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…
Cauliflower and Black Bean Tacos I have been working on these Cauliflower and Black Bean tacos trying to perfect it and I think I finally did it! My genetic profile (learn more about genetic testing here) shows me that my metabolism does better eating more of a plant-based diet, and so I am working towards that goal! Although I am not completely a vegan or even a vegetarian, I really enjoy eating this way at least a couple nights a week. What are some of the benefits of eating more…
Chocolate Banana Muffins I just love baked goods! Who is with me? But usually they are full of sugar and don’t have much nutrition benefit. These chocolate banana muffins are a wonderful option for a healthier breakfast of snack! My kids love these and so does my hubby. I make them fairly regularly, but last time they actually fought over them! They are a good source of fiber and potassium. They also have higher B vitamins than many other baked goods because they are used with whole wheat flour. So…
Avocado, Tomato, and Parmesan Snack Crackers Snack choices can often get boring as “snack ruts” are very common. Most of us just eat the same thing day after day because it is easy, and it is harder to come up with a new idea. Today I was bored. I was bored with my snacks. My refrigerator was starting to be empty as it was time to go grocery shopping. But I did have avocado, tomato, and Parmesan cheese. I wanted a savory snack and this is what I came up…
The whole family will love these made from scratch pancakes. They are easy and taste delicious! Makes 10 pancakes (about 4” diameter) 1 cup Dry Whole Oats 1.5 cups Boiling Water 1 cup All Purpose Flour 2 Tbsp Sugar 2 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Cinnamon 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla Extract ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp Milk 2 Tbsp Canola Oil In a large mixing bowl mix the oats with boiling water and let stand for 3-4 minutes. In a separate small bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon. …
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…
