Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan 65

Breakfast

Whole Wheat Toast with All-Natural Peanut Butter, and a Side of Kiwi and Raspberries

 Mid Morning Snack

Trader Joe's Happy Trekking Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Chocolate, Cranberries & Cherries

This was a sweet, crunchy and healthy mix. I think you'll enjoy it.

Find the trail mix at Healthy Snack Idea for Clean Eating.

Lunch

Turkey Sandwich with Toasted Whole Wheat Bread, All-Natural Turkey Breast, Olive Oil Mayo and Organic Fig Preserves

I understand that it's unusual to add fruit preserves to lunch meat, but the sweet, wholesome flavor of fig preserves blended well with turkey and whole wheat toast. I hope you give this sandwich a try, because it was truly delicious.

For an all-natural fig preservative, Fig Jam Andresy All natural French jam is a fantastic choice! Made with natural cane sugar and having no preservatives at all, this is a wonderful import from France.

You can find the product here.

Afternoon Snack

Newman's Own Organics Newman-O's Crème Filled Chocolate Cookies (from this location)

A healthier alternative to Oreos?

YES PLEASE!

These sandwich bites have no preservatives and artificial coloring but the same great taste. A must-try, if you ask me.

Find them at Newman's Own Organic Cream Filled Chocolate Cookies.

Dinner

Apple Avocado Salad (recipe from here)

This was a sweet, crunchy and scrumptious salad. I liked the combination of fresh vegetables, wholesome avocado and sweet apples. On top of all the goodness, drizzles of organic poppy seed dressing too. This was, by far, one of my favorite vegetarian clean eating recipes.

You can find the recipe at Clean Eating Dinner - Apple Avocado Salad.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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How to Make Puff Pastry Shells – Vol au Venting!

As promised, here’s the video for how to make your own puff pastry shells, or vol au vents, as they'd be called in France, and select U.S. locations. These are fairly simple to make, and once baked the real fun begins, as they can hold so many amazing fillings, both sweet and savory.

The key is making sure your puff pastry dough is very firm, and very cold, preferably still partially frozen, before you start cutting it. You want nice clean cuts, because if you mash the layers of pastry together, your shells will not rise as high, and they can also bake into some strange shapes. Having said that, even though I was filming, and working way too slowly, these still came out pretty well.

Once they’re filled they look great, so it’s not that big of a deal, but in general, the colder the dough, the nicer the final product. Other than being too rough with the dough, the other common mistake is under cooking. Your shells might look beautiful at 15 minutes, but may still be kind of raw inside. As long as the outside is not getting too dark, don’t be afraid to let them bake a bit longer.

Regarding the scraps. You can’t re-roll the trimmed puff pastry and have the shells come out the same, but what you can do is cut it into irregular shapes, egg wash it, and dust with cinnamon and sugar. Once baked to a crispy, golden-brown, you’ll have a great little sweet treat to serve with coffee or tea. I hope you give this easy and fun technique a try very soon. Enjoy!

Healthy Snack Bars for Clean Eating Diet (Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan's Recommendations)

Healthy Snack Bars for Clean Eating Diet

Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan's Weekly Recommendations

1. Simple Squares Whole Food Snack Bar (in Cinnamon-Clove Flavor) (Sold here)

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Ingredients:	Organic Cashews, Organic Almonds, Organic Honey, Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Vanilla, Sea Salt, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Cloves.
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2. PaleoLife Paleo Bars (Sold here)

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Ingredients:	Organic Cashew Butter, Organic Almond Butter, Premium Organic Rice Protein, Chicory Root Fiber, Raw Organic Walnuts, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Cocoa, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Cinnamon, Premium Sea Salt.
Find it at:	PaleoLife Paleo Bars

3. Pure Organic Ancient Grains Nut Bar (in Chocolate Chunk Flavor) (Sold here)

Description:	- Exclusive blend of ancient grains: quinoa, amaranth, flax and hemp, offering nutritional balance. - Each bar contains only 160 calories while offering 5 gram of protein! - Certified organic, gluten-free, vegan, kosher and non-GMO verified.
Ingredients:	*Pure ancient grains blend (*quinoa, *crispy brown rice, *amaranth, *flax seed, *hemp seed), *tapioca syrup, *almonds, *walnuts, *chocolate (*cocoa liquor, *cane sugar, *cocoa butter, *cocoa powder), *peanuts, *brown rice protein, *agave nectar, *evaporated cane syurp, *cashew butter, *cocoa nibs, *cocoa powder, *vanilla, sea salt, baking soda, spice (to protect flavor).
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4. Health Valley Organic Multigrain Cereal Bars (Blueberry Cobbler) (Sold here)

Description:	- Made from blueberries, cane juice, oats, and wheat flour. - Excellent source of fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B. - Cholesterol free and low fat. - USDA certified organic.
Ingredients:	Blueberry Filling (Organic Cane Juice, Blueberries, Concentrated Fruit Juices [Pineapple, Peach, Pear], Tapioca, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Apple Pectin, Carob Bean Gum, Red Cabbage Extract [For Color]), Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Cane Juice, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Organic Oats, Organic Wheat Gluten, Organic Honey, Organic Wheat Bran, Natural Flavors, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Maltodextrin (From Corn), Citrus Oils, Carrageenan, Sea Salt, Annatto and Turmeric (For Color).
Find it at:	Health Valley Organic Multigrain Cereal Bars (Blueberry Cobbler)

5. Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars (Chocolate Coconut Bliss) (Sold here)

Description:	- A healthy alternative to your favorite almond candy or chocolate macaroon, with organic ingredients such as chocolate, coconut and almonds, for a moist, delicious and crunchy treat. - This is currently the #1 Selling USDA Certified Organic Bar; It's gluten free, non-GMO certified, organic and vegan. - Each bar offers 7 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, high traces of Omega-6, minerals and vitamins; - No refined sugars, no trans fats or hydrogenated oils. - One year shelf life from date of manufacture. - Made in New York in product's own Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan, Organic facility. - No use of soy protein isolate flour, crisps or beans, wheat, oats, rice or other filler grains, corn syrup (glucose syrup), inulin (chicory root fiber) or animal products.
Ingredients:	All Organic, Natural Ingredients: Cashews, Sunflower Seeds Kernels, Agave Nectar, Dates, Coconut, Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Almonds, Sprouted Flax Seed.
Find it at:	Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars

6. Nature's Path Organic Granola Bars, with Pumpkin-n-Spice and Flax Plus (Sold here)

Description:	- Certified organic and kosher; including rolled oats, brown rice flour, and pumpkin seeds; 100% wheat free. - No trans fat and only 90 mgs of sodium; - 2 grams of dietary fiber and 3 grams of protein. - Great-tasting ingredients including wholesome oats, heart-healthy flax seed and pumpkin. - Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging.
Ingredients:	Granola* (rolled oats*, evaporated cane juice*, soy oil*), tapioca syrup*, brown rice flour*, pumpkin seeds* (pumpkin seeds*, salt), invert cane syrup*, flaxseeds*, acacia gum*, soy oil*, evaporated cane juice*, sea salt, spice*, molasses*. *Organic. Contains soy. Produced in a facility that uses dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts.
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7. Two Moms In The Raw Organic Cranberry Nut Bar (Sold here)

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8. Organic Food Bar, Belgium Chocolate Chip (Sold here)

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Ingredients:	Organic Almond Butter, Organic Dates, Organic Tapioca, Organic Dark Chocolate Chips (Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Vanilla), Organic Protein Blend (Organic Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Protein), Organic Bio Sprouts™ – Flax, Organic Bio Sprouts™ – Quinoa, Organic Sesame Seeds and Lots of Love!
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Lobster Newberg… I Mean, Wenberg

How Lobster Newberg got its name is one of my all-time favorite food stories. It’s also a fascinating glimpse into the twisted mind of someone crazy enough to own/run a restaurant. 

As the story goes, this dish was invented by a Mr. Ben Wenberg, who showed it to his buddy, Charles Delmonico, at the famous Delmonico’s Restaurant, in New York City. Chuck puts it on the menu, calls it “Lobster Wenberg,” and everyone loves it.

Sometime thereafter, the two men get into a horrible argument, and Delmonico takes it off the menu. Of course, the patrons are like, “You said what? He said what? Whatever, just put it back on the menu.” Which he did, but not before changing the name to the anagram, “Newberg,” purely out of spite. Hey, he could have gone with Lobster “Bengrew.”

Strange but true naming stories aside, this really is a great, and simple recipe. As long as you’re not filming it, that is. Once you start with the sauce, you really can’t stop until you’re spooning it into the pastry, so this presented a little challenge in trying to get all the shots.

The sauce is pretty rich, so you want something just thick enough to coat the meat, but not so thick that it covers it up. Having said that, if you cook it a little further, until it almost starts to simmer, it will get a bit thicker, if that’s your preference. Just don’t go too far, or the yolks may start to form curds, and you’ll lose the silkiness.

What you want to avoid is that pudding-like consistency you see on the bad hotel buffets. Besides paying attention to the few minutes of stirring, not much can go wrong. I really hope you give the recipe formerly known as, “Lobster Wenberg,” a try soon. Enjoy!

                        

Ingredients for 4 appetizer sized portions:

4 (4-oz) lobster tails

2 tbsp clarified butter (melted butter with the milky foam removed)

2 or 3 tbsp sherry or brandy

salt to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 large egg yolks

cayenne pepper to taste

pinch of fresh grated nutmeg

Serve over buttered toast or in freshly baked puff pastry shells (video to follow)

Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan 64

Breakfast

Organic 8-Grain Cereal with Real Maple Syrup, Walnuts and Raisins (recipe here)

This was a hot, sweet and wholesome way to start the day--and it tasted awesome too.

Get recipe at Clean Eating Breakfast.

Mid Morning Snack

Kodiak Cakes Big Bear Brownie Mix, Double Chocolate Chunk (found here)

This brownie mix is made with 100% whole wheat flour and natural ingredients. The brownies tasted amazing! Plus, just like regular boxed brownie mix, all you need to do is add water, butter and eggs.

After the hot, moist batch came out of the oven, I topped them with Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce. The combination was like heaven!

Find brownie mix at Kodiak Cakes Big Bear Brownie Mix. 

Lunch

Turkey Bacon Lettuce Wrap

Light and delightful, this wrap was a healthy and quick fix.

Afternoon Snack

Noosa Yogurt with Honey (from here)

Velvety smooth and slightly sweetened with honey, this was one of the BEST yogurt I've had.

You should try them. Otherwise, you're missing out.

Find them at Noosa Honey Yogurt.

Dinner

Chicken Caesar Salad

Another simple dinner, but delicious still.

By the way, if you're looking for an organic Caesar dressing, I really like Newman's Own Caesar Salad Dressing. It's made with extra virgin olive oil, and contains natural ingredients. Definitely a fresh clean eating idea.

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