I made a quicker version of these a few weeks ago based on a recipe from Bobbi McCormick for the Holiday Shred, but I try to avoid boxed mixes when I can, so I decided to make my own version from scratch. Because they have extra protein in them, they are more dense than a …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Oat Protein Muffins
Last week someone made a comment about their slow cooker, and I remembered I have one! I just haven't used it in over a year. I was, however, inspired to find something yummy to make this weekend. Then, while I was traveling for work, lunch one day had ratatouille and brown rice as an option, …
I love cooking, so it's no secret that being holiday cook makes me happy. I get to choose what goes in, and can get creative with adding twists to other recipes. This Thanksgiving I did just that with a recipe from Greatist for Gluten-Free Apple Crisp. This year, I aimed for doing healthy versions of …
Continue reading Healthy Holiday Recipe: Rustic Apple Crumble
After traveling all week, I didn't feel like hitting the grocery store when I got home last night, which meant no apples or bananas for my usual oatmeal. So I got a little creative! This combo takes like a delicious PB&J, but even better because the berries add so much flavor. "PB&J Oats" Serves 1 …
I made this amazing dinner on Sunday because I'd been craving my favorite burger place in Connecticut, Max Burger. It was also a reminder to myself that you can treat yourself without completely overdoing it, so I decided I needed to share it. Turkey Burger Salad with Baked Sweet Potato Fries Serves 1 person Prep …
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After a great 10K at the Runner's World Half & Festival yesterday, I knew I needed to fuel up for my 15 mile training run today. My initial intent was to make a tortilla pizza. I ran across the street to pick up veggies and ground turkey, came home, and my two remaining sprouted grain …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Primavera with Veggies & Turkey
Today Karen and I are running an 18 mile race in New Jersey. We're not really racing it, but just wanted something fun for our 18 mile training run. I wanted something delicious for my run-eve meal, and with fall in full force, decided to try my hand at something new. I've seen a few …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash
With mileage picking up, I decided that I needed to eat a little bit more before my long runs than I had been. I'm on a massive oatmeal kick right now (see my Instagram account). This combo is not only delicious, but will fill you up fora long run, a long day of meetings, or …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Protein Power Peanut Butter and Maple Banana Oatmeal
This is one of my all time favorite things to make. Its easy, you feel like you're cheating and eating something much more unhealthy. And because its pizza, its family friendly. Your kids can make their own, and you might even get them to choose veggies! There are lots of great things about this, my …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Veggie & Chicken Sausage Pizza
Today marked the beginning of Fall, and to ring it in appropriately, I wanted an appropriate breakfast this morning. I'm also on an oatmeal kick, because its quick in the morning and I can do so much with it. Enter Pumpkin. Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute Serves 1 as a …
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