All Recipes

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Pumpkin Turkey Muffins

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Perfect meal prep menu item to get you through busy fall and winter weeks.  Packed with vegetables (mushrooms, celery, and pumpkin) as well as lean protein (egg whites and lean turkey breast) and bound with healthy fibers (rolled oats), these could not be any healthier! They also have a great comfort-food flavor. Make one batch to feed the whole family or pack for lunches all week long.

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Pumpkin Spice Pronut Holes

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Who loves pumpkin spice? Me (and the whole universe). Who loves donuts? (also the whole universe). Who loves protein? (me... and maybe some of the universe...). Anyways I combined the three to create these pumpkin spice "pro-nut" holes... like protein donut, get it?! You will love them if you live in the universe, I promise!

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Golden Chia Pudding

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This golden chia pudding is can seriously work wonders on your body.  The turmeric and ginger work double time to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness and boost muscle recovery.  Best part is, there are only 5 ingredients (including the spices) and it takes 2 minutes to mix up!

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BBBW (Big Banana Belgian Waffle)

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This protein waffle will keep you full without the guilt.  It's big and fluffy and sweetened with banana.  It does not even require any maple syrup.  I think it's best topped with more banana, a glob of peanut butter and some greek yogurt ... but you can experiment for yourself.  You can add fun mix ins like chocolate chips or frozen blueberries. These are also GF/DF/paleo friendly :)

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Easy Peasy Pizza

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Not only is this pizza low carb and super lean, but it's easy since it uses mostly pre-made ingredients.  It's perfect to do "make your own" pizza bar with a whole family or group of friends, without feeling stuffed and bloated afterwards.

Easy Peasy Pizza

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Banana Nut Squares

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These banana nut squares are packed with protein, and vitamin E from the almond flour, there is no added sugar, and the bananas add potassium and moistness without using any oil.  The oats help stabilize blood sugar and add resistant starch, which can actually help the probiotics in your gut! You can pick any mix-in, I love walnuts but anything would work great.  They're also paleo-friendly & gluten-free.

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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Homemade Honey Mustard

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These lightened up version of fried chicken fingers will be sure to satisfy both your clean eating fanatic as well as your fried chicken fiend.  The chicken is breaded with minimally processed, gluten-free grains to keep the glycemic index low and the coconut ads a great flavor and texture. Since these are baked, no guild from the fry-o-later!  Honey mustard sauce is equal parts healthy and satisfying - this comfort meal will not disappoint.

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Tangy Cauliflower

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This sweet and spicy garlic chili cauliflower is addicting if you like a kick of flavor. It is one of my personal favorite ways to boost the flavor without adding tons of sodium/sugar.

 

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Pumpkin Oats 3 Ways

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I love pumpkin and I love oats. So the combination can't be beat.  Which is why I have 3 different ways to prepare this delicious combination.  Pick your favorite below!

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Grain Free Peanut Butter Cookies

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These EASY to make cookies are grain free, full of healthy fats, low in sugar/carbohydrates and super delicious! I've made several variations using different flavors of peanut butter and different mix ins so you can feel free to get creative!

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Magical Spirulina Superfood Bites

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These bites are bursting with energy.  Don't let the color scare you, they taste like vanilla almond butter and mulberries! The spirulina adds extra protein, iron, Vitamins A & E & plus tons of other phytonutrients.  The maca balances your hormones and boosts your libido <3

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Beautiful Beet Berry Smoothie

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This beautiful beet berry smoothie is refreshing, low in sugar, and packed with health benefits from the beets and acai! Beets are immune-boosting (vitamin C), high potassium for liver and muscle function and all you runners and cardio fiends out there, beets help your blood carry more oxygen which helps cardio performance!

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Cinnamon Apple Crumble Protein Bars

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These apple bars are perfect to pack for school or work snacks and actually have a ton of protein to keep you full, unlike most recipes that call themselves protein bars.  These have ZERO added sugar OR oil and are gluten-free!  They're really good with some peanut or almond butter drizzled on them (come on who doesn't love apples and peanut butter!)

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Secret Cauliflower Oatmeal

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Cauliflower gets a bad rep because it's a white vegetable - and people always say white vegetables have less nutritional value - however, this is totally not true.  The insoles in cauliflower are anti-inflammatory, the sulfur can help prevent/fight cancer, and a serving has almost all your daily Vitamin C needs which boosts immunity! So why not add them to your oats and bulk up your breakfast without bulking on the calories or the lbs.  Trust me - you barely taste them (which is why I call this SECRET cauliflower oatmeal) plus you get tons of vitamins and minerals in first thing in the morning!

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Creamy Tuna Wraps (Mayo-free)

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I call this a wrap because that's my favorite way to eat it, stuffed in a big whole wheat wrap.  However, it can be served by itself as a salad or on a big bed of greens.  This tuna salad is the perfect mix of flavors, textures, colors and nutrients! Plus, it's made with canned tuna so it's so easy to whip up.

Creamy Tuna Wraps (Mayo-free)

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Honey Peanut Butter Bites

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Some of my other energy bites are a bit "adventurous" with the flavors.  These are a great crowd pleaser - who doesn't love peanut butter and honey!? Plus, you will definitely have all these ingredients in the house so no grocery shopping needed.  These provide the perfect pre or post-workout snack since they are full of healthy carbohydrates and protein but don't have TOO much refined sugar.  

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Spicy Sriracha Shrimp & Brussels Sprouts

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I have a heavy palette for spice so I absolute love these spicy shrimp and brussels sprouts.  This makes one big flavorful meal with minimal added sodium or unhealthy fats.  It also is pretty quick to whip up.  If you aren't as much of a spice-fiend as I am you can always adjust the sriracha.

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Crispy Un-Fried Tofu

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Tofu can be polarizing but if you prepare it right it can be delicious even for meat-lovers!  Texture is key.  The below preparation goes really well with all different seasonings, sauces and flavor profiles.  It has the perfect crispy "fried" texture without the frying.

Crispy Un-Fried Tofu

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ZOATS

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Zucchini oats might sound strange but you don't taste the zucchini at all and it bulks up your oats without adding tons of sugar or calories.  You stay full longer plus get your morning nutrients in.  I have a few variations of zoats, but they all have the same general principle.  They're good cold or heated.  Be adventurous and try them out.

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Zucchini Banana Almond Butter Power Muffins

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These muffins are made from the most wholesome ingredients and make the perfect breakfast or snack since they are definitely filling (in a good way).  Moms, these are a perfect way to trick kids into eating vegetables (since you don't taste the zucchini)! Not to mention that they're paleo-friendly, gluten and dairy free and contain no refined sugar.  They're loaded with fiber, vitamins and protein AND if you top them with goji berries like I did, you can add an extra bit of protein and superfood power!