Clean Mexican Veggie Soup

This crockpot soup is so easy to make! That's why I love my crockpot :) I also got Brian to devour this clean vegetarian recipe which means a win in my book! It's full of flavor and full of yummy veggies.

Recipe—

• 1 can black beans

• 1 can white beans

• 1 cup of corn (I used frozen since good corn isn't in season yet)

• 1 large can of crushed tomatoes

• 1 jalapeño (optional)

• 1 poblano pepper

• juice from 2 small limes

• handful of cilantro

• 1 1/2 tbl salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1 tbl cumin

• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 cup quinoa (optional)

* I also added a little water to get it the the consistency I wanted

The great thing about crockpot recipes is you just throw it all in there and let it so for hours! If you choose to add quinoa be sure to cook it separately and add it to the soup when it's done cooking that way the quinoa doesn't get overcooked. Also if you don't want any spiciness you can leave out the jalapeño, but I think it gives it great flavor! Enjoy!

Breakfast Cookies

Yes I said cookies! These are great for both kids and adults alike. A yummy on the go breakfast, clearly my favorite thing to post about! These turned out really good and they're perfect for a clean eating breakfast. 

Recipe:

• 2 whole ripe bananas 

• 1/3 cups peanut butter (natural, organic)

• 2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce

• 1/4 cups vanilla whey protein powder

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal

• 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (optional)

* you could also add raisins, craisins, nuts, you name it!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together throughly. Let the dough sit (I put it in the fridge) for 10 minutes. Drop dough onto a cookie sheet and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool, and enjoy! 

I only had one banana so I just cut the recipe in half! Yumm! 

Let me know if you've tried and enjoyed them :) 

2 Day Detox

Today I started the Arden's Garden 2 Day Detox. It consists of distilled water, fresh grapefruits, oranges, and lemons. To me it takes just like grapefruit juice, luckily I'm a big fan of grapefruit. If you aren't though I would definitely suggest a different detox. So for 2 days you drink the juice (1 gallon a day) and water only, NO FOOD! Ahh. It was really intimidating at first, I mean who doesn't want to eat for two whole days? But I saw it at Whole Foods and finally decided to go for it! It's been a little rough, my stomach has been growling through out the day and I'm a little fatigued but it's nothing I can't handle!! The detox helps cleanse, detoxify , and rejuvenate your body. I'm excited to wake up Saturday morning and feel super refreshed! 

Here's the link for Arden's Gardens 2 Day Detox. I'm thinking next time I'm feeling like doing a cleans I'm going to try the Arden's Garden Love Your Liver Cleanse. It's a three day cleanse with the two days pre and post you eat raw fruits and veggies only. It may be a little more doable cause you drink 6 different juices instead of just one.

 Has anyone done either cleanse before?

UPDATE:

I did it!!! And Saturday morning I felt amazing! I lost 4lbs, but most importantly I felt refreshed and rejuvenated! I couldn't believe it. Don't get me wrong it was tough, but I'm proud of myself for accomplishing it! :) Now on to eating as clean as possible and working hard to get my body ready for summer (& a bikini.. Ah!) as well as in shape for that wedding dress!