Savory Chicken Casserole

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Savory Chicken Casserole {Gluten Free and Paleo}

Recipe adapted from Paleo Grubs Stove-tip "Cheesy" Paleo Chicken Casserole

Do the words casserole and clean eating REALLY go together? Well, today they do! This is a great feel-good food recipe. It actually tastes cheesy although there is no cheese and NO dairy of any kind!

Ingredients:

• 2 c cooked shredded chicken (check out this guide on how to boil chicken!)
• 1.5 c butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 c coconut cream (skimmed off of the top of a can of coconut milk)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1.25 c green peas (if using frozen, thaw prior to adding to recipe)
• 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Directions:

1. If you have not pre-prepared your chicken, place chicken in an additional pot of boiling water for 40 minutes. Remove from heat, strain and shred chicken using forks or a stand mixer. Not sure how to boil chicken? We've got you covered! Check out this post.
2. Meanwhile, soften cubed and peeled butternut squash in a large pot of boiling water for approximately 40 minutes. Remove butternut squash from pot using a strainer and place in a large bowl. Using a potato masher, mash butternut squash to a smooth, but somewhat chunky texture.
3. Add apple cider vinegar, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, thyme and onion powder to the mashed butternut squash and stir to combine.
4. Add coconut creme and oil, stirring to combine.
5. Stir in coconut oil, coconut creme, shredded chicken and green peas.
6. Place mixture in a large skillet and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes on medium heat.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bites

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Do you feel like having dessert? No problem! With this recipe, you will feel like you are having dessert without the sugar and with tons more protein. Eat these for a quick snack after the gym and it will feel like a nice treat for a job well done!  We also love to take these on our hikes! They are similar to our Four Ingredient Energy Bites but with more protein!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bites

Ingredients:

• 2/3 c natural peanut butter (we grind our own at our local grocery store)
• 1/3 c unsweetened almond or coconut milk
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 c gluten-free rolled oats

Directions:

1. Combine natural peanut butter and milk into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until peanut butter is soft and spreadable. 
2. Remove bowl from microwave and slowly stir to combine peanut butter and milk.
3. Stir in protein powder. This step takes a little patience - make sure the protein powder is completely dissolved.
4. Add gluten-free rolled oats and stir.
5. Roll into bite-size pieces and refrigerate for 15 minutes to harden.

Makes approximately 12 bites.

Strawberry Cherry Spinach Powerhouse Protein Shake

Don't let the word "spinach" scare you from making this delicious protein shake. It's incredibly easy and delicious. Try this after a workout and not only will your muscles be thanking you, but so will your entire body! The spinach in the recipe provides essential vitamins like C, A and K, as well as the antioxidant, Lutein. The cherries in the recipe also add some much needed Vitamin B!

NOTE: This would be really fun to make for Valentine's Day because it is pink, despite the addition of the spinach. The protein powder that you use may change the color slightly. 

Strawberry Cherry Spinach Powerhouse Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 c coconut or almond milk
• 1 c fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 c strawberries, quartered and stems removed (frozen or fresh)
• 1/4 c cherries, pitted (frozen or fresh)

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• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• desired amount of ice

Directions:

1. Add the coconut or almond milk, spinach, strawberries and cherries into a blender and puree until smooth and well mixed.

2. Add protein powder and ice to blender mixture and blend for approximately one minute.

Makes 1 serving.

Approximate Metrics:

• Calories: 275
• Carbs: 24g
• Protein: 24g
• Fat: 8g

Happy Sipping!