Favorite Recipies
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Protein Grain Bowl
Salads and grain bowls have been my go-to for lunches lately. I am stretching myself with vegetables and flavors I didn’t think I’d like them and yet I am pleasantly surprised by their rich deep flavor and filling results. This week it is a Protein Grain bowl is beyond surprisingly delicious: Ingredients for one serving:…
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Big Fat Salad
Today’s real point is to share the big fat salad recipe that I have for lunch most days. I do this because it is a quick and delicious way to make sure I get all my vegetables in, it takes the guesswork out of lunch, and, for me, it removes that afternoon crash and brain…
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Sports Nutrition – Game-Day Prep
I encourage all athletes and all athlete parents to be prepared during their sports seasons – be it a weekend-long tournament or a single game. Here are a few tips and meals I always have on hand when we travel.
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Protein French Toast
One of the main focuses I have is to incorporate more protein into my diet. As a female athlete and an aging woman. I see an increase need for protein to maintain my muscle tone and support my cycle. On Mother’s Day this year I went out to breakfast with my family and their special…
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Protein Yogurt
Getting enough protein is hard some days. Getting a healthy dessert is even harder. I heard of a protein yogurt dessert on tik tok and made it my own. Ingredients Directions Calories 359 | Protein 35g | Carbohydrates 30g | Fat 12g
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Colorful Tuna Melt
1. Preheat the oven/toaster oven 350 (also can be made in microwave but then fully toast the bread) 2. Pre-toast the bread just slightly 3. Top with hummus, tuna, spinach, and cabbage – cover with cheese and bake 10 minutes It is amazing – you wouldn’t think so – but dang! Calories 615g | 52g…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
A dessert that is satisfying, healthy, and doesn’t spike our blood sugar… It’s not as hard to find as you think! Introducing the easiest peanut butter cups! One of my favorite cookbooks is Run Fast Eat Slow – the first edition is my favorite. Within this cookbook is a recipe for peanut butter cups –…
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Protein Mug Cake
Dessert…hard to go without, am I right?! Since Discovering I need more protein in my diet as a female, I started adding protein to dessert
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Pizza Crust for the Win
This pizza crust recipe is the best I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a lot! It is so crunchy and yet soft, easy to make and best with every topping
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Protein Oatmeal
One of my new focus’ is to get more protein in and breakfast is one of the best places to start my day off on the right foot. This is my breakfast most days of the week: Place oats, chia seeds, and water in a saucepan (microwave works too) bring to a boil then let…
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Stuffed Butternut Squash
We’ve been doing meatless Mondays at our house for a change of pace. As grass-fed beef farmers we tend to have meat at almost every meal, but I’m trying to encourage my family to enjoy the large variety of color and flavor that vegetarian meals can provide. I took a few recipes and combined them…
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Bake with Garlic Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients Directions Sour cream garlic sauce Finishing touches Once the sweet potatoes and quinoa are done, microwave the black beans and then combine the quinoa, sweet potatoes and black beans – top with the garlic sauce and enjoy!!!
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
For this recipe you will need: Ingredients Instructions I took this recipe and tweaked it a bit: https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/stuffed-pepper-casserole-6/ Thank you brooklynfarmgirl! check out her other great meals!
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Spicy Peanut Butter Avocado Burger
We had company over this last week and for some reason, that’s when I decide to make something new and unique. When I tell my guests what I chose, I’m not sure if they’re all that excited about it. I mean can you imagine getting a call from your friend to say – “hey I’ve…
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Fat Head Tortilla Chips
Oh, my goodness, I was so full after eating these last night and they were so very very good! They are very easy to make and we topped out Fat Head chips with Taco meat, sour cream, avocado, and cheese. Nachos! Fat Head Tortilla Chips 170 g pre-shredded/grated mozzarella 85 g almond meal/flour 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 egg salt to taste 1 tsp cumin powder…
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Beef Enchilada Bake
Beef Enchilada Bake Ingredients: 24 oz riced cauliflower 1.5 to 2 lbs grass fed ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 red or green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds removed) 5 eggs 14.5 oz tomato sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp oregano salt & pepper to taste (don’t…
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Mini Philly cheese steak Meatloaves
Ingredients SERVES 4 1-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper 1lb lean ground beef 1 egg, whisked 1 Tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (I use Lea & Perrins) 1/2 cup crushed Rice Chex or panko bread…
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You Bring the Dessert this Holiday Season
Eating well when I’m not tempted is pretty easy, but when Christmas parties start – temptation for sweet treats is something I have a hard time resisting. So I’ve found some recopies to let me enjoy my sweet without breaking my clean eating goals. So when invited to a party, I offer to bring the…
