Nutrient-dense and delicious recipes
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
Do you love sweet potatoes as much as I do? These deliciously sweet root vegetables are a favorite side dish when I am craving something “carby” but want to keep it as nutrient-dense as possible. I was inspired by mindbodygreen’s post about Dr. Gundry’s tip on making sweet potatoes even better for you, so I created this recipe. Unless you’re trying out a keto diet, sweet potatoes shouldn’t be demonized for their carbohydrate content. They are a nutrient dense, whole-food option that anyone can and should enjoy! An easy way to minimize carbs if you’re trying to is to stick to a 1/4 or 1/2 cup serving per meal or skip the carbs at lunch and enjoy them at dinner.
First, start out with a quality sweet potato such as an organic choice from your natural foods store or check out the organic section at Walmart, Target, or Trader Joe’s. They have some top-notch organic options! Although sweet potatoes are not on the “Dirty Dozen” List, which is what I use most when deciding between conventional vs. organic, I will always recommend an organic fruit or vegetable if you’re looking for the highest amount of nutrients in your foods.
If your budget doesn’t allow for organic right now, conventional produce is fine. Any variety will work for this recipe. You could even use a normal potato if sweet isn’t your thing. I added a purple sweet potato for an added powerhouse of nutrients. According to mindbodygreen, this unique potato is a common food among longevity diets of people living in the Blue Zones of the world. Pretty cool right? You can find them at Trader Joes, or your nearest natural foods store. On a side note, mindbodygreen is a great resource for all things health and wellness, check out their website.
Ghee is clarified butter. Ghee is made by melting down butter and skimming off the milk solids to make it lactose-free. Ghee is my go-to cooking fat for roasting and baking. It is one of the most stable fats with a smoke point of 450-485 degrees, meaning it doesn’t lose it’s nutrients through oxidization after a certain temperature. Extra virgin olive oil, on the other hand, is not the best choice for high heat cooking. It can actually become a harmful saturated fat when heated to 400 degrees or above because it’s smoke point is between 325-375 degrees. Avocado oil is also a good high-heat cooking choice. It’s chemical compounds also remain strong at high temperatures because it’s smoke point 520 degrees.
I love love love roasted vegetables because they are simple to prep and easy to cook. I often make a big sheet pan full of a variety of vegetables all once so that I have them cooked and ready for quick meal prep over the next couple of days. This recipe is no exception! It requires very little effort and care. You’ll have a tasty side dish cooking while you fold laundry, finish your workout, or feed the baby.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare your sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean up. Chop the potatoes into 1-inch chunks, coat with ghee or avocado oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake! I like to melt my ghee on the stovetop for easier coating, but it is not necessary if you’re crunched for time. If you don’t melt it, just toss the sweet potatoes around a bit after cooking for a more evenly distributed buttery taste. Feel free to add spices to your liking! This is a very customizable recipe.
After the potatoes have finished cooking, completely cool in the refrigerator before enjoying. Better yet, make them a day ahead of time to have enough time to chill. Chilling the potatoes significantly increases the amount of resistant starch. A resistant starch is a starch/fiber that doesn’t absorb into your bloodstream before it hits your colon. It ferments and becomes a prebiotic food that feeds your good gut bacteria. In Kelly Leveque’s book, Body Love Everyday, she says resistant starches are also contribute better blood sugar control and weight management because they don’t turn into glucose that spikes your blood sugar like normal starches do. Thanks Dr. Gundry for the cooling tip! Be sure to follow Kelly and Dr. Gundry for more great health tips!
Serve these tasty little nuggets with your favorite protein or as salad topping. Be sure to post a picture on Instagram and tag @Joyfully Fed or comment so I can enjoy your cooking adventures with you!
Here is another delicious recipe to add to your winter repertoire of soups! It is savory, creamy but not too thick. It is well balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. I have been experimenting with new soup recipes especially on this frigid below zero …
Does anyone else out there have a serious love for avocadoes like me? I love it in a smoothie, on a salad, grain bowl, with eggs, on toast, or even just by itself as a fat-packed snack. My husband and I make mexican at least …
I love this time of year in the kitchen. Fall flavors are taking over my kitchen. Coming in 2nd place to Christmas time, it is my favorite time of year. I’ve been trying new recipes lately like pumpkin pie smoothies, deliciously creamy pumpkin coconut mousse, pumpkin spice chia pudding, spaghetti squash casseroles, and good ol’ PSL (pumpkin spice latte) with a healthier twist. These apple bars were, by far, the best recipe find so far.
These bars are completely paleo, gluten free, and vegan. Not a ton of added sweetener, which is always a plus. This recipe is from one of my favorite recipe creators, Michelle of paleorunningmomma.com Go check her out. You won’t be disappointed! The original recipe uses almond butter, but pecan butter would be good too. I wouldn’t recommend peanut or cashew butter. You could definitely play around with the spice ratios too. A chai twist, maybe a little clove would be really good too!
The perfect amount of apple, nuttiness, and sweet. I will definitely be making these again. Please let me know what you think in the comments!
For all those who struggle with anything hormone or autoimmune related, this recipe is for you! I found this recipe tonight from another blogger, The Bettered Blondie. If I am being honest here, I only picked it because it was the first salmon recipe to …
