first (and rather short) peek at this sun this week, but it was a gentle reminder that summertime is just around the corner! It was so nice to get Gunnar out on his bike, take the dogs for a run, and still have the energy to get everything else done!   Ryan is itching to get grilling season started, but we're not going to jump the gun on that just yet.  This is week I've got another tasty lean and green meal that's best when made indoors :)  I've also got some great fruit filled cookies for your kids to enjoy on those rainy spring days! 

 

Broccoli Chicken Dijon

 

1 pound chicken breasts (boneless skinless) cut into strips

1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

2 teaspoons light soy sauce

3 cups broccoli florets
1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

In a bowl, coat chicken with soy sauce, marinate 30 minutes.

Saute broccoli, garlic and 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm. Add remaining olive oil to skillet. Stir-fry chicken 4 to 7 minutes or until cooked throough. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in mustard until blended. Return sauteed broccoli to skillet. Mix until heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes 2 lean and green meals!

 

 

 

If you have a hard time getting your little one to eat fruit like I do, try this recipe! These looked delish, and of course my child will never turn down a cookie :)

 

Apple Cinnamon Cookies

 

1/2 cup margarine, softened

1/2 cup honey

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup stone ground whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 apple, cored and chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F . Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, honey, egg and vanilla until smooth. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats and apple. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. And enjoy!

Watching our trees and flowers begin to bloom reminds me that Spring is a time for new beginnings.  Make the choice today to give yourself a new beginning, by choosing to adopt habits of health into your life.  Ryan and I are always ready to help you do just that. Call, text, or email any time!