Breakfast Oat Cookies
Breakfast Oat Cookies Convenience. Sweet chewiness. Satisfying crunch. Whole food based. Loaded with nutrition. And….perfect with a cup of Joe? Too good to be true. And yet, these make-ahead breakfast cookies check all of the boxes. Some mornings leave you with little inclination for a hot cooked breakfast. And although there are plenty of quick […]
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Smoothie Thick and frosty, yet loaded with warm spices that make you crave the holidays – this high protein smoothie is a snap to make and will shake up your smoothie routine! Multiple protein sources, including greek yogurt, protein powder and almond butter make for a filling breakfast with staying power or a perfect […]
Holiday Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms & Onions
Holiday Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms & Onions Keep the flavors, skip the additives and preservatives Green bean casserole is a favorite addition to the holiday table. However, the original recipe is made with canned soup, canned deep fried onions and often, canned green beans – making it high in preservatives, flavor enhancers (including MSG) […]
Berry Sweet Potato Bowl
Berry Sweet Potato Bowl This comforting and delicious bowl is the perfect start to the day! A hefty dose of fiber from sweet potatoes, berries and nuts is good for the GI system and will help keep you full all morning. Almond butter supplies healthy fats and protein. And sweet potato is a complex carbohydrate […]
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Olives
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Olives If you are looking for new ways to enjoy watermelon, this recipe fits the bill! Watermelon is widely available and enjoyed on its own, but combining it with savory ingredients like feta cheese, olives and red onions transforms it into a complex and delicious salad. Despite its sweet taste, […]
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas Salty, crunchy and spicy! These roasted chickpeas offer all the sensations of your favorite salty snack, yet they are loaded with protein and fiber. Whip up a batch to nibble while watching the game or pair them with pre-dinner drinks. Although they are more spicy than hot, if you want to make […]
High Protein Blueberry Pancakes
High Protein Blueberry Pancake
Strawberry Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Strawberry Caprese salad with balsamic glaze This simple salad is a celebration of the classic combination of sweet, slightly acidic fruit (traditionally tomatoes, but here strawberries) combined with creamy, fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil. To marry and highlight the flavors, a touch of best quality olive oil and a generous drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze […]
Chocolate-Kissed Strawberries
Chocolate-kissed Strawberries Valentines day turns our thoughts to all things red, heart-shaped and of course, chocolate. How could chocolate covered strawberries not be the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat? I love chocolate covered strawberries for so many reasons; they look fancy, feel special and taste amazing. Not to mention, they offer a healthy dose of Vitamin […]
Hearty Lentil Stew
Hearty Lentil Stew This filling and satisfying soup is truly one of my favorites. The now tattered and stained recipe is a clipping from a Sunday newspaper that I stumbled upon over 20 years ago. It originally appealed to me simply because it was built from pantry items; all of which I happened to have […]
