Greek Power Bowls

THE RECIPE

Ingredients

1 package feta cheese

1 can pitted black olives

1 package cherry tomatoes

half a cucumber

greek salad dressing to taste

 

Instructions

Chop all ingredients, toss in salad dressing, and let it chill in the fridge! That’s it!

This is seriously not even a real recipe! But it’s super easy, and pairs easily as a side. Want to make this the main dish? Add some pasta and/or protein and boom! Greek Power Bowl is done!

 

As always, if you try it, tag me @littlewarriorfitness, I love seeing your creations!

Sushi Roll in a Bowl

THE RECIPE

 

Ingredients

White rice (Or sushi rice if you can find it!)

Imitation crab

Cucumber

Carrots

Avocado

Green onion

Bragg Liquid Aminos

Spicy Mayo (I used jalapeno aoli and it worked great too!)

 

Instructions

First, prepare the rice ahead of time and refrigerate so that it’s cool. I cook my rice in organic low sodium chicken broth instead of water and it’s a game changer! It adds a little more flavor to the rice and makes it sticky like sushi rice.

Then, use a grater to finely chop the carrots and cucumber.

Next slice up the green onion.

Finally, dice up the avocado and imitation crab last so that they are nice and fresh.

Once all your ingredients are prepared, you can start assembling your bowl in the exact portions that you want.

Toss it all together and top with liquid aminos!

Such an easy, light, and refreshing recipe. If you know me, you know I keep my cooking stupid simple in order to crank meals out for my crazies. My favorite part about these sushi bowls, is that everyone gets to customize their own!

Tag me @littlewarriorfitness in your sushi bowl, I’d love to see your creations!

Simple Pita Pizzas

THE RECIPE

Ingredients

Pitas

Italian cheese blend

Tomatoes

Basil

 

Instructions

Preheat your oven to broil.

Place 2 pitas on a metal pan, top with basil, thinly slices tomatoes, and cheese, leaving room for the crust.

Place pitas in the oven for about 2-3 minutes, checking them frequently to make sure they don’t burn!

Seriously, how easy is that? The best part about these is that everyone gets their own personal pizza. Top it with turkey pepperoni if you’re in need of protein, more cheese for extra fats, switch to a tortilla for lower carb, or go vegetarian and add all your favorite veggie toppings.

No need to toss the crust either. Pitas pair amazingly with my Greek Power Bowls (that’s my go to side dish for pizza nights). If you try it, tag me @littlewarriorfitness, I’d love to see your creations!

Tidbits Under 200

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Tidbits Under 200 is an extension of Food Under 400 where I try to show you fun and simple recipes to satisfy your cravings while reaching your nutritional goals. We’ve all heard of the typical “healthy snacks” like celery & peanut butter, carrots & ranch, or even worse, the 100 calorie snack packs that we end up eating three to four packs of! If those work for you, great. But you won’t find them anywhere on this list!
Personal Pepperoni Pizza… for this one I build my pizza like normal, then I put the pan on the top rack to broil just enough to make crispy pepperoni and melted cheese.

Cheesy BLT Wrap… pretty simple here. Just put it together and wrap it up.
Cheese Sticks & Pepperoni… I like this one a lot because it’s got a lot of protein, it’s easy to eat on the go, and you don’t actually have to cook or make anything.

Berry Parfait… I think I shared a larger version of this in “Food Under 400: Breakfast Edition” but it’s my favorite so here’s the snack size!

Bite Size Banana Pudding… this one might take some self control. I know I can easily throw down on some Nilla Wafers and Cool Whip!

“Baked” Apple Slices… skip the oven and microwave some apple slices with cinnamon, then dip em in PB2. You won’t regret it!

Whether you serve these recipes on their own, make em in advance for meal prep or eat them freshly cooked, I’m sure they’ll make an awesome addition to your healthy diet. Hopefully you get inspired to make some creations of your own too! Snap a picture and share it with me by tagging @littlewarriorfitness or using #littlewarriorfitness. I’d love to see your creations!

Food Under 400: Dinner Edition

Food Under 400 is a compilation of super simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all under 400 calories. The best part? Soups, salads, or green juices are nowhere to be found on this list! So if your diet is starting to get bland and boring, throw one of these recipes together.

Loaded Potato Skins… game day anyone? Seriously, you CAN have all your favorite food without the extra fat and calories so enjoy!

Meaty Spaghetti Squash… all the taste without the calories! I was always intimidated by spaghetti squash, but it’s actually super easy to make. Just cut it in half and pop it in the oven face down at 350 until it’s soft.

Mini Pepperoni Pizzas… I always feel like a kid with a lunchable when I make these! The turkey pepperoni cuts down on the fat and calories. Plus, this recipe makes FOUR mini pizzas!

Chicken “Fried” Rice… who doesn’t like Chinese takeout? This recipe is packed with healthy protein and veggies that’ll keep you on track to your goals.

Chicken, Cheesy Broccoli, and French Fries… whenever I want and easy meal this is a “go to” it’s simple and delicious and if you’ve never tried Alexia Fries… go to the store NOW!

Steak & Mashed Cauliflower… Pro tip, use a blender or food processor to blend your cauliflower with Mrs. Dash, it’ll come out super creamy. Plus, this recipe actually looks super fancy on a plate so whip it up if you want to “treat yo self!”

Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie… low carb AND high protein! I’m saving this one for when I want some winter time comfort food.

Whether you serve these recipes on their own, no matter if you make this in advance for meal prep or eat them freshly cooked, I’m sure they’ll make an awesome addition to your healthy diet. Snap a picture and share it with me by tagging @littlewarriorfitness or using #littlewarriorfitness. I’d love to see your creations!

Food Under 400: Lunch Edition

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Food Under 400 is a compilation of super simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all under 400 calories. The best part? Soups, salads, or green juices are nowhere to be found on this list! So if you’ diet is starting to get bland and boring, throw one of these recipes together.

Cheesy Eggs & Rice

 

Ok maybe eggs are for breakfast, but I like to eat them at any time of day soo I included them for lunch. I love this recipe because it only has 3 ingredients, 4 if you include Mrs. Dash to season the eggs!

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup… classic and simple. Not much more to say!

Protein Nachos… you don’t have to give up your favorite foods, just clean em up a bit! This version is packed with protein!

Chicken Quesadilla… another one of my tex-mex favorites. Xtreme tortillas are a game changer in the calorie department!

Chicken Ranch Wrap… I didn’t mention it in the recipe since it’s zero calories, but add buffalo sauce or hot sauce, you won’t regret it!

Charcuterie (Cheese) Plate… I love making this when I just want to “snack” on lunch instead of eat a bigger meal. You can mix it up with any flavor of laughing cow and stay under your calories.

Whether you serve these recipes on their own, no matter if you make this in advance for meal prep or eat them freshly cooked, I’m sure they’ll make an awesome addition to your healthy diet. Snap a picture and share it with me by tagging @littlewarriorfitness or using #littlewarriorfitness I’d love to see your creations!

Food Under 400: Breakfast Edition

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Food Under 400 is a compilation of super simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all under 400 calories. I inserted photos of the exact ingredients, calories, and macronutrient breakdown so you can see all the details. The best part? Soups, salads, or green juices are nowhere to be found on this list! So if you’re diet is starting to get bland and boring, throw one of these recipes together.

Banana Pancakes… I like to top mine with sliced bananas instead of adding them to the batter. You can even use the same ingredients and turn them into waffles!

Yogurt Berry Parfait… I eat this almost every single day of the week. Topping your fruit and yogurt with cereal instead of granola is a HUGE calorie saver on this one.

PB Breakfast Sammies… simple swaps keep this recipe low in calories. Nature’s Own Bread and PB2 are to thank! I like to fry all THREE sandwiches up in a pan so they are nice and warm.

Cinnamon Crunch Cereal… this one is as plain and simple as they come. Blend your protein shake and pour over cereal!

Eggs, Turkey Bacon, and Buttery Toast… a real traditional breakfast that saves room for butter AND fits in your diet! For the egg whites 15 tbsp. = 1 cup.

Bagel & Bacon… love this one because it’s simple to make when you’re on the go!

Hearty Oatmeal… this recipe always reminds me of cozy winter time. Try microwaving your apple slices with cinnamon before tossing them into your oatmeal!

*My Fitness Pal calculates and recalculates serving sizes on some items and not others. 1/2 cup oats should actually be 1 full cup uncooked.

Whether you serve these recipes on their own, no matter if you make this in advance for meal prep or eat them freshly cooked, I’m sure they’ll make an awesome addition to your healthy diet. Snap a picture and share it with me by tagging @littlewarriorfitness or using #littlewarriorfitness I’d love to see your creations!