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Tag: Honey

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Honey Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese + Pistachios Going to the local farmer’s market? Pick up some rainbow carrots! While rainbow carrots are at peak freshness during Fall, regular bagged carrots can be purchased at a local grocery store throughout the year. Look for smaller, thinner carrots that will have a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Almond Granola Bites A simple, healthy snack to meet your protein and sweet tooth needs! A special thank you to Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for the recipe. Ingredients 1 ½ cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats 1 cup Roasted Unsalted Almonds (coarsely chopped) 1 ½ cup Medjool Dates (pitted and…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Pistachio-Crusted Baked Salmon Top sources of  healthy unsaturated fats and Omega-3’s! Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. Whole Salmon Fillet (Wild Alaskan, Sockeye, or Coho) Kosher salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 teaspoons Raw Honey 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard…

  • 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

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week No-Bake Breakfast Bars A healthier option than commercial snack bars. Ingredients 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1 cup Unsweetened Puffed Rice Cereal I cup Dried Cranberries 1/2 cup Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 1/2 cup Unsalted Sunflower Seeds 1/4 cup Chia Seeds 3/4 cup Unsalted Peanut Butter 1/2 cup Mild Honey 1 teaspoon Vanilla…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Asian Pear and Pink Lady Apple Chicken Salad Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Rosemary Olive Oil 4 tablespoons Honey White Balsamic Vinegar (*amount as desired) 1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Ginger 1/4 teaspoon Salt (*optional) 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Salad 2 Cooked Chicken Breasts (chopped) 1 Asian Pear…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Warm Spice Sweet Potato Salad Swap your rich mayonnaise Potato salad for a healthier summertime classic! Beta carotene and vitamin C rich sweet potatoes improve joint health while ginger and turmeric boast anti-inflammatory benefits and cinnamon helps manage blood sugar. This salad is a triple win! Ingredients 1/3 cup Red…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Grilled Avocado with Strawberry and Honey A fresh summer dessert: sweet, simple, and super delicious! Ingredients Cooking Spray (Trainer Robin recommends coconut oil!) 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and quartered) 1 tablespoon Honey 2 small Avocados (halved and pitted) 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (chopped) Directions In a small bowl, gently stir…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Sweet Satisfying Summer Smoothie To Meet Your Protein Needs Ingredients 1 Banana (frozen and sliced) 1/2 cup Mixed Berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (frozen) 1 cup Spinach (raw) 1-2 scoops dotFIT Pre-Post Workout Formula & Meal Replacement (Strawberry Banana flavor) 1/4-1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (non-fat, plain) 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon…