I love Pad Thai and peanut noodle dishes. I’ve been craving a healthier version for a while. This one turned out beautifully. It does require a lot of chopping and prepping but cooking is quick. To be honest, my kids did not like it. Probably too many veggies and flavor. It’s still a keeper recipe! […]

Chickpea pasta with kale and roasted red peppers
I was experimenting with a new pasta (Barilla Chickpea Pasta) and designed this yummy recipe. To be honest, I like the taste and texture of the chickpea pasta but I don’t love it. Definitely serve it hot to help keep the texture soft. Ingredients: 1 box of Chickpea Casarecce Pasta (8.8 oz or 250 g) […]

Roasted Red Peppers Strips
If red peppers are on sale, I usually buy 6 peppers to make RRP (roasted red pepper strips). So simple… just slice into strips, toss with olive oil, garlic and salt and cook. That’s it. When done, they are like candy.I like to make a big batch and use them in a variety of dishes: […]

Sweet Potato Veggie Bowl
To be honest, I do not love the flavor of sweet potatoes but they are a quality carb so I try to include easy sweet potato recipes. Katie, my assistant, tried out this recipe and said that it was tasty and easy. Have fun with adding your favorite toppings. Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked […]

Cacao Bean Avocado Smoothie
I know that a “bean smoothie” does not sound appealing but I can guarantee that this smoothie will not disappoint. You know I am always on the lookout for balanced smoothies without a ton of fruit and sugar. I love my Daily Sustain protein powder and my signature low sugar smoothie recipes but I realize […]

Delicious Hot Cocoa (non-dairy, lower sugar)
One of my favorite drinks as a kid was hot chocolate with marshmallows. Now, I wanted to figure out a way to make a much healthier, yet still delicious hot chocolate that could satisfy the kid in me! Here is a recipe I whipped up that I know you will love. (This recipe serves one […]

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
Everyone is excited because “pumpkin spice latte” is back! Luckily it’s just a seasonal thing because the ingredients that come with a Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte are not something you want to put into your body on a regular basis. Did you know it has 50 grams of sugar? Get this…there isn’t any real pumpkin […]

Speedy Salad with Quinoa and Sunflower Seeds
This is my go-to healthy salad and it literally takes me 2 minutes to put together. First it’s important to note: Prep Ahead! I always encourage my clients to prep some staples. For this recipe, it is helpful to make a batch of my Basic Salad Dressing and a pot of quinoa. For quick quinoa, […]