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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Veggie Egg Bites Ingredients 6 large Eggs 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs 1/2 cup Milk (of choice) 1 Red Bell Pepper (finely diced) (may substitute for chopped tomatoes) 1 cup Kale (finely chopped) (may substitute for other leafy green) 4 ounces Crumbled Feta Cheese (may substitute for shredded cheese of…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Peanut Butter Protein Granola Ingredients 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 6 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Organic Maple Syrup 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Pear and Mango Salsa Ingredients 2 medium Pears (peeled, cored, chopped into small chunks) 1/2 Mango (peeled, seeded, chopped into small chunks) 1/3 cup Yellow Bell Pepper (finely chopped) 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper (finely chopped) 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely chopped) 1 small Jalapeño Pepper (seeded, finely chopped) 3…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Southwest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Black Bean Skillet Ingredients 1 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil 2 Chicken Breasts (skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 Onion (chopped) 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegetable Ragout with Eggs Ingredients 2 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Onion (thinly sliced) 1 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced) 3 cloves of Garlic (minced) 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes 1/3 cup Water 1 1/2 cup Zucchini…
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Foodie Friday
Three Bean Salad Ingredients 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Vinegar (of your choice) 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/2 teaspoon Salt (2) 15 ounce cans of drained, rinsed, no-salt added Beans (of your choice) 2 cups Green Beans 1/4 cup White or Red Onion Directions Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt. Toss…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Are you tired of chocolate? Do want to spice up your Valentine creativity? Are you in search of a healthy Valentine treat? Prepare a batch of Thin Crisp Hearts! Ingredients Whole Wheat Tortillas Coconut Oil Spray Cinnamon Coconut Sugar (optional) Red Sprinkles Heart-shaped Cookie Cutter (small, medium, or large) Parchment Paper (optional) Directions Preheat oven for…
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Pumpkin Muffins to Add to Your Thanksgiving Feast!
Healthy Chocolate Coconut Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients 1 cup Coconut Flour ½ cup Flax Meal (Optional: May use all Coconut Flour) ½ cup Oat Bran (Optional: May use all Coconut Flour) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ½ teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tablespoon Cinnamon ½ cup Non-fat, Plain Greek Yogurt ½ cup Cultured Coconut Milk…
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Wellness Wednesday
How do you “navigate” Thanksgiving dinner with wellness in mind? Optimize what you can. What side dishes can you “tweak” to make healthier? Instead of a rich green bean casserole with heavy cream or butter, try brussel sprouts roasted with olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds. Remember the healthy plate model. 1/2 of Plate: Non-starchy vegetables…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Pecans Ingredients 3/4 cup Baby Spinach 1/2 cup Raw Sliced Strawberries 3/4 cup Baby Spinach 1/8 cup Chopped Pecans (may be substituted for walnuts, almonds, or cashews) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 dash Pink Himalayan Sea Salt (to taste) To…