Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl

This Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl tastes like peanut butter and jelly in a bowl. Packed with protein, it’s the perfect start to your day! Ingredients 1/4 cup almond (oat or milk of your choice) 2/3 cup frozen blueberries (put your blueberries in the freezer!)…

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUSAGE LASAGNA BOATS

These easy Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats are filled with everything I love on my lasagna – chicken sausage, tomato sauce, ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Ingredients 3 small to medium spaghetti squash (about 5 cups cooked) salt and fresh pepper (to taste) 1/3 cup part…

LATIN YELLOW RICE

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 4 teaspoon olive oil 1 large chicken or veggie bouillon cube (such as knorrs or maggi) 5 medium scallions (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 medium tomato (diced) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 4 cups water 1 packet Badia Sazon seasoning* (or see my homemade sazon recipe) 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste) Instructions In a medium…

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

This classic Salisbury Steak recipe is lightened up, smothered in mushroom gravy and ready in under 30 minutes! Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp oil 3/4 cup onions (minced) 1  lbs  93% lean ground beef 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey 1/2  cup  unseasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten free crumbs) 1 large egg 1 large egg white 2 cups beef…

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are moist, delicious and perfectly spiced! A delicious fall breakfast treat made with canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice and a cream cheese swirl topping. Ingredients 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (King Arthur) 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour (King Arthur) 3/4 cup raw sugar…

SAUTÉED SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta is the best Brussel sprout recipe! Lightly pan fried until crisp and slightly browned on the edges, it’s my favorite way to cook and eat them! Ingredients 2 oz pancetta (minced) 2 lb brussels sprouts (weight after outer leaves and stems…

STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF

Strawberries Romanoff – a quick and easy 3-ingredient dessert, delicious and perfect for any night of the week! Ingredients 16 oz strawberries (washed and cut) 4 oz reduced-fat sour cream (full fat yogurt can also be used) 2 tbsp light or dark brown sugar Instructions Combine sour cream…

ROASTED STRAWBERRY BANANA BREAD

Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread is moist and delicious, made with ripe bananas and roasted strawberries, which brings out the sweetness of the berries. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups strawberries (diced) 3 ripe medium bananas (mashed) 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt…

Greek Turkey Meatballs

Greek Turkey Meatballs slathered with Tzatziki sauce, great over rice, with chickpea salad or served as an appetizers. Also great for make-ahead meal prep lunch. Ingredients 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey 1 cup grated zucchini (liquid squeezed out well) 2 slices whole wheat bread (or gluten-free bread)…

LEMON CHEESECAKE YOGURT CUPS

These lemon cheesecake cups are made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt and fresh berries. The “crust” is vanilla wafer cookies, so easy to make! Ingredients 12 reduced fat vanilla wafers 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese (softened) 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 6 oz fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt (I…