Copycat SUJA Lemon Love Drink

Here's my version of the Suja Lemon Love drink that I am quite obsessed with. To clarify I'm obsessed with the flavor but not the price tag. I was able to get mine on sale for 2 for $5.00 but the regular price of a 12 oz bottle is $3.99 in my grocery store. Since the ingredients seemed simple enough I thought I would try to recreate this one at home not only to save a buck but because I am all about that instant gratification life and if I want it, I want to be able to make it!
What does this taste like? Think a sweet and spicy lemonade! Completely refreshing and perfect for Summer.

Copycat Suja Lemon Love
Sweet & Spicy Lemonade  - Serves 1
1 1/2 cups of cold water 10 drops liquid sweetener (more or less to taste) 1 1/2 lemons juiced 1/16 tsp ground cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)

Mix everything together and ENJOY this wonderful sweet and spicy lemonade!

*Remember to make it to your liking- if this recipe is not spicy enough, add more cayenne. If you prefer sweeter lemonade, add more of your favorite liquid sweetener.

Click HERE to get more info on the Suja original!

The Best Roasted Butternut Squash EVER!

When I wrote that title I meant it! This is the best!!! Not only because it's delicious but it's also simple and easy to make and the ingredient list is super short. Don't let the chopping of a butternut squash deter you from making this recipe. Most grocery stores already have one chopped up for you! What I'm trying to say is- whatever you have to do to make this recipe just do it...
Watch the video above to see exactly how I chop up my squash and how much seasoning I use. Each squash is going to be a different size so the spice amount I list below are to be used as a guide. When seasoning your squash just make sure to get a nice, thin layer of seasoning onto all of your pieces and you will be good to go!

Roasted Butternut Squash
1 butternut squash (Around 2 lbs)
1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
non-stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 415 degrees.
Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
Peel the squash, cut off the ends, cut in half, and remove the seeds.
Then cut each half into half moon shapes. Cut each half moon into 3 strips and then curt each strip into cubes. (Watch the video above for clarification)
Arrange the cubes of squash onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle on the olive oil then sprinkle on salt and pepper, and then the garlic powder and chili powder.
Toss with clean hands and arrange again in a single layer.
Put into a 415 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Take out and toss with a spatula and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes (30 minutes total).
Let cook slightly and then ENJOY!

 Nutritional Facts 

for 1 cup

103 Calories

13.5 Net Carbs

1.5 Grams of Protein

Low Carb Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

Get ready for my favorite recipe of the moment! Every single ingredient in this dish is on my favorites list. You've got your cheese, chicken, and of course garlic n butttta. SO. GOOD. If I was telling you about this recipe in person I would probably say "I cant even..." because I say that for everything in life that is phenomenal and amazing. I cant even- because I cant even believe I'm eating this and it is low carb. Please try it and let me know how much you love it too!

Notes about this recipe- I didn't use pasta- I used zucchini noodles BUT You could totally use any kind of pasta or veggie noodle of your choice and the dish would be just as amazing.
*If you need more servings just multiple by how many people you need to feed! It's that easy!
*Red pepper flake is optional but oh so tasty. The amount in this recipe will give you a subtle burn at the end of each bite.
*The amount of garlic I used is how much I like and I love garlic. Use a little less if you're not as big of a fan.

Low Carb Garlic Butter Pasta- Serves 1
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp unsalted butter- divided in half (I use Kerrygold)
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped garlic
3 oz cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces (I used grilled chicken I had prepped but you could use rotisserie too)
2 cups zucchini noodles (Or 2 cups of any pasta you would like)
1 oz fresh mozzarella
1/4 tsp red pepper flake (optional)
Pinch of dried oregano
Parmesan cheese for topping

In a large skillet add the olive oil and 1/2 tbsp of butter. Then turn on the heat to medium.
Immediately after turning the heat on add the garlic and red pepper flake. (By adding it now the flavor of the garlic and pepper flake will infuse into the butter and oil)
Within a minute everything will begin to bubble. Then add in the chopped, cooked chicken.
Stir everything and allow the chicken to warm for about 30 seconds.
Next, add the zucchini noodles. Sprinkle with a pinch of oregano and some salt and pepper to taste.
Stir everything together and allow to warm through for 30 more seconds.
Then top the mixture with the mozzarella cheese and cover for 3 minutes.
Top with some parmesan cheese and you are ready to go! Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts:

Per Serving (before adding any parmesan)

415 Calories

24 Grams of Protein

7.8 Net Grams of Carbs

Intermittent Fasting Routine & What I Eat in a Day

*May 2019*

My fasting window is 7pm-11am (when I DONT eat)

My eating window is 11am-7pm (When I DO eat)

Before 11am:
1 or 2 Cruise Control Coffees
This is how I make mine:
Brewed coffee, 1 Tbsp unsalted Kerrygold butter, sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt, 1 tsp of MCT oil, and 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream

11am: small snack to break the fast

3-5 macadamia nuts 

12:15pm: Lunch

 Today I had a nourish bowl

 1 cup roasted butternut squash, 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of spinach with 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil and 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

3pm: Snack 

3 Tbsp whipped cream, 4 chopped raw almonds, 2 Tbsp almond butter

6:30pm: Dinner 

Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves with salt, pepper and balsamic drizzled on top

*Water with a sprinkle of Himalayan sea salt and 1/2 of a lemon juiced OR club soda with 1/2 a lemon and 1/2 a lime juiced.

*No wine but if I did have wine I would have had 1 or two 4 oz glasses at most of red wine.
My favorite is a blend by 19 Crimes. I would finish all wine the same time as my food so none after 7pm.

As my diet evolves I will update you again with what I am eating each day! Subscribe to my youtube channel and this blog so you don't miss any updates or new recipes!