Lunch Bowls! Clients ask me all the time, “what should I eat for lunch?” I have found that if it isn’t easy to throw together, they won’t do it no matter how healthy it is! This is why I love lunch bowls! I often eat these myself using a variety of vegetables and leftovers that are already prepared in my refrigerator. Below are 4 different options and ideas to create your perfect lunch! You can follow the chart horizontally to stick with similar flavors, or you can mix and match…
Asian Flavors Dressing This dressing is a wonderful addition to any salad or bowl or you can use it as a marinade for shrimp, pork, or poultry! Yum! Once you discover how easy it is to make your own, you will never buy store bought again! When you use it in a bowl, you can combine tons of veggies for a flavorful and high antioxidant lunch option! Ingredients 1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup 1…
Simple Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp brown sugar 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/8 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp salt Combine all Ingredients. Shake well before serving. Tips: Use a good quality balsamic vinegar, don’t buy the least expensive one at the store. Use fresh minced garlic, the refrigerated kind doesn’t have as much flavor. Freshly ground pepper and salt are also worth the extra flavor! Nutrition Information: 59 Calories, 5.6 g Total Fat, 2.4 g Total Carbohydrate, 0 g Dietary…
Pumpkin Muffins These pumpkin muffins are so fluffy and flavorful! I know pumpkin is often thought of as a fall treat, but you can enjoy these anytime! Using just 1 large bowl will help you save time by not doing as many dishes. As a mom with school aged kids, I need all the time saving tricks I can get! Pumpkin is full of good nutrients including fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. I used Greek yogurt for this recipe instead of buttermilk since I have it around the house…
Chicken Gyros These Gyros are a perfect addition to any family meal plan since even the kids will love them! I am in love with Mediterranean style foods and cooking! Mediterranean cooking uses a lot of herbs and spices. This recipe includes garlic and oregano for its main flavors. There are so many benefits to eating this way! One of the major benefits is heart health. The Mediterranean diet involves eating load of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It also emphasizes healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. Lastly, it…
Garlic Chicken Pasta I am always searching for a new recipe with a creamy sauce for pasta. Alfredo sauces are so high in fat and so are most cheesy sauces. This recipe gives you a lot of cheesy for a little less fat and Calories since its main ingredient is chicken broth! It is truly a satisfying comfort food that the whole family will enjoy! Serves: 6 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Ingredients 3 Tbsp Butter 3 Cloves minced garlic 3 Tbsp Flour 1 ½ cups Chicken broth 1…
Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice I love a good fried rice, but they can be so loaded with fats and sugars! This recipe that tastes great, but is also pretty healthy. It is a new twist on an old ethnic favorite which has more vegetables than usual! I love all kinds of food and this one really hits the spot if you love the flavors of Asia! If you like this recipe you might also like this Butter Chicken! Cooking and Prep time, about 40 minutes Makes 6 (pretty large)…
Makes 6 Jambalaya Servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 min (stove top option)-4 hours (slow cooker option) This jambalaya was a hit with my whole family! This one dish meal is gluten-free, high-protein, and delicious and it will leave you completely satisfied! 1 jalapeno in the mix gives it some flavor, but not too much spice. If you are concerned about the spice, you can always just leave it out! Ingredients 4 Cloves minced garlic ½ White onion, skin removed 1 Jalapeno, stem and seeds removed 1 Red…
Oatmeal Peppermint Chocolate Cookies A perfect Holiday Treat. These peppermint cookies are healthier using avocado in place of butter, but you won’t be able to tell at all! These mint cookies are the perfect flavor for the month of December. Makes 32 Peppermint Cookies Total cooking time: about 30 minutes Ingredients 1 Whole Avocado 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp Vanilla Extract ¼ tsp Peppermint Extract ¼ tsp Salt ½ tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 cup Oats 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Baking…
Chicken Tacos! For those of you who know me, you know I just LOVE tacos. We eat them almost every week, but I do not eat the same tacos every week. We use a variety of proteins like shrimp, fish, beef, and chicken. These chicken tacos are my husbands favorite (I think because of the sauce)! It is a super simple sauce with mayo, salsa, and cumin that goes really well with the slightly spicy chicken. I hope you enjoy this one as much as my family does! Serves 6…
