Sweet Sriracha Marinade

This is one of my favorite go-to marinades. It is excellent on salmon, chicken-the list goes on. If you're not a big fan of spice, you could omit the Sriracha. (a/k/a red rooster sauce-you find it in the asian section of the supermarket)

Ingredients:

1/4 c reduced-soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 T raw honey
1 T rice vinegar
1 T Sriracha sauce
1 T grated fresh ginger (I have also used powdered ginger in a bind-it works just fine)
1 T minced garlic
1 1/2 t sesame oil

Directions:

Mix marinade well, and add to l lb meat of your choice. I like to put it all in a large ziplock bag :) Refrigerate for up to 8 hours (I would let it sit for at least an hour), and cook meat as desired! (Bake, grill-whatever you want to do!)

BLT Salad

Oh my, this is such a fantastic alternative to the BLT! If you are a mayo fan, you can substitute the plain yogurt for light mayo. This is perfect in the summer-especially if you have garden-fresh tomatoes!

Ingredients:

8 strips cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c plain yogurt
4 c chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 avocado, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Mix the tomato and the yogurt together, and season with some salt and pepper. Let sit for about 10 minutes. (This allows the tomatoes to release their juices). To serve: top lettuce with tomato mixture, bacon, and avocado. (Serves 2)

Balsamic Dressing

This dressing is SO good! It is light, yummy, and SO much better for you than the stuff you buy at the store. I mix it in a jar, and keep it in my fridge :)

Ingredients:

6 T Balsamic Vinegar
6 T Olive Oil
2 t Dijon Mustard
1 t raw honey
juice of 1/2 lemon

Combine, mix well, and enjoy!

Protein Balls

Aaah, protein balls. They have saved me from many a candy binge. Now, these are a 'treat,' but a healthier option than most. I make a bunch, stick them in the freezer, and always have a 'go-to' on my rough days!

Protein Balls

3 C rolled oats
1/2 c all-natural peanut butter
4 scoops chocolate shakeology (or protein powder)
1/2 c raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
2 T water (or more, if batter is too crumbly)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients until well-mixed. If they are too crumbly, add more water until they are moist enough to be formed into balls. (about golf-ball sized) I divide them into servings (2 balls=1 serving), and place in plastic baggies. Freeze until they are ready to eat!