Kale Chips

I am always asked about these and how to make them. So I am going to share with everyone! This is such a wonderful alternative to chips and it is nutritious as well! I can honestly eat a whole bunch. They are even better warm out of the oven, sometimes they don't even make it to the storage baggie. 

Kale Chips

1 bundle of fresh kale
MSG/ Salt free Adobo seasoning (or any seasoning of your choice)
Pam cooking spray

Preheat oven to 300*(degrees). De-stem leaves as the stem is very tough and bitter. Place on a cookie sheet and lightly spray Pam on the leaves. This is just so the seasoning will stick. Sprinkle on the seasoning and pop in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Make sure to check on these because they will burn easily. You just want to almost dehydrate the leaves and they will be crispy when you move them around. If they appear a little soggy, keep them in for another 3-5 minutes. When done take them out and let them cool before storing in a ziplock baggie. FYI these taste amazing when warm!

Dairy free ice cream.

Well this almost tastes like a Wendy's frosty, close enough without the dairy and the bloating that comes with it! 

Homemade 'ice cream'

1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 packets Stevia in the Raw (optional)

Put all ingredients in a blender/food processor. Blend until creamy. Guilt free ice cream! You can add chopped almonds or walnuts for an added crunch and some healthy fats. Enjoy!

New routine...a must!

Being in a plateau really is frustrating! So what I did was put myself through some torture at my local gym and dragged a good friend with me. They were offering a kettle bell, bands and barbell 30 minute session. Eh... sure why not I told myself. I am fit and have good endurance. I need to get out of my 'rut'. Well, after the first exercise routine was done, I was ready to throw up. 

What on earth did I get myself into! But instead of throwing in the towel, I took a quick breather and went to the next routine. After a half hour I was so glad that was done, but I felt so ,SO good! I am now out of my funky plateau and I cannot WAIT to do it all over again! So if you're reading this and are in a plateau or even want to mix up your workouts, try jump lunges for 30 seconds, a quick 5-10 second rest (long enough to setup to the next station) then 30 seconds of clean jerks. Just mix it up! Enjoy!