I was gifted with this delicious peanut butter bread from my good friend and colleague, Wendy Cramer. This moist and flavorful bread is easy to make, freezes well (so make extra) and chock full of healthy ingredients like flax seeds, bananas and natural peanut butter. My dilemma with quick breads is how to bake them…
Category: Mini-meal Snacks
Crispy Cauliflower Waffles with Parmesan Cheese and Scallions
Looking for a low carb, gluten-free alternative to waffles? Cauliflower rice combined with eggs, Parmesan cheese and scallions is all you need to make these tasty, crunchy waffles (no flour necessary). Top them with avocado or guacamole, sliced tomatoes and a fried egg (if desired) and serve them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Honest, these…
Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, (and bean) Energy Bites
This recipe was sent to me by a friend and I was pleasantly surprised by these little bites. I knew the peanut butter and chocolate chips would be delicious but I wasn’t sure about the addition of beans. The beans add creaminess, texture and of course, essential nutrients and fiber but thankfully you can’t detect…
Fast and So Simple Golden Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Here’s a fool-proof, express way to make creamy, perfectly cooked potatoes. These steam in the bag potatoes can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets. Cook the potatoes in the microwave as directed (about 6 minutes). Cut them in half and pan saute them with a drizzle of olive oil. Toss with chopped…
5 Minute Blistered Shishito Peppers
These little sweet peppers are dynamite when they’re flash sauteed! The skins are tender with seeds almost non-existent so you can pop the whole thing in your mouth. If you have a garden, grow them. Just a few plants produce a peck of peppers (I’m not really sure what a peck is but the point…
A Twist on British-Style Beans on Toast
I first learned about this British meal from my daughter who studied for semester in London. Beans on toast makes for a hearty, fiber-rich meal or snack anytime of the day, whether it’s to rev-up your sleepy metabolism in the morning or as a “mini-meal” snack that could easily sub for a quick lunch or…
Kamut Hot Cereal with Apricots, Toasted Pecans and Coconut
Need a break from oatmeal? Here’s a delicious, high protein, high fiber, nutrient-packed alternative, Kamut cereal. I’ve used Kamut in salads (see my Kamut Salad with Arugula and Strawberries post) but Bob’s Red Mill sent me a sample of Kamut cereal to try. It has a nutty, crunchy texture, which I love. Here’s another nutritious…
Mediterranean Quinoa Egg Cups
Here’s a protein-rich, savory breakfast or a fast, “grab and go” snack, lunch or dinner. These quinoa egg cups are fast, easy and delicious in one cute little package.
Mediterranean Cranberry Bean Dip
Getting a little tired of hummus? I know I am so here’s a solution. Bean dips. By using any variety of beans and seasonings, you can create an endless array of dips and spreads. I used cranberry beans in this recipe (thanks to Bob’s Red Mill for sending me samples to try) but any cooked or…
Siggi’s Chocolate and Peanut Protein Bites Featured in Food and Nutrition Magazine
I’m excited to announce that my version of Siggi’s protein bites was highlighted in the March/April issue of Food and Nutrition Magazine. I thought some of the ingredients in the original version were expensive and once purchased, may sit in your pantry. I substituted nutritious ingredients like peanuts instead of cashews (peanuts are higher in…
Protein Power Waffles
One nutritional dilemma with eating waffles or pancakes for breakfast is how to balance out the carbohydrate with enough protein. Using whole grain flours and adding nuts or seeds to the batter will help, but they still fall short of my 20 gram protein breakfast goal. Recently, a client of mine introduced me to this…
Tropical Overnight Oats
Overnight oatmeal makes your busy mornings a little less hectic. You mix the ingredients the night before, refrigerate overnight and eat the next morning. No cooking required. Adding chia seeds and Greek yogurt balances the protein, healthy fat and fiber for longer satiety and less mid-morning snacking. Plus, here’s another way to incorporate dried plums…