These 10 summer salad recipes are going to make you want salad all summer long. These aren’t your boring lettuce with topping salads. They are amped up to the next level. Nothing is better than finding a go-to summer salad with fresh ingredients, drippy dressings and tasty toppings. When I think of summer I think…
Lunch
Mocha Protein shake {Frozen}
This frozen mocha protein shake is the best summer alternative to iced coffee. A perfect post workout protein shake in the hot summer months. Let’s talk breakfast. Who eats it? Who just drinks coffee with ghee in it? Nah, not me. I need to have at least 15-20 grams of protein in the morning or…
Healthy Grilled Turkey Burgers
This healthy grilled turkey burger recipe is so easy, juicy and takes under 10 minutes to prepare! Perfect to throw on the grill on a busy weeknight or weekend BBQ with family and friends. Memorial Day is approaching, which means grilling season has begun! Growing up my family always had a BBQ on Sunday nights,…
Steak Panzanella Salad Recipe
This steak panzanella salad recipe embodies the flavors of summer with avocados, tomatoes, garlic and basil. The dressing is a medley of lemon, red wine vinegar, olive oil and basil that gets tossed in with spinach, cucumber and sourdough croutons. Hiya friends! The weather is warming up, lawns are being mowed and people are firing…
Asian Pasta Salad with Ginger Turmeric Dressing
This Asian Pasta Salad is tossed in a ginger almond turmeric dressing and goes great with some crispy tofu or grilled shrimp for a meatless meal. Pasta salad season is here! I think we are all grateful here in the north, to jump into warmer weather. I love pasta salads because what’s easier than tossing…
Flourless Banana Oatmeal Muffins
This Flourless Banana Oatmeal Muffins recipe is simple to follow, gluten free and all natural. The muffins are made with a banana, peanut butter, honey and oatmeal. Being full of fiber, healthy fats and protein makes them a great option for a snack too! Hiya, friends! Boy do I have a doozie for you this…
Healthy Baked Tortilla Chips {+Easy Guacamole Recipe}
Try these baked tortilla chips as a healthy tortilla chip alternative. You save almost half the salt and fat compared to the store bought kind. These healthy baked tortilla chips with an easy guacamole recipe are a one stop shop for the essentials you need at your next party. The other day was National Margarita…
Healthier Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This Healthier Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, luscious and will warm your soul. It is not made with cashews, potatoes, cream or butter! High in protein and fiber, you won’t regret making it. It took a lot of self-control to not want to eat my way through taking these pictures. The fragment smell of…
Green Goddess Greek Power Salad Bowl
This Green Goddess Greek Power Salad Bowl is saucy, vibrant and zinging with flavor. A filling vegetarian lunch made in under 30 minutes for 4 servings. Phew, the midwest is through the polar vortex. It feels good to walk outside and take Breslin to the park again. I think we were all going a little…
5 Minute Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
This Avocado Green Goddess Dressing takes only 5 minutes to make and is bright, fresh, creamy and full of healthy fats. The perfect dressing for a spring salad, dip, potato salad or spread on sandwiches. It’s begun, winter 2019. We finally have snowfall here in Michigan and I’ve been eating so many warm, cozy dishes…
Healthy Avocado Egg Salad (No Mayo or Dairy)
This healthy avocado egg salad is great for people who are dairy free or who just want no mayo. It is filled with healthy fats, complete protein and is an easy lunch to meal prep. Happy 2019, everyone! Before we jump into this healthy avocado egg salad with no mayo or dairy, I want to…
Instant Pot Chickpea Chicken Curry
This recipe for Instant Pot Chickpea Chicken Curry contains chickpeas, curry, chicken, light coconut milk and rice. It takes 15 minutes in an instant pot and is a great Indian dish or stew. The colder temperatures lately have me craving some hearty stew with a nice hunk of sourdough bread on the side. There is…
Healthy Holiday Granola {Vegan + Gluten Free}
This Healthy Holiday Granola is a great gift that is vegan, customizable and delicious. The perfect DIY Christmas gift that fits in a mason jar. This Healthy Holiday Granola is a great holiday gift for co-workers, family members or neighbors. Since we moved to Detroit, I have been gifting these mason jars full of this…
5-ingredient Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
5-ingredient healthy chocolate peppermint truffles have a doughy center that is coated with a crunchy chocolate shell. A satisfying under 100 calorie healthy holiday dessert. So before I begin, I want to mention that growing up I was never a mint chocolate chip ice cream fan. I didn’t like junior mints and I never wanted the…
Chopped Asian Salad {Gluten free + Vegan}
Asian Brussel Sprout Salad {+ easy sesame vinaigrette}Crunchy, full of plant protein, gluten free and vegan! Complete with a creamy peanut sauce that is easy to make and prepare for the week ahead. It’s that time of year where most of the foods we consume are casseroles, pasta and baked goods, which is great! However,…