Breakfast

Here’s a quick recipe to spruce up your morning pr-oats, or protein oatmeal, routine! One thing I’d like to highlight is why I do not recommend cooking oatmeal WITH protein powder.  Simply put – protein dries it out and slightly changes the flavor and texture of the oatmeal. As an alternative, I recommend cooking the

All that’s missing is a piping bowl of chili or soup to go with these low carb cheddar bacon muffins.  The star of these muffins is cauliflower. It keeps them moist while baking and makes them more filling and abundant while keeping the recipe significantly low in carbs.  These muffins are easy to customize with

Everyone loves a good cookies recipe. This one packs a punch of protein, using oats and nut butters like peanut butter. Because it is loaded with fiber as well, the digestion of the carbs in the cookie will be much healthier.    Peanut butter protein cookies can be made healthier by cutting down on the

Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just someone who is adventurous and likes to try new stuff from time to time, this meal plan is for you because the food is delicious, nourishing and completely plant-based. Today we have a highly requested high protein vegan meal plan. Many of us are introducing more plant-based meals

One of the foods I REALLY missed when I experimented with the keto diet was granola.  While I’m not the biggest fan of oatmeal or oats in general, granola is a major exception.  Something about the crunchy, crispy and buttery taste of oatmeal that puts a smile on my face. Even though I’m not following

Don’t want to salvage food because you don’t eat veggies? Here is a solution with our 3 healthy roasted vegetables recipes. If you’re like me, at some time or another, your ambition in the kitchen got the best of you and you cooked a bit too much food. I especially did this when it came

If you’ve watched my 8-week keto transformation video, then you’ll know that the keto diet can be a great way to get results. I know many of you are really excited to try this out, as I’ve been getting floods of emails and requests for a keto meal plan. As a bonus, I’m making this

Cocoa powder is an ingredient that is used a lot in baking. What many people don’t know is that there’s another kind of chocolate powder: black cacao. This is made by neutralizing the acidity of cacao beans, giving it a less bitter taste. For today’s recipe, we will be using this ingredient in our black

Tired in the morning? For an easy breakfast, an egg scramble is a go-to recipe for many.  This recipe will help to add some extra veggies and make this a balanced meal. Bell peppers and asparagus go surprisingly delicious with eggs and cheese. Add some goat cheese or cheddar cheese for a delicious twist. This

Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe With school officially back in session, I remember all too well the pressures of college life. You’ve gotta juggle your academic life, your budding social life, extracurricular activities (so you can land that awesome job after graduation) and your finances…. Add to that list, managing your health and wellness,

If you’ve never tried tofu scramble, you’ve gotta try it at least once in your life! If anything to see if it’s something you actually like – you may surprise yourself.  The texture is very similar to scrambled eggs so it won’t seem “foreign” or unfamiliar in your mouth.   One of the best things

Breakfast hash is one of my favorite meals because of its versatility and the variety it lends your diet. Toss in a few veggies here and there – and make sure you have at least 3 different colors – and in a matter of minutes you have a delicious and nutritious meal. One thing I

Hi everyone! Looking for an easy recipe for breakfast? Then you are in the perfect place! Introducing my baked oatmeal recipe! It’s a meal prep recipe that you can enjoy hot or cold throughout the week! Oatmeal can be described as a type of coarse flour that is made from the outer layer of oat

Here’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy a delicious parfait in the morning.  Heat the berries up in a pan, add a few choice spices, then pour the berries over chilled Greek yogurt and top it off with granola. Your tastebuds will thank you!

If you’re looking for a healthy snack to help you curb your cravings, this recipe is just for you! We’re elevating your bowl of oatmeal to the next level. Oats are a great substitute for rice or flour since it is a whole grain food. Its fiber, vitamins, and minerals are good for digestion and

One of my favorite recipes to start the day and get your house smelling pretty darn good. I know it’s a simple recipe but I always feel accomplished when I make something just as good a store-bought versions.  And you will too! Feel free to make this your own and use your favorite raw nuts and/or seeds

Low carb pancakes? You can have that familiar and comforting fluffy pancake while keeping the net carbs at 23g per serving. The key is using coconut flour in this keto pancake.    Pancakes are a food item found all over the world, made in a wide variety of ways— one of those food items that

Forget the store-bought waffles, try my easy make-ahead sweet potato waffles!  These are packed with healthy fats and complex carbs to give you LASTING energy for the day (or your intense workout).  

How we start our day largely influences how the rest of our day will unfold – so start on the right foot with a nutritious and filling breakfast! Here’s an easy breakfast that you can meal prep for at least 3 days and easily re-heat in an oven or microwave (just remove the metal rings on the jar).

When all you have is a microwave, it can be a little daunting to think about being able to cook your own meals.  While it’s not ideal, the microwave can crank out some pretty awesome (and calorie-conscious) meals! Here is a follow-up article on the 4 Dorm Room Recipe video from 2 years ago! Remember,

So, when I decided to the 5-day vegan challenge, as if that wasn’t enough (lol), I also decided to get my feet wet and try some vegan baking. I’ll admit I’m not the best baker (even with animal products) yet I experiment a lot and share very little.  But this recipe came out pretty dope so I’m sharing

Sometimes, it’s good to go back to basics in order to remind ourselves that healthy eating doesn’t have to be overly complicated and that we can “keep it simple,” yet nutritious and delicious. Here’s one of my go-to breakfast meals that even after all these years, still leaves me satisfied and energized to tackle the day.

These delicious egg muffins are great to take with you on the go, especially if made ahead so for busy mornings when you might not have enough time to cook a full breakfast, you can just grab one and run out the door. This breakfast egg muffins recipe is great to work into your meal