You know it’s time to celebrate when the husband applauds multiple meals you’ve cooked! This one was one of his favorites…probably because it’s made with steak. It’s better than takeout because you know that the ingredients are GOOD for you!
Spaghetti Squash, bacon, spinach & goat cheese
Howdy friends! This recipe is SO easy & has a good amount of protein (&fats), the carbs are coming from vegetable sources making this a quick & healthier dinner option. You can even rotate or throw in some extra vegetables to boost the vitamin & mineral content.
My only advice is cooking the spaghetti squash in advance—that is the most time consuming part of the process. I cut mine in half lengthwise & lay it flat on a sprayed baking sheet at 400° for nearly an hour (depending on the size). I’ve seen people cut it the other way; into rings & scoop out the middle. Either way they are a pain in the booty to cut if you ask me–but definitely worth the effort for the added nutrition & a lower calorie meal.
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Green Mac n’ Cheese
In light of the upcoming holiday, I thought I would get festive in the kitchen this week. I’ve always liked the color green, 4 leaf clovers are good luck & I’m pretty sure I have some Irish blood in me somewhere.
Smoked Gouda Turkey Meatloaf
MOM! Meatloaf!
Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Hopefully that’s not aging me too much..?
Growing up I never really LOVED meatloaf, I scrapped off the ketchup topping & forced down the meaty part. As I got older, I like it, but its never something I crave or order when we’re out to eat. So the other day when John & I stopped at Mazzaros Italian Market (a MUST if you’re ever in St. Petersburg), it caught me by surprise that I opted to order the sandwich of the day—you guessed it, a meatloaf sandwich.
Sweeties for your Sweetie
Happy Monday all! It’s been a little while since I’ve checked in, sorry for the absence.
I figured it’s only appropriate to have a yummy cookie recipe the day before Valentines Day. The best part is they won’t completely de-rail your diet AND they taste delicious! #win
Healthy Brownies
How is 2017 going for you? Are you sticking with your goals? I’ve been consistent with my workouts & really focusing on tuning into my hunger cues, instead of eating because I have macros left.
With that being said, I still love my sweets & will continue to make room in my diet for a treat—I love me some rich chocolate brownies. This particular brownie recipe is loaded with fiber, the B vitamins; folate & B6 which all help against heart disease. Potassium, calcium & magnesium are the other powerhouses that make these brownies chock full of nutrients. Can you guess the secret ingredient that makes these brownies so much healthier?
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Is it too late in the season for pumpkin recipes? Not yet, perhaps January 2.
Every year John becomes pumpkin obsessed…all things pumpkin (except lattes). So I knew that creating a healthier version of a pumpkin baked good was in order.
It has been a bit of a struggle, we have a tiny kitchen with minimal kitchen paraphernalia..we don’t even have a blender! So I’ve been getting a little inventive in the kitchen using your most basic utensils. (think bowl, spoon, fork, spatula)
Bars would have been better—but we don’t have a regular square/rectangle pan! I digress, read on for cupcake goodness.
The New Proats
Oats + protein powder has been a go-to breakfast of mine for years. Quick, easy & sweet tooth satisfied. I’ve done overnight oats–the ultimate lazy way to prepare–microwave, stovetop, you name it, I’ve tried it.
Lazy Girl Blueberry Muffins
There is nothing quite like a warm blueberry muffin. What makes it even better is knowing that each muffin is 100 calories & 6.5g of protein(!!).
Enter my delicious macro friendly blueberry muffins.
Simplest Breakfast
The dog got his morning walk, the house got some much needed TLC & I remembered I was hankering for some kind of oaty breakfast.
Now I don’t know about you, but I am all about food that is quick, easy & tasty. We’ve all heard of ‘overnight oats’ right? This is one of several different variations of just that…
