Fit Friday; Homemad Flour Tortillas & Hiking Tips with Kids

Today's Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe are simple to make at home and tastes far better than store bought! Our tortilla recipe uses extra virgin olive oil instead of shortening so they're healthier too.  Aaaaanndddd... it's Fit Fri-YAY!  You know the drill--the fabulous Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is here to inspire us!

Why we love Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Tortillas are a staple around our house, always have been, actually! My kids have always like to made quesadillas or tacos or just eat them with butter and sugar/cinnamon too!   So, having them in the fridge is pretty much a given.

How to make Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Our Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe is so easy to make at home...in fact, they're so simple you could have the kiddos help make them with you!

• In a large bowl, combine flour and sea salt.
• Add water and oil; knead in.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times.
• (add a little flour or water to achieve a smooth dough.)
• Rest dough for 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into eight portions.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7 inch circle.
• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tortillas over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned.
• Keep warm and serve!

 

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• Cilantro Lime Rice
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• Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
• Pico de Gallo
• Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries Recipe

Try your hand at some Homemade Flour Tortillas this week... you'll love them

Fit Friday with Nichole

May is a busy month for so many of us. Not only is it Mother's day it is also the end of school, double the holiday feel for my house. I am ready to enjoy the warm evenings without worrying about bedtimes and alarm clocks in the morning. I am ready to have more time to take my kids on adventures and exploring. The mountains are slowly melting, drying out, and inviting us up. Let's embrace it and talk about getting those littles out.

Two of my kids have been asking about hiking since Easter, asking when we get to go and where. I love driving down the street and hear my 7 year old say "I could hike that" as we pass by mountains and hills. It has been a slow process, but we are getting to a point where I can start taking my 10 year old on "mom's hikes."

A couple of years ago I quit asking, "Who wants to go hiking?" and started asking, "Who wants to go explore with me?" That simple adjustment helped set the tone for wherever we decided to head. That was followed up with a few more adjustments (lots of snacks) and exploring became a favorite for more than just me.