How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
I love baked potatoes and I also love salsa and fresh avocados. We make baked potatoes all the time and this method is a sure fire hit regardless of the toppings you prefer. My kids love butter, cheese, and bacon on their potatoes, but if …
My kids and I love buffalo everything. These sandwiches are simple to prep in advance and freeze or throw in the crockpot before you leave for work in the morning. Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces tomato paste 1 tablespoon nonfat plain …
These muffins not only taste great, but they also are full of anti-inflammatory ingredients. Sweet potato with the spicy flavor from turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg blend well with coconut oil and maple syrup for a healthy breakfast muffin.
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet potato mashed
4 eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup almond flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2-4 Tbsp coconut or almond milk
Directions:
I prep this in advance as a freezer meal, but you can make it the day you want to serve it. You can serve these sandwiches on hot dog buns for kids, on a sub roll, or on a spinach wrap which is my favorite. …
This salad tastes great on its or in a taco. You can mix and match ingredients depending on your preferences. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 cup sweet corn 1/4 cup matchstick carrots 1 bell pepper diced 2 medium tomatoes diced 1/4 cup red …
I am always trying to add more vegetables to my kids diets. You can easily add diced and sauteed vegetables to any taco meat. I use Wildtree taco seasoning, but you can use the brand of your choice.
Ingredients:
1 pound lean Turkey meat 93% lean
1 large carrot peeled and diced
1/2 sweet onion diced
1 cup cauliflower florets diced
1 bell pepper diced
zest of 1 lime
Directions:
Banana bread can be great even without a ton of butter or added sugar. This recipe uses overripe bananas, honey, and a little brown sugar to create a bread you won’t be able to resist. Recipe adapted from Food Network: Ingredients: 4-5 medium overripe bananas …
These nutty energy balls combine almonds, cashews, and pecans to create a nutty and fantastic flavor. These are packed full of protein and great for a snack any time of day. Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup roasted cashews 1/2 cup roasted pecans 1 …
This salmon really has it all. It is tangy from the Dijon mustard, crunchy from the bread crumbs, spicy from the chipolte pepper, sweet from the brown sugar, and fresh from the parsley. This is easy to prepare and sure to be a hit.
Recipe adapted from Food Network Best Baked Salmon
Ingredients:
2 pound salmon filet skin on
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon chipolte pepper
sprinkle of freshly ground salt and pepper
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
Directions:
I love carrots! Roasting carrots brings out their sweetness while still adding a crunch to any meal. Ingredients- 2 cups baby carrots (cut large carrots in half) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Sprinkle of freshly ground salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh …