This healthy chicken parm was so easy to make. Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to regular spaghetti because it has far fewer calories so you can pile it up on your plate! Be sure to look for a lower-sodium marinara sauce. Also, I chose whole-wheat bread crumbs which I find taste the same if not better. Ingredients: … Continue reading Healthy Chicken Parm
We're possibly getting two feet of snow tomorrow, so today was the perfect day to prepare some good food! I've been wanting to make stuffed peppers for a while and this seemed like a good combination. They were also SO easy and quick to put together. I found that using an ice cream scoop to stuff the … Continue reading Turkey, Quinoa, & White Bean Stuffed Peppers
I needed to make something different, so this soup happened. Bok choy is so underrated! I love putting it in soup or stir fry. Also, if you don't like soba noodles you should try this with rice (I did in the last picture). For more protein add tofu, chicken, or beef! Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil … Continue reading Soba Soup
I came home from class last week and just felt like cooking up a whole chicken.. cause why not?! Not only does it make the house smell delicious, it's so easy to make and then you have leftovers for the week. Also, this is a great way to save money while eating healthy. This only … Continue reading Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken
Overnight oats are such a great way to save time in the morning. You can throw it together quickly and it'll be ready for you when you wake up! Oatmeal is a great whole grain and will keep you full for a while. If I'm not starting my day with eggs and sweet potato, this is my … Continue reading Blueberry Overnight Oats
Wanted to make something good on this snowy day and banana bread sounded perfect! My roommate also had this fancy heart pan which worked out so well with Valentine's Day around the corner. Ingredients 1.5 tsp baking soda .5 tsp salt 1.5 cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt (I used … Continue reading Healthy Banana Bread
Here's my basic guac recipe! It's super easy and quick. You can also add any extra toppings you want like corn or jalapeños. Avocados are a great source of healthy fat! They also contain dietary fiber and vitamin C. I also love Tostitos multigrain chips with this (although they have no nutritional benefit), but a … Continue reading Fresh Easy Guac
Another quinoa bowl... because lately I've been bored of chicken and quinoa is such an easy source of protein. You can do a lot with it too! For this bowl I just kept it really simple and added only a few ingredients. Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium) 1/2 cup petite … Continue reading Quick Quinoa Bowl
I always love a good, quick stir fry. Try quinoa instead of rice! Quinoa is a whole grain and is one of the few plant based foods that is a complete protein. Complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids. Quinoa is also a great source of fiber, which has many benefits such as … Continue reading Teriyaki Shrimp & Quinoa Stir Fry
I've been wanting to make more slow cooker meals. They are honestly the best thing in the world because I literally came home from work and it was all done waiting for me. These can also be healthy if you use the right ingredients! Ingredients 4 bell peppers, sliced 2 chicken breasts 1 onion, chopped 2 … Continue reading Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
