HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD It’s super easy. To cook the quinoa you can either add 1 cup of quinoa and 1.5 cups broth into a small pot, bring to a boil and once boiling immediately cover and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 12-15 minutens and you’re done! Alternatively you can [...]
Ingredients YIELDS: 4 12 slices bacon 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped chives, plus more for garnish kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. halved cherry tomatoes 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped 1 avocado, chopped Directions PREP TIME: 0:20 TOTAL TIME: 0:55 Preheat oven to 400°. Invert a muffin tin upside [...]
This recipe may come as a shock to you, but today I’m going to show you how to make tortillas out of cauliflower… Yes! CAULIFLOWER TORTILLAS. Watch the quick, how-to video near the recipe at the end of this post, then print out the complete recipe. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 head cauliflower 2 large eggs 1/4 cup chopped [...]
The Benefits of Meal Planning Meal planning is a vital part of eating a healthy diet and there are many benefits of meal planning. Even if you’re a healthy eating veteran, I’d highly encourage you to take half an hour a week to meal plan healthy meals for your family that week. There are many benefits [...]
Veggie Fries 4 Ways Sweet Potato Fries INGREDIENTS For the fries: 1 sweet potato 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper For the Greek yogurt chive dip: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chives ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper PREPARATION 1. [...]
Freezer Smoothie Packs Prep these FREEZER SMOOTHIE PACKS, and when you’re ready, just add milk, water, or juice! Ingredients 1 cup spinach, packed 1/2 banana, cut up into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt, frozen (about 2 frozen cubes) 1 cup mixed frozen fruit (mangoes, pineapple, strawberries) 1 to 1 & 1/4 cup [...]
Healthy 3-Course Brunch Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS ½ pound strawberries, halved 4 cups sparkling water 1 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons) ½ cup honey, or to taste PREPARATION 1. Add strawberries, lemon juice and honey to a blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Pour strawberry puree and sparkling water into a pitcher and [...]
Bun-less Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 2 tbsp. water 1/2 avocado, lightly mashed 2 slices cooked bacon 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (optional) DIRECTIONS In a medium nonstick pan, place two mason jar lids (centers removed). Spray the entire pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Crack eggs into the [...]
4 Banana Swap Outs for Healthier Recipes BROWNIES INGREDIENTS Servings: 9 1 banana 1 box brownie mix ¼ cup of water 2 eggs PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/175ºC. 2. In a large bowl, mash the banana until it reaches a liquid state. 3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until incorporated. [...]
Baked Avocado Eggs 4 Ways These Baked Avocado Eggs Are Literally The Most Perfect Breakfast Ever There are many benefits of avocados and avocado oil and they have gained massive popularity in recent years…and for good reason! Avocados are a decadent and versatile fruit that is great in many recipes. They have a delicious, creamy richness that really satisfies, whether [...]
