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Chocolate Banana Cocoa Nib Muffins

Chocolate Banana Cocoa Nib Muffins

Chocolate and banana are the perfect way to start the day. These healthy muffins have only natural sugars and healthy fats. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 

Banana Peanut Butter Chip Muffins

Banana Peanut Butter Chip Muffins

Banana and peanut butter are the perfect combo.  The healthy muffins taste delicious and satisfy cravings too. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 3 tablespoons powdered peanut butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

Healthy Feta Eggs Benedict with Sautéed Kale

Healthy Feta Eggs Benedict with Sautéed Kale

I see recipes for Eggs Benedict all the time, but the overwhelming amount of butter usually sends me running.  When I saw a recipe for a yogurt sauce with the addition of sautéed vegetables I knew I had to try it.  I used kale but you could use spinach.  I ate this over cloud bread and cabbage grilled cheese steaks.  Both were delicious!

Ingredients:

Feta Sauce-

2 ounces feta crumbled

½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

½ teaspoon paprika

Sautéed Greens

4 cups spinach or kale

2 cloves garlic minced

Juice of ½ lemon

Olive oil spray

4 large eggs

Serve on cloud bread, cabbage steaks, toast, etc…

Directions:

  1. Mix feta, yogurt, and paprika in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Add kale/spinach to a nonstick pan sprayed with olive oil spray.  Cook on medium mixing often.
  3. Add garlic and lemon juice.
  4. Add 2 inches of water to a large saucepan.  Cover and bring to a boil.
  5. Crack eggs over a small bowl one at a time.  Gently pour eggs into boiling water.  Cook each egg for 2-3 minutes until whites are firm but the yolks are still runny.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs from the pan.  Use a paper towel or dish towel to remove excess water.
  7. To serve add sautéed greens, poached egg, and yogurt sauce over bread.
  8. Enjoy!
Egg benedict with over cloud bread without feta sauce
With feta sauce over cloud bread
Healthy Dark Chocolate Cheesecake No Bake Pie

Healthy Dark Chocolate Cheesecake No Bake Pie

Some nights I really need something sweet before bed.  Okay, most nights I want some form of dessert.  This cheesecake pie is light and healthy with a granola bar type crust. You can serve this as a pie or in mason jars as mini pie 

Shrimp Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash Noodles

Shrimp Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash Noodles

My husband introduced me to pad Thai years ago and it quickly became one of my favorite dishes.  The restaurant I love is over an hour from our house so I had to learn to make pad Thai at home when I get a craving 

Crustless Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Crustless Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

I’ll admit this dessert isn’t healthy, but it is delicious.  I have made different versions of this before. I decided to try a crustless version to really bring out the chocolate chip cookie flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups light brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter softened

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup semi sweet mini morsels

Magic Shell Chocolate Sauce to drizzle on top

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a pie plate with baking spray.
  2. Add butter to stand mixer.  Beat on medium until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix on medium.
  4. Add flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder to a large bowl.  Mix gently.
  5. Add flour mixture to stand mixer one cup at a time.  Scrape down the sides as needed.
  6. Add milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet morsels and mix.
  7. Transfer cookie mixture to pie plate and press down to firm.
  8. Bake 35-40 minutes.
  9. Let cool on wire rack.
  10. Shake magic shell chocolate sauce and drizzle over pie.
  11. My kids enjoy this warm from the oven (or microwaved to reheat) with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. 
Cloud Bread

Cloud Bread

If you are looking for a simple low carb bread this cloud bread is a breeze to make and tastes great.  When I make this again I may add some seasonings and spices depending on what I want to eat this with. Recipe adapted from 

Simple Hash Browns

Simple Hash Browns

I was in the mood for hash browns, so I made jicama hash browns for myself.  I hadn’t made them before and I wasn’t sure if my kids would like them so I made them some hash browns from russet potatoes.  They devoured these lightened 

Jicama Hash Browns

Jicama Hash Browns

Ever since I discovered jicama this year I have been experimenting with it in different recipes and forms.  These jicama hashbrowns taste amazing and are much healthier than traditional hash browns.  I topped mine with green onions.

Recipe adapted from Fixate

Ingredients:

½ jicama grated and excess water squeezed out

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

dash of Worcestershire sauce

1 green onion diced

Directions:

  1. Grate jicama and squeeze out excess moisture with paper towels.
  2. Transfer jicama to a medium bowl.
  3. Sprinkle seasoning over jicama.  Mix well.
  4. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.
  5. Cook on medium heat.  Form a large patty with the jicama.  Cook each side 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. Drizzle with a dash or Worcestershire sauce and top with fresh green onions.
Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters

Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters

My sons said these tasted like pizza but better!  I air fried these to help keep them light and healthy.  The basil and thyme mixed with oregano and Italian cheeses really made the flavors pop.  Ingredients: 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini ½ cup fresh basil