Month: February 2021

Pomegranate Citrus Arugula Salad

Pomegranate Citrus Arugula Salad

I love salads! I eat a salad with lunch or dinner almost every day. I discovered this salad a few months ago and every time I make it I change it up a little. Feel free to change up the ingredients or let this inspire 

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Donuts

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Donuts

What’s better than a warm donut in the morning? These biscuit donuts only take a few minutes to make and are sure to disappear within minutes if you have kids like mine. Ingredients: 1 can flaky biscuit dough 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 2-4 

Banana Split Protein Balls

Banana Split Protein Balls

Banana, strawberry, chocolate, and peanut butter make an excellent combination for a bite size snack. These energy balls taste so good you will think you are eating dessert!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cashews (or other preferred nut)

1/2 cup banana chips

1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries

2 tablespoons peanut butter powder

2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder

1 tablespoon flax seeds

3-4 teaspoons maple syrup divided

3 tablespoons almond milk divided (more if needed)

6 dates

Directions:

Strawberry– Pulse 1/2 cup cashews in a food processor. Add 2 dates. Pulse. Add freeze dried strawberry and flax seed. Pulse. Add 1 tablespoon almond milk and a teaspoon of maple syrup. Put in bowl and set aside.

Banana– Pulse 1/2 cup cashews. Add 2 dates. Pulse. Add banana chips. Pulse. Add 1 tablespoon almond milk and a teaspoon of maple syrup. Put in bowl and set aside.

Peanut Butter/Chocolate– Pulse 1/2 cup cashews. Add 2 dates. Pulse. Peanut butter and protein powder. Pulse. Add 1 tablespoon almond milk and a 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Put in bowl and set aside.

Place bowl with mixtures in the fridge and let set for at least 15 minutes.

I put all three mixture in different sections of one large bowl. I used a spoon to get a little of each flavor. Then I rolled the mixture into one ball.

Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

Crispy Air-Fried Tofu

Crispy Air-Fried Tofu

Crispy tofu makes a fantastic addition to a salad or a quick snack you can grab and go. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 lb pound block extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame 

Tofu Reubens

Tofu Reubens

This is a low carb take on a Reuben that I thought turned out really well. This was so good I made it again for lunch the next day. Recipe adapted from Food Network: Ingredients: 1 lb package of firm tofu (you can use all 

Peanut Butter Mouse

Peanut Butter Mouse

I never would have imagined tofu could taste so indulgent and delicious! This dessert is packed full of protein and simple to make in minutes.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 14 ounce pack soft (silken) tofu

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/3 cup creamy reduced fat peanut butter

2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping: roasted peanuts, whip cream, chocolate chips, etc…

Directions:

  1. Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  2. Place an an air tight container to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Scoop desired amount in a bowl or cup.
  4. Add toppings!
  5. Enjoy!!