Rain Rain go away! This weather stinks but don't get down spring is right around the corner.  I like these days it gives me a chance to organize, regroup and COOK!  Here is what I am making today.... Hope you enjoy

Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Crust Pizza!

For the crust:

1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 egg, beaten

1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped

2 teaspoons oregano

Salt and pepper

Topping:

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked & shredded (I used left over from my crock pot shredded buffalo chicken)

1/3 cup Franks red hot sauce

1/2 large orange bell pepper, sliced

3 ounces fresh mozzarella

Ground pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To make the crust, place the cauliflower florets into a food processor or blender. Pulse on low until the mixture looks like rice.

Place cauliflower rice into a skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a mixing bowl. Add egg, cheese, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.

Cover a pizza pan with parchment paper and smooth crust over the parchment paper to about a 1/4 inch thickness.

Bake crust for about 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat.

Mix chicken and pepper with the Buffalo sauce. Mix well. Place chicken and pepper on the crust. Add small pieces of mozzarella around the pizza and sprinkle with pepper.

Bake for about 5-6 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Let cool slightly and eat up!

Basil Turkey Meatballs

Yields: about 16 evenly sized balls

Ingredients:

• 1lb lean ground turkey breast
• 3T FRESH basil, chopped
• 2T Dijon (or any other type) of mustard
• 2tsp black pepper
• 1tsp salt
• 2tsp garlic powder
• 1T dried oregano
• 2T nutritional yeast (adds a cheesy, light flavor!)

Directions:

• Combine turkey and all of the spices and mustard in a big bowl.
• Mix well with your hands (this is the best way to make sure all of the spices combine evenly!)
• Form into 16 even sized balls (about 3/4 inch-1 inch) and place on a pre-sprayed cookie sheet
• Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through)

Protein Energizer Bunny Balls

Yields: 20 energizer balls!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C vanilla whey protein powder (or other flavor)
• 1/2 C all natural nut butter (I used almond
• 1/2 C honey or agave
• 3/4 C oatmeal
• 1/3 C dried cranberries or raisins or dark chocolate chips!

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients and form into 20 evenly sized balls. Freeze and enjoy!!

Nutritional Info per ball:

• 84 calories, 3.5g fat, 3.2g protein, 7g sugar, 3g fiber

 I have the greatest fitness friends that share these recipes with me.  Let me know which is your fav. 

~eat well and keep moving~ 

xoxo jenn