Because Who Says Healthy Can't Be Sweet?
I put this together after a big workout one morning and decided to take some pics. My toddler saw how beautiful it was and he just dug right into all these healthy ingredients…it got me to think…is presentation everything to a 2 year old as …
Because pumpkin isn’t the only star in this town… Butternut squash is a good source of B and E vitamins plus has a lot of added benefits like fiber! Ingredients: 1c cooked and pureed butternut squash (i roasted mine 350 degrees F 30 minutes and …
An energy bite if you will! As I was making these I realized that I can shape them into little Mickey Mouse faces so I call them “Mickey chocolate”
Makes 16 Mickey balls (that doesn’t sound right)
Ingredients
1 avocado
1 banana
1/2c chunky peanut butter
1/2c oats
1c cocoa (unsweetened)
1tsp vanilla
Directions:
You’ll want to mash avocado and banana really well! I used a muffler but you can use a fork! Mix all the rest of the ingredients together. Line a plate with parchment paper and start to shape your balls, however you like! I used a tablespoon so I got the same size each time but you can make some small and some large ones (for the days you need more energy)
Freeze for 2 hours. Place in a freezer storage bag and pop one out when you need a treat!
Nutrition facts per ball
Calories: 80
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Fat: 5g
From a dietitians point of view:
I think this is totally worth the calories. Each piece is pretty balanced giving you protein and fiber along with carbs for only 80 calories. I use this as a treat for my son so he doesn’t know he’s eating avocado for dessert, or I enjoy it in the morning with some coffee if I want a light bite before I hit the gym! This is great as a chocolate fix in the afternoon when you hit a slump. All in all a great addition to your diet!
Another way to make this simple protein! This one is versatile. If you make a batch of it I guarantee you can throw it into most of your dishes to add some extra lean protein all week! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 block of firm tofu …
If you don’t have chicken or broccoli in your house to make this quick easy dish…then I really don’t want to know you (KIDDING)!! Serves 4 Ingredients: 2, 8oz chicken breast cut into 1/2” cubes 1/3c soy sauce 1tsp sesame oil 1tsp sriraxha 1tbsp honey …
Because even when you don’t eat meat, you still crave a little heartiness 🙂 Mushrooms do it for me. Here’s the recipe!
This was a cooking light recipe, I rendered it after a few times to fit the calories i feel should be in a product like this. My moto is always to have calories match how they will keep me full. It didn’t need as much nuts, oil and cheese that the recipe called for! I was able to knock off 150 calories per slice off the original recipe and it still tastes great!
Serves 6
Ingredients:
about 2-3c of baby bella mushrooms, chopped very fine ( about 2lbs)
1/2lb or about 1 c of asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1c panko breadcrumbs
1/4c slivered almonds
2 eggs
2 roasted red peppers, jarred
1 tbsp ketchup
3oz parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp kosher salt
pepper
Topping:
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp broth
1 tsp mustard
pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and add the nuts and breadcrumbs, cooking for about 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and the almonds are browned, set aside.
In a large skillet on medium high heat, add the chopped mushrooms and let it cook for a few minutes. You don’t need the oil here the mushrooms release water . Once cooked, set it aside.
Add 1 tbsp oil and cook the chopped onions and asparagus.
In a large bowl add everything together up to the “topping”. You can just eyeball the pepper in the mix.
Spray a loaf pan with non-stick and add the mixture. Cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Once finished add the ketchup, broth and mustard together. pour over the top of the loaf and let it sit. Cut into 6 slices and enjoy!
Nutriton Facts:
Calories: 172kcal
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 3g
Net carbs: 6g
Fat 11.4g
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“Beary shake” Because naming it after a BEAR (like Pooh Bear or Cornell Bear) is apparently more fun! Berries are rich in antioxidants and disease fighting vitamins. Along with that, it’s higher in fiber than most fruits which can help you feel fuller longer! Ingredients: …
It’s a full meal in a bottle! I personally like to eat my breakfast…however, I don’t always have the time. I also don’t always have the time to make my son a balanced breakfast in the morning before we rush off. This is something that saves the day! You can make this shake and it should last up to 5 days in the refrigerator (in case you need to do this in advance)
Ingredients:
1 banana
1, 6oz Fage 0% greek yogurt
1/4c quick cooking oats
2 tbsp honey
ice (if you need it cold, otherwise leave it out)
1/4c whole milk, skim milk or water!
Directions:
Start with liquid and yogurt. Add the rest. Blend well
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 344kcal
Protein: 22g
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 65g
Fiber: 5g
Nutrition Tip: This is a lot of carbs, however, i’m not a believer in cutting your carbs out for weight loss, ESPECIALLY in the morning. If you have a good amount of carbs and protein in the morning you’re mostly guaranteed to have brain fuel for most of the day!
But if you WANTED to reduce the amount of carbs in this drink you can substitute the banana for 1c of berries and reduce the oats to 2 tbsp instead of 1/4c. This should at least cut those carbs down to less than 30! If you’re a diabetic, this is 4 exchanges.
SweetPeaNutrition: My son will maybe drink half of this and he’s two. It makes me feel good to know he is drinking plain high protein unprocessed yogurt, real whole grains and gets a great serving of potassium with each serving. As with many toddlers, the first two meals of the day may be the best so make it count!
