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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week If you’re like me and prefer a vegan or vegetarian protein source, this bowl of greatness may be your next best bite! You can use three cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand, and prepare them whatever way you prefer: steamed, sautéed, or roasted. If wheat berries aren’t your thing,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe featured a guacamole variation. This week we’re staying with a dip or spread, but with more protein. It’s quick to prep with minimal ingredients! Hummus is a great go-to healthy snack or add-on to any meal to sneak in a bit more plant-based protein. I personally love…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    It’s time for a healthful winter squash recipe!

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Summer salads are popping up on meal plans and satisfying our taste buds. Store-bought dressings can contain excess sugar, salt, fat, and calories, as well as a laundry-list of ingredients. Why not prep our own dressing? Sesame Dressing Ingredients (1) Garlic Clove (grated) 2 tablespoons Ginger (grated) (1) Scallion (minced)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week I have shared a few salad recipes that past couple of months so this week’s healthy recipe is a salad dressing. Try one of the past salad recipes with this new dressing or add the dressing to any salad of your choice. Like Emma Lovewell, I have also had fun…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sesame Baked Salmon Simple Salmon in 20 minutes! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Tahini 1 1/2 Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (*substitute with orange zest for sweeter version) 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (*substitute with organic juice for sweeter version) 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated) 1/2 teaspoon Coriander (grounded) (4) 6-ounce Salmon Fillets…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week White Bean Hummus Ingredients 1 15.5 ounce can No-Salt-Added Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 1 15.5 ounce can No-Salt-Added Cannellini Beans (rinsed and drained) 1/3 cup Tahini (unhulled preferred) 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 medium Garlic Clove (minced) 1/4 teaspoon Ground…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A protein-rich sweet dip your kiddo will enjoy! Chocolate Hummus Ingredients  2 cups Chickpeas (cooked, unsalted) 3 – 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Tahini 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (may be substituted for almond extract) Directions Add all ingredients into…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Attention Non-Meat Eaters: A Protein-Packed Burger for You! Hazelnut (or Almond) & Bean Burger Ingredients 1 ½ cup Hazelnuts or Almonds (crushed) 1 cup Tomatoes (canned) 1 ½ cup Cooked Kidney or Pinto Beans 2 cups Breadcrumbs (extra as needed) 1 tablespoon Tahini 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 2 tablespoons Nutritional…