A seasonal breakfast solution perfect for a cool fall morning! Make the night before for a super portable breakfast or morning snack. Each cookie contains whole grains, heart-healthy walnuts, dried fruit and of course the nutritional powerhouse vegetable, pumpkin. This cookie has it all! Plus, it is gluten-free and completely vegan. When you see canned [...]
A no-cook, healthy breakfast that you can make the night before – no fuss in the morning! It is full of fiber, fruit and whole grains to start your day on the right track. Ingredients ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 1/3 cup steel cut oats ½ cup fresh seasonal fruit (suggestion: ½ nectarine (diced), blueberries [...]
After a Memorial Day BBQ party you are typically left with watermelon and possibly a hangover. The inspiration for this smoothie came from that very situation. I wanted to create an incredibly thirst-quenching “cooler” to enjoy on a hot and humid day. Watermelon is 92% water and 8% sugar, plus it has electrolytes to help [...]
This morning I woke up craving a refreshing and filling smoothie. But, oh no! Out of protein powder… What is a healthy foodie to do?! My protein powder is what gives my smoothies their thick texture so I had to think quick for a substitution… So, I’m thinking thick and then it comes to me: almond [...]
Shown without wild blueberries Part of finding your way to a healthier you starts with breakfast. Why is breakfast important? It kick-starts your metabolism for the day and helps give your body the energy it needs to think faster and more clearly while preventing overeating later in the day by keeping you satisfied. I cannot [...]
Who doesn’t love a good breakfast muffin? It is a great on-the go option because it is so portable. And, depending on the recipe, it can offer some excellent nutrition benefits all in one tiny package. This recipe packs loads of nutritional goods including a variety of whole grains, fiber, protein, heart healthy fat and [...]
This recipe’s inspiration came from an appetizer at an excellent restaurant in downtown DC – Cork Restaurant & Wine Bar. It combines four rich and satisfying ingredients that balance each other out well from both a taste and texture perspective. It can be served as a unique appetizer or a healthy, high-fiber snack (or even [...]
With no added sugar, these vegan muffins pack a lot of health punch without losing any flavor. These muffins contain whole grains, protein and fruit making it great for a complete and satisfying breakfast on the go. Makes 12 muffins Ingredients Dry ingredients 1.5 cups oat bran ½ cup 100% whole wheat flour ½ cup [...]
Grab-and-go with this lusciously-creamy (and super healthy) smoothie! It is a cinch to prepare in the morning and will help you start your day right! Serves 2 (less than 100 calories per serving) Ingredients 1 cup frozen mango 1 cup ice cubes 1 cup milk (regular, soy, almond) – I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk [...]
I’m a busy person with a ton of allergies… so allergy friendly recipes that provide on-the-go healthy energy is important. This recipe is very flexible in terms of the type of nuts and other fun ingredients you can add to switch it up. It is full of whole grains, healthy protein and naturally sweetened by [...]
Are you in search of the ‘perfect breakfast’? Well look no further… this breakfast solution includes the must-haves for an all-star breakfast: a combination of lean protein, whole grains and fruit. Plus, it tastes creamy and a bit like dessert (something to look forward to in the morning). For those of you who say “But [...]
Start your day with lean protein! These mango-apple “sausage” patties will give you energy (and flavor) without all the greasiness. For weekday breakfast, I recommend preparing these the night before so you can heat and go the next morning. Makes 20-25 patties 1 lb. ground white turkey meat ½ apple, diced ½ mango, diced ½ cup [...]
Farina was my husband’s favorite breakfast growing up. His wonderful mom made this for the family on snow days. So, you can imagine some fond memories were made around farina. I personally never had farina much growing up so was excited to experiment with this so called “breakfast porridge” and see how to best add [...]
We all know Vitamin C strengthens your immune system. And who doesn’t need a little boost of Vitamin C this time of year? When I get bored of the standard glass of OJ in the morning, I mix it up a bit with this Vitamin C Slushy recipe which uses fresh juice from oranges, paired [...]
What’s better than banana bread? Strawberry walnut bread . . . a nutritious dessert or even breakfast treat! Dry Ingredients 1½ cup whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp cinnamon ½ cup chopped walnuts (raw, unsalted) 1 tsp Stevia extract or ½ cup Splenda Wet Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, pureed [...]
Smoothies are a refreshing way to start the day or refuel after a workout. Here is my most basic and favorite kind… Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 cup unsweetened frozen berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries) 1 cup ice 1 scoop of vanilla flavored protein powder Directions Add all ingredients into blender Mix [...]
Honeydew is the sweetest of all the melons. This recipe balances the sweetness of the honeydew with the tartness of kiwifruit and tanginess of a granny smith apple to create a refreshing and crisp tasting smoothie. It is full of mouthwatering flavor and boasts a whole lot of nutrition too! Ingredients ½ honeydew melon 2 [...]
As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, my goal is to teach people that healthy cooking can still be gourmet and delicious. Follow me as I explore how to create healthy versions of my favorite dishes and learn why specific ingredients are good for your body. Many of my recipes are vegan and free of the most common food allergens.
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