Easy, tasty stir-fry! If you’ve never tried farro before it’s sort of like brown rice, except it’s chewier and it has nutty, earthy flavor. Farro contains more fiber than brown rice and quinoa, and is a good source of zinc, iron, magnesium and B3. You […]
These coconut oatmeal squares taste even better than they look!!! I was using up some random ingredients I had in my pantry. If you don’t have sweet rice flour, substitute almost any flour other than coconut or almond. Not only is the macronutrient ratio (protein/carbs/fat) […]
I recently tried Len and Larry’s protein cookies. While they do contain protein, they also contain a lot of other ingredients that make it taste like you are eating chemical sewage (is it just me?). So I decided to try to make a healthier (and […]
This chicken braised in walnut sauce recipe is a super old one from Cooking Light magazine. I used to make it all the time in college. It’s an easy one-dish meal that makes you feel like a fancy-pants while eating it. Nutrition Bonus: Walnuts are […]
So, I’ve been eating a head of swiss chard every day for the past three days. I keep telling myself I’ll split it into two portions, but I can’t stop eating it! This is a great hearty side dish, or snack (if you do what […]
You might be thinking, “Why yogurt?!” Yogurt is one of the BEST marinades because it slowly tenderizes the meat (unlike acidic vinegar or citrus marinades which can toughen it). If you don’t have this dressing, use plain, unstrained yogurt and add your favorite spices! I […]
Crock-pot Cream Cheese Chicken – say that 10 times fast! I’ve made this recipe for three weeks straight. I like my Crock-pot recipes simple- no cooking beforehand and just a couple of ingredients. The purpose of the Crock-pot is to make your life easier. I […]
I was looking through some of my old pancake recipes recently and realized I haven’t posted the one I’ve been making the most: Snickerdoodle Protein Pancakes! Other things have changed. I’ve been using PEScience protein powder for all of my protein powder recipes, and I’m […]
Holy comfort food… these Healthy Mac and Cheese Cupcakes took me right back to second grade. I’ve seen a lot of mac and cheese recipes using butternut squash to make a sauce, so I thought I’d give it a shot. Baking them in muffin/cupcake tins […]
The sweetness from the vanilla protein powder and the pumpkin butter is enough, so there’s no sugar added! Baking up a storm during this winter blizzard we’re having! Print Recipe Soft Baked Pumpkin Butter Cookies Servings Ingredients 1 egg beaten1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder2 […]
Have you decided to cook more at home in the New Year? Before you start collecting recipes, it’s a good idea to evaluate your kitchen. Having the proper equipment to prep, cook, and store food is essential for success. I like keeping cooking simple and […]
