Happy Sunday! Looking for a quick and healthy dinner for meal prep next week? Try my lighter version of Spaghetti with Alfredo Sauce, without the excess calories, saturated fat, and guilt! Introducing my Creamy Guacamole Sauce that is super simple to make and beyond delicious! Plus, it's packed with heart-healthy fats and fiber (thanks to the avocado)!
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Recipe Feature: Banana and Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins (Gluten-free)
RecipeCommentLooking for a quick grab-and-go breakfast (or snack, or dessert) option to meal prep for the week that won't derail your healthy eating? Then whip up these healthy and delicious Banana and Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins that are packed with flavor (hello Chocolate!) and protein (without the flour, oil, and added sugars in traditional muffins)!
Meal Makeover: Healthy Chicken Enchiladas (Gluten Free, Dairy-Free optional)
Recipe2 CommentsThere's nothing like your Momma's Chicken Enchiladas... and nothing quite as high-calorie and high in fat! Craving this savory dish, but don't want the unnecessary calories or saturated fat? Check out my Meal Makeover Recipe for Healthy Chicken Enchiladas! Trust me, you won't miss the excess cheese or the guilt that may come after eating the old-school version of this family favorite dish!
Recipe Feature: Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole (Gluten Free)
RecipeCommentIf you are meal prepping for the week and craving a hearty casserole dish (without the excess calories and high saturated fat & sodium content) then I have the perfect Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole for you! Check out the simple recipe for this delicious and satisfying casserole dish that will fill you with wholesome nutrients and childhood memories of your grandma's famous casserole!
Recipe Feature: Coconut Flour Pizza Crust (Gluten Free)
RecipeCommentMeal Makeover: Clean Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
RecipeCommentSpring is in the air! And I have just the perfect light and refreshing recipe that can be made in minutes and won't make you break a sweat in the kitchen as the temps rise outside! Not to mention, it's a healthier version of traditional Chicken Salad that the whole family will love (and not miss the Mayo)!
Recipe Feature: Spaghetti Squash Turkey Boats
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RecipeCommentRecipe Feature: Homemade Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
RecipeCommentI love to travel, but I do not love airports or the usual airport food! When I do travel, I always make sure I bring my own healthy snacks for the plane ride and stock up my suitcase with my favorite go-to meals on-the-go! I am traveling this week and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity for me to share this Homemade Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Protein Bar recipe with you!
Recipe Feature: Shrimp and Zoodle Brown RIce Pad Thai
RecipeCommentIt's Sunday!! That means it's time for this week's Recipe Feature and I am so excited to share my delicious (healthy) spin on Peanut Sauce and how to increase your vegetable intake and still enjoy a hearty Pad Thai! Here's the super simple recipe for a quick, hearty, and healthy dinner you can make this week!
Recipe Feature: Cocoa Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Flourless)
RecipeCommentFebruary has been a month full of celebrations! While I love celebrating others (and eating chocolate), I don't love the empty calories and questionable ingredients in most baked goods and desserts. That makes for a perfect opportunity to test out a new recipe that I have been working on for Cocoa Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins! And let me tell you, they were a hit!
Recipe Feature: Baked Butternut Squash Casserole
RecipeComment2016 is indeed a NEW YEAR! And I am embracing all things new this year with open arms! While my New Year journey thus far has been nothing short of an awakening, perhaps my most favorite "new thing of 2016" is tasting new recipes and I think I have found my most favorite recipe to date! Check out this Featured Recipe for Baked Butternut Squash Casserole!
Meal Makeover: Healthy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
RecipeCommentIt's SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!! Even though my beloved New England Patriots did NOT make it to the Super Bowl this year, the show (game) still must go on. To tell you the truth, I am more excited about the delicious food that will be at the Super Bowl Party we are going to tonight, especially since I am bringing my famous (healthier) Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip! Here's the super easy recipe!
Meal Made in Minutes: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
RecipeCommentNow that you are recovering from a fun-filled weekend, you may be struggling to get yourself together and meal prep for the work-week ahead. Have no fear! I have the perfect recipe for you to whip up a quick and healthy meal that will keep you full and satisfied all week long (and makes for an awesome Super Bowl Sunday Crockpot appetizer to share with your family and friends next weekend)!!
Meal Made in Minutes: Spinach Egg White Muffins
Recipe2 CommentsMeal in Minutes: Cinnamon Bliss Balls (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
RecipeCommentAnother "energy bite" or "bliss ball" recipe.... just what you need, right? The answer is YES! And this recipe may be just what you need to get you through the week ahead! The perfect combination of cinnamon, peanut butter, and dark chocolate in a bite-size ball of BLISS! And you can make it under 5 minutes with no baking required!
Meal in Minutes: No-Bake Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cup Bark
RecipeCommentThe Holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean that you won't have any more parties, celebrations, or last-minute house guests to entertain in the New Year. Need a super quick dessert idea for a last-minute party? Have no fear! I have this super easy recipe for a No-Bake Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cup Bark that will be a huge hit for your family and friends! (And they won't even know that this is a healthier version of a favorite dessert)!
Meal Makeover: BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Noodles
RecipeCommentFirst Meal Makeover of 2016 and it is a winner, winner, (BBQ) chicken dinner! Here is my modified recipe for an all-time favorite meal made healthier! Most recipes for BBQ chicken are high in fat and sodium and are often paired with other high-fat, high-calorie foods. Not this BBQ Chicken meal! I found the easiest recipe for a healthy crockpot BBQ chicken and I paired it with sweet potato noodles for a savory and sweet balanced meal.
Meal Made in Minutes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake
RecipeCommentChristmas Eve with my family and Christmas Day with my in-laws was the perfect combination of love, laughter, and cheer and I so enjoyed the much-needed R&R over the last few days. I also enjoyed the comfort and convenience of my mom's kitchen and the downtime to experiment with a new meal in minutes. This week's delicious meal is made and ready in under five minutes, is full of protein, and tastes just like a mini chocolate and peanut butter cake!
Meal Made in Minutes: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
RecipeCommentJust look at that bowl of deliciousness! This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make and when you wake up you will have a perfect breakfast on-the-go, a mid-day pick-me-up snack, or a decadent dessert to top off your day! This disguised dessert is packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids (thanks to the Chia seeds) and lean protein (thanks to the protein powder and peanut powder). Get the easy recipe here!