Confessions of a Fit Foodie

21 Day Fix Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue

21 Day Fix Chocolate Fondue

Hello, lover. 

I want to tell you all about this dreamy, velvety smooth chocolate fondue…and how I was able to make it dairy free and totally fix approved.

21 Day Fix Fondue

Oh – and how easy it was to make.

I want to tell you all of these things, but my other little lover…my three year old…is sick and this mommy doesn’t have much time to work right now.

Dairy-Free-Fondue

So you just need to trust me.

This fondue is fabulous.  And so healthy and clean, you can go to town on it for a YELLOW treat swap, or share it with some friends (my kiddos LOVE this!) for only some teaspoons and a too-tiny-to-count fraction of a BLUE.   A little goes a long way!

Dip in some PURPLE fruit – whatever your favorites are – and you will have yourself a dessert that feels naughty, but it’s actually oh-so-nice.

The perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.

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21 Day Fix Fondue! Only 1 1/2 tsp per 2-3 T serving! YUM!

Dinner & Grocery List (week 10)

Are your weeks flying like mine are?

I feel like I just sat down to write my last Meal Plan for you guys…and here I am again.

And it’s specifically the weeks that fly, because some of my days seem never ending.   Can someone please explain this phenomenon to me?

Thanks.

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

Anyway, here’s my latest meal plan for you all.  I left Tuesday open, as it’s Valentine’s Day and all, but definitely check out the great post put together by Stephanie at The Foodie and The Fix for lots of romantic dinner ideas that are FIX approved!

Monday: Crustless Zucchini Quiche 

Groceries: 

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 onion
  • part skim ricotta
  • 3 eggs
  • shredded mozzarella
  • butter flavored olive oil, regular olive oil, or ghee
  • black pepper
  • dried basil
  • dried oregano
  • olive oil cooking spray

Tuesday:  Happy Valentine’s Day!  Check out this post for Romantic Dinner ideas!  I highly recommend the Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi  or the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, but everything on this list looks incredibly delicious!

 

Wednesday:  Buffalo Chicken Chili – Stovetop or Instant Pot! 

Groceries: 

  • carrots
  • celery
  • garlic
  • onion
  • lean ground chicken
  • 1 can (28 oz) of diced tomatoes
  • chili powder
  • hot sauce
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • blue cheese crumbles
  • cooking spray
  • chives

Thursday:  Lazy Butternut Squash Lasagna 

Groceries:  

  • olive oil
  • 1 butternut squash
  • fresh spinach
  • 1 lb of grass fed ground sirloin (would also be great with poultry sausage)
  • onion
  • garlic
  • homemade or no-sugar added jarred tomato or marinara sauce
  • ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T of Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh ground pepper
  • fresh basil

Friday: Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Groceries: 

  • olive oil spray
  • whole grain wrap, tortilla, or flatbread
  • butter or ghee
  • cooked chicken breast
  • hot sauce
  • ricotta cheese
  • blue cheese
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • red onion
  • garlic powder
  • parsley

21 Day Fix Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes {Gluten-free}

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I’m so super excited about these, you guys…

21 Day Fix Crab Cakes

I’ve been wanting to make a FIX approved and gluten-free crab cake recipe for awhile now…but my husband and I are so darn picky about our crab cakes that I think I was afraid to fail.

Our requirement:

jumbo lump crab meat is a must

little to no filler/breading

the mayo must be undetectable

lemon, lemon, lemon

21 Day Fix Crab Cakes

So with Valentine’s Day coming up, I decided to just go for it…because I  am sure we will be staying in and crab cakes have always been one of our favorite dinners.

I actually ordered crab cakes on our first date at this great little restaurant in Philly called Le Bus.  It’s been a Manayunk staple forever, and their crab cakes are to die for.

Crab Cakes

I let my date have just the tiniest taste…he was hooked and that turned out to be one of the many times we had Crab Cakes at Le Bus.

And for our wedding dinner, we chose surf and turf – Crab Cakes and Petite Filet Mignon.  I’ve heard stories from other brides who never ate their wedding dinner in the chaos that is a wedding day.

This bride?  No – this bride was going to EAT.  And that food was damn good.

21 Day Fix Crab Cakes

Anyway, back to these crab cakes.  I started with Jumbo Lump crabmeat, which is an investment for sure, but totally worth it in a recipe like this.  And although I am not a fan of mayo, I added just enough to help bind the crab cakes together.  Mayo is now a teaspoon on the updated 21 Day Fix food list.  I love this one from Primal Kitchen that uses Avocado Oil, but any mayo will do.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes 21 Day Fix

I made some fresh gluten free breadcrumbs, and added some lemon juice, a little old bay seasoning, and freshly chopped cilantro.  Chives would also be awesome, I just had cilantro to use up.

21 Day Fix Crab Cakes

Because these don’t use a lot of filler, they are super delicate and might fall apart a bit in the pan while cooking.  To help with this, assemble the crab cakes ahead of time and place them in the fridge for a hour or so.  You might also want to make two at a time so you have plenty of room in your pan to gently flip them when ready.

21 Day Fix Crab Cakes

They came out perfect…so light, lemony, and flaky with just the right amount of crispiness, too.   I love adding lots of extra lemon juice on mine – so don’t skimp!

These are delicious over a bed of greens, or served with rice or cauliflower mash.  They aren’t difficult to make, but they do feel special and would certainly be a good option if you, like me, can’t get a sitter and will be spending Valentine’s Day at home.

If you give them a try, let me know what you think!

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21 Day Fix Crab Cakes