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3 Meals. 2 Products. 1 Winter Day: A Peek Into My Go-To Healthy Meals!

January 27, 2016

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

The winter. A time for snow, netflix, dry skin, and comfort food- grilled cheese and soup, warm brownie sundaes, chicken pot pie and creamy hot chocolate. Now if you’ve followed me long enough, you know that I’m not against any of these foods. In fact I think it’s important to love the food you eat which includes both unhealthy and healthy, but too much of a good thing is just–too much! So I wanted to give you a peek into 3 meals in a typical winter day for me! And since the rest of my family has to eat, these meals also work for them! Mama isn’t a short-order cook!  Plus I can cook in bulk (heyyyy crockpot/pressure cooker!) which I happen to love for the winter so I can freeze in larger batches!

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BREAKFAST: Egg & Avocado Toast

I love eggs! I think they are so versatile! This is one of my favorite combinations and how cute is my little egg pan? I love the color and it is perfect on those mornings I’m just making for myself!

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 TBS Avocado
  • 1 slice of Ezekiel bread (or bread of choice)
  • Salt & Pepper

Warm up the skillet and lightly grease with non-stick cooking spray, butter, coconut oil etc. While it’s warming up, toast your bread. Once skillet is warmed up, crack your egg on it and flip the egg after about 1-2 minutes depending on how runny you like the middle. Smear the avocado on the toast, then pop the egg on top of it. Use a fork to get that runny middle out! (Salt & pepper as needed!)

Egg + Avocado Toast: www.claresmith.me

Mini Egg Pan: www.claresmith.me Honorable mention: Oatmeal on the crockpot! There are a lot of flavor combinations with oatmeal, but here’s the basic recipe I use for the crockpot at night (or stovetop if I have time in the morning).

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oats (steel-cut or old-fashioned)
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt
  • 1 cup half and half  OR coconut milk
  • Toppings/Stir-Ins of choice: fruit, nut butter, shredded coconut, sliced almonds etc. Seen here: fresh peaches and cinnamon!

Combine the oats and water and place in crockpot overnight on low. Add the milk, salt and toppings before you eat, when you wake up!  I love this “peaches ‘n cream” one! (I freeze fresh fruit in-season and pull out for winter months!)

Peaches 'n Cream Oatmeal (Crockpot) : www.claresmith.me

LUNCH: Crunchy Winter Salad

It’s no secret. I don’t LOVE salads, however there are ways that I can love them more and that usually means I’m adding some unique toppings to them! (I just love a CRUNCH!) So here is my go-to winter salad!

Ingredients:

  • 2 handfuls of spinach/lettuce of choice
  • 4 oz cooked chicken breast (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • Salad Dressing of choice (I love “Garlic Expressions” or olive oil, lemon juice, s&p)

Toss all ingredients together in a big bowl and enjoy the flavor explosion!

Crunchy Winter Salad: www.claresmith.me

Tip: I’ve started “bagging” the bagged salads because of all the negative things I’ve heard about them. (And remember this post on instagram? A little extra protein from my salad mix? Gross) So I invested in a salad spinner so that I can really rinse out those spinach and romaine leaves when I buy from the produce section at the grocery!IMG_8899

DINNER: Vegetable Beef Soup

I recently got a pressure cooker (which also can be used as a crockpot and rice/quinoa cooker) and I’m loving all of the various ways I can use it. When I don’t plan anything, the pressure cooker side makes making a meal fast—whereas if I have myself together in the morning, the crockpot is fantastic! (And yes, this is my 2nd crockpot! I love them!)

Pressure Cooker : www.claresmith.me

I am always posting crockpot meals on instagram. I seriously love using it because by the time dinner comes around, my focus is split a million ways and there’s nothing better than having something slow-cook all day long! I love soups because it’s a great way to pack in some great foods and they make great mini (and regular!) meals for leftovers. It was hard to pick just one of my favorite soups (check out my white chicken chili and chicken fajita soup!) but I went with this one because there are hardly any ingredients to it! I love basic! (Add a side salad and a roll and boom–dinner served!)

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
  • 1 16 oz package of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 14.5 oz. can beef broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can tomato juice
  • salt and pepper
  • Optional: potatoes, additional flavorings (onion powder, Mrs. Dash etc)

Brown your turkey or beef. Drain fat, then add vegetables, beef broth and tomato juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on low 6-8 hrs or high 4-5. (I recommend doubling this recipe!)

Vegetable Beef Soup: www.claresmith.me

Of course, I eat more than these 3 times in a day and if you follow me on instagram, you see some snapshots of these things. (protein shakes, fruit + nut butter, cottage cheese + veggies, fruit bowls (see below!) to name a few!)

Pomegranate, Blueberries, Banana, Coconut: www.claresmith.me

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So there you go! A very typical winter day’s worth of meals! Now wouldn’t you love a chance to grab some new healthy cooking appliances from Kohl’s? I thought so! Fill out the entries below to have a chance at the $100 gift card! The giveaway ends Monday February 1st.

(Check out these money-saving codes!)

  • 1/29-2/3 $10 off $50 home purchase with Promo Code HOME10
  • 1/29-1/30 20% off using promo code FORYOU20 (2 days only)
    These codes can be stacked!

Thank you, Kohl’s for sponsoring this post and giveaway! 

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

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Comments

  1. Jill says

    January 27, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    I love to see your healthy recipes, please keep posting!

    Reply
  2. Kelley H says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:04 am

    Great ideas!

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I have been wanting one of those pressure cookers ever since I saw the infomercial at the gym! I’ll have to check Kohl’s! Thanks Clare!

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:30 am

    Recipes look great!

    Reply
  5. Zee says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:37 am

    More things on staying committed, rest, and things like your best diet weapon.

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:38 am

    Love this recipes! Eating eggs that way is one of my favorite ways! What other motivating fitness/ energy tips can you give that help make it through the cold and long winter- and make it through thriving( not just striving)!?!?

    Reply
  7. Sue says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:42 am

    I think your blog is already very well balanced but I love when you share recipes and practical, sensible nutrition info, so more of that would be great!

    Reply
  8. Lindsay says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Simple, healthy recipes and At home workouts.

    Reply
  9. Mandy W says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I would love to see more like this post…sample day’s meals. Actually, just more of the same of all you do! You are so encouraging to me, both spiritually and in my quest to improve my health. I am very overweight and out of shape at this point in my life, but I’m working hard to reverse that. Another thing I’d like to see are exercise/workout suggestions and tips for those of us who can’t move as well, “yet” anyway 😉 Thank you and God bless!

    Reply
    • Clare says

      February 1, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you so much Mandy!
      Clare

      Reply
  10. Naomi says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:13 am

    i’ve been reading for a while. Now its time to start doing.

    Reply
  11. Valerie says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:26 am

    I love your blog. You have a little bit of everything. Just keep it all coming!

    Reply
  12. Rox Anne says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:31 am

    I don’t know what else you could add…your blog is great! I love all the crockpot recipes (love that appliance) and at home workouts (no gym membership here). I also love the challenges you do! I just had a baby in August so I’m still trying to get back into the workout grove…maybe something to help with that. I was walking before it got cold…since I can strap on baby & go. But now it’s hard…
    Thanks for all you do! God bless!

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  13. Marsha says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Love following you Clare! Love the balance of faith and fitness. You always provide valuable information for spirit and body!

    Reply
  14. Kitty says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I would love to see exercises for people with knee and back issues. I have lost almost 60 pounds without exercise, but am not stuck and I know I need to exercise. I have minimal cartilage in one of my knees (due to arthritis and I have a lower back possible disc issue My trouble spots are my belly/hips area and firming up my legs and arms.

    Reply
  15. Angie says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I love seeing recipes, fitness tips, and your favorite things to use for fitness and cooking. I love getting new ideas. Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Jennie says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I so loved this post and want a pressure cooker on my want list!

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I’m always looking for new healthy recipes! Thank you for the ideas!!

    Reply
  18. Lensey says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I am embarking on a clean-eating lifestyle, and I can’t wait to try some of your recipes. And besides that, Kohl’s is seriously my all-time favorite store! Thanks for the offer, and thanks so much for sharing your love for a healthy lifestyle–spiritually, physically, and emotionally!

    Reply
  19. Christy Sattler says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Love these recipes. Any snack ideas? Thank you for all you do, especially holding out the word of God.

    Reply
  20. MaryChar Bertsch says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Super excited to try the veggie beef soup.

    Reply
  21. Heather Davenport says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Hey Clare! Thanks for sharing recipes!

    Reply
  22. Stacy Allman says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Always an inspiration Clare!

    Reply
  23. Stacy Allman says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Cab’t wait to try these!

    Reply
  24. Faye Howard says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Thanks for the ideas, Clare! Always looking for new recipes and food combos! Be well!

    Reply
  25. Belynda says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I love simple tips for meals and snacks that may our healthy lives easier.

    Reply
  26. Kim says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Love avocado with eggs! I’m trying your soup today also! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  27. Elosia says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I have followed you for some time now and I think you have a great balance of information. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  28. Jodie Reimink says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:15 am

    I love having dinner in the crockpot too, but I do struggle with recipes to make in it.

    Reply
  29. Sally A.S. says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Love the crockpot recipe and will be making it this weekend!

    Reply
  30. Heather S. says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:56 am

    I always appreciate your real life healthy balance! Thank you for your encouragement & for a nice give away! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Natalie B says

    January 28, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I am always looking for healthy crackpot soup recipes. Next week I’m going to make the beef vegetable soup 🙂

    Reply
  32. Jessica says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    I love the recipes! I may need to buy a pressure cooker now. 🙂

    Reply
  33. Laura R. says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Love these recipes!

    Reply
  34. Bobbie says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Clare, I think you do a really good job here. I am so intrigued by this new pressure cooker craze! I’d really like to have one, I hope I win! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  35. April says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I absolutely love following your blog! I REALLY enjoyed this post. Although my kids are picky I think they will like the vegetable soup. Recipes that are family friendly are always appreciated! I personally love your challenges, even if you didn’t do it as a group maybe you could give us ideas for weekly/monthly challenges to do on our own.

    Reply
  36. Sheila Bragg says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Never thought about using avocado with egg like that. Great ideas here. Thank you!

    Reply
  37. Tiffiny P. says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    With having a family of 6 I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to prep meals that are healthy. I use my crock pot alot. This pressure cooker looks amazing. I have one but it’s an older version and just don’t use it very much. Keep sharing your great recipes and tips!

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  38. Amy says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    I love these ideas and would love even more! There are SO many different voices out there telling me what to eat / what not to eat that I would love to hear more from you – as a trusted healthy Christian.

    Reply
  39. Heather L says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I have just recently started following you so I’m not sure how much you already have, but I’d love to see easy recipes with basic ingredients that kids would eat too, like your vegetable soup here.

    Reply
  40. Crystal Storms says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Clare, I love the healthy recipes … Keep them coming. Plus some of your meal prep tips would be great!

    P.S. For the oatmeal recipe, how long, at what temp, and what size crock pot? Thanks. : )

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    • Clare says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      I do it overnight on low and I think my crockpot is 6 quart! You can always adjust on the size! (And if you do a stovetop oatmeal, just follow directions on the container of oats!)

      Thanks!

      Reply
  41. Dana says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try a pressure cooker and I love the idea of crockpot oatmeal! Thanks for the great meal inspiration!

    Reply
  42. Christina A. says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    As a full time working mom I’m always looking for quick on the go menu options that are healthy at the same time. Also any great easy, not to time consuming exercises are appreciated. Thanks for these great recipes and giveaway!

    Reply
  43. Melanie says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Love your blog Clare! When will we see a new work out video? I really like the ones you have posted so far….quick and actually fun!

    Reply
  44. Mami2jcn says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I’d like to see healthy recipes for busy moms.

    Shared the giveaway on Facebook–https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=220995761572155&id=100009851985013&pnref=story

    Reply
  45. Danielle says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Love these healthy recipes and ideas! Thank you!

    Reply
  46. Shelley says

    January 28, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    I enjoy your challenges. Some no meat protein meal ideas.
    Thanks for the quality you publish.
    SLS

    Reply
  47. Julie says

    January 28, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Thanks for the recipes!!

    Reply
  48. Emily says

    January 28, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    I love this post. I can’t wait to try the peaches and cream oatmeal!

    Reply
  49. Gina says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Great post!

    Reply
  50. Rachel says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    That beef stew looks delish!!!

    Reply
  51. Julie Ann says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I’m so glad I found your blog! The information and inspiration you share is amazing!! Thank you, Clare, for being such a great example of a strong, Godly woman 🙂

    Reply
  52. Kim r. says

    January 28, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    Thanks for the healthy recipes. I’ve gotta try them! They look delicious, thanks!

    Reply
  53. Kimberly says

    January 28, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Great, delicious ideas!!

    Reply
  54. Nicole says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    I love when you share recipes that work for feeding a busy family with young kids

    Reply
  55. Krista says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Love to see more of your easy/quick meal ideas for working moms. Also, how to squeeze in work out times. I am so blessed by your encouraging words and scripture:) Thank you.

    Reply
  56. Jill Wolters says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Thanks for your wonderful encouragement. Just had my 6th baby 2 weeks ago & that along with nearly dying delivering him, I’m not back to working out, yet, but I appreciate seeing your ideas for healthy meals, etc.

    Reply
  57. Amber says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    I love to see recipes (that people actually want to use)!

    Reply
  58. Rebekah Ash says

    January 29, 2016 at 4:25 am

    I have been wanting an electric pressure cooker. I never thought about It cooking brown rice and quinoa.

    Reply
  59. Kathleen says

    January 29, 2016 at 5:20 am

    I would love to see more simply healthy recipes. I also love soups, it’s great because I put in veggies the kids would normally stick their nose up at and they don’t even know it’s there.

    Reply
  60. Lisa says

    January 29, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Tips on staying motivated

    Reply
  61. Dee says

    January 29, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    I’m a fan of the healthy recipes and movement ideas that are simple and straight-forward. Thanks for the opportunity, would love to try out the pressure cooker!

    Reply
  62. natasha lamoreux says

    January 29, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    i would like to see some healthy kid friendly recipes.

    Reply
  63. Cyndi br says

    January 29, 2016 at 10:16 pm

    Easy snacks to grab n go

    Reply
  64. Erin P. says

    January 30, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Great ideas! Looking forward to making the soup!

    Reply
  65. Stephanie says

    January 30, 2016 at 11:16 am

    I like good practical reminders to help us stay focused and make small steps every day!!!

    Reply
  66. Charise says

    January 30, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    Please keep the healthy and delicious recipes coming!!! I have 3 small kids and a hubby to feed at least 2 times a day, 7 days a week and I get stuck in a rut sometimes having to come up with meal plans. We love new recipes!!

    Reply
  67. Carmen N says

    January 30, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    I’d love to hear a review on the Daniel Plan; I’ve been seeing it everywhere but am thinking it may be too “formal” for me.

    Reply
  68. Stephanie Hanes says

    January 31, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    I’m always looking for easy and healthy lunch ideas for this busy mom of four. 🙂

    Reply
  69. Sheridan says

    January 31, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    I totally agree about seeing more heathy options for eating…keep them coming!

    Reply
  70. Amanda says

    January 31, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Love the recipes! Keep it up

    Reply
  71. Pam says

    January 31, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    I work 2nd shift and would love some recipes or ideas for brown bag it options for supper (that don’t feel like lunch)!

    Reply
  72. Kim Morgan says

    January 31, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Thanks for all you do!!! Please keep the recipes and eating plans coming

    Reply
  73. Jennifer Deibel says

    January 31, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    I want to see more of the same! More encouragement to live a healthy, balanced life.

    Reply
  74. Linda says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Nice giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  75. Bess says

    January 31, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Thanks for posting this. When it comes to meal planning, I need all the help I can get, whether it is ideas or gadgets:)
    I also loved your new normal post so much!!

    Reply
  76. Ilene says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Every recipe looks delicious! I think I’ll try oatmeal in the crockpot tonight.

    Reply
  77. Tiffany Watts says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:23 am

    ‘Lovin all these healthy recipes! Thanks, Clare 🙂

    Reply
  78. Kathy Nolan says

    February 22, 2017 at 1:18 am

    Awesome recipes shared by you. Keep sharing delicious ideas foe food. My family love Egg & Avocado Toast.

    Reply

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