Month: September 2021

Ranch Grilled Okra

Ranch Grilled Okra

Farm fresh okra tastes great with a little olive oil, seasoning, and a few minutes on the grill. Ingredients: 1 pound fresh okra stems removed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning Directions: Add okra to a medium bowl.  Drizzle with olive 

Easy Oreo Delight Pudding

Easy Oreo Delight Pudding

My boys absolutely love dirt cake and after a rough week I wanted to make them a quick, simple, smaller version of a dirt cake.  My boys devoured this dessert and said it was the perfect treat to make them smile. Ingredients: 1 package Oreo 

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

3 ripe bananas mashed

¼ cup pure maple syrup

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

½ cup peanut butter chips

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.  Line muffin tins with liner or spray with baking spray. 
  2. Combine flours, protein powder, powdered peanut butter, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Add bananas to a stand mixer.  Mix on a low speed to mash. 
  4. Add maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs into banana mixture. Whisk until blended.
  5. Gradually add in flour mixture to banana mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth. Stir in peanut butter chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
  7. Sprinkle a few peanut butter or chocolate chips on top and gently press them down.
  8. Bake 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for at least 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  10. Store in an airtight container.  I refrigerate after a day to keep my muffins fresh. 
Apple and Jalapeno Slaw

Apple and Jalapeno Slaw

This slaw is a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet and packed with veggies and fresh herbs. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Slaw- 1 bag coleslaw mix ½ cup matchstick carrots 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons 

Apple Cider Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

Apple Cider Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

These glazed pork chops are tender, sweet, and just plain delicious! Ingredients: ½ cup packed dark brown sugar divided 6 bone in pork chops ½ cup apple cider ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger 

Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Fries

Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Fries

Pumpkin spice just calls my name in the fall.  These sweet potato wedges are simple to make and taste amazing.

Ingredients:

1-2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into wedges

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

  1. Place sweet potato wedges in a medium bowl.  Drizzle with olive oil.  Shake to coat all potatoes.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice over potatoes.  Shake to mix.
  3. Air fry at 370 for 15-20 minutes shaking basket a few times.
  4. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

My dad and I love pumpkin and cranberry together.  These healthy cookies combine the flavors of pumpkin spice with dried cranberries and oatmeal. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup old fashioned oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon 

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 

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Grilled eggplant tastes delicious on its on, but with this yogurt tahini sauce it is amazing!

Ingredients:

1 fairytale eggplant (or other medium eggplant variety)

Sumac to sprinkle on each slice

Olive oil spray

¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon tahini

1 tablespoon parsley

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ tablespoon honey

1/16 teaspoon cumin

Directions:

  1. Slice eggplant into ½ inch slices.  Spray with olive oil spray on both sides. Sprinkle Sumac on one or both sides.
  2. I grilled in my air fryer at 350 for 15 minutes flipping halfway.
  3. Mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, honey, and parsley in a small bowl. 
  4. Serve each slice with a dollop of sauce.  
Chipotle Honey Glazed Tilapia

Chipotle Honey Glazed Tilapia

Chipotle peppers have been one of my favorite spicy ingredients to experiment with this year.  This chipotle honey glaze really makes this fish stand out.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 6 tilapia filets 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (more if you like spice)