How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
This salmon disappeared in the blink of an eye! The marinade left wonderful flavors and I may have to make it again just to have seconds. Luckily the marinade recipe made so much I have enough unused and leftover that I can make this again …
I don’t know about you, but I think I enjoy cookie dough more than the actual cookies. This cookie dough tastes just like fresh baked cookies especially if you microwave the mixture for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate chips. The next time you are …
We love pineapple upside down cake and these pineapple upside down pancakes do not disappoint. These are a breeze to prepare and are sure to make you think you are eating dessert for breakfast.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat pancake/waffle mix
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 maraschino cherries
8 pineapple slices
Directions:
The sweetness of sweet potatoes under a warm and gooey sunny side up egg with vegetables and seasoning makes an incredible breakfast or side dish to enhance any breakfast type meal. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 cup spinach ½ cup chopped …
Chicken coated with marinara sauce and topped with sliced provolone cheese over pasta or veggie noodles is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. I love this version of chicken parmesan because it provides the burst of flavors I love without the fat and carbs from …
OMG! These are without a doubt the most delicious thing I have tasted this year. Who needs sugary processed candy bars when you can easily make something much more enticing at home.
Recipe adapted from Beachbody
Ingredients:
Crust-
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup raw pecans
2 Medjool dates pitted
1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Chocolate layer–
¼ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, etc..)
¼ cup pure or light maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
Topping-
2 tablespoons raw pecans (chopped or whole)
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ teaspoon extra-virgin coconut oil
Directions:
Crust – Add almond flour, pecans, dates, oil, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until pecans are crushed to a fine crumb. Use a spatula to press the crust into a 8×8 baking dish.
Chocolate layer– Add nut butter, almond syrup, water, and protein powder to a large bowl or food processor to mix. Spread chocolate layer gently over the crust. Gently press pecans over chocolate layer.
Topping– Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil on high in 20-30 second intervals. Once chocolate is melted drizzle the chocolate over the chocolate and pecan layer. Use a fork to spread melted chocolate. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow chocolate to harden. Cut into squares and enjoy. This tastes incredible!!!
I remember thinking Brussels sprouts were evil and disgusting as a child, but if I had eaten them prepared this way I think I would have changed my mind. Roasted Brussels sprouts are a favorite vegetable for my children. I have experimented with different seasonings, …
Grilled steak tastes great on its own, but the flavor is enhanced with a good marinade or rub. This rub is a breeze to prepare and intensifies the flavor of the steak. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 New York strip steaks 1 tablespoon …
This was my first-time encountering jicama. Jicama has a light flavor and texture similar to apples. This salad/slaw is a lightly sweet side dish that tastes great with many main dishes.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
1 large jicama peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 large carrot peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 honey crisp apple cut into matchsticks
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Optional: ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
Energy balls are a quick boost to help me recover after a grueling Beachbody workout or before a nice long run on the elliptical. These energy balls combine banana chips, coconut, and peanut butter for a sweet and crunchy bite. Ingredients: ½ cup banana chips …