Apple Cranberry Muffins

Apple Cranberry Muffins

I love the combination of apple and cranberry.  These healthy muffins are loaded with fruit and cinnamon to make for a fantastic breakfast on the go.  Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided ¼ teaspoon cardamom 1 cup whole 

Southwestern Sweet Potato Tofu Scramble

Southwestern Sweet Potato Tofu Scramble

I had never thought of scrambling tofu, but I definitely will scramble tofu again in the future.  This tasted great in a bowl and would also make a filling breakfast burrito. Ingredients: 1 14 ounce block extra firm tofu 1 sweet potato peeled and cut 

Steak and Scrambled Eggs Tacos

Steak and Scrambled Eggs Tacos

I make tacos all the time, but I had never thought of making tacos with scrambled eggs and steak.  These are a tasty dinner and would definitely make a filling breakfast. Ingredients: 2 New York strip steaks 1 teaspoon steak seasoning 1 tablespoon espresso balsamic 

Sweet Potato Muffins with Pecan Crumble

Sweet Potato Muffins with Pecan Crumble

These muffins remind me of sweet potato casserole and sweet potato pie, but they sneak in a little protein and don’t have the fat and sugar. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Muffins- 1 sweet potato roasted and mashed ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ 

Chai Muffins with Chai Crumble Topping

Chai Muffins with Chai Crumble Topping

Crisp fall mornings have reawakened my cravings for chai tea, so I decided to start my mornings off with chai muffins this week.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Topping- ½ cups all purpose flour ½ cup oats ¼ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons 

Pumpkin Chai Muffins

Pumpkin Chai Muffins

Pumpkin mixed with chai spices! These muffins are light, fluffy, and exploding with flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup almond flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ½ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon 

Nuts and Oatmeal Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Nuts and Oatmeal Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Instead of energy balls I decided to try making granola bars with whole nuts this week.  These use a heated mixture of honey, peanut butter, and maple syrup to bind the nuts and oatmeal together to form granola bars. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oat 

Pumpkin Protein Waffles

Pumpkin Protein Waffles

Pumpkin spice is the perfect fall flavor.  These protein loaded waffles are nutritious and delicious. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 cup old fashioned oats ¾ cup low fat cottage cheese ½ cup canned pumpkin puree ½ cup almond milk 1 scoop vanilla protein 

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These muffins remind me of a healthy Reese’s with the combination of peanut butter and chocolate without the guilt. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 scoops powdered peanut butter (1/2 cup) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Shakeology Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Shakeology Frosting

I was in a pumpkin mood when I woke up this morning so I decided to make healthy pumpkin spice muffins with a pumpkin shakeology yogurt frosting.  Recipe from Fixate Ingredients- Muffins- 1 ¾ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2