Breakfast Hash - 80 Day Obsession compliant

I love breakfast potatoes. They are the perfect hangover food... or non-hangover food! Greasy, crunchy, soft, tasty, and sometimes with a few bites of pepper or onion. Perfect with eggs and bacon!  Or... sausage?!?

Yes. Using the recipe for Fixate Breakfast Sausage and sweet potatoes, I health-ified this breakfast hash, and it is TASTY.  Every bite I couldn't stop myself from saying "mmm", and honestly? I want more. Plus, for all those of you doing 80 Day Obsession, it is compliant with the meal plan!! It's one red, one green, one yellow, and one teaspoon per serving.

Keep reading for the recipe, or click here for a printable version.

Breakfast Hash

Makes four servings

2 green peppers, seeded

2 red peppers, seeded

1 large red onion

Mrs Dash All purpose no salt seasoning

4 tsp Coconut oil, divided

2 sweet potatoes

Fresh thyme, finely chopped

Fixate breakfast sausage

1.       Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

2.       Finely dice onion and peppers into small pieces – I recommend ¼” – 1/3” sized cubes. Place on baking tray, add 2 teaspoons coconut oil and season with Mrs Dash, stirring to combine and coat.

3.       Place tray in oven and bake for 40-50 minutes.  Every fifteen minutes, stir. You want the peppers to start caramelizing, so you need to let the water bake off, which may take 30 minutes or more. As the water does cook off, start to stir more frequently so the veggies caramelize but don’t get crispy burnt. Remove when desired caramelization occurs.

4.       Finely dice sweet potatoes, place on a second baking tray, add 2 tsps coconut oil and season with freshly minced thyme. Stir to mix well and coat all sweet potatoes. Place tray in same 400 degree oven for ~30-40 minutes, stirring 15 minutes in. You want these to caramelize as well, and they will potentially take less time than the veggies.

5.       Meanwhile, make Fixate breakfast sausage according to directions, but exclude the oil when cooking – use a spray or water if needed.

6.       Use your red, green and yellow containers to portion 1 red (Fixate Sausage), 1 green (peppers and onions) and 1 yellow (sweet potatoes) into a bowl or glass container.  Stir together to make a “hash”.

7.       Enjoy!!!

40 days after 80 Day Obsession

One of the things you realize is that, while the program is called 80 Day Obsession, it's not just 80 days.  It's a lifestyle.  It's one you learn to do over 80 days, but it's something you can continue to do for the rest of your life... just as long as you continue implementing all the healthy habits you learned.

You can choose to go back to your old ways that you got you to the place when you started... or you can continue to do the things that you need to do to maintain what you built.  You can continue to treat yourself well, or you can eat the crappy foods that make you feel crappy.  It's your choice.

I have chosen to do my best with following the timed nutrition program.  I am eating in Plan C.  I continue to meal prep the meals I plan to eat while I'm at work, but I don't stress if there is an impromptu lunch or dinner out.  I don't always use the portion controlled containers.  I feel more accurate when I do, but I know that's not possible all the time - so I try to eyeball it, and I am putting good intentions into living the lifestyle.

I continue to workout, although I did take an entire week off to heal a pinched nerve.  I didn't feel one ounce of guilt.  I slept in, and I enjoyed it instead!  Because I know that I will eventually get back into it, and my body needed the rest.

Now, I am working my way through 21 Day Fix Extreme, one of Autumn's earlier programs.  But I definitely miss 80 Day Obsession... I miss pushing myself to the max for an hour straight.  I miss Autumn's crew.  I miss the Booty workouts :). I miss a huge group of people going through a program together for the first time!  We laughed at the same things, cried and yelled over the same things (ummm Cardio Flow anyone?!? LOL!), and we celebrated successes and helped each other with challenges. The support was phenomenal.

Good news is I have a (smaller) group of people who I continuously join for daily motivation, tips, and support. It's completely private to the members of the group, so you know you're being supported by good people who are trying to achieve similar goals.


What support system do you have? How do you stay accountable and motivated?

Day 80!!!

So it's Day 80 of 80 Day Obsession.

For the past 3 months, I have prioritized meal prepping, eating, sleeping, and of course, hour long workouts where I pushed myself to do more and get stronger. Every. Single. Day.

Looking back to Day 1 - it seems like such a long time ago, but it flew by.  Probably because I was not conscious for a lot of it, as I got more sleep haha!

But today was bittersweet. I'm dealing with all kinds of emotions.

• I never doubted that I could do it. I love working out!
• The nutrition plan was the toughest challenge, but once I got through the first month or so of getting used to it, it got easier to know what to eat and when... and how to eat out. And I learned that meal prep is key, as I have maximum control over how I feed and fuel my body.
• I learned so much about my mental state, and how I have such a deeper understanding of myself and how to achieve my goals.

But back to today - tons of others cried because they were proud and felt accomplished that they did it.  That's great, and I'm proud too. But I cried because I'm sad that it's over.

The last 80 days, I've worked out with the same group of people (the cast and Autumn) every single day.  It's not a workout DVD program where you replay the same workout over and over, hearing the same scripted motivational advice.

It's 80 workouts of learning about the cast, their quirks, their facial expressions, and hearing different motivational phrases, tips, etc... they became friends, even though they have no idea who I am.

And so now that 80 days is over, I don't get to continue to grow with them, because it's done.  I don't get to continue being friends with them.  I feel like I'm cut off, and that's where I feel lost. This program has seriously spoiled me... and that's why it made it easier to keep doing the hard things!

I am so grateful for the experience.  I am grateful that Autumn coached us through the entire 80 days. I learned so much. I got the Tough Love that I needed right when I needed it. And I shared the experience with 20,000+ others.

While my results weren't as dramatic as some others - 6 pounds and 6 inches lost - I had amazing results with my confidence and self esteem. I am treating myself better, both by the way I talk to myself and how I fuel my body.

This program has been a life changer.

I can't wait to do it again!!!

80 Day Obsession Egg-Veggie-Edamame-Pesto Bake

I love lasagna dishes and casseroles! Put a bunch of ingredients together in a large lasagna pan, and BOOM. A meal for 6... or in my case as a single lady, 6 servings of a meal!

This has been one of the tricks I've learned while going through 80 Day Obsession.  If I can create a quick and easy dish, and then let the oven do the cooking, that frees up my time to do other things... like SLEEP.

In the last few weeks of Phase 3, I've been stepping up my nutrition a notch. Autumn suggests eating from the top third of the food list, so I created a handy dandy excel spreadsheet.  And it helped me realize how I wasn't really eating from the top third as often as I assumed I was. I use this to help with meal planning, as it narrows the range of foods down that I want to consume, and I can explore new-to-me foods and make "healthier" pairings for my meals.

So here's a great meal pairing for your pre-workout meal, which for me in Plan D is R, G and Y with a teaspoon (plus a P fruit, which I have on the side). Is this an "OMG SO GOOD" meal? I'm not going to lie and tell you yes, so the answer is NO. But when all you do is focus on nutrition and eating the right portions of the right foods at the right times, this is a pretty awesome go to - especially because it takes such little time to throw together! And it's not heavy, so it's perfect for pre-workout.

Click here for the printable version, or continue reading below:

Egg-Veggie-Edamame-Pesto Bake
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Container counts: R, G, Y, 1 teaspoon

Ingredients:
12 eggs
3 cups broccoli, chopped into small pieces
3 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bag (3 cups total) of edamame, shelled
6 teaspoons of Fixate Pesto
Cooking spray
Lasagna pan

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray lasagna pan lightly with coconut oil spray.
3. Prepare your veggies. Wash and chop/slice. For veggies like broccoli, microwave for 2-3 minutes with 1 TBSP of water to steam slightly.
4. Assemble your casserole. Spread  veggies evenly across the bottom of the lasagna pan. Spread edamame evenly on top of the veggies.
5. Crack all 12 eggs into a bowl, add approximately 2 TBSP of water and 6 teaspoons of Pesto, and then whisk until well combined.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the veggies/edamame, and shake pan gently to help evenly distribute.
7. Place in oven and let bake for 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set.
8. Remove from oven, let cool, and then divide into 6 servings.

I wrapped each serving individually in tin foil and stored in the fridge for 6 days. When ready to eat, I removed the tin foil, placed on a plate, and reheated in a microwave for 45-60 seconds.

What you get is a relatively tasty, super easy/quick pre-workout meal. When you're meal prepping as often as I am, this a great go-to for a healthy way to fuel your body.  If you make it, let me know how you liked it, and/or what changes you suggest!

Chinese-style Orange Chicken (80 Day Obsession compliant)

As you know, I'm obsessed! So the next few months (at least) will be all recipes that can fit into 80 Day Obsession... but don't worry, they'll be tasty.  Because I get bored if it's boring.  Although, I will say - sometimes I'm so tired of eating (because I feel like I eat a lot, and all the time), that I have no problem throwing some ground turkey, quinoa, and veggies together for a super quick meal, just to get the fuel in.

But I digress.

TASTY FOOD. THIS IS. SO TASTY.

This? Is Chinese-style Orange Chicken. It is fruity, tangy, succulent, and so filling and delicious.

 
How did I come up with this? Well... did you ever go to a restaurant when you were younger and find a meal that just made you so so happy? You ordered it every time you went to the restaurant? And maybe you would even eat the leftovers while taking a bubble bath?  No? Just me? Oh... well... fine.

But anyway. I LOVE this Orange Chicken dish, and I've never gotten close to having it taste as good as the restaurant dish... until today. And it's even better because it is healthy nutritious food!!! And I get to eat it as part of my meal plan!!!! IT IS SO EXCITING!!!!!!!

Click here for the printable recipe, or continue reading below!

80 Day Obsession Chinese-style Orange Chicken

Recipe adapted from Skinny Orange Chicken

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3lbs chicken, cubed (boneless, skinless)

4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or coconut oil)

4 Florida oranges, freshly juiced, with 1 Tablespoon zest reserved

2 teaspoons maple syrup

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced

4 tsp rice vinegar (or Apple Cider vinegar)

1 Tablespoon coconut aminos

½ tsp crushed red pepper, to taste

4 teaspoons corn starch

green scallions, for garnish

1 head of green cabbage, shredded into strips (about 6 cups)

1 cup of quinoa, uncooked

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.  Typically it is 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of water, bring to boil, turn off heat and let sit for 10-20 minutes or until all water is gone. Stir periodically. Set aside when done.
2. Make sauce.  Combine orange juice, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, coconut aminos, and red pepper. Mix with whisk.  Set aside.
3. Cube raw chicken.  Heat oil in large pan.  Add chicken and cook on all sides for 2-3 minutes each, or until almost done cooking.  Add about 1/8 of the orange sauce, cooking chicken until cooked through, mixing, and adding another 1/8 of orange sauce if needed to maintain moisture in pan.
4. Remove chicken from pan. Set aside.
5. Add remaining orange sauce to pan. Add cornstarch, and mix well.  Cook on medium to medium-high heat until reduced and syrup-y.  Add shredded green cabbage, in batches if needed, and stir to mix well. Continue cooking until cabbage is fully cooked and orange sauce is mostly gone/absorbed by the cabbage.
6. On a plate, place ¾ cup of chicken, ½ cup of cooked quinoa, and ¼ of the green cabbage/orange sauce mixture. This makes 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 Green, 1 Purple and 1 teaspoon.  Top with green scallions for color.

Add sesame seeds if you need an orange, or add cashews if you need a blue. If nothing, enjoy as is!

In the Beachbody/21 Day Fix / Portion Fix Container system, this (without the additions) is 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 Green, 1 Purple, 1 teaspoon per serving.

80 Day Obsession - My Experience (Phase 2)

They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit.

I think it takes a bit longer than that, at least for me... But it's now the end of Phase 2 of 80 Day Obsession, and I'm no longer stressing about how to meal prep, will I get my workout in, or getting enough sleep.

It just happens, because now it's routine.

Don't get me wrong, it still takes effort!! There are some nights that I don't want to meal prep or pack my lunch bag for the next day, and there are some mornings that I'd rather sleep longer. But I just do it. I've made it my priority, and I also know that if I miss one of these key steps, I'll be out of my routine for that day, and off track for the rest of the 80 days.

So I JUST KEEP GOING.

A few things I'm discovering:
1. You have to keep the focus. You can't let skipping a meal, or missing a container happen, because nutrition is so important, and yet 8 weeks in to something and you start to think "what does one missed container hurt?"  But once you think that, then it gets easier to miss a second and a third container... or allow 2 Blue containers (CHEESE) a day, instead of sticking with the plan. So, no - it's not OK. Eat that container. Drink that water. Be consistent.

2. I'm not as tired... but I definitely feel a difference if I get just 30 minutes less sleep a night. For example, sometimes I get lost in a book, and before I know it, it's 10pm (usually lights out is 9:15). While I'm able to get up the next morning with no problem, I definitely have less energy. SO GET YOUR SLEEP, people.

3. I was feeling pretty strong after completing Phase 1 workouts. Then we started Phase 2, which is a all new moves... and I felt uncoordinated, like I wasn't pushing hard enough, and so sore (and tired!).  Even though it's all 80 Day Obsession, Phase 1 is distinct from Phase 2 (and Phase 3). So be kind to yourself, push as hard as you can... but know that week 1 is tough, no matter what Phase, and that you will get better and stronger.  As Autumn frequently says, if you are not challenging yourself, you are not changing yourself. Embrace it.

4. I start seeing food as colors. As in, I need a Red, Yellow, Green, and Orange for this meal.  Which means I've started to get more comfortable with the nutrition, and so I ventured out of the house and out to a restaurant... and I found that it was pretty easy to find something on the menu that would fit my meal plan.  Sometimes I had to order an extra side salad.  Sometimes I had to ask for the cook to not use oil or salt.  And sometimes I ate the meal, and then went straight home to add the blue or orange or purple container that remained for that meal.  But it got easier as I kept practicing.

5. Others in my challenge group had drastic results - double digit inches lost, double digit pounds lost. I lost 3 pounds and 5 inches in the first two phases, and that can be frustrating if you compare yourself to others who have bigger losses... but my journey is not their journey. And I still lost 3 pounds and 5 inches!  If I hadn't started this program, I would have been at 0 or positive. Progress is progress, regardless of how small or big it is. 

The only frustration that I found was I initially felt that I had to perfect or I wasn't doing the program.  Sometimes, all a restaurant has is white bread and white pasta, or fried sweet potatoes. And you can easily think "Man, this program is not letting me live life!", or... you can change your mindset and say "I choose to eat the way my body needs me to eat." While one white bread won't hurt you, don't allow it to happen when you have better choices. Only allow it to happen when you don't have a choice, which means you are staying on the program better and minor variances won't knock you off track.

Don't get me wrong... sometimes I just wanted to eat that plate of fettucine alfredo and all the bread.  But I also remember how I felt the last time I did that... icky, buttery, greasy, bloated, and down right awful. Turns out, my body likes it when I eat healthy, so over time, it gets easier to make the choices that make me feel better.

I know why I'm doing this, and if I want different results, then I need to do something different.  As Autumn said at the beginning, it's not easy, it's going to be hard, but it will be worth it. I am starting to see results, and I am so much stronger than I was when I started this. So that keeps me going, and pushing, and doing hard things.

80 Day Obsession - My Experience (Phase 1)

The past few weeks, I've been treating myself like I am an athlete, even though I'm just a lowly office worker who likes to dabble in fitness. Why? Because I AM an athlete. I workout. I run. I am strong. So why shouldn't I take as much care with myself as an Olympic athlete would?

I didn't come to this realization - it happened over the course of the past few weeks as I've been trying a new exercise and nutrition program called 80 Day Obsession. Created by Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese, 80 Day Obsession sounds, well, obsessive.  But it's really just 80 days of workouts over a 91 day period, with a huge emphasis on the nutrients you are fueling your body with... which kinda makes you hyper-focused (obsessed?) with following the program. From the workouts, to making sure you're eating the right foods, to meal prepping, to eating every 2-3 hours... it takes effort. And plus, you're putting your body through strenuous 45-60 minute long workouts, so you need recovery time, aka plenty of sleep. Not gonna lie, it feels like my life revolves around work, sleep, eat, and working out...
But I love it.  AND THAT MY FRIENDS IS THE GAME CHANGER. If you are like me and love to workout and sweat, but haven't really paid that much attention to what you are eating except to try to eat healthy, this program is for you, because it tells you what to eat and when, but with plenty of customization so you eat foods you like. It's NOT a diet. You are NEVER hungry. And yet, you see results!!  Because the secret is that you need to fuel your body to lose weight. It's the opposite of what we've been taught our whole lives about eating less to lose weight! It's a mind shifting game changer.

I've been working out to Autumn Calabrese since she emerged on the Beachbody stage with 21 Day Fix and Portion Control over four years ago.  I've completed 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Masters Hammer & Chisel, as well as other programs from other amazing Super Trainers such as Insanity, T25, Shift Shop, etc... and I kinda sorta followed the nutrition guidelines, but not really.  And of course, I wondered why I didn't get better results.

Enter 80 Day Obsession. Autumn promised it would be hard, and that it wouldn't be easy.  But that it would be worth it.

And it is hard. It isn't easy.  But IT IS WORTH IT.

But this is my retrospective view now that Phase 1 is complete - the first 3 weeks were a huge adjustment. I was constantly tired, I felt almost like I had the flu, I was stuffed with food and wondered why I was eating so much... My results weren't amazing. I didn't lose weight, I barely lost inches. But I felt the change internally... and so I continued to trust in the process.  It's not 30 day obsession, it's 80 days. So I just kept going. I can't wait to see what happens by the end of the program!

Also... because of how amazing I feel, and the mindset 180 I've felt since starting, I feel the need to share with EVERYONE. I want to spread the awesomeness that is this program, and to invite you to join me. I want to help others feel this amazing. I will be documenting my experience, tips and tricks, and results, and sharing them with you all with the hopes that you will join me for a Round Two later this year!

Here is a cool video about why some of my fellow challengers are doing 80 Day Obsession. Click here to learn more about 80 Day Obsession, and STAY TUNED for more details on how you can join me and others in April or May for Round 2! More details coming :)

Super Saturday with Autumn Calabrese (and a sneak peak of 80 Day Obsession!)

Friends...

I had an incredible experience.

I got to "meet" Autumn Calabrese!!! 

Our shoes match!!!

Who the heck is Autumn? The creator of 21 Day Fix, Fix Extreme, Hammer & Chisel, and the new 80 Day Obsession, Autumn is someone that I've been working out to almost daily for the past four years. She has pushed me, made me stronger, encouraged me, motivated me, and taught me so much.

And to actually meet her in person?

AMAZING. I honestly cannot put words to the experience.

First, I got to hug her and take a picture with her, and she's adorable and so tiny. Second, I got to work out with her from maybe 7 feet away, and she is FIERCE and BADASS and no longer tiny :).

Second row for the workout!! So amazing!!

Third, I got to hear her speak for about 10 minutes and share some of the most amazing, impactful, motivating words of advice.  And guess what? You get to hear that speech, because I recorded it.

If you're short on time, my summary is below, but please take the time to listen to the full speech (which I edited slightly so ignore my amateur video editing). It's just under 11 minutes and it possibly can change your life, like it did mine.

Autumn Calabrese's Four Fitness/Health Tips (as summarized by me!):
1. Take Back Your Power. YOU are in control of your choices. Stop blaming external forces.
2. Don't Put an End Date on your Fitness.
3. Stop being a "when I" person. Don't wait until "when I have XYZ", do it now.
4. Stop quitting on yourself. Don't be the person who finds an excuse. Be the person who finds a way.

LOVE to you!!! Now make it a great day!

Best Ever Salsa Verde

By this time, you know how much I love Mexican food. And while I LOVE traditional tomato-based salsas, I've also fallen in love with green salsa, or Salsa Verde. Curious as to what ingredients were in it, I looked it up, and it's surprisingly easy. So naturally, I decided to make it myself.

Your life will be changed. This is why I love and hate cooking. I've realized that the more I cook, the more I like to cook, the less appetizing restaurant meals are, and the more I recognize that I can make restaurant meals, and make them taste better (and probably be healthier too, as less salt, oil, etc.) (Exceptions: sushi) Said in a simpler way - it's tough to go out to eat and look at a menu and be like "Hmm, I can make that at home, and this one too, and that one...", so why would I order it if I know I can make it at home? And also ensure it is low in salt, oils, etc? Which will probably make it taste better anyway?

I digress. Salsa verde is awesome. You can eat it with chips or raw veggies. You can cook it with shredded chicken, or shrimp and peppers, or steak, or fish. It is wonderfully tangy, yet fresh and bright and slightly spicy. And super flavorful.

So here's an extremely simple yet delightful recipe for the Best Ever Salsa Verde.

All you need is tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, and white distilled vinegar. That's it. So here's how you make it!

Start by washing and chopping your veggies. For the tomatillos, remove the outer husk, and then give a good scrub under running water to remove the dirt and get some of the waxiness off.

Next, tackle the jalapenos. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, wear protection over your hands!!  If you don't, the jalapeno seeds will be on your hands, and then will burn anything else you touch (like your eyes... cough, mentioning this for a friend, cough).  I use the clear plastic baggie that I get from the produce section of the grocery store.  Slice off the tops, and then slice lengthwise:

 Then using your protection-covered hand, remove the ribs and seeds from each jalapeno half:

So that they look like this!

 Then, quarter the tomatillos, chop up the jalapenos, and add to a medium sauce pan...

Next, add the garlic cloves (minus the paper wrapping), chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper...

 ...then add the distilled white vinegar, and puree with an immersion blender (or use a blender)...

Bring to a boil, and then turn down the heat to simmer for 30-40 minutes until the bitterness is gone and a slight tanginess remains.  It should change from a bright green color to...

 ...an off-green color.  This is normal, and good.

Either use immediately, or store for up to 1 week in a container in the fridge and use it as you go!

 

Click here for the recipe!

I've seen variations of this recipe that roast the tomatillos first, and I assume that would give it a smokier flavor. You can definitely try it out yourself.

Stay tuned for recipes featuring this amazing ingredient!

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is all the rage, amiright? Millennials are blamed for not saving enough money because they spend it on avocado toast at brunch. Millennials are taking a lot of punches lately, and I'm over it.  While I am technically a millennial, I am one of the older ones, and I don't consider myself to be one when I hear the description of their vices and bad attitudes.

However, one thing that is true is how much I love avocado toast. But to save money (bucking stereotypes left and right!), I don't order it at brunch. I make it myself at home, imagine that! Also, I find that avocado toast with some sort of protein is the perfect long-run-recovery meal, as you have the ideal blend of carbs, good fats, and protein to help your body recover from the beating it just took. Plus, it's delicious.

I am constantly experimenting with new toppings, but this particular version is one of my favorites that I repeat frequently.  Probably because it's friggin fabulous.

Toast layered with smashed avocados, cucumber, tomatoes, a quick one-egg omelette, smoked salmon, and a dollop of greek yogurt flavored with Everything Bagel seasonings.  Oh my, yes please.

So ladies and gentlemen... let me introduce you to the wonderful Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast.  You can thank me later.

Ingredients (for one person):
1 piece of bread1 egg
1/4 - 1/2 avocado
1 oz smoked salmon
1/4 of cucumber, sliced into 8 slices
2 Campari tomatoes, sliced into 8 slices
Everything bagel seasoning (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onion, garlic powder, salt)
2 TBSP plain greek yogurt
fresh chives

Here's how I made it:

1. Place toast in toaster or toaster oven and toast to desired doneness.

2. Next, beat one egg, add 1 TBSP water, snip about 1 inch of chives (using scissors), mix well, and then add to preheated pan that has Coconut Oil Spray liberally sprayed in it.  Let cook over medium high heat.

 3. Next, take 1-2TBSP of greek yogurt, and add poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic powder and dried onion.  I also added snipped chives. Mix well and set aside.

4. While the omelette is cooking, cut up your tomatoes and cucumber.
5. Once the toast is done, you can start plating. Take avocado and smash it with a fork, spreading it around the toast.  Top with cucumbers...

...and then top with tomatoes... and then the cooked omelette, the smoked salmon, and finally a large dollop of the everything bagel flavored greek yogurt.  Snip some more chives on top for garnish.

 And you are ready to feast.

This recipe definitely requires a fork and knife.

Each flavor individually is great, but combined together? You are feeding your body with beautiful ingredients, and it tastes GREAT, not to mention feels sooo good.

Click here for the recipe!

Tell me what you think!  How would you change it? What other ingredients would you like to see on Avocado Toast?