I love making these bite size meatballs as an appetizer. They are always a party favorite. They are also great with stir-fried veggies served over brown rice or zucchini noodles. Meatball Ingredients: • 1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs • 1-1.5 lbs lean ground turkey • 1 large egg • 1 Tbsp ginger, minced • […]
Tag Archives: Finger Foods
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats (Bakeless Bars)
Try these 10 minute bars for a wonderful snack or breakfast on the go, filled with fiber and healthy fats for adults and children alike! Ingredients: 1 cup Gluten Free Cereal of choice (I use something high in fiber, low in sugar) 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds 2 Tbsp hemp seeds 2 Tbsp flax seeds […]
Healthy Cookies
My kids ate these up! Just a few healthy ingredients mashed together. Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups quick or old fashioned oats 1 egg 1 T honey 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries 1/2 cup nuts of choice (I used almond slivers) 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon […]
Lunch Box Ideas (Kids & Adults)
As working parents and having 3 kids in school, I usually have to pack 5 lunches a day. I strive to have healthy options readily available. This requires some menu planning, consistent food shopping and prep work but overall, it’s totally doable if you are organized. Here are my staple lunch ideas for kids and adults. […]
The Sandwich Alternative
Sandwiches are the most common lunch for Americans…turkey, PB&J, grilled cheese, etc. If you are trying to eat healthier, here is my open faced Veggie Sandwich. First, pick a quality bread. My favorite Gluten-Free bread is Udi’s Whole Grain Bread. Alvarado Street and Ezeckial make wonderful sprouted grain bread (contains gluten). Toast the bread. Depending […]
Carrot Coconut Banana Muffins
These muffins are yummy!!!! And the best part is that there is minimal sugar added. 2 cups nut meal/flour (I used 1 cup almond meal and 1 cup walnut meal) 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 T cinnamon 1 cup shredded coconut 3 large eggs 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup real butter, […]
Snack Foods
Whether you are looking for healthy snack ideas for you or the kids, here is a great snack list/shopping list to post on your refrigerator. When I have these staples readily available, I can whip up a packed lunch or snack platter in a matter of one minute. These are the Snack Staples that I […]
Salsa with Beans and Corn
There is no comparison to fresh salsa. In the summer, I make it weekly from garden veggies and we eat it with everything. Ingredients: 2-3 large ripe tomatoes, diced 1 large onion, diced 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper, diced finely (maybe start with half and test spiciness) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Fresh lime juice from 1 […]
5 Meals a Day
I am a firm believer in eating small frequent meals throughout the day. When I transition a client from a few big meals to 4-6 small healthy meals, they have: Loads more energy (no mid-day crash) Control over their cravings Better sleep Improved metabolism (lose weight easier – the right way) PLANNING AHEAD: The tough […]
Top Rated Health Food Bars
In an ideal world, we have enough time to make healthy meals and snacks every day. But when life gets hectic and we are forced to turn to Plan B, store bought food bars are usually an easy option that taste good. Unfortunately, most of these bars are unhealthy options that will put on weight […]
