Month: April 2021

Smashed Meatball Burgers

Smashed Meatball Burgers

If your family loves meatballs as much as my family does then you will love these burgers!  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 large egg ½ cup panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup nonfat milk ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ onion diced 

Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken and Broccoli

Peanut butter with chicken, broccoli, and cauliflower?  Of course, peanut butter tastes fantastic mixed with just about everything.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons reduced fat peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 garlic cloves Juice 

Peanut Butter Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Peanut Butter Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I can never get enough peanut butter!  Peanut butter + Brussels Sprouts = healthy heaven

Recipe adapted from Fixate

Ingredients-

4 cups brussels sprout, stems trimmed cut in half

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon reduced fat peanut butter

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons pure or light maple syrup

1 teaspoon reduced sodium tamari soy sauce

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 garlic clove

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.
  2. Add brussels sprouts and oil to a bowl.  Toss to combine.
  3. Spread brussels sprouts in a single layer flat side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 20 minutes.
  5. Dressing- add peanut butter, vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and salt to a medium bowl.  Whisk to combine.
  6. Add roasted brussels sprouts to the dressing.  Mix to coat.  Serve warm.
Turmeric Tofu Pizza

Turmeric Tofu Pizza

I’m not going to lie the flavors in this pizza are unusual, but if you are looking for something different then I highly recommend you try this recipe.  The original recipe used chicken thighs, but I decided to use tofu instead.  If you want to 

Mango Macadamia Muffins

Mango Macadamia Muffins

Mango, banana, and toasted macadamia nuts join together to create a delightful muffin. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 1 mango ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts 2 tablespoons orange juice Zest from 1 orange 3 large eggs ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ 

Salmon Burgers

Salmon Burgers

If you like tuna fish or salmon then you will enjoy these simple salmon burgers.  These do not take long to prepare and taste great.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients-

1 large egg

3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

2 teaspoons Old Bay or seafood seasoning

1 tablespoon buffalo sauce

3 6 ounce cans pink salmon in water drained

4 scallions sliced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

 ¼ cup olive oil

Optional: buns, lettuce or spinach, tomatoes, etc…

Directions:

  1. Mix together the egg, yogurt, mustard, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, and buffalo sauce in a bowl. 
  2. Fold in the salmon, scallions, and panko.
  3. Divide into 6 patties.
  4. Air fry at 400 degrees for 5 minutes per side or Broil on high for 3-5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve on a bun with lettuce and tomato or over a spinach salad. 
  6. Enjoy!
Coriander Glazed Carrots

Coriander Glazed Carrots

The spices in the glaze bring out the sweetness in the carrots.  These carrots don’t take long to prepare and taste great. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 pounds baby carrots or large carrots peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ cup fresh 

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad

I love hummus, but I had never thought about using hummus on a salad.  This salad is insanely delicious!  It is so simple and flavorful. The simple vinaigrette over the salad is a recipe I will be repeating. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 can 

Cinnamon Bun Energy Balls

Cinnamon Bun Energy Balls

Cinnamon buns in an energy ball! These pack a punch with a strong flavor and are loaded with protein to keep you going on a busy day.

Ingredients-

½ cup old fashioned oats

½ cup banana chips

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter

½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/3 cup reduced fat or natural peanut butter

1/3 cup pure or light maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Add peanut butter and maple syrup.  Pulse to mix.
  3. Use an ice cream scoop or cookie scooper to form balls.
  4. Add more maple syrup if mixture is too dry.
  5. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. 
Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon is such a delightful flavor.  These cookies have a fantastic texture and sweet and tart glaze.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- Cookies– 2 cups flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil