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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 

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 extract

1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup dark brown sugar

4 tablespoons sugar in the raw

Directions:

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

2. Spread out walnuts in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.

3. Mix bananas, yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar in stand mixer.

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

5. Add walnuts to muffin dough.

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

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

8. Sprinkle sugar in the raw over muffins.

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

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

11. Enjoy! Store leftovers in air tight containers.

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 

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 rhubarb diced into 1 centimeter sections

1 cup blueberries 

2 cups diced strawberries

1/4 cup vanilla protein powder or flour

1/4 truvia or other sweetener

Zest of 1 orange 

Topping-

1 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 cup brown sugar 

1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 stick of butter sliced and quartered 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Filling-

1. Add all fruits to a large bowl and mix to combine. 

2. Mix sugar and protein powder in a medium bowl. 

3. Gradually add sugar mixture and stir to coat fruit. 

4. Spread fruit out in an 8×8 pan.

5. Sprinkle orange zest on fruit.

Topping-

1. Spread out oat mixture over fruit. 

2. Arrange butter slices in rows over the topping. 

3. Bake for 45 minutes. 

4. Allow to cool before serving. 

5. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired. 

6. Enjoy!

7. Store in an air tight container.

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 

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 

Key Lime Whoopie Pies

Key Lime Whoopie Pies

If you are craving key lime pie, but want a treat you can eat on the go, then I would recommend these key lime pie whoopie pies.

Ingredients:

Cookies-

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon key lime juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup granulated sugar

1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature

1 large egg at room temperature

1 cup milk

Filling-

2 blocks reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature

1 stick butter at room temperature

zest of 1 large lime or 2-3 key limes

1-2 tablespoons key lime juice

2-4 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl- flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, salt
  3. Add wet ingredients to a stand mixer and cream together- butter, key lime juice, eggs, sugar, milk, and, vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients mixing on low. Scrape the edges of the bowl as needed.
  5. Use a medium cookie scooper to form balls. Space out balls of dough 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake 9-11 minutes until slightly golden and firm, but springy to the touch.
  7. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to allow them to cool completely.
  8. Meanwhile add cream cheese, butter, key lime juice, and lime zest to stand mixer. Mix with the whisk. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Continue to add sugar until the filing reaches the desired consistency.
  9. Flip half of the cookies upside down.
  10. Use a piping tool or a spoon to spread the filling on half of the cookies.
  11. Gently place another cookie on top to form the whoopie pies.
  12. Enjoy!
  13. Store in an air-tight container.
MD Crab and Vegetable Soup

MD Crab and Vegetable Soup

When we lived in Maryland, crab and vegetable soup was a common item on restaurant menus. I hadn’t had it in awhile, so I decided to make some for a taste of home. I served this with corn muffins. Ingredients: 1 pound of crab meat