Nutrient-dense and delicious recipes
A few years ago, I stopped eating tuna. Absolutely avoided it like the plague. I think it was a mix of how much I ate as I child and the science telling me it contains high levels of mercury, which freaked me out enough to …
So, I’m really into beets right now. Red, golden, white, all of them. The earthy flavor mixed with olive oil, salt, and pepper–yum. Since I’ve discovered Costco’s pre-cooked pack of beets, I’ve been downing them like candy. This salad recipe is so quick and simple. …
My husband started a new job in the insurance business and spends most of his early hours of each day hopping in the car before 7am to meet with business owners all around the state. In his typical fashion, he wakes up 10 minutes before he needs to leave, slams a cup of yesterday’s coffee, and runs out the door. If he remembers, he’ll grab a banana and munch on while be drives.
There’s only so many ways to make a baked egg dish, so I decided to search for the best egg muffin recipe I could find. After trying a few different recipes, I found Wholesome Yum’s to be the best! It’s an easy, one-bowl recipe that’s done in 30 minutes or less. It’s a versatile recipe that freezes well and reheats quickly.
A dozen eggs, 1/3 cup milk, half and half, or cream, one teaspoon each salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. That’s it. Whisk together in a large bowl and pour 1/4 cup of mixture into each muffin cup.
My husband is a fan of ham and cheese muffins, but these can be made veggie-based, meaty, cheesy, or dairy-free if needed. Here are some great combos:
Ham-cheese
Broccoli-bacon-cheddar
Peppers-onions-spinach
Tomato-kale-feta
Spinach-tomato-mozzarella
I will always recommend organic dairy, vegetables, and eggs. If organic isn’t an option for you, follow the Dirty Dozen List for vegetables. This list is your go-to resource for deciding when to by organic and when to go the conventional route. The top 12 fruits and vegetables should be purchased organically due to high levels of pesticide and other chemicals. For the other ingredients if organic isn’t doable, I’d recommend dairy-free milk, free-range eggs, and uncured meats.
Silicone muffin cups are my new favorite kitchen trick. No greasing necessary and the easiest clean up.
Don’t over bake! They will shrink and shrivel. Still tasty, but not as nice-looking. 🙂
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast food with so many flavor variations. Whether you like it fruity, sweet and spiced, or seasonally flavored, it’s pretty tasty any way you make it. However, it’s easy to overdo it on the sugar when making oats which can send …
I found myself with a few too many ripe avocadoes yesterday so I headed to my pinterest boards for inspiration on how to use up them up. In the midwest, avocadoes are not cheap, so I was not about to throw these gems out. I …
I’ve been on the hunt the past few months for the perfect peanut butter protein bite recipe. I hadn’t found “the one” after many tries, so I decided I would create my own based off a few recipes that were close to what I was looking for. Every recipe either had a few too many oats, which I was trying to avoid to keep it lower in carbs this time around, or it had gobs of sweetener added. Defeats the purpose of a healthy snack bite in my opinon.
So, here it is. Super simple and quick to whip up. Peanut butter, almond flour, coconut flour, vanilla, collagen powder, chocolate chips, and dash a maple syrup. Mix it all together, roll into balls, pop in the freezer for 10 minutes, and devour these tasty little gems.
I could spend another five paragraphs telling you all about protein bites, swaps you could use, or what I did last summer, but I honestly too tired for that and would much rather you just go make these delicious bites and trust me when I say no. swaps. needed.
That’s it friends. Whip up a batch and let me know what you think!
Do you need a quick way to pack in the veggies in the morning? Try this smoothie! Green smoothies sometimes get a bad rap because they can taste too “earthy” but let me tell you, this recipe is far from that. It’s thick, creamy, slightly …
When you’re looking for an easy, light, and nutrient-dense dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this customizable recipe is a must. Citrus and shrimp are a perfect flavor pair and roasted vegetables are always a good idea. Time Saving Tips A great way to save …
I was hunting for a low sugar, chocolatey protien bite to add to my meal prep menu a few months ago. Naturally, I turn to Pinterest and Google for inspiration. I came across a recipe from one of my favorite food blogs, The Real Food Dieticians. (They make some pretty fantastic recipes that you should check out!) Their Paleo Almond Joy Protien bites checked all those boxes and then some.
They are chewy, chocolatey, just the right amount of sweet, and well-rounded with protien, fat, and fiber. Simple and quick to make is also plus. For the kids’ backpacks, swap out those fruit snacks and individual bags of cookies and chips for these protein bites. A little fat and protien will keep them energized much longer than only sugar and carbs. Serve these bites as a healthier treat after dinner, or a bridge snack to help you make it between meals. They taste indulgent, but are loaded with good things!
I adapted the original recipe from The Real Food RDs by adding less maple syrup, chocolate flavored collagen powder, and an additional half teaspoon almond extract. They turned about lovely.
Paleo treats are naturally dairy, gluten, and refined sugar free. However, be sure to check your chocolate chips if you are sensitive to dairy or trying to avoid 100% refined sugar. I highly reccommend, Hu, Lily’s, and Bake Believe Brands for a healthier chocolate option. You could sub cocao nibs or just leave the chocolate chips out completely.
If you want to make these keto friendly, use monkfruit maple syrup and your favorite sugar-free chocolate chips. Looking for a vegan option? Use a plant-based protein powder and dairy free chocolate chips.
I used almond flour, but almond meal would also work well. Do not sub coconut flour as you won’t get the same dough consistency! (Coconut flour absorbs alot more liquid than almond flour.) Unsweetened shredded coconut adds a great texture and while the extracts give a candy-like flavor. Almond butter provides the cookie-dough consistency and the chopped almonds give these bites a good crunch along with those tasty chocolate chips. A little vanilla and almond extract elevates these bites into an even more decadent treat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix by hand or using a wooden spoon. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out into a rounded balls and pop in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden. After that, store them in in airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
After making homemade almond milk last week, I had all this leftover almond pulp. I don’t like wasting food so I scowered the internet for inspiration. One of my favorite food bloggers, Minimalist Baker, popped up on my search so I decided to give this …
