Melt in Your Mouth Pork Tenderloin

I remember the day we would always get the pork tenderloin that was already flavored - some are okay but some have a lot of extra stuff in the ingredients. 

BUT they always tasted sooo good and were easy to make. Simply remove the package and pop in the oven and voila - yummy, moist pork tenderloin dinner!! 

I never thought I would be able to find a recipe that I could make at home to flavor pork tenderloin...

however I proved myself wrong and I found one!! 

Yummy, healthy, and super easy!! 

Melt in Your Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients...

2 pounds pork tenderloin cut into 2

1/2 cup soy sauce

1.5 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 tablespoons EVOO

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon onion powder

1.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions...

**includes marinade time**

1. In a large bag add all ingredients except pork and mix. Next place pork in bag and mix so pork is covered in marinade. Marinade overnight or at least for an hour. 

2. After marinade time is over preheat oven to 375 degrees

3. Place pork in roast pan and pour remaining marinade over top. 

4. Cook uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145 degrees. 

Last but not least - ENJOY!!

This was a dinner my whole family enjoyed so you know when that happens it gets added to the recipe book!! 

I wish I would have remembered to take a picture of it because who doesn't like good looking food. 

Next time!!

Until then Enjoy Tasty, healthy Food  - it is good for you and will make your body run properly!!

If you are interested in more healthy recipes or maybe even learning how to eat healthy, CONTACT ME and I can help you get started. I know for me the biggest part of learning how to eat healthy was to have support to help me have the strength to say NO MORE to the bad junk food that use to fill my house!! After that it was all about learning how to change some of my eating habits and from their healthy habits were formed.

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Italian Wedding Soup

I think you know by now that I love good tasting yummy food!! 

An added bonus is that the food is HEALTHY TOO!! 


Yeah yeah I know not all the things I like to eat are healthy but I would say 80-90% of it is. I am in total agreement with the 80/20 rule for healthy eating!! I do like an occasional piece of chocolate, cookie, pizza, or cake and guess what I am totally okay with eating it!! No guilt, no over exercising, no nothing but simple enjoyment. 

I have found when I follow the 80/20 rule I don't get the feeling of deprivation. That feeling is DANGEROUS and will set you up for failure if you let it in!! 

In order to live a healthier lifestyle we need to be following a nutrition plan that is going to fit our goals and our lifestyle.  I eat what I want and 80% of the time I choose healthy!! But don't let me fool you...I didn't always eat 80% healthy foods.  I had to teach myself how to eat healthy and I did it via a health and fitness group on FACEBOOK!! I know who would have thought right? 

Well I came here tonight to share with you a recipe and so I will get off my soap box but I leave you with this one last thought....when venturing into the 20% area - moderation and portion sizes are KEY!!

Okay  now let me share with you that Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

Ingredients...

1 pound ground turkey breast

1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon EVOO

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

8 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 15 ounce can cannelinni beans

4-6 cups chopped mixed greens (kale, spinach, chard, etc.)

Directions...

Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. Combine Turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Shape mixture into small meatballs (~1 tablespoon or so each) to make approximately 36 meatballs.

3. Place meatballs on a lightly coated baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes

4. When finished cooking, remove from oven and place off to the side 

Note: this can be done ahead of time if needed

Soup 

1. Heat 1 tablespoon EVOO in a large soup pot over medium heat. 

2. Add onion, celery, and carrots, and cook stirring until onion is translucent ~ 8-10 minutes

3. Stir in broth, beans, greens, and finished meatballs.

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook until vegetables are tender ~25-30 minutes

Enjoy because this soup was delicious!! 

Tonight is was dreary and snowing and oh my some nice warm soup to warm the soul was perfect!!

I also have to give credit to my friend Leeann - I saw Italian Wedding soup on her meal plan this week and I totally had to have it too. So a HUGE THANK YOU TO LEEANN for inspiring me to try out a new recipe!! 

If you are interested in more healthy recipes or maybe even learning how to eat healthy, CONTACT ME and I can help you get started. I know for me the biggest part of learning how to eat healthy was to have support to help me have the strength to say NO MORE to the bad junk food that use to fill my house!! After that it was all about learning how to change some of my eating habits and from their healthy habits were formed.

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Easy Homemade Granola Bars

I have been searching for new recipes that I would enjoy but also my kid's would enjoy too. 

and, as you know I like healthy recipes!! 
My problem was though many granola bar recipes contain nuts and I am finding out I cannot eat certain nuts so my search continued...

I came across a version of homemade granola bars that looked appealing to me but little did I know with a few tweaks it would turn out to be FAMILY HIT!! 

Check out this easy, delicious, and oh so nutritious 

easy Homemade Granola Bar recipe

Ingredients...
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup milk or almond milk (I use regular milk as I can no longer have anything with almonds)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 


Directions...
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
3. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and use the back of a spoon or spatula (or hands) to help spread evenly in the pan. Press down firmly to make sure it is packed in there good. 
4. Bake for 20 -25 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool ~10 minutes before cutting.
6. Cut into bars/squares whatever you like and serve. 

Makes approximately ~9bars/squares

Last but not least - enjoy because they taste sooo good 

and are good for you too!! 

{key though - stick to your portion - 1 to 2 bars/squares}

If you are interested in more healthy recipes or maybe even learning how to eat healthy, CONTACT ME and I can help you get started. I know for me the biggest part of learning how to eat healthy was to have support to help me have the strength to say NO MORE to the bad junk food that use to fill my house!! After that it was all about learning how to change some of my eating habits and from their healthy habits were formed.

Click here to get more information about 

my next group!!

YES I'M INTERESTED!!

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 
how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

facebook.com/alyson.horcher