Banana Berry Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients 1 ½ cup rolled oats 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 T honey 1T coconut oil 1 medium banana 1 cup blueberries ¼ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup almond or soy milk (add more or less depending on desired consistency) ½ tsp vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 375°....

Green Veggie Soup with Chicken

Ingredients 1 cup chopped zucchini 1 cup chopped carrots – save tops to add to soup 1 cup chopped celery – save tops to add to soup 1 cup chopped green beans 4 pieces of chicken – I used thighs but breasts will work too chicken stock water coconut...

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients 6 ounces spinach, fresh 2 whole garlic cloves 15 ounces artichokes, canned (in water) ½ cup non-dairy milk ½ cup nutritional yeast 2 tbsp whole wheat flour Directions Drain the can of artichokes and set aside. Line a medium pot with a thin layer of water...

Hands-Off Crock-Pot Chicken

Ingredients Package of chicken (2 lbs) ANY of the following: Seasoning packet (McCormick’s Grill Mates) Jar of Salsa and 1 can of undrained black beans ½ jar of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce ½ jar of BBQ sauce Directions When trying to eat clean while juggling such a...

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients 4 small acorn squash 1 package of lean ground beef 1 bag of frozen, chopped spinach 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce Directions Preheat oven to 375F. Cut each acorn squash from stem to bottom and pull out the centers (seeds and stringy bits) with...

“Freebie” Cucumber Salad

There are very few foods that are considered “freebies” when it comes to preparing for a competition, but cucumbers, onions, and mustard happen to be among the few low calorie, high-water-content foods. I came up with this recipe as my competition neared...

Figure Friendly Spaghetti … SQUASH that is…

Who doesn’t love their pasta dishes? The winter months are always a challenge for a multitude of reasons from the shorter days, to the colder temps, to the comfort foods, and the big sweaters. Check out how you can enjoy a nice spaghetti dinner without the extra...

Cocoa Puffs Protein Balls

Ingredients 1/3 cup peanut (or almond) butter 1/8 cup honey 1 scoop vanilla IsaPro 1 tsp cocoa powder 3 tbsp ground flaxseed 2T cold water 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips Directions Mix all ingredients until Play-Doh consistency and refrigerate overnight for best results...

Southwest Spiced Kale Chips

Southwest Spiced Kale Chips 2 bunches of kale (I used 2 varieties) 1/4 c lime juice (~3 small limes) 1/4 c apple cider vinegar 1 sorreno pepper (diced) 1/3 c flour (can also use whole wheat flour or nutritional yeast) 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp...

thai panang curry

One of my very, very favorite things to eat is Thai food. I have to admit that I’m kind of picky, and have had one-too-many incidents where I’m excited about a new Thai restaurant, only to be brought a watered-down version of what I had hoped would...

Paleo Fruit Crumble Recipe

Here’s a delicious way to start your day. It’s also perfect for a midday snack or even a light dessert. You can add some full-fat Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt if you refrain from dairy). The crumble is made from germinated almonds and dates (not...
This ONE Tip Will Save You This Holiday Season

This ONE Tip Will Save You This Holiday Season

HOLIDAY TIP TO SAVE YOU HEADACHES AND POUNDS: Don’t spend time explaining why you are or are not eating whatever is in front of you. That one piece of advice will save you a ton of headache and save you from ending up eating/drinking something you truly...

Roasted Beetroot Fries Recipe

Roasted Beetroot Fries Recipe 4 or 5 medium size beetroots 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 bundle fennel tops or parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper The process… Peel the beets and cut them as French fries. Toss with the coconut oil, salt, and...

Recipe: Deliciously simple Thai beef

When we were in Thailand recently we had the most wonderful beef mince dish at one of the restaurants in Kata Beach, Phuket. So of course I had to take up the challenge and try to recreate it myself – purely from taste as I didn’t know quite what...