Jenn Bryant
In Recipes, Sweet Treats

Almond Flour Brownies

  Almond Flour Brownies These almond flour brownies are so delicious and chocolaty you won't believe they are gluten free! 3/4 cup Almond Flour, finely ground1/4 tsp Salt2 Tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened1/2 tsp Baking powder3/4 cup Granulated Sugar3 large Eggs1 tsp Vanilla1/2 cup Butter, melted3/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Preheat oven to 350 F.Mix together in a small mixing bowl: flour, salt, cocoa, and baking powder.In a separate microwaveable bowl, melt together butter and ½ cup chocolate chips.  Melt at 20 seconds on high, then stir.  Repeat until all the…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes, Recipes

Home Made Baked From Scratch Pizza

  The whole family will love this made from scratch pizza.  Easy and much more nutritious than the store bought stuff! Make it a meal with 2 slices and a salad! Makes 10 Slices Crust: ¾ cup Whole Wheat Flour ¾ cup AP Flour 1 package Fast Acting Yeast ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Sugar 2/3 cup Hot Water 2 tsp Olive Oil Sauce: 3 oz Tomato Paste 4 oz Tomato Sauce ½ tsp Sugar ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Black Pepper ½ tsp Oregano ½ tsp Garlic Powder 1…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes, Recipes

Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Fruit

  This meal is a nutrition rock star!  This super easy meal is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and most importantly, it is seriously delicious.  Even the kids will love it! Total Nutrition per SERVING including Tilapia, Brussel Sprouts, and Fruit: 335 Calories, 12 g Total Fat, 23 g Total Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 40 g Protein Prep Time: 10 Minutes, Bake Time: 15 Minutes Serves 4 4 Tilapia fillets (about 1.5 pounds) 15 Tortilla Chips (about 1 oz) ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Garlic…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes, Recipes

Chili Pork Stir Fry

  Chili Pork Stir-Fry This recipe steam cooks the veggies to reduce the amount of oil needed in the recipe.  Did you know that oil is the most Calorie dense food we have?  At 120 Calories per Tbsp, it even trumps butter (102 Cals per Tbsp). Serves 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound boneless pork loin chops, sliced into strips 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cumin 1 Tbsp corn starch 2 Tbsp soy sauce ¼ cup…
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Jenn Bryant
In Breakfast, Recipes, Sweet Treats

Vanilla Almond Granola Bars

Vanilla Almond Granola Bar
Vanilla Almond Granola Bars These granola bars are simple and easy!  Full of goodness with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, they make an excellent on the go snack!  They are also lower in added sugar than many store bought options and they are gluten free too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1.5 cups quick cooking oats ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup chia or hemp seeds 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 cup almond butter ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pure…
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Jenn Bryant
In Recipe components, Recipes

Easy Homemade Chicken Broth

Easy Homemade Chicken Broth   Chicken broth can be expensive, and full of ingredients that you can’t pronounce, so I put together a fairly easy way to make it using a rotisserie chicken you can buy at any store ($4-8).  When you consider that a quart of good quality chicken broth is $3.99, this is a pretty good deal!  You also have the chicken you can use for a couple meals during the week.  You can also roast your own chicken, which isn’t too hard to do, but sometimes the…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes, Recipes

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan
Home Made Comfort Food Oven baked chicken, home-made marinara sauce, and naturally delicious shredded Parmesan cheese make this recipe one to keep!  With no frying involved, this chicken Parmesan will have you amazed that it is under 500 Calories per serving.  Add a couple servings of steamed vegetables to make it a favorite meal of the whole family. Serves 8 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 3 Tbsp Butter 2 Tbsp Olive Oil ¾ cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Are you ready for soup yet? This soup is a lower calorie version of other cream soups, but it is still super delicious! My husband is a lover of anything creamy including soups.  I prefer broth based soups, but I always love to find healthier versions of the creamy ones. This creamy chicken vegetable soup has added flavor with bacon and cheese, but high nutrition value with all of the vegetables and protein from the chicken.  It is a fabulous main dish for any chilly day, and it smells amazing…
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