Game Day Boneless Chicken Wings
Wings are a classic finger food to enjoy while kicking back with friends and family to enjoy game day. The crazy thing is that most wings are fried and then coated in a sauce that’s high in sugar and preservatives. While it tastes fantastic, you’re taking in way more calories than you need to. This recipe for Boneless Chicken Wings is much healthier while tasting JUST AS AMAZING! Instead of frying these wings we are going to either...
Creamy Chicken Noodles
This creamy, comforting dish is 100 percent grain, gluten and dairy-free, which you’ll find hard to believe when you dig into it. Remember to come up for air as you enjoy this tasty noodle dinner with zero guilt! The noodles used here are Banza Rotini made from Chickpeas. These have twice the protein, twice the fiber and half the carbs of traditional wheat noodles! What’s really cool is that by making swaps like this in your cooking,...
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Here’s an EXCITING slow cooker chicken dinner recipe to spice up your life! By wrapping our chicken breast with strips of turkey bacon, cooking over sweet potato and covering with BBQ-covered green apples we create a dish that is BURSTING with flavor, while staying healthy on fitness friendly. Be sure to use a BBQ sauce that has no added sugars. I used Primal Kitchen’s Golden BBQ Sauce which has only 1 gram of sugar per 2 Tablespoons....
Fiesta Skillet
Here’s one seriously nutritious south-of-the-border skillet dinner that families can’t get enough of! Most Mexican dinners contain generous portions of grains and dairy, so I’ve lightened this one up by taking out traditional rice and replacing cheese topping with fresh avocado and pico de gallo. It’s mildly spicy and very satisfying! Leftovers from this recipe are simply wonderful as a packed meal the next day. Chop one of the...
Guilt-Free Pizza Crust
Who knew you could make a high protein pizza crust that tastes this good?! We all love pizza, but we also want to be fit and healthy. Traditional pizza crust is loaded with processed ingredients and simple carbs that promote weight gain, BUT THIS PIZZA CRUST is different! This pizza crust is made with CHICKEN, QUINOA and EGG! It’s incredible that ingredients that are this full of protein and wholesome nutrition can come together to...
Healthy Gingersnaps
In the spirit of the holidays, here is a wholesome cookie recipe that is packed with the flavors of the season. These cookies are made with grain-free flours and coconut sugar to make it more fitness friendly so that you can stay on track while enjoying a treat. Keep in mind that the dough really expands while baking, which is why you’ll need to space the cookies at least 3 inches apart on the baking sheet. Don’t flatten out the balls...
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Protein Dessert Bars
Here’s a dessert bar that you can feel good about indulging in. It’s not loaded with sugar, and yet it tastes sweet. It has a healthy serving of protein, and yet it’s creamy and decadent. It has delicious chocolate and protein flavors, and yet contains zero refined sugar. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Dessert Bars are the perfect dessert to make and share this holiday season. Make tons! These disappear very quickly…...
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
When it comes to appetizers, our healthy diets can often fly out the window, which is why I really like these stuffed dates. While this is certainly a treat and not something to include in your daily diet, each date contains protein, fat and complex carbs. Additionally, these ingredients are wholesome and simple, not deep-fried, and not containing a laundry list of additives and fillers. A word of advice: make a double batch! These...