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Bacon Dijon Spinach Salad with Cheddar Crisps (Low Carb, Gluten-free) | Wholesome Yum – Natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes. 10 ingredients or less.

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Bacon Dijon Spinach Salad with Cheddar Crisps (Low Carb, Gluten-free)

This delicious low carb salad is brimming with crunchy cheddar cheese crisps, crisp spinach, juicy tomatoes, and smoky bacon dijon dressing.

Bacon Dijon Spinach Salad with Cheddar Crisps (Low Carb, Gluten-free)

The ingredients for salad are readily available year round, but they are perfect for the upcoming summer months as spinach and tomatoes come into season. It’s probably a little early for that, but I just couldn’t wait to put this wonderful recipe out there. Make it now, make it later – if you’re like me, you’ll want to make it again and again.

Bacon Dijon Spinach Salad with Cheddar Crisps (Low Carb, Gluten-free)

After making my low carb spicy chicken cheddar nachos using cheddar cheese chips, I’ve been dying to try crumbling them up into a salad. I just knew that the crisps would create the perfect crunch. They’re like croutons, but subtract the carbs and add that wonderful sharp cheddar flavor. Then I thought, what else goes with cheddar cheese? Bacon! (Well, actually bacon goes with all kinds of things, but cheddar cheese is definitely one of them. I digress.) Well then, bacon dressing it is. Make it bacon dijon dressing, because that combination is just awesome. Throw in an array of spinach, tomatoes, eggs, and red onions, for the perfect splash of color.

Did I mention you have to try this salad?

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Spinach (chopped or torn into bite size pieces)
  • 2 large Eggs (hard or soft boiled, sliced)
  • 1/4 large Red onion (sliced)
  • 2 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. After this,Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. To make the cheese crisps, place tablespoonfuls of shredded cheese onto the lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake 6-10 minutes, until spread and melted (watch closely so they don’t burn). Transfer to a cooling rack to crisp up.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a blender. Puree until the mixture is emulsified and bacon pieces are very small. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more oil or water to thin out if desired.
  4. After this cheese chips have crisped up, use your hands or a knife to break them up into bite size pieces.
  5. Toss the spinach with the dressing. Add the eggs, onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkle cheddar cheese crisps on top.

Superfood Breakfast Bowl

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Superfood Breakfast Bowl

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CocoaVia® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

This smoothie breakfast bowl is easy to make and loaded with superfoods and delicious CocoaVia®  flavor!

Superfood Breakfast Bowl

There is something about eating a smoothie with a spoon. I honestly can’t remember the last time I used a straw to eat a smoothie. The thicker the better.

Let’s take a look at all of the delicious superfoods in this bowl.

  • Berries
  • Almond Milk
  • CocoaVia
  • Coconut
  • Chia Seeds
  • Acai

Yum times 6.

Superfood Breakfast Bowl

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CocoaVia® is a daily cocoa extract supplement.  The Cocoa Flavanols in CocoaVia® are scientifically proven to help support healthy circulation. Within a few hours of consuming a product with cocoa flavanols, the cocoa flavanols enter the body and start to support your cardiovascular/circulatory system.

Chocolate is good, but cocoa flavonals are good for you. The benefits from cocoa and chocolate come from the cocoa flavanols, not the percentage of cocoa or darkness of the chocolate. 

What are the Health Benefits of CocoaVia®?

  • Cardiovascular or heart health
  • Cognitive health
  • Skin health
  • Blood flow, including to extremities (like fingers and toes)
  • Exercise performance
Superfood Breakfast Bowl

Cocoavia® comes in two forms: vegetarian capsules and a single-serving powder-like form and has a similar taste and consistency to protein powder. I prefer the single-serve sticks because you can add it into things such as smoothies and baked goods. This comes in a few different flavors: Dark Chocolate Sweetened, Dark Chocolate Unsweetened, and Cran-Raspberry.

Of course my favorites are both of the chocolate variations 😀

Superfood Breakfast Bowl

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Superfood Breakfast Bowl

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Have you ever tried CocoaVia®?

Basic Ingredients for Superfood Breakfast Bowl

  • strawberries, frozen
  • banana, frozen
  • almond milk
  • chia seeds
  • Dark Chocolate

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Superfood Breakfast Bowl

Superfood Breakfast Bowl

  • Author: Sandra
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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cups sliced strawberries, frozen
  • ¾ cups sliced banana, frozen
  • 1 heaping cup almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1 packet Cocovia® Sweetened Dark Chocolate
  • Toppings: fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, dried coconut, and goji berries.

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender or Magic Bullet. Process until smooth. Top with your favorite superfoods and enjoy!

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Skillet Chicken Veggies Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Light Garlic Sauce

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Crispy chicken paired with your favorite vegetables in a creamy light garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal!

New day, new recipe coming at ya!

Ok so first, how is your week going? Have you entered in my giveaway yet? I feel like mid-week is once I’m really in the groove of things. But at this point, some of us are tired, ready for the weekend and in a dinner rut. Like me.

Between starting a new job on Monday, final walk thru of our new home, closing in 2.5 weeks and this blog, I’ve been all over the place. But in a good way! When I’m busy I end up eating the same stuff, for weeks (protein pancakes, zucchini pizza, salads.) Ya know, things that will keep me full for hours. So boring but it gets the job done.

Crispy chicken paired with your favorite vegetables in a creamy light garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal! Find the recipe on runlifteatrepeat.com!

Enter a new skillet meal

Weeknights can be rough for anyone, after a long day at work or to/from sports for the kids, the last thing that most want to do is spend hours in the kitchen for dinner. Skillet dinners are a life savor.

What this meal is.

√ Quick & simple.

√ Maximum flavor.

√ Feel good.

√ Protein packed & satisfying.

Sear chicken, make the sauce (chicken broth, 2% milk, thyme and a whole lotta garlic. Like 5 cloves.), add veggies/potatoes, bake. For real, so easy.

Crispy chicken paired with your favorite vegetables in a creamy light garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal! Find the recipe on runlifteatrepeat.com!

But the garliccccccc, that’s really my favorite part.

About 40 minutes start to finish. Minimal work. So get cookin’ and add this rave-worthy meal to your dinner rotation.

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Skillet Chicken, Veggies and Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Light Garlic Sauce.

  • Author: Sandra
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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3 1/2 cups vegetables & potatoes (sweet potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, etc.)

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

salt & freshly ground black pepper

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 garlic cloves, minced*

2 garlic cloves, smashed*

3 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped, divided

1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons milk (any milk fat above 2%), room temperature (very important)

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. After this,Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Spread the vegetables & potatoes on top and drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Keep the oven on. (To cut down on time, start on the next step as the veggies & potatoes bake.)
  2. Make sure the chicken breasts are even in thickness, if not, pound them down. Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt, pepper and 1.5 teaspoons of thyme. In a large (11-12 inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning once. You want the chicken nice and browned (it won’t be cooked through that, thats ok!) Remove from the chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
  3. Add the broth, garlic, and remaining thyme to the pan. Cook and stir to scrape up the bowned bits from the chicken (flavorrrrrr!) Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer for 2-3 minutes. After this,Whisk together the milk and cornstarch, then whisk in.
  4. Now Add the chicken, cooked vegetables & potatoes to the sauce and place the skillet in the oven. Bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, 7-10 minutes. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F. I typically pull it out at 160°F and let it rest to get the remaining degrees.
  5. Serve chicken, vegetables, and potatoes together with some sauce. Now Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat before eating.

Notes

  1. Typically one garlic clove equals 1/2 teaspoon minced from a jar. Keep in mind: if using pre-minced garlic, it’s milder than fresh. You may need to add extra. If you loooooooove garlic, like me, toss in 2 whole smashed garlic cloves.
  2. Any milk fat above 2% works fine. The milk must be room temperature so it doesn’t curdle. Simply measure out the milk when you begin and it will be perfect when you make the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Healthy dinner

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