Simply Living a Fit Life

Weekends and pancakes are a must in our house!!  Since we had company and it was a gorgeous spring morning I decided to try a light refreshing mix of lemon and blackberries!!  Sprinkled with a light dusting of powdered sugar...talk about delectable!! Ingredients:  1/2 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon of butter extract 4 egg whites 1/4 cup blackberries Directions: Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth then lightly mix in your blackberries. Spray a medium size skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium. Add pancake batter to prepared skillet and cover, cook until top is slightly set and carefully flip and cook till bottom is lightly browned. Top with pure maple syrup, Light Agave Nectar, honey and additional blackberries!

This week my meal planning revolved around produce that needed used up and cuts of meat from the freezer.  I typically meal prep on Sunday but this past weekend was so gorgeous I wanted to spend every last minute outside getting my flower beds in order.  So tonight with some careful planning I was able to make a scrumptious dinner of tuna steaks, parmesan roasted cauliflower and strawberry salsa and prepare tomorrow's lunch and dinner at the same time!   I even managed to get out and get the grass cut, something I have been trying to do for almost a week!  So I would definitely consider tonight a complete success!!  You have to try this delicious recipe for strawberry salsa!! Ingredients: 2 cups Strawberries, chopped 1 small jalapeño, chopped Good squeeze of a lemon Cut ingredients and mix well.  serve over fish or as a side dish with chips!  would love your feedback... let me know how you liked!!