A week of new recipes

I hate being stuck in ruts.  Whether the ruts come from relationships, workouts, or meals I always work to dig myself out as soon as humanly possible.  This week’s rut is food.  I am so sick of all of the “normal” things that I eat and I feel like my body is craving change, so I found a bunch of new recipes!

Here are some of the new recipes I am going to try this week.

Crock pot Apple Oatmeal

3 C. Steel-cut oats
1 1/2 C. water
1 1/2 C. unsweetened almond milk
3 Tbsp. flax seed
2 Tbsp. maple syrup 

2-3 apples, chopped
1 1/2. tsp. cinnamon

1/3c raisins

1tsp. vanilla

Place all ingredients in a crock pot that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or high for 2-3.

Serves 10, about 1 cup per serving. Leftover oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen in individual portions.

from http://www.beachreadynow.com/recipes/21-day-fix-crock-pot-oatmeal/

Cashew Chicken

http://sallycooks.com/2013/06/27/crockpot-cashew-chicken/

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/crock-pot-italian-turkey-meatballs.html

Crock pot Chicken Pot Pie

http://www.skinnymom.com/skinny-slow-cooker-chicken-pot-pie/

In case you haven’t noticed I am addicted to the crock pot.  My days are so jam packed with work, class, workouts, and an attempt of a social life, that I often run out of time to prep or I end up eating at weird hours.  Neither of which I enjoy. So the crock pot is an awesome alternative for me.  I can prepare everything ahead of time and then all I have to do is turn it on in the morning before I head to work.  Who doesn't love coming home to an apartment that smells like something delicious?

Be sure to check back this week for my reviews of the recipes :) 

Have you tried any great new recipes lately?

Catherine