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<strong>Rhubarb Crisp</strong>

Rhubarb Crisp

I always look forward to rhubarb in the spring.  The sweet and crunchy topping on this crisp blends so well with the tart rhubarb.  You can eat this as is or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: Filling- 3-4 stalks rhubarb thinly sliced 

<strong>Grilled Veggie and Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing</strong>

Grilled Veggie and Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

The steak and veggies in this recipe were coated with flavor from the marinade and when topped with the blue cheese dressing this salad really popped. Ingredients: 1-2 zucchini sliced in half lengthwise 24 ounces top sirloin 1-2 Roma tomatoes quartered 1 red onion quartered 

<strong>Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins</strong>

Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins

If you like zucchini muffins, then you will really like this version.  The brown sugar and spices blend to create a pleasant flavor and the walnuts add a bit of crunch.  These are muffins you will happily start your day with. Note: You can substitute the zucchini for carrot if you prefer.

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup almond flour

1 scoop protein powder

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

3 tablespoons truvia or granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup old fashioned oats

3 large eggs

¾ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups grated zucchini (carrot, parsnip, etc…)

½ 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, cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk together.
  4. Add applesauce, grated zucchini, eggs, and vanilla extract 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 mix gently.
  6. Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
  7. Top each muffin with a dash of sugar in the raw.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  10. Let cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container. 
  11. Enjoy!
Ginger Lime Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad

Ginger Lime Grilled Chicken and Nectarine Salad

This dish will transport your taste buds to Thailand with an incredible mix of ginger, lime, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Ingredients: 5-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons fish sauce divided 1 tablespoon light brown sugar divided Lime 

Tuscan Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Tuscan Roasted Lemon Potatoes

I could eat roasted potatoes almost every day and this recipe is exceptionally delicious.  Ingredients: 2 pounds gold potatoes unpeeled and diced into 1-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic smashed 2-4 branches fresh rosemary ½ lemon cut in half through the stem and thinly sliced crosswise 

Italian Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan

Italian Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan

Some nights you need a dish you can throw in the oven and ignore until it is ready to serve.  This simple sheet pan dinner is one of those meals.

Ingredients:

1 pound trimmed Brussels sprouts

1-2 parsnips cut into ¼ inch slices

1-2 sweet potatoes cut into wedges

1 red onion cut into quarters

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

6 Italian sausages

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil spray.
  2. Spread out Brussels sprouts, parsnips, sweet potato, and onion in an even layer.  Drizzle with olive oil.  Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
  3. Place sausages around the vegetables.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes until sausages are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  5. Enjoy!
<strong>Grilled Squash</strong>

Grilled Squash

This is a quick and easy recipe for a tasty vegetarian side dish that tastes great. Ingredients: 1-2 yellow squash sliced ¼- ½ inch thick slices 1 sweet onion sliced ¼ inch thick slices Olive oil spray Salt and pepper Sprinkle of lemon zest Dash 

<strong>Grilled Steak with Mango Chimichurri</strong>

Grilled Steak with Mango Chimichurri

Wow! This was so delicious I practically licked my plate clean.  The mango chimichurri is so good you will want to eat it by the spoonful and a nice grilled steak always makes me smile.  I used New York strips, but you can use any 

<strong>Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins</strong>

Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These muffins were so good I felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast.  The lemon and poppy seed flavors really make these muffins pop.

Ingredients:

1 lemon zested

½ cup sugar or truvia

3 teaspoons poppy seeds

1 cup almond flour

½ cup whole wheat flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

¼ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 cup grated zucchini (1 zucchini)

1 tablespoon sugar in the raw (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with baking spray.
  2. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, lemon zest, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk together.
  3. Add applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and zucchini to a large bowl and mix to combine. 
  4. Fold in the dry ingredients scraping down the edge of the bowl.  Then add the buttermilk and mix gently.
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
  6. Top each muffin with a dash of sugar in the raw.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  9. Let cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container. 
  10. Enjoy!
<strong>Crunchy Strawberry Banana Muffins</strong>

Crunchy Strawberry Banana Muffins

Healthy and delicious! I always start my day with a muffin before I work out and these were a treat I couldn’t wait to wake up and enjoy.  Ingredients: ½  lemon zested ½ cup sugar or truvia 1 cup almond flour ½ cup whole wheat