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Arby’s Beef and Cheddar crockpot sandwiches

Arby’s Beef and Cheddar crockpot sandwiches

When we get busy I am always looking for simple crockpot recipes. These sandwiches were easy to prep and tasted delicious. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 pound beef chuck roast 12 oz bottle Arby’s sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Steak sauce 1 tablespoon garlic powder salt 

Chai Zucchini Muffins

Chai Zucchini Muffins

I make muffins every week. I don’t know what i did differently with this batch, but the texture was perfect. I used my last two packages of Chai Shakeology for protein and flavor. INGREDIENTS: 1 large zucchini Shredded 1 cup truvia or sugar 1/2 cup 

NC Sunker- Cobbler with Blueberries, Strawberries, and Rhubarb

NC Sunker- Cobbler with Blueberries, Strawberries, and Rhubarb

I saw NC sunker in an advertisement for a restaurant and after reading a review I just had to try it.

Ingredients:

Filling-

2 cups Blueberries

2-4 cups Strawberries quartered

6 stalks rhubarb diced

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping:

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 stick butter melted

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the topping before baking

Note: You can substitute different fruits.

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix filling ingredients in a large bowl. Then transfer to an 8×8 pan.
  3. Bake 15-20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile whisk dry ingredients for topping in a medium bowl.
  5. When berries are ready melt the butter and whisk with milk and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour topping over fruit.
  7. Optional- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over topping.
  8. Bake 30-40 minutes. If topping browns too quickly you can cover with aluminum foil.
  9. Allow to cool before serving.
  10. Enjoy as is or topped with vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Mint Fudge Chunk Cookies

Chocolate Mint Fudge Chunk Cookies

We were in the mood for something different and chocolate mint chip cookies seemed like a good idea to cool us off on hot summer days. Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 

Banana Walnut Muffins

Banana Walnut Muffins

These muffins are a traditional banana muffin enhanced with texture provided from toasted walnuts. Ingredients: 1 cup toasted walnuts 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt 3 ripe bananas 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 

Pineapple Muffins

Pineapple Muffins

These muffins are sweet, tender, and the perfect breakfast or snack. These are easy to make and taste delicious.

Ingredients:

1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup truvia or sugar

4 tablespoons sugar in the raw

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with baking spray

.2. Mix pineapple, yogurt, applesauce, and sugar in stand mixer.

3. Whisk flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.

6. Sprinkle sugar in the raw over muffins.

7. Bake 18-22 minutes until muffins are golden brown.

8. Let muffins cool in muffin tins at least 5 minutes before removing.

9. Enjoy! Store leftovers in air tight containers.

Peaches and Cream Dump Cake Cobbler

Peaches and Cream Dump Cake Cobbler

This cake comes together in minutes and the result is a creamy peach cobbler cake. Ingredients: 1 cake mix (Spice, vanilla, white, etc…) 2 cans sliced peaches 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 1 large egg 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup melted butter Directions: 

Blueberry, Strawberry, Rhubarb Crisp

Blueberry, Strawberry, Rhubarb Crisp

This strawberry, blueberry, rhubarb crisp tastes amazing as a dessert, but it could also serve as a breakfast since it is loaded with fruit and oats. If you use protein powder that adds to the nutrientional punch of this treat.  Ingredients: Filling- 1 cup fresh 

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

One night I was craving chicken parmesan and I also really wanted a burger. These were the perfect combination served with air fried zoodles on the side.

Ingredients:

Burgers-

2 pounds lean ground chicken

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

1/2 cup Italian blend cheese

1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto or pesto

buns

sliced provolone cheese

pizza sauce

Serve with a side of pasta or zoodles

Zoodles-

2 zucchinis spiralized

1 tablespoon Italian blend seasoning

1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions:

Burgers-

  1. In a large bowl mix together ground chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, garlic powder, and pesto.
  2. Form 8 patties and gently press down.
  3. Tip: If you freeze chicken burgers for 15-30 minutes prior to grilling they hold their form better for flipping on the grill.
  4. Grill on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes per side.
  5. Top with sliced cheese and allow cheese to melt for 1 minute.
  6. Serve on a bun topped with pizza sauce or pesto.

Zoodles-

  1. Spiralize zoodles and spread out on a baking sheet.
  2. Spray with olive oil spray.
  3. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and shredded cheese.
  4. Air fry at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes.
  5. Top with pesto or marinara sauce if desired.

Enchilada Tortellini Skillet

Enchilada Tortellini Skillet

If you are looking for a quick evening meal packed with flavor then this is the dish for you! This meal was on the table in around 20 minutes with minimal clean up after. Ingredients: 28 ounce enchilada sauce 20 oz cheese tortellini 2 bell