Eat Clean Christmas Meal Plan

Still not sure what you are making for Christmas dinner? Whether you are in charge of the entire meal, a side dish or even a dessert, try this Eat Clean Christmas Meal Plan to help you with your meal this Holiday season.

Eat Clean Christmas Meal Plan

Appetizer

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Main Course

Roasted Italian Herb Chicken

Side Dishes

Oven Baked Root Vegetables with Butternut Squash

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Dessert

Apple Pie Bites

We sincerely hope this meal plan takes a little stress off as you prepare for Christmas. 

Merry Christmas!

Chili Smothered Baked Sweet Potatoes

So you made a pot of chili, but now the family isn't sure if they can eat chili more than one night this week, right? Well no problem! They (and you) don't have to feel like left-overs are drab! Make these Chili Smothered Baked Sweet Potatoes and they will be asking you to make chili just so they can have these babies!

Here's how you make them:

1. Grab your favorite chili recipes, or one of ours:

   - Chicken Chili

   - Low Carb Chicken Chili

   - Bison Chili

   - Southwest Style Bison Chili with Quinoa

2. Bake sweet potatoes in the oven (they are sweetest this way, but the microwave will work if you are in a pinch!). Here's a tutorial on the Restaurant Style Baked Sweet Potato.

3. Top your sweet potato with warm chili and add your favorite toppings. Some suggestions:

   - Organic Shredded Cheese

   - Chopped Green Onions or Chives

   - Dollop of Greek Yogurt (healthier alternative to Sour Cream)

   - Sliced Jalapenos

4. Enjoy!

Clean Eating Oven-Baked, Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan

If you are bored with plain old chicken breasts and love Italian food, this is the recipe for you! I had a MAJOR craving for Chicken Parmesan the other night, but of course wasn't interested in making it the "old fashioned" way. I wanted no-dairy, no regular flours and ALL the flavor of the real thing.

Think comfort food all the way here! So... here's the recipe - you won't be disappointed!

Clean Eating Oven-Baked, Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, trimmed
• 3 eggs, yolk and egg white
• 1 c almond flour
• 1/4 c arrowroot flour
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Place eggs in a medium-size bowl and mix as though you are scrambling eggs. Set aside.

2. In a larger bowl, combine flours and spices with a whisk. 

3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

4. Individually, dredge chicken breast into the egg bowl and then into the flour mixture, sure to coat the chicken well. Repeat by placing the same chicken breast into the egg mixture again and then into the flour mixture to form a nice "crust."

5. Place on parchment paper covered baking sheet and repeat for each chicken breast. 

6. Bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 40 minutes, or until each chicken breast is thoroughly cooked. 

Top with your favorite clean spaghetti sauce and pair with brown rice noodles, spaghetti squash, or zucchini ribbons!

Buon Appetito!