Busy Mom Pasta Hack

Click my link above to check out a no-carb pasta option using SPAGHETTI SQUASH! Not only is it delicious, but it's extremely healthy. For those of you looking to add more green containers to your 21 Day Fix Meal Plan, this is a green that tastes like a yellow.

Not so sure about a veggie pasta? Try this tip - add 1/2 veggie pasta with 1/2 whole wheat pasta.

I cooked two of these bad boys tonight for my meal plan for the week ahead. I'm making chicken parmesan on a bed of SPAGHETTI SQUASH pasta one night and SPAGHETTI (squash) pie made with cottage cheese and ground turkey.

Pumpkin Power Muffins

Fall is here!!! 

And that excites me because that means apples, pumpkins, fall wreaths, and SWEATERS! I just don't love being HOT so fall in the south is the perfect temperature. Plus, I love wearing boots and jeans! 

A little over a year ago, I had gotten rid of all pairs of jeans except one (my emergency pair in case I had to wear them) because they weren't comfortable anymore. They didn't look good one me and I felt like I was always having to suck it in when I wore them. I couldn't wait to rush home and put my sweats or yoga pants on (even though, they didn't look so hot either). Today, I have four pairs of jeans that I wear and love. 

I do admit, after not doing so well with my meal planning last week and being sick this week (meal plan non-existent), those jeans are far too snug for my liking. So, I'm going to add these PUMPKIN POWER MUFFINS to my meal plan next week and get right back on track. Within a few days of following my 21 Day Fix meal plan, I'll be feeling a lot better!

Total Time: 28 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 18 min.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 muffin each

*Recipe from Teambeachbody.com

Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 large egg white
¼ cup pure pumpkin puree
1 large banana, cut into chunks
½ cup all-natural almond butter
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 scoops Beachbody Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla flavor, or equivalent
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 dash ground nutmeg

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Prepare twelve muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with spray.
3. Place egg, egg white, pumpkin, banana, almond butter, and maple syrup in blender; cover. Blend for 30 seconds.
4. Add Protein Powder, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; cover. Blend until smooth.
5. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
6. Bake 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Transfer muffins to rack; cool.

21 Day Fix Container Calculations: 1/2 red, 1/2 blue/orange

Need help with creating a meal plan? Send me a message at coachcollerfitness@gmail.com and I'll help you get started right!