How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
If you love Lucky Charms and you enjoy rice crispy treats, then you will go crazy over these Lucky Charm bars. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter One 11.5 ounce bag Lucky Charms cereal One 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows 1 …
I love buffalo everything! This coleslaw tastes great as a salad for lunch and really shines when paired with buffalo turkey burgers (see recipe in Entrees). I usually use green cabbage, but I happened to grab red cabbage at the store this week. Ingredients: 1 …
Chai tea is my favorite middle of the day drink when I need an energy boost or to warm up. These energy balls have the warm flavors of chai tea combined with protein power from nuts.
Ingredients:
½ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup roasted cashews
½ cup roasted almonds
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon flax seeds
½ cup nut butter
¼ cup brewed chai tea
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
I made salad with apple and fennel earlier this week that was to die for. I had leftover fennel, so I decided to add it to muffins filled with apple and lots of spices. Ingredients: 2 apples peeled and diced ½ cup fennel diced 3 …
Silken tofu pairs well with Nutella, confectioners’ sugar, and a sprinkle of hazelnuts to create a tasty and light dessert. Ingredients: 1 package silken/soft tofu 1/3 cup Nutella 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Toppings: chopped hazelnuts; mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Blend tofu, Nutella, and sugar …
The creaminess from sunny side up eggs over sauteed zucchini and parsnips makes to a tasty breakfast or dinner. I topped mine with fresh avocado and salsa.
Ingredients:
2 zucchini diced
1 parsnip peeled and diced
½ onion diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and/or cilantro
3-4 large eggs
¼ cup shredded cheese (I used shredded pepper jack)
Salt and pepper
Toppings: avocado, salsa, nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
Taco seasoning over roasted or air-fried potato wedges make for a simple and innovative side dish. We dipped these in salsa, you could also add some melted cheese to the warm potatoes for a potato nacho vibe. Ingredients: 3-4 russet potatoes 1-2 tablespoons olive oil …
Sometimes all I want for dinner is a simple wrap filled with delicious meat and loaded with vegetables. This chicken tastes fantastic and goes great in a spinach wrap or on a hotdog bun which is how my kids prefer them. Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, …
I enjoy fresh salads and slaws as a side dish to freshen up a meal. This is simple to make and delicious. You can add more vegetables to the mix or keep it simple. I used Wildtree dressings, but other brands probably work just as well.
Ingredients:
1 bag red cabbage
½ cup matchstick carrots
1 bell pepper diced
½ radish cut into matchsticks
2 green onions chopped
3 tablespoons Wildtree Asian Ginger Plum Dressing & Marinade
2 tablespoons Wildtree Wing Sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions:
I enjoy experimenting with different types of salads and slaws. This combines apples which I adore and fennel which I recently discovered. There are also fresh herbs to give this salad a unique taste. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive …