Looking for a savory dinner that's actually healthy and delicious? Then look no further than this meal makeover of a classic Ukrainian dish! With a little tweaking of ingredients, these Zucchini Pancakes with Creamy Dill Sauce will knock your socks off with their crispy and creamy texture and please even the pickiest of taste buds! Don't believe me? Give it a try and see for yourself!
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Meal Makeover: Fresh Caprese Pizza with Smoked Salmon (Gluten-Free)
RecipeCommentCraving PIZZA, but don't want the high-calorie, high-saturated fat, and belly bloat that usually comes with typical restaurant-style or frozen pizza? Well have no fear! I am hear to tell you that homemade pizza with fresh, wholesome ingredients can fit into ANY balanced diet! Let me introduce you to this week's Meal Makeover recipe - Fresh Caprese Pizza with Smoked Salmon!
Recipe Feature: Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole (Gluten Free)
RecipeCommentIf you are meal prepping for the week and craving a hearty casserole dish (without the excess calories and high saturated fat & sodium content) then I have the perfect Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole for you! Check out the simple recipe for this delicious and satisfying casserole dish that will fill you with wholesome nutrients and childhood memories of your grandma's famous casserole!
Recipe Feature: Coconut Flour Pizza Crust (Gluten Free)
RecipeCommentMeal Makeover: Clean Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
RecipeCommentSpring is in the air! And I have just the perfect light and refreshing recipe that can be made in minutes and won't make you break a sweat in the kitchen as the temps rise outside! Not to mention, it's a healthier version of traditional Chicken Salad that the whole family will love (and not miss the Mayo)!
Recipe Feature: Spaghetti Squash Turkey Boats
RecipeCommentRecipe Feature: Egg White Potato Nests
RecipeCommentRecipe Feature: Shrimp and Zoodle Brown RIce Pad Thai
RecipeCommentIt's Sunday!! That means it's time for this week's Recipe Feature and I am so excited to share my delicious (healthy) spin on Peanut Sauce and how to increase your vegetable intake and still enjoy a hearty Pad Thai! Here's the super simple recipe for a quick, hearty, and healthy dinner you can make this week!
Meal Made in Minutes: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
RecipeCommentNow that you are recovering from a fun-filled weekend, you may be struggling to get yourself together and meal prep for the work-week ahead. Have no fear! I have the perfect recipe for you to whip up a quick and healthy meal that will keep you full and satisfied all week long (and makes for an awesome Super Bowl Sunday Crockpot appetizer to share with your family and friends next weekend)!!
Meal Made in Minutes: Spinach Egg White Muffins
Recipe2 CommentsMeal in Minutes: Cinnamon Bliss Balls (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
RecipeCommentAnother "energy bite" or "bliss ball" recipe.... just what you need, right? The answer is YES! And this recipe may be just what you need to get you through the week ahead! The perfect combination of cinnamon, peanut butter, and dark chocolate in a bite-size ball of BLISS! And you can make it under 5 minutes with no baking required!
Meal in Minutes: No-Bake Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cup Bark
RecipeCommentThe Holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean that you won't have any more parties, celebrations, or last-minute house guests to entertain in the New Year. Need a super quick dessert idea for a last-minute party? Have no fear! I have this super easy recipe for a No-Bake Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cup Bark that will be a huge hit for your family and friends! (And they won't even know that this is a healthier version of a favorite dessert)!
Meal Makeover: BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Noodles
RecipeCommentFirst Meal Makeover of 2016 and it is a winner, winner, (BBQ) chicken dinner! Here is my modified recipe for an all-time favorite meal made healthier! Most recipes for BBQ chicken are high in fat and sodium and are often paired with other high-fat, high-calorie foods. Not this BBQ Chicken meal! I found the easiest recipe for a healthy crockpot BBQ chicken and I paired it with sweet potato noodles for a savory and sweet balanced meal.
Meal Made in Minutes: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
RecipeCommentJust look at that bowl of deliciousness! This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make and when you wake up you will have a perfect breakfast on-the-go, a mid-day pick-me-up snack, or a decadent dessert to top off your day! This disguised dessert is packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids (thanks to the Chia seeds) and lean protein (thanks to the protein powder and peanut powder). Get the easy recipe here!
Meal Makeover: Wholesome Turkey Mac & Cheese (Gluten Free)
RecipeCommentWhile it is wonderful to share quality time and our favorite meals with our loved ones, it can be rather difficult to eat healthy during the Holidays. I was craving good ol' Mac & Cheese, but I did not want to eat a boxed version full of processed foods, sodium, and saturated fat (think Easy Mac). My solution? Homemade Mac & Cheese made with whole ingredients and completely Gluten Free (and delicious)!
Meal Made in Minutes: PB & Chia Jelly Overnight Oats
RecipeCommentProud-daughter-moment!! My mother (the woman who never eats breakfast in the morning) has used my Overnight Oats recipe to make her own version and it tastes just like a PB& J!
I am so happy to say that she has finally made it a habit to eat breakfast each morning and I am even more happy to share her awesome (healthy) recipe with y'all!
Meal Made in Minutes: Easy Energy Bites
RecipeCommentLooking for the EASIEST No Bake Energy Bites recipe that is gluten-free, full of flavor, and covered in chocolate chips? Then look no further than this 5-ingredient recipe for the most delicious Energy Bites that takes less than 5 minutes to make! These little bites are packed with nutrients and perfect for on the go snacking the healthy way!