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Roasted Parmesan Broccoli

Roasted Parmesan Broccoli

If you’re trying to add more veggies into your day, but don’t enjoy them raw or steamed, I HIGHLY recommend that you try roasting them. Roasting gives vegetables a totally different texture and flavor. Unlike any other cooking method, roasting caramelizes the vegetable which gives […]

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread

I’m really not sure why loving pumpkin makes you a “basic bitch”, but since I loved pumpkin way before it became cool, I’m excluding myself from that hashtag. Plus, this Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread is far from basic. It’s moist and pumpkin-y and perfect for […]

Roasted Sweet Potato and Eggs with Yogurt Pesto

Roasted Sweet Potato and Eggs with Yogurt Pesto

If you prefer a savory breakfast, this is for you! So nutritious and filling. Print Recipe Roasted Sweet Potato and Eggs with Yogurt Pesto Servings Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato1 egg1/4 cup egg whites1/4 cup yogurt1 teaspoon pesto1 teaspoon Parmesan cheesesaltPepper Servings Ingredients 1 medium […]

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

This Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin recipe is perfect for those super ripe bananas on your counter. The bananas provide enough sweetness, so you don’t need to add much more in terms of sugar. These are probably the most moist muffins I’ve ever made. It’s hard […]

Turkey Spinach Lasagna

Turkey Spinach Lasagna

Went back to my Italian roots for my mom’s birthday dinner. A twist on the original, but she gave it a thumb’s up and asked for the recipe – success! Print Recipe Healthy Turkey Spinach Lasagna Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion chopped4 […]

Vanilla Birthday Cake with Vanilla Frosting

Vanilla Birthday Cake with Vanilla Frosting

It was my roommate’s birthday last Wednesday, so I obviously had to make her a protein cake. This cake was a little random. No plan. Just throwing ingredients in the food processor and hoping for the best. It worked! Note: I cooked this in a […]

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Bites

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Bites

It’s WAY to hot in NYC to turn on the oven, so I made these easy no-bake protein bites! Perfect for an on-the-go snack, or to satisfy that sweet tooth after dinner. Print Recipe No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Bites Servings balls Ingredients 1/3 cup millet […]

Popular Sugar Substitutes: Which Ones Are Healthy?

Popular Sugar Substitutes: Which Ones Are Healthy?

There is conflicting research around the use of artificial sweeteners. While real sugar is fine in moderation, too much can contribute to the development of diabetes, tooth decay, heart disease, obesity, and more. Furthermore, too much can cause your blood sugar to spike and then […]

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Italian Turkey Meatballs

My mom makes the best meatballs- so these turkey meatballs are based off her original recipe, but I swapped out some of the ingredients to make them more nutritious. This is a leaner version, but still full of flavor. I love serving them over spaghetti […]

Coconut Flaxseed Pancakes

Coconut Flaxseed Pancakes

I had been sticking to my usual pancake recipe all week, but decided to switch it up this morning and use some ground flaxseed in the batter. These came out so delicious and fluffy- I could’ve had 3 more stacks.   Print Recipe Coconut Flaxseed […]

Wasabi Salmon Sandwich with Ginger Garlic Mayo

Wasabi Salmon Sandwich with Ginger Garlic Mayo

This Wasabi Salmon Sandwich with Ginger Garlic Mayo is one of my favorite sandwiches of ALL TIME.  It sounds so low-key, but tastes super fancy. The original recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine, but it magically disappeared from their archives :(. I’ve modified their version, […]

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I was looking for a good recipe for bacon wrapped chicken, and most of them included brown sugar and chili powder. I didn’t have any brown sugar, so I substituted honey. I wound up using way less sweetener than other recipes called for, and this […]