Raw no bake cocoa cookies!!

Ingredients:
In a food processor or blender put

-2 handfuls of walnuts, almonds, or cashews

-2 spoonfuls of cocoa powder..or more

-2 spoonfuls of pure maple syrup, no sugar maple syrup, or agave nectar. I chose sugar free maple syrup..I know it isn't exactly clean but its all I had:(

-1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut

-2 tablespoons of coconut oil

How to make:
grind everything up, form into little cookies, freeze for 30 minutes, and then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Sweet patato bun sliders,grilled peaches, and turkey patty!

I've been experimenting alot with making clean buns because I've been craving a good burger, but even the gluten free buns can have added sugars, and other ingredients that aren't "clean". So here is a good recipe that I made up for those who are sweet potato lovers, like myself :)

Ingredients for the bun:
-1 egg
-2 heaping tablespoons of almond flour
-1 whole cooked sweet potato

How to make:
Put everything into  a food processor or blender, then spoon out small bun shaped balls on a frying pan, flatten them down a bit, and cook on medium temp. Make sure you spray down a non-stick substance.

Other:
I put a lean turkey patty, and grilled peach in between.


ENJOY

First appearance!!! Watching Ohio's Outstanding Teen

Yesterday was my first appearance as Miss Teen Captivating!

 My mom and I traveled up to Mansfield to watch Ohio's Outstanding Teen. This was something new to me because for the most part, all the pageants I've competed in have been USA system pageants. I loved the show, especially the talent competition. I believe I am talentless, so that made it even more impressive for me to watch girls my age do all that! It was so amazing to see such a variety of talents; singing, dancing, playing the harp, and more. It was also great to know some contestants. One of my friends Amelia Hitchens, was awarded first runner-up! I got to see another friend who actually competed with me at Ohio Teen USA, Cecili Weber! It was a great show, and a really fun night.

Protein packed Turkey Burger :).....and you don't have to pick off the bun!

I am still working on this bun recipe so I might be changing up the ingredients in the next few weeks but here it is! Hope you try it out

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BUN        <--------- I used my hands to roll the dough together into circles, then press down on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 until they are golden brown

-3 cups of coconut flour

-3/4 cup of 0% Greek Yogurt

-1 egg white

-Salt

-Pepper

-1 tsp of baking soda

Other

- 1 lean turkey burger

-mustard

-1/2 baby bell light cheese circle

-lettuce

-Water Melon on the side

Clean Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Recipe!!!!!! Get in my tummy because you lookin yummy

Woahhhh just made clean Strawberry Banana Cheesecake!!!!!!! Here is the recipe and directions. Time to stuff my face yo.

Ingredients:

Crust- 
1 Cup of Almond Meal
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened Coconut
1 3/4 Tablespoon coconut oil

Directions:
I just mashed everything together in a bowl with my hands, and then pressed it out against the bottom of the pan...I am not into using cooking equipment.

Ingredients:
Filling:
1 Large egg
1 egg white
1 cup of lowfat 1% cottage cheese
3/4 cup of 0% greek yogurt
4 oz Cream Cheese(fat free) you could also use strawberry
1 scoop of Vanilla Cream Whey protein powder
1/2 fl oz of fresh lemon juice
1 cup of blended or pureed Strawberries and bananas
Stevia to taste

Directions:
Put everything into a bowl and mix it well! Pour over the crust on the bottom of the pan. Finally just stick it in the oven! You will want to have it cook at 375 degrees for 30-35 min.Then take it out and let it cool in the fridge for about an hour. I put some extra strawberries and bananas on top for decor because I'M FANCY.

Serving size is 1/10 of the cheesecake:) ENJOY

Hanani Taylor- The best singer I know

http://youtu.be/O9H-MyEysq4

Yeah..so this girl is amazing. Her name is Hanani Taylor. She performed live this weekend at Miss Captivating, and holy crap did my jaw drop. Her voice was so powerful it gave me goosebumps. She is going somewhere!

I have found much easier way to do the famous sock bun:) I love this look because it's super simple, classy, and doesn't damage your hair....as long as it is a clean sock

Love this girl! XOXO

Power Bowl for dinner :P

For dinner tonight I made myself a "power" bowl. It included salmon, avacado, peppers, carrots and hummus; all steamed and grilled! I like these types of meals because they're so healthy and easy...you literally just throw everything into a bowl.

"Women who get what they want get it because they refuse to settle for anything less"

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3120154

This is the main reason I support M.A.D.D. (mothers against drunk driving)

My Aunt Ellen and cousins Bronson, and Ellie were killed in a drunk driving accident when I was in 6th grade. They were hit head on at a stoplight by a stranger who was intoxicated with alcohol, and killed instantly. Fortunately, one of my cousins, and uncle survived the crash.

My aunt is the blonde beauty, Bronson is the handsome boy, and Ellie is the littlest angel being held. I will never get to see them again.

This was what was left of the car. Please guys do not drink and drive!

-Ivy

My look on healthy fitness prep

Winning a pageant takes major preparation. Any goal in life that you want to achieve does. I eat clean year round. The definition of eating clean is not putting anything man made or processed into your body. I eat whole, organic, real food. My favorite foods are sweet potatoes, peanut butter, dark chocolate, and salmon. Ever since I made the switch to this healthy lifestyle, I have felt so much better. Though I do have the occasional cheat meal every few weeks just to keep me sane! This is an example of what I will be diving into this weekend..maybe ;)

or maybe I will create a clean version! It is 80 percent diet and 20 percent excercise. My workout is weak.. -Run 1 mile -50 sit-ups -50 lunges -50 sqauts. By eating clean, not restricting calories, and doing that weak excercise I lost 20 pounds this year!!!!!!

Okay soo I am so excited to be the new Miss Teen Captivating. This title for me is about making a difference. I want to inspire and motivate others. I'll start out by listing some things about myself...I am a GO GETTER. Once I have one goal accomplished, I strive for the next. I love traveling, family, health+fitness, pageants, meeting new people, public speaking, and cooking! My favorite food is oatmeal with a bunch of healthy stuff added into it. I plan on posting a ton of recipes for clean eating. My favorite place I have been is Savannah, Georgia. My favorite holiday is Halloween. My favorite thing to do in my free time is to dance. I just wanted to give some info about myself in this first post!

-Ivy <3