Pumpkin & Zucchini Muffins
Don’t let the rich flavor and mouthwatering moistness of these Pumpkin & Zucchini Muffins fool you. You’ll have a hard time convincing anyone, but this recipe was modified to include less fat and sugar than the original. This is a great treat to share at holiday parties. Servings: 40 mini muffins Here’s what you need… 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup raw honey 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted...
Festive Hummus (Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil)
While the red and green speckles give this homemade hummus a jolly look, it’s the taste that makes it unforgettable. This dip makes the perfect party take-along. Serve it up with whole grain pita bread or fresh cut veggie sticks. Yield: 12 servings Here’s what you need: 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans 1 Tablespoons tahini 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon water 2 garlic cloves, mashed 1/4 teaspoon salt 2...
Apple Ring Pancakes Recipe
These apple ring pancakes are gluten free and higher in fiber than traditional pancakes. It’s pretty awesome to be able to enjoy a pancake and still see results! Just exercise portion control and skip the syrup. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup flax meal 2 dates, pitted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 banana 1 cup...
Healthy Fruit Dessert
Eat too much refined sugar and you’re headed for obesity and a host of diseases. So what should you do with that sweet tooth of yours? Turn to nature’s candy: fresh fruit. This dessert is very simple, and oh-so-sweet. Use fresh, local, organic fruit for optimal taste and nutrition. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 small watermelon, chopped 1 cantaloupe, seeded and chopped 1 mango, pitted and chopped 1 cup fresh blueberries...
Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Yes, these cookies make an acceptable, wholesome breakfast! You’ll notice that there is zero sugar added to these cookies – the sweetness comes from banana and applesauce. Feel free to add a large scoop of vanilla protein powder to the dough, to increase the protein content of each cookie. While it does take some time to make a batch of these breakfast cookies, you’ll have instant breakfasts for days to come afterwards. Servings: 20...
5 No Effort Healthy Breakfasts
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s also the easiest meal to mess up. Donuts, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, hash browns, sugary cereals…there are so many ways to start your day off in a fattening way. Read on for 5 No-Effort Breakfasts that deliver in taste, nutrition and speed. 1. Egg Muffins Traditional fluffy bakery muffins sure are delicious, but that’s the fast track to weight gain. So instead let’s...
Low Carb Pumpkin Muffins
Here’s a muffin that isn’t sugary, starchy and devoid of nutrients – like the muffins at your favorite coffee shop. These muffins are rich in beta-carotene and contain half an egg’s worth of high quality protein. The delicately sweet flavor will satisfy and have you coming back for more. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need… 1/2 cup coconut flour (find at natural foods store) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg...
Ham, Almond Butter & Apple Wraps
Here’s a quick, tasty snack that’s big on protein and fiber and low on carbs and sugar. Take a few of these delicious ham wraps to work with you, and enjoy as a power snack – rather than turning to the vending machine. Enjoy! Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 4 ham slices 1 small apple 3 Tablespoons almond butter 1 Tablespoon raisins Assemble the ham slices with a smear of almond butter, a few...
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