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White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are the perfect mixture of tart and sweet.  By adding oats and using Greek yogurt in place of some of the butter these cookies are something you can enjoy without guilt.  1 ½ cups almond flour 1 cup all purpose flour ½ cup 

Cajun Cheesy Sloppy Joes

Cajun Cheesy Sloppy Joes

These sloppy joes certainly are sloppy! They are delicious though and a different twist on traditional sloppy joes. I used ground turkey, but you could use ground chicken too. Ingredients: 1-2 pounds ground turkey (I used 1 pound, but next time I will use two 

Zucchini Enchilada Boats

Zucchini Enchilada Boats

These are easy to prepare with your favorite taco style meat. I was making tacos with ground beef for my children and wanted a lower carb meal. Feel free to customize the meat, level of spice, and toppings. I enjoyed these zucchini boats over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce with cherry tomatoes fresh from the garden.

Ingredients:

1-2 zucchini

1/2 onion diced

1 jalapeno diced

1 tablespoon spicy ranch or taco seasoning

shredded pepper jack or Mexican blend cheese

Toppings: salsa, guacamole, etc…

Directions:

  1. Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the inside flesh. I added this to another dish.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  3. Spray zucchini with olive oil spray.
  4. Sprinkle seasoning over the zucchini.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the zucchini.
  6. Air fry for 10 minutes to soften.
  7. Meanwhile sauté peppers and onions on medium heat to soften.
  8. Add taco meat (or stick with onions and peppers).
  9. Add more shredded cheese. (I love cheese!)
  10. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  11. Add any desired toppings and enjoy.
Blueberry Lemon Bars

Blueberry Lemon Bars

I love the combination of sweetness and tartness in a lemon bar. This time I added freeze-dried blueberries to the crust to enhance the flavor. Ingredients: Crust- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberry powder 4 tablespoons butter or coconut oil at 

Banana Banoffee Pudding Pie

Banana Banoffee Pudding Pie

Banana pie in the summer is always a delight! The dulce de leche added to this pie makes it truly unforgettable. This no bake pie is a breeze to make and is sure to leave a lasting impression. Ingredients: 1 large graham cracker crust 4-5 

Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

I love blueberry and I love oatmeal cookies, so I decided to combine the two in a cookie. These make a fabulous treat or pre-workout breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup freeze dried blueberry powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup brewers yeast

2 tablespoons flax seeds

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

1 cup dark brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 cups old fashioned oats

8 ounces unsweetened dried blueberries

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix applesauce, butter, and brown sugar in a stand mixer on medium.
  3. In a separate bowl mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, blueberry powder, Brewers yeast, and flax seeds.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to stand mixer and continue to mix on medium.
  5. Turn mixer to low and add dry mixture 1 cup at a time.
  6. Add oatmeal and dried blueberries.
  7. Use a medium cookie scooper to make balls and place in rows on the cookie sheet.
  8. Bake 9 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Store in an air-tight container.
  11. Enjoy!
Triple Blueberry Cupcakes

Triple Blueberry Cupcakes

Blueberry cupcakes filled with a blueberry pie filling and topped with a blueberry cream cheese frosting. These may be one of the most delicious cupcakes I have ever made! Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix 1 cup water 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 large egg 

Triple Strawberry Cupcakes

Triple Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberry cupcakes filled with a strawberry pie filling and topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting. These may be one of the most delicious cupcakes I have ever made! Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix 1 cup water 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 large egg 

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Basil, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Basil, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes are one of my favorite treats. The sauce for this pasta tastes amazing and is full of flavor. I used shrimp, but chicken could be substituted.

Ingredients:

2 pounds frozen shrimp peeled, deveined, and peeled thawed

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend

3 cloves garlic chopped

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes with oil

14 ounces artichoke hearts

6 ounces fresh basil

2 cups milk, or light cream

2 cups shredded mozzerella

1 cup shredded parmesan

8 ounces chickpea pasta rotini

Directions:

  1. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.
  2. Cook shrimp over medium heat until just beginning to turn pink. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the shrimp. Drain any liquid from the cooked shrimp.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and artichoke hearts to a food processor (with liquid) and pulse to chop.
  4. Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
  5. Add mixture from the food processor to the skillet.
  6. Add milk and cheese and bring to a simmer. Stir to melt the cheese.
Mexican Chicken Pasta

Mexican Chicken Pasta

I love alfredo pastas with a little kick of spice. You can make this spicy or not, but either way this is a delicious and simple meal. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts diced 1 tablespoon cumin divided 1 tablespoon chili powder divided 2 bell peppers diced