Who doesn’t love pancakes? But with time at a premium, we often grab pre-made frozen pancakes or make them from a boxed mix. I have a healthier solution. Make your own mix. Pantry Pancake Mix 4 cups white whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons…
Category: Weekend Cooking
A Salad Bar in Your Fridge
Packing a healthy lunch can be daunting. My solution is to create a salad bar in your refrigerator. It just takes some time over the weekend to peel, chop and prep the ingredients but it saves time throughout the week. First, prep the veggies: wash and dry lettuce (or use a mix right out of…
Guacamole Egg Salad on Toast
Here’s a fast, workday, protein-rich breakfast using hard-boiled eggs I made over the weekend. It’s also a great idea to spend a few minutes on the weekend prepping some veggies so you can use them all week. This breakfast took me about 3 minutes to assemble. I toasted whole grain bread (I like Ezekial). While…
Oatmeal with a Protein Punch
Most of us don’t need more protein in our diet but many of us don’t get enough protein at breakfast. Studies show that a larger breakfast, with protein levels around 20 grams, can improve blood sugar and set the satiety tone for the day. Here’s a way to give your oatmeal a boost. Start with…