Breakfast

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

 With hectic schedules, sometimes we find it hard to make a healthy breakfast that will keep us full until lunchtime. These oats are the answer. You can make a big batch ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week. Top with your favorite fruit, nuts, chocolate chips – whatever you like! 1. In a Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Apple Peanut Butter Mini Muffins

There aren’t many foods I love more than peanut butter. I can’t remember a time I didn’t have it in the house. With apples being so cheap these days, I pick up several bags every time I go grocery shopping. The classic pairing of PB and apples makes these muffins so delicious and the buttermilk Apple Peanut Butter Mini Muffins

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

 Growing up in a family where several members have diabetes, I like making recipes with less sugar that still taste amazing. These muffins are the best! The pumpkin and banana keep them super soft and chewy (and also provide a great flavor) and they have just the right amount of chocolate to balance everything out. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate Coconut Breakfast Cookies

 If you often need a quick breakfast like I do, these are a great grab-and-go item. They’re crock full of protein and fiber thanks to the protein powder, flax seed and hemp seed. They may sound healthy (and a little scary – according to my husband) but trust the chef – they are super delicious Chocolate Coconut Breakfast Cookies

Tailgate Breakfast Burritos

I love the cool, crisp morning air that awakens us on Saturday mornings to cheer on our favorite teams (Go Green! Go White!). I believe I have some good experience with tailgating, and I know that the day needs to start with a good, hearty meal. These breakfast burritos are the perfect combination of protein, Tailgate Breakfast Burritos

Maple Pumpkin Granola

Fall is right around the corner and apparently that means everyone is overjoyed with the fact that means we can eat pumpkin again! As a dietitian, I love using canned pumpkin year-round since it’s such a nutrient dense ingredient. But tis the season for the autumn smells to fill the house and this pumpkin granola Maple Pumpkin Granola

Double Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins

Lately I’ve had lots of customers ask me about ways to use zucchini. While some people find it a boring vegetable, I beg to differ. It’s wonderful grilled or sautéed in garlic, but where it really shines is in baked goods. It adds a wonderful moisture to muffins and cakes, and while I’m not a Double Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins

Paleo Pancakes

My recent urge to get fit is humorous for some, because I’m really not the most athletic, but hey, I’m trying. That’s why I’m at least fortunate enough to know how to eat right and incorporate more quality protein into my diet.  A while back, I learned how to make these pancakes from a friend Paleo Pancakes