Dynamic Duo Erin and Siobhan...Mother and Daughter workout partners. This picture was taken after they did the CrossFit WOD called, "Suffocation." Suffocation is:
For Time:
100 Thrusters 95/65
at the top of each minute, 3 ab-mat sit-ups and 3 burpees
Less than 20 minutes of work and you can see how intense it was!

Check out this video if you are unsure of what the CrossFit open is. If you personally train me with me each week this video is required to watch. I have several clients (you know who you are) that are ready to register for it in 2016!! After you watch this if you want a more detailed description of The CrossFit Open check out "My Weekly Workout" page. This is my 4th year competing against woman my age and every year I get fitter, stronger and faster. As Rich Froning said, Why Not? 

What a great way to help other food blogger's get recognition for their hard work and make people aware that Fat is beneficial to your health. Eating a healthy fat will help your body become healthier, stronger, fitter and leaner. I love all healthy fats....avocados, almond butter, cashew butter, coconut oil, olive oil, all nuts and grass-fed butter. My favorite Chocolate Covered Katie recipe is her chocolate covered peanut butter bars. My kids LOVE them. They are sinfully delicious!

77% of the calories in Avocado are from fat. Avocados are packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. They are considered a super food. Avocados are a good source of B Vitamins which help you fight off disease and infection. They also give you vitamins C and E, plus natural plant chemicals that may help prevent Cancer. I enjoy eating avocado with my eggs in the morning, diced up in a salad, with chicken and salsa. It is your personal preference. 

THANK YOU, Katie for having "Hug a Fat Month"!! You are an amazing food blogger, photographer, writer, and baker. Thank you for inspiring me!

I cannot take all the credit for this recipe. I was inspired by "Katie." Katie is the baker, photographer, and author of the popular blog Chocolate-Covered Katie. She has delicious, simple, healthier recipes. Mostly desserts. Katie uses regular sweetened yogurt and oats in her "Overnight Oats". I wanted to make more of a primal version that uses less sugar and is more nutritious. I have to say it totally worked using paleo granola and it tastes fabulous! The best part about it is that when you wake up in the morning your breakfast is ready for you to eat. You can also bring it with you to work or school. I took a lot of pictures so I could show you how awesome this recipe is. I hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS:

PALEO GRANOLA
1 cup of raw almonds
1 cup of raw cashews
1 cup of raw walnuts
1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup of cranberries
20 pitted dates
1/3 cup of coconut oil melted
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
3 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1/8 tsp sea salt

YOGURT:
1/2 cup plain low-fat greek yogurt
2-3 NuStevia or stevia packets
1/2 cup organic full- fat or low-fat milk or 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk

*1/2 cup of milk and yogurt is per mason jar/per serving.
*You can use low-fat organic french vanilla yogurt as well but it will add a lot of extra sugar you don't need.

STEPS:

1. Chop dates into small pieces.

2. In a large bowl mix all nuts, chopped dates, coconut, cinnamon, sea salt, coconut sugar and 2 stevia. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl mix together melted coconut oil and vanilla.

4. Add coconut oil and vanilla to nut mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.

5. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.

6. lay nut mixture flat on a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Turn nut mixture over 1x while they are baking. Be careful not to burn. Cool completely. 

7. Return granola mixture back to a large bowl and add the cranberries.

8. Place 1/2 cup granola into the bottom of the mason jar.

9. Mix together 1/2 cup low-fat plain greek yogurt and 1 stevia. Place on top of granola in the jar. Sprinkle chia seeds on top of yogurt.

10. Top with your favorite fruit....strawberries, bananas, blueberries, a banana and a few enjoy life chocolate chips(Chloe's favorite combo). Any fruit you love!

11. Pour full-fat coconut milk or regular organic milk over top (approximately 1/2 cup).

12. Stir well. Put the lid on the mason jar and put in the refrigerator overnight.

13. Wake up and enjoy your breakfast immediately!

**If you are using french vanilla yogurt you don't need to add a stevia unless you like it extra sweet.
** I make 3-4 jars at a time. The primal granola/ yogurt recipe stays fresh for 2-3 days. The granola stays crunchy.
*Each jar makes 1-2 servings depending on how hungry you are. Remember on a scale of 1-10(1=starving, 10= stuffed) eat until a 6/7. Listen to your stomach, don't over eat anything or your body will store it as fat.

I had to take this picture outside on my porch where the lighting was the best. I wanted you to be able to see exactly what the granola/yogurt recipe looks like when covered with the milk.

BTW...Doesn't the snow looks so pretty?

This picture is before I added the milk. SOOOO delicious!