In this tropical granola, we use a simple Sugar-free granola base. This recipe is versatile – simply add the fruit and nuts of your choice. It’s sweetened with apple sauce and cinnamon. Our family has been enjoying it with Hawaiian inspired add-ins during our winter holiday vacation, making it with our own tropical granola twist.
Healthy Snacks
Snacks are great for giving energy between meals and post workout. Healthy snack recipes include low sugar and natural protein combinations. Our favorite snacks are recipes for 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls, Fruit and Nut Balls, and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Treats.
Baked Healthy Chilaquiles
Baked Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole (Healthy Chilaquiles) is a family favorite for brunch that’s always a hit around the holidays. I like to think of this dish as breakfast nachos with a healthy twist!
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
It’s easy to make fresh, baked corn tortilla chips right at home. Store-bought and restaurant tortilla chips are more than likely deep-fried. To make them at home simply slice up your favorite corn tortillas, add spray oil, salt, and spices. Healthier chips will be at your fingertips and ready for salsa, guacamole, or chip strips…
Healthy Cowboy Cookies
This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is the perfect treat. These holiday cookies have chocolate, oats, nuts, cranberries, coconut, and a splash of rum! Each chewy bite will melt in your mouth! This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is a riff on Laura Bush’s popular recipe for Cowboy Cookies (also known as Laura Bush’s Texas…
Easy Homemade Hummus
Hummus is so good! Homemade hummus is even better. It’s easier than you might think to make hummus from scratch. I’ve done it so often that I can whip some up mornings so we can pack hummus in school and work lunches to go. I’m a big fan of chickpeas because they are a great…
Gluten-free Crustless Quiche Recipe
Today I’m sharing the recipe for a crustless, vegetarian quiche. A fun thing about this recipe is its versatility. It’s super easy to switch up the veggies or add cheeses to suit your tastes and preferences. This dish is delicious for everyday breakfasts and handy for special occasion brunches. No crust means it’s suitable for…
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fall is in the air. Yesterday I made lentil soup and the house started to smell like Thanksgiving. Bob was in full relaxation mode watching football. Then we woke up to rain this morning. I lit my pumpkin scented candle to accentuate the going mood. Today I’m making these cozy sweet potato pancakes. Soup, pumpkin…
Zucchini Frittatas
Today’s recipe is for basic zucchini frittatas, loaded with flavor and protein. These handy egg muffins are easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meal planning. This recipe was developed by my good friend and upcoming breakfast cookbook partner, Michelle DeWolf (Festive Table). Michelle has many years of experience teaching healthy cooking techniques to kids,…
Edamame Corn Cakes
Edamame corn cakes are high in protein and fiber as well as naturally gluten-free. With the addition of a poached egg on top, this power snack also serves as a nutritious mini-meal. Edamame beans are young soybeans. Soybeans/edamame can be found fresh in produce sections, either as a whole bean in the shell or pre-shelled…
Overnight Oats Recipe
Today’s recipe is for a large batch of basic overnight oats. The best part of making soaked oats is waking up to a breakfast that is ready to go for several days in a row. Make the first choice of your day be a good one and shape the flow of the rest of your…
