• FIXATE RECIPE WEEK: DILL CUCUMBER SALAD

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    Sometimes the hardest part of healthy living is coming up with new recipes. But with FIXATE, a new cooking show exclusively on Beachbody on Demand, Autumn Calabrese and her brother, international chef Bobby Calabrese, show you exactly how to create tempting and delicious meals that can still help you lose weight. We are going to be featuring some of the delicious new recipes along with a grocery list for each all week!

    All the fresh flavors of late summer come together for a picnic in this savory and refreshing make-ahead salad…The Cucumber Dill Salad.

    CUCUMBER DILL SALAD
    serves 4  PREP TIME: 10 minutes 

    1 Green Container

    2 tsp. ground coriander
    ½ tsp. ground black pepper
    ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
    3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    1 Tbsp. raw honey (preferably acacia honey)
    3 cups thinly sliced English hothouse cucumber (approx. 1 medium cucumber)
    ½ cup thinly sliced red onion (approx. ½ medium onion)
    2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill

    INSTRUCTIONS: 

    1. Combine coriander, pepper, salt, vinegar, and honey in a medium bowl; whisk until incorporated.
    2. Add cucumber, onion, and dill; toss to blend.
    3. Refrigerate salad, covered, at least 1 hour and enjoy!

    TIP: Eat this salad immediately after refrigerating for an hour to prevent the salad from wilting and getting too watery

     

    GROCERY LIST: 

    VEGGIES
    1 English hothouse cucumber, medium
    1 bunch dill, fresh
    1 red onion, medium

    ESSENTIALS
    1 bottle apple cider vinegar
    1 jar black pepper, ground
    1 jar coriander, ground
    1 jar honey, raw
    1 jar sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

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  • Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl

    Nutella Inspired Smoothie Bowl

    If the following three words mean anything to you, then this recipe may not require further explanation: bowl of Nutella.

    OK, so this chocolate hazelnut smoothie bowl doesn’t actually contain Nutella, but the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts comes pretty close. If you’re unfamiliar with Nutella, it’s an Italian chocolate-hazelnut spread that’s taken America by storm. It can be slathered on toast, combined with bananas in a crepe, or squeezed onto your froyo when you’re having a “me” day. It’s amazing, and very high in sugar.

    Our healthful interpretation of the chocolate-hazelnut delight contains much less sugar and is higher in protein, making it a nutritious meal that tastes more like a cheat treat than a fiber-packed power bowl.

    This Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl is as simple to make as a normal glass of Shakeology; just throw it all in a blender and watch it whirl. However, it offers a thicker consistency — perfect for enjoying with a spoon. Plus, it’s garnished with shredded coconut and chopped dark chocolate for texture and sweetness, along with a sprinkling of sesame to add savory balance. It’s hard to believe this chocolate hazelnut smoothie bowl is actually good for you, but believe it! Miracles do happen.

    Tip: The higher the percentage of cacao in chocolate, the better. Look for chocolate that is at least 70 percent cacao or higher.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl

    Total Time: 10 min.
    Prep Time: 10 min.
    Cooking Time: None
    Yield: 1 serving

    Ingredients

    ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
    2 Tbsp. chopped raw hazelnuts
    1 cup ice
    1½ tsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
    1½ tsp. sesame seeds
    1 Tbsp. chopped dark chocolate

    Preparation

    1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, hazelnuts, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
    2. Place smoothie in a medium bowl. Top with coconut, sesame seeds, and chocolate; serve immediately.

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    Recipe Adapted from: Beachbody Blog

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