If you're following a paleo based diet, or either the Portion Fix or 21 Day Fix, you know that getting in all of your protein for the day can sometimes be difficult.  So, why not get in a couple servings of protein right off the bat for breakfast? These protein pancakes are the perfect way to do just that!

Now that's one tasty and healthy lunch! Pan fried Tilapia & Mediterranean orzo salad . Both are so quick and easy to make, and even better,  you can make a big batch of orzo salad ahead of time and be set for a week.

I don't know about ya'll, but I'm a sucker for breakfast foods! I could literally eat breakfast for well, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love that breakfast foods allow you to get in carbs, good fats, protein, and veggies, all in one dish.  Which is exactly what this breakfast casserole is perfect for!  

Ever need a solid dose of protein, but aren't in the mood for something heavy like meat?  This light and refreshing egg salad is one of my favorite lunches.  ​

These balsamic brussel sprouts are one of my favorite things to have when I'm craving something salty and a little bit filling for a snack, or to accompany my main course.  They are the absolute tastiest way to get in a serving of veggies each day.  So easy and can make ahead of time to warm up in the microwave throughout the week. Enjoy this recipe! 

Ingredients

• ~2 handfuls of brussel sprouts
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (like the stuff you put on pizza haha)

Directions

1. Preheat over to 400 degrees
2. Peel all stray outer leaves off brussel sprouts.  Cut all brussel sprouts in half.
3. Throw halved brussel sprouts in baking pan. Put coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic on top of brussel sprouts and toss together until sprouts are covered in ingredients.
4. Sprinkle black pepper and red pepper flakes on top.
5. Throw them in the oven, let cook for about 10 minutes.  Then, take out of oven and flip them.
6. Pop them back in the over for another 10 minutes, or until they are browned and crispy.  (I usually wait until I can smell them and check on them)

Do you love waking up to find a nice, hot breakfast waiting for you? When you wake up and have a case of the Mondays, sometimes the last thing you want to do is think about what to make for breakfast. However, there's this internal dilemma because you really want something yummy, healthy, and satisfying, but you just don't have the energy. Well, overnight oats are your solution! Prepare them the night before in the crockpot.I'm just five minutes, and wake up to the amazing smell of fruit and grains.

For the recipe for my favorite overnight steel cut oats, go here.