Hi Friends, Starting the fall season with a nice easy apple crisp just seems like the right thing to do. Apples are so plentiful and delicious this time of year. So yum…. This version does not have butter, refined white flour, or sugar. I included a date butter glaze that is smooth and decadent. Top…
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Fast Cuban Inspired Bowl
Friends, It seems like make your own “bowl” restaurants are becoming the rave and for good reason. You can many times choose from a variety of add ins of fresh or cooked veggies, greens, grains and proteins. It’s delicious, nutritious and everything is one bowl. To be honest, I love ethnic food and even more…
Quick and Easy Mediterranean Salad! Make this now and feel good!
Friends, This salad is so easy because you can use a variety of your favorite vegetables. I chopped the veggies into large pieces, which saves time! I used a mediterranean theme with a super easy tasty balsamic vinaigrette that can be used as marinade for strawberries, yum! You can eat it as a side or…
Fat Free Banana Bread Bites
Hi friends! Looking for a quick breakfast that you can take with you as you’re heading out the door ? Delicious, yet light, full of banana flavor but free of fat and just sweet enough to satisfy? Make these for breakfast or delicious and healthy snack! These little muffins are like banana bread on…
Whole Wheat Blueberry Lemon Scones with Blueberry Chia Jam
Hi friends! Here is a recipe that was adapted from Terry Hope Romero’s book, the Protein Ninja. There is no dairy butter or milk here… all plant based products that you can feel good about eating(ok, I wouldn’t eat these daily, but oh they are good on special occasions, especially Mother’s Day!) These scones are…
Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars
Hi friends, Here is a simple crunchy, wholesome and healthy granola bar. Made with just a few ingredients… these are high in protein and fiber, vitamins and minerals. It takes just one bowl and taking just a few minutes to make these nutritious delicious bars! If you’re not sure about consuming so many nuts, take…
Low fat Healthy Corn Chowder
Hi friends, In Florida, we have an abundance of fresh corn right now, so what to do with so much good stuff? Hmm.. corn salad? creamed corn? grilled corn on the cob? All sound great, but how about a healthy corn chowder made not with heavy cream, but loaded full of good for you vegetables…
Green Goddess Smoothie
Hi friends! Want an easy peasy way to get a few fruits and veggies in at the start of your day? Have a nutritious green smoothie! This is delicious… full omega 3’s, protein and anti inflammatory ingredients like fresh ginger! If you don’t have kale on hand, feel free to substitute spinach or any other…