From Sunrise to Sunset: A Day's Worth of Delicious Recipes

Hello, my fellow Confident Wellness Warriors! 😊

Are you ready to start your day with a breakfast that's so protein-packed, it's practically flexing its muscles?

Or how about a lunch that's so light and satisfying, it'll make you feel like a champion?

And let's not forget about dinner – a meal so full of flavor, your taste buds will be doing a victory dance.

These recipes are your secret weapon for staying energized and joyful from sunrise to sunset. So, let's get our aprons on and begin this culinary adventure that'll keep us feeling strong and unstoppable!

These recipes are easy to prepare, taking about 30 minutes or less, and they are high in protein while low in carbs.

Breakfast: Avocado and Salmon Omelette 

 Ingredients:

3 large eggs

2.1/2 ripe avocado, sliced

2 oz smoked salmon, chopped

1 tbsp chopped chives

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper.

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Pour in the eggs and cook for 2 minutes, or until the edges start to set.

Arrange the avocado slices and smoked salmon on one half of the omelet.

As another option, you can finish cooking the omelet and then gracefully top it with the avocado and salmon.

Sprinkle chives over the top and fold the omelet in half.

Cook for another 2 minutes, then slide onto a plate and serve.

Lunch: Chicken Caesar Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

1/2 cup Caesar dressing

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

1/4 cup croutons (optional)

8 large lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine or iceberg)

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and chopped Romaine lettuce.

Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf.

Top with croutons if desired.

Fold the lettuce leaves over the filling and serve as wraps.

Dinner: Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 medium zucchinis, spiralized

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the spiral zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss everything together, and heat through.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Whether you're starting your day with a hearty breakfast, taking a break for a satisfying lunch, or winding down with a delicious dinner, these recipes have you covered. Enjoy the flavors from sunrise to sunset, and happy cooking!

P.S. If you try out any of these recipes, I'd love to hear all about it!

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