Cannon Fitness — Recipes

Its Sunday! So that means activities with the family, a little rest time, and planning the week ahead. Last week we focused on balance during the Passion Project and this week our focus is nutrition. Our Passion Project is a project dedicated to living life simply, happy, intentional, and balanced. What better way to combine balance and nutrition that working on our time management skills and menu planning. So today I wanted to give you a few tips on living a balanced life through menu planning. I can't begin to tell you how much menu planning has changed my life!...

Struggling to find a coffee creamer that is clean, but still full of flavor? Give this one a try, submitted by one of my clients (Nikki B). You can get creative too..use different extracts to find the flavor you love! - 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk - 1 (12 oz) can fat free evaporated milk or half and half - 2-4 tbs sweetener of your choice (stevia, honey, rice syrup) - 2 tsp vanilla extract (or extract of your choice) Whisk ingredients together and poor 1-2 tbs in your morning joe and enjoy!

This healthy dessert is so rich and creamy it will definitely curb any cravings for chocolate you maybe having. And the best part? It's healthy! This recipe is loaded with nutrients: Avocado: rich in healthy fats Bananas: Vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber Cacao: antioxidants and magnesium  Almond Butter: protein and healthy fats Chocolate, Almond Butter Avocado Pudding 1 1/2 ripe avocado 1 large ripe banana 1/2 cup unsweetened cacao powder 1/2 cup almond butter (I like Barney's all natural) 1/2 cup rice syrup (or other natural sweetner of your Choice) 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk Place all ingredients in...

Yield: Serves 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 avocados, pitted, and chopped 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons green onion 1/3 cup feta cheese Juice of 1 lime Salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cilantro, green onion, feta cheese, and lime juice. Stir until mixed well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. from: www.twopeasandtheirpod.com