Fajitas are a pretty healthy meal but I like to make a few improvements. First of all, corn tortillas are much better for you than flour so try that. Skip or cut down on the unhealthy dairy (cheese and sour cream) and add extra avocado. And go crazy on the veggies – add extra peppers and […]
Tag Archives: Vegetarian Recipes
Mini Frittatas with Spinach and Feta
Mini Vegetable Frittatas Make these awesome egg muffins and have an easy breakfast or snack for the week. This recipe contains protein, carbs and veggies so they are a well balanced mini meal to boost your metabolism and keep you satisfied. Ingredients 8 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 to 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped 1 medium […]
Healthy Cookie Dough Bites
Cookie Dough that’s healthy.. GET OUT. These little cookies are super easy to make and are so good! You wouldn’t believe that they are actually not too bad for you. You could have them as a sweet treat or a snack on the go. The secret ingredient is chick peas! They make the cookies super […]
Quinoa and Veggie Sunshine Bowl
Summer is a great time for grilling! I love to grill a bunch of veggies and then leftovers put in the fridge. This quinoa bowl is a perfect, delicious way to use up those veggies as a quick balanced meal for lunch or dinner the next day. It’s versatile so add your own flare. If you […]
One Pan Mediterranean Stir-Fry
I am all about simple easy recipes, as I’m sure you all know. With the delicious Mediterranean Stir-Fry, you only need only one pot so it’s the perfect quick dinner. This recipe is already balanced with healthy carbs and protein, but it is quite versatile: If you are vegetarian or vegan you can take out […]
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This recipe has more sugar than I usually recommend but if you are looking for a healthy dessert, this is perfect. Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 4 Tbsp chopped pecans 2 cups diced apples (I used Granny Smith) 3 eggs 2 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk […]
Betsy’s Go-To Kale Salad
I used to hate kale but once I learned how to cook and prepare it properly, I now love it! And of course, we all know that it is amazing for your health – chock full of antioxidants and detoxifying nutrients. Ingredients (Salad): 1 large head of kale, ribbing removed and cut into bite sized […]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Need to make a dessert, but don’t like all the overly sweet, gluten-laden options out there? Have no fear, this pudding, packed with healthy fats and some quality protein, is sweet and delicious without all the refined sugar and gluten. Ingredients: (Serves 3, easily doubled or tripled) 1 ripe avocado 1 small banana 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened […]
Mashed Red Potatoes and Cauliflower
Adding cauliflower to mashed potatoes is genius. I bet you won’t be able to taste them. This recipe is also healthier because it avoids milk, cream and butter. The only dairy component is 1/2 cup of sour cream in the whole recipe. And as you know, I like SIMPLE. No need to peel the potatoes […]
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
I make a bunch of these at once so I am set for the week. Too easy! Ingredients • ½ cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk • ½ cup rolled (or old fashioned) oats • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed […]
