Sweet & Spicy Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Rice

This recipe was created one day when I came home feeling starving and all I wanted to do was go out to eat Panda Express because that is my favorite fast food place. The best thing about this is that it is QUICK and really, really EASY. It also tastes absolutely amazing, and I continue to make this balanced meal at least once a week. It keeps me content with eating at home and is a good switch up meal to keep me from eating the same foods. Shrimp is a great source of protein that is also low in calories, and bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin A! The brown rice is a great source of fiber to keep you full, and aid in digestion.

Servings: 1

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Ingredients:

- 1 tbsp Olive Oil

- 1 c. Sliced Bell Peppers

- Medium Sized Shrimp

- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder

- 1 tsp. Paprika

- 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

- 1 c. Cooked Brown Rice

- 1 tbsp. Sweet Chili Sauce

- 1 tbsp Water

- 1 tsp. Maple Syrup

- Parsley for Garnish

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Directions:

1. Heat up olive oil in a pan on medium heat and add the sliced bell peppers and stir occasionally until they are sauteed to preference (~ 5-10 min)

2. To make the sauce, add the sweet chili sauce, water, and maple syrup into a small bowl and mix.

3. Heat up a smaller pan on medium low heat and add the shrimp

4. Add the garlic salt, paprika, and cayenne, onto the shrimp and leave for about 2-3 minutes.

5. Flip the shrimp, add the sauce, and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until they are cooked completely (they should be smaller, curlier, and have a pink color)

6. Add rice, shrimp, and bell peppers onto plate.

7. Enjoy :)

Cookie Dough

Do you ever feel like diving into a big bowl of raw cookie dough with a spoon? Well now you can! If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and your appetite with a little less guilt, this is the recipe for you! The texture and consistency are perfect! Each serving contains around 250 calories and 15 g protein. The ingredients are nutrient rich and contain a lot more fiber than your average cookie dough. Check it out :)

Servings: 2

Serving size: ~ 1/2 c. cookie dough

Equipment Needed: Food Processor - Or a High Power Blender

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Ingredients:

- 1/4 c. oat flour

- 1 c. White Beans (canned and drained)

- 4 soaked pitted dates (soaked in warm water for about 5 min)

- 1.5 tbsp Peanut Butter Powder

- 5 tbsp. Almond Milk

- 1 tbsp chocolate chips

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Directions:

1. To make oat flour, place any type of dry oats into a blender until it is a fine powder.

2. Place the oat flour, beans, dates, and PB powder into a food processor. Process until most

of the dates are incorporated into the mixture. You may have to use a spoon to preposition the mixture to facilitate the process.

3. Add the milk to the mixture and blend. If the consistency is too thick for your liking, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more oat flour.

4. Place the mixture into a bowl incorporating the chocolate chips

5. Enjoy :)

Basic Burrito Bowl

This is SO easy to make, tastes great, and will satisfy your hunger. Feel free to add any other types of veggies, sauce, or protein to this recipe. It is so diverse, and can be changed to meet anyone's preferences.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 c. Brown Rice

- 1.2 c. Steamed Broccoli

- 1/3 c. Black Beans (canned or cooked)

- 1/2 Sliced Avocado

- 2 tbsp. Salsa

- 1 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast (optional)

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Directions:

1. Cook rice and steam broccoli as directed

2. Drain beans if using canned and add rice, broccoli, and beans to a bowl

3. Add the sliced avocado, salsa, and nutritional yeast to a bowl

4. Add any other topics that you would like (protein, banana peppers, etc).

5. Enjoy:)