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<strong>Zucchini Carrot Apple Cranberry Pecan Muffins</strong>

Zucchini Carrot Apple Cranberry Pecan Muffins

These muffins are packed with veggies and fruit and exploding with flavor.  These are the perfect pre or post workout snack to start your day. Ingredients: 1 zucchini grated 1 cup carrots grated/finely chopped 1 cup cranberries (I used frozen cranberries, dried would work too) 

<strong>Swiss Chard and Eggplant Stuffed Peppers</strong>

Swiss Chard and Eggplant Stuffed Peppers

I love using fresh produce from the garden.  These peppers are packed with veggies and the pesto, cheese, and breadcrumbs make them a perfect vegetarian meal. Ingredients: Stuffed Peppers- 1 Japanese eggplant 1 bunch of Swiss chard leaves chopped 2-3 bell peppers stems, seeds, and 

<strong>Triple Berry Slow Cooker Cobbler</strong>

Triple Berry Slow Cooker Cobbler

Berry cobbler is a perfect way to use up summer fruits.  I used blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, but you can use any fruits you have a craving for. This is nice when you are entertaining because you can prep and then let it cook in the crock pot until you are ready to serve. 

Berry Filling-

¼ cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

5 1/2 cups fruit (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc…)

½ cup granulated sugar

Biscuit Topping-

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch salt

4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces

 ¾ cup milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Whisk the cornstarch, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. 
  2. Spray the crock pot with nonstick butter spray.  Then spread out the fruit.
  3. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the fruit and mix to combine.
  4. For the biscuit topping whisk the flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.  Add the butter and mix until the mixture forms a coarse meal with pea sized lumps.  Add the milk and stir to form a wet dough.
  5. Drop spoonful’s of the dough on the berry mixture.  Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the dough.
  6. Cook on low 3-4 hours. Reduce heat to warm 20 minutes prior to serving.
  7. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  8. Enjoy!
<strong>Key Lime Pie</strong>

Key Lime Pie

Key lime pie is a perfect summer dessert.  It is light and tart and transports my taste buds to beautiful and sunny Key West. Ingredients: Crust– (optional buy 9 inch graham cracker crust) 1/3 pound graham crackers 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter ¼ cup sugar 

<strong>Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw</strong>

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw

Grilled shrimp is delicious in any form.  These tacos can be mild or spicy depending on your preference.  Ingredients: 1-2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1-2 teaspoons (or more) siracha 2-3 limes zested and juiced ½ teaspoon sugar 1-2 tablespoons 

<strong>Banana Nutella Muffins</strong>

Banana Nutella Muffins

I was craving bananas and Nutella, so I decided to make banana muffins with Nutella mixed in the batter. 

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup coconut flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 scoop powdered peanut butter

¼ cup truvia brown sugar equivalent or ½ cup light brown sugar

3 tablespoons truvia or granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

3 mashed bananas

1/3 cup Nutella (hazelnut spread)

1 banana sliced (save 12 slices to top muffins, then quarter remaining slices and fold in with batter)

1 cup chopped walnuts

1-2 tablespoons sugar in the raw

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with baking spray.
  2. Spread walnuts on a small baking sheet and roast at 350 for 5 minutes.
  3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk together.
  4. Add bananas and eggs to a large bowl and mix to combine. 
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients scraping down the edge of the bowl.  Then add the walnuts and banana chunks and mix gently.
  6. Fold in the Nutella.
  7. Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
  8. Top each muffin with a dash of sugar in the raw and 1banana slice.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  10. Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  11. Let cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container. 
  12. Enjoy!
<strong>Grilled Skirt Steak Wraps</strong>

Grilled Skirt Steak Wraps

I’m not going to lie I love grilled steak and vegetables.  These wraps were delicious and a meal I will make again.  The marinade/spice mixture on the steak was divine. Ingredients: Marinade- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon dried 

<strong>Veggie Packed Burritos</strong>

Veggie Packed Burritos

If you are in the mood for a vegetarian dinner, then this will not disappoint.  I enjoyed these roasted veggies in a burrito and in a bowl topped with the hummus and tzatziki.  Ingredients: Veggies- 4 cups cauliflower florets cut up 1 green bell pepper 

<strong>Triple Citrus Glazed Salmon</strong>

Triple Citrus Glazed Salmon

I think this may be my favorite salmon recipe! OMG the glaze is so delicious.  This salmon was better than any salmon I have ever made at home or had at a restaurant. 

Ingredients:

Triple Citrus Glaze-

¾ cup orange juice

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup fresh lime juice

1 garlic clove minced

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon butter

Salmon-

2-pound salmon filet

1-2 tablespoons olive oil (I used a blood orange olive oil)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a 9×13 baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. Place salmon skin side down on the aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over the salmon.
  3. Bake for 40 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
  4. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil stirring often.  Reduce the heat to medium and continue to stir until the glaze is thick and syrupy. 
  5. Spread a layer of glaze on the salmon and bake for 5 more minutes.
  6. Drizzle extra glaze over the salmon and enjoy!
  7. Note: I paired this with a nectarine coleslaw for a light and delicious dinner.
<strong>Cherry Walnut Muffins</strong>

Cherry Walnut Muffins

Normally my oldest son devours fresh cherries, but since he didn’t I decided to use some fresh cherries in muffins.  The walnut adds a little crunch to make these the perfect morning snack. Ingredients: ¾ cup whole wheat flour ¾ cup coconut flour 1 scoop