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Tag: Greek Yogurt

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spring 🌸 is in the air and Summer ☀️is right around the corner, so this week’s recipe is all about a refreshing treat! I personally love a refreshing, post-workout smoothie bowl year-round, but when the sun is out and the weather is warmer my smoothie bowl just seems to taste…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week As we experience warmer, sunnier ☀️, and longer Spring days, our taste buds may crave a sweet treat after dinner. Kristin McGee shared a healthful lemony treat in her newsletter last week that I want to share with all of you.  What is your favorite Springtime treat, activity, memory or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a quick to prep dinner rich in protein and spice? Are you craving a unique spice to try? Are you bored of your same ole’ chicken salad? Shawarma-Spiced Chicken with Cucumber Salad Ingredients  1/2 cup + 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt (plain) (*Divided) 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice  2…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Berry Avocado Power Smoothie *Special thank you to wellness expert, author, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 1 Banana (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup Spinach or Kale (fresh or frozen) 1/2 Avocado 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (*may substitute with nut butter…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you craving Mexican food with a hint of Fall? Let’s combine butternut squash with a classic enchilada! Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet Ingredients 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Sweet Onion (diced) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) ½ Jalapeño (seeded and diced) 3 cups Butternut Squash (1/2-inch diced) ½…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Beet Salad with Orange Yogurt Dressing A sweet salad for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Ingredients 2 pounds Beets (scrubbed) 4 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar (divided) 1 cup Water 1 bunch Thyme 4 Garlic Cloves (peeled) 1 Orange (zested, peeled, and segmented) ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼  cup Italian…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Potato Pancakes or Waffles You choose! Ingredients 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 1 cup Low-Fat 1% Milk (or milk of choice) 2 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Canola Oil (may be substituted for coconut oil)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Zucchini-Parmesan Pancakes Ingredients 2 medium Zucchinis (unpeeled, grated with a box grater) (about 3 cups) 1 small Shallot (minced) (about 1/4 cup) 2 large Eggs (lightly beaten using a fork) 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour (or flour of choice) 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded) 1.5 teaspoons Fresh Thyme (chopped) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Salad with Figs and Almonds A Quick, Easy-to-Prep Salad to Add to Your Lunch Box! Ingredients 10 ounces Apple (diced) 2 ounces Dried Figs (chopped) 4 ounces Celery (diced) ½ cup Non-Fat, Plain Greek Yogurt 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (or juice of 1 lemon) ½ ounce Slivered Almonds 5…