Sweets & Snacks

As you probably know by now, Mediterranean food/cuisine is potentially my favorite –  not only do I enjoy the robust flavors and freshness of the food, but also (and more importantly) I love how it makes me feel.  Always satisfied, never bloated.  To that end, one of my favorite foods is hummus – I can

Today we have a healthy and easy vegan homemade flatbread recipe. Enjoy our video and see a list of ingredients below. Here is another variation of the popular 3-ingredient flatbread recipe that you may like. Also if you love pita bread we have an easy and delicious avocado stuffed pita salad recipe.

You can find inspiration to eat healthy just about anywhere!  And what better excuse to exercise our “inner kid” – some would say geek and that’s ok, too – than by celebrating a new Avengers movie?! So, here is a 6-day smoothie bowl challenge! Each bowl is based off an Infinity Gem/Stone from Thanos’ gauntlet

If you’re in a pinch in the mornings, then these make ahead protein waffles may be perfect for your lifestyle.  I wasn’t sure if this recipe would work, but sometimes creativity kicks in and you’re able to make something beautiful (and delicious). Ever thought about using protein powder as a “dry” ingredient in baking recipes?

It’s no secret that sweet potato muffins are one of my favorite foods.  Growing up in the south (Texas),  I’ve had my fair share of it and in many different forms.  While it’s good year-round, during the fall it kinda takes on a new meaning for me.  With the colder weather (and the crockpot or

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

If you’ve got some buddies coming over to watch sports or just need a weekend “treat” for a party or brunch, most definitely try my cheesesteak and avocado quesadillas. To make this meal calorie-conscious without compromising on flavor, I made a few swaps: I used less cheese (about 1/4 cup) by substituting in some fresh

This is part 4 of a 4-part recipe series with my friends from Yoplait on 4 easy, creative ways to incorporate more yogurt into our diets! For these recipes I’ll be using YQ Plain yogurt – it is ultra filtered milk and packed with protein. A 5oz serving has 17g protein and 1g sugar. Smoothie

This is part 1 of a 4-part recipe series with my friends from Yoplait on 4 easy, creative ways to incorporate more yogurt into our diets! For these recipes I’ll be using YQ Plain yogurt – it is ultra filtered milk and packed with protein. A 5oz serving has 17g protein and 1g sugar. It’s

Instead of making traditional mashed potatoes as the side dish to your meal, try this tasty Hasselback potato recipe! I love crispy Hasselback potatoes, but they are a little too calorie heavy since they are baked with butter (or with compound butter like garlic butter.) This potato recipe takes Hasselback potatoes and cooks them like

Switch it up this week and along with enjoying creamy hummus with veggies, turn those chickpeas into delicious, decadent brownies to curb those midday sweet cravings! GUARANTEE you will love these – IMO they are better than black bean brownies, but you be the judge…

Whether you’re trying to survive the summer heat (like all of us in Texas), need to cool down after a workout or just want a natural, refreshing treat from nature, then my 4-ingredient frozen fruit sorbet recipe is for you. And the best thing – you don’t need an ice cream maker for this homemade

Making energy bars is one of my favorite foods to make in the kitchen.  And to think I avoided making them for so long because I thought they were too hard to put together.  That couldn’t be further from the truth!  I’ve made several here on my site and they’re perfect for curbing sweet cravings.