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Caprese Chicken Alfredo over Spaghetti Squash or Whole-Wheat Pasta

Caprese Chicken Alfredo over Spaghetti Squash or Whole-Wheat Pasta

The freshness of caprese salad over a bed of alfredo pasta or spaghetti squash noodles is sure to satisfy cravings for a warm healthy meal at the end of a long day. I made this recipe 2 ways. You can make both to satisfy different 

Blue Cheese Buffalo Turkey Burgers, Pesto Asparagus, and Air Fryer Ranch Potato Wedges

Blue Cheese Buffalo Turkey Burgers, Pesto Asparagus, and Air Fryer Ranch Potato Wedges

I love making different types of burgers. I usually eat my burgers over a spinach salad, but this would taste great on a bun too! The burger uses some Wildtree spices and oils. If you have never tried Wildtree I highly recommend them, but I’m 

Banana Bread Hummus

Banana Bread Hummus

Do you love banana bread? How about banana dip? This is a delicious dip for apple slices, carrots, pretzels, etc.. This is easy to whip up in minutes and tastes fantastic!

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 cup low sodium chickpeas drained

1 cup banana chips (plus a few for topping)

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup almond milk

1 banana

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (plus more for dizzling)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

apple slices, carrots, pretzels, etc… for serving

Directions:

  1. Add chickpeas, banana chips, and walnuts. Pulse until you get a thick paste. Add almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and banana. Blend until combined.
  2. Transfer mixture to a serving dish.
  3. Garnish with banana chips. Drizzle with maple syrup.
  4. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Serve with apple slices, carrot slices, etc…
Honey BBQ Salmon

Honey BBQ Salmon

If you love barbecue sauce you will love this sweet and tangy salmon. The honey helps keep it moist and the BBQ sauce adds wonderful flavor. Ingredients: 2 pound salmon filet 1-2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons your favorite BBQ sauce (We love Sweet Baby Ray) 

Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Sweet Potato and Carrot Curry Fries

Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Sweet Potato and Carrot Curry Fries

Salmon is my favorite fish! I love the combination of sweet and spicy in a crunchy topping in this recipe. I paired salmon with sweet potato and carrot curry fries and steamed edamame. Feel free to pair this insanely delicious salmon with the sides of 

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

My son Steven found the recipe these cookies are based on in a book during second grade. I have made a few adaptations over the years, but after experimenting with countless other chocolate chip cookie recipes these have remained our favorite. If you love soft chewy chocolate filled cookies these will be perfect for you as well.

Ingredients:

2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

3 cups all purpose flour

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup semi sweet chips or chunks

1 cup dark chocolate morsels

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream butter and sugars in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl (flour, protein powder, salt, baking soda).
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to mixing bowl.
  5. Add in dry ingredients 1 cup at a time mixing at a medium speed.
  6. Add in chocolate chips 1 cup at a time mixing at a low speed.
  7. Use a tablespoon or ice cream scoop to make balls.
  8. Spread out cookie dough balls on a large baking sheet. Bake for 9 minutes. Let rest on baking sheet for at least one minute before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. This recipe usually makes at least 50-60 cookies. If you prefer larger cookies increase the cooking time to 13 minutes. If you prefer crunchy cookies you can also increase the baking time 1-2 minutes.
  10. These taste best warm and gooey. Feel free to microwave for 20-30 seconds if eating after cookies have cooled.
  11. Transfer to an air tight container. Don’t blink these cookies disappear in the blink of an eye at my house.

Sweet and Tart Energy Balls

Sweet and Tart Energy Balls

A touch of strawberry, cranberry, chocolate, and peanut butter with the nutty flavors from cashews and pecans make for a scrumptious bite any time of day. Ingredients: 1/4 cup powdered freeze dried strawberries 1/3 cup cashews 1 cup pecans 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder 2 

Healthier Peanut Butter Pie

Healthier Peanut Butter Pie

I love peanut butter pie, but I try not to consume a thousand calories in a dessert. This dessert is full of calcium and protein and just as decadent as most versions of peanut butter pie I have tasted. Ingredients: Crust- 1 sleeve chocolate graham 

Pita Personal Pizzas

Pita Personal Pizzas

My kids love pizza and they love making their own pizzas with pita crusts. You can mix and match toppings and sauces to create a pizza to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

1 whole wheat pocket-less pita bread crust per person (I used a sandwich thin for my 2 year old)

extra virgin olive oil to “paint” crusts

sprinkle of garlic powder for each pizza

dusting of grated parmesean cheese for each pizza

sauce (tomato, white, buffalo)

toppings: turkey pepperoni, ham, olives, peppers, …

shredded mozzerella cheese

sliced cheeses: cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, etc…

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Paint crusts with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder and parmesan cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and add sauce, cheese, toppings.
  4. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. Slice and enjoy!
Roasted Fennel with Apple Cider

Roasted Fennel with Apple Cider

I tried fennel for the first time recently. I bought more than I needed for one recipe, so I searched and found this recipe. I love apple cider, so I thought this would make a fantastic new side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: