Month: September 2021

Chipotle Honey Coleslaw

Chipotle Honey Coleslaw

Sometimes I want a coleslaw with a kick! This chipotle honey coleslaw is a mixture of sweet and spicy and full of veggie goodness. Ingredients: Coleslaw- 1 bag coleslaw mix ½ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup diced red onion 2-3 radishes thinly sliced into matchsticks 

Peanut Butter Chip Banana Avocado Muffins with Peanut Topping

Peanut Butter Chip Banana Avocado Muffins with Peanut Topping

Peanut butter and banana what’s not to love? Healthy protein and fruit filled delicious muffins to start your day. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 scoop powdered peanut butter 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 ripe bananas mashed 

Hummingbird Waffles

Hummingbird Waffles

If you like hummingbird cake, then these waffles are perfect.  They combine banana, pineapple, pecans, and some spice. 

Ingredients:

1 banana mashed

½ cup crushed pineapple drained

½ cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup whole wheat flour

½ cup almond flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 cup almond milk

3 tablespoons brown sugar

Toppings: nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, crushed pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, etc…

Directions:

  1. Preheat waffle maker.
  2. Mash a banana in a medium bowl.  Add the crushed pineapple and mix.
  3. Add egg, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar and mix.
  4. Fold in the flour and protein powder and mix scraping the edge of the bowl with a spatula.
  5. Add milk ½ cup at a time.  You may need the full cup.
  6. Spray the waffle maker with nonstick butter spray.
  7. Scoop 1 cup of batter at a time into the waffle maker. 
  8. Cook until done. 
  9. Top with vanilla Greek yogurt, syrup, or fresh fruit. 
  10. Enjoy!
Nacho Chicken Drumsticks

Nacho Chicken Drumsticks

The coating on these chicken drumsticks is crunchy, cheesy, and just tasty.  I served this with zachos (zucchini nachos) and a corn salad.  Ingredients: 6-7 chicken drumsticks 2 cups tortilla chips crushed 2 tablespoons taco seasoning divided ½ cup flour 2 large eggs ½ cup 

Spicy Corn and Veggie Salad

Spicy Corn and Veggie Salad

Corn on the cob is a treat I love in the summer, but since corn isn’t exactly packed with nutrients I try to pair it with other veggies that are.  This light salad is full of flavor and loaded with antioxidant rich veggies. Ingredients: 2 

Poblano Mushroom Tacos with Chipotle Avocado Crema

Poblano Mushroom Tacos with Chipotle Avocado Crema

I love mushrooms and I have been craving spicy foods this week.  These tacos are full of spice and bursting with flavor.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 pound mushrooms (I used sliced Portobello)

1 poblano pepper

½ teaspoon ground coriander

2 cloves garlic

½ sweet onion sliced

Juice from 1 lime

½ cup baby spinach

Whole wheat tortillas

Shredded reduced fat cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese

Olive oil spray

Avocado Crema-

1 ripe avocado

1 small chipotle pepper in adobo

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons lime juice, zest from 1 lime

Directions:

  1. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Heat onion and garlic over medium heat for 1 minute.  Cook whole poblano pepper for 1 minute.
  2. Remove poblano pepper from heat and let cool.
  3. Add mushrooms and coriander.  Spray with olive oil spray.  Drizzle with lime juice.  Cook for 5-10 minutes stirring often.
  4. Slice poblano pepper carefully so you don’t burn your fingers.  Add pepper to the mushrooms.
  5. Add avocado, chipotle pepper, yogurt, honey, lime juice, and zest to a food processor.  Pulse to mix.  Transfer to small container.  Fold in cilantro.
  6. To serve place a handful of spinach in each tortilla.  Add mushroom mixture.  Add cheese on top of the warm mushrooms.  Top with avocado crema.
  7. Enjoy!
Cocoa Covered Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Cocoa Covered Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven.  These healthy energy balls have peanut butter to help bind them and are coated in cocoa powder.  These are a heavenly treat after a workout or when you need a quick boost. Recipe adapted from 

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

My brother always orders pink or strawberry lemonade to drink when we go out to eat, so I decided to make a strawberry lemonade cake for his birthday. Ingredients: Cake- 2/3 cup strawberry frozen concentrate thawed ½ lemon juiced and zested 1 stick unsalted butter 

Apple Pie Energy Balls

Apple Pie Energy Balls

As soon as fall weather hits I start craving apple pie.  These apple pie energy balls are the perfect treat when you need a quick pick me up.

Ingredients:

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup almonds

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 tablespoon flax seeds

4 large Medjool dates

1 teaspoon apple pie spice

¼ cup apple butter

2 tablespoons pure or light maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Add oats, almonds, protein powder, and flax seeds to a food processor.  Pulse to roughly chop and mix.
  2. Add dates, apple pie spice, and apple butter.  Pulse to mix in.
  3. Drizzle maple syrup around the food processor.  Pulse to mix in.
  4. Use a spatula to scrap sides and mix in maple syrup.
  5. Use a small cookie scooper to form balls.
  6. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  7. Enjoy!
Crab Dip Pizza with Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Crust

Crab Dip Pizza with Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Crust

I love crab dip and thought crab dip on a pizza seemed like a good idea.  I like packing vegetables into my pizza crust.  I had broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots I needed to use up, so I decided to combine those in my pizza crust.