Category: Healthy Recipes

  Baked Blueberry Banana Oatmeal This is the perfect dish to make at night so you can enjoy the leftovers on busy mornings- just reheat them in the microwave.  Baked bananas and blueberries fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma! Ingredients 4 bananas 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen blueberries (~3 cups)…Continue Reading Baked Blueberry Banana Oatmeal

Cauliflower Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Whole Grain Pasta Cooked cauliflower blends with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and low sodium chicken broth to make a super silky and creamy sauce (with no cream!).  This recipe is really easy and uses ingredients that you can keep on hand in your freezer and pantry.   Add…Continue Reading Cauliflower Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Whole Grain Pasta

White Bean and Tuna Salad Warm weather is in the forecast for next week!  Looking for something cool and fresh to make? Try this white bean and tuna salad.  Rinse and drain canned navy or cannelinni beans.  Mix with canned (or pouch) light tuna, grape tomatoes,  red bell peppers,  chopped marinated artichokes with juice, parsley, lemon…Continue Reading White Bean and Tuna Salad

One of my favorite childhood memories was eating a BBQ sandwich every year at our family vacation at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.   The blend of the smoky BBQ sauce, cool cole slaw, and soft sesame seed bun was amazing. Since I have lost my taste for heavy foods like that, I recreated…Continue Reading The “New” Carolina BBQ Sandwich

  This is one of my favorite plant-based sandwiches.  Rinse and drain canned chickpeas.  Smash them and ripe avocado with the back of a fork.  Add finely chopped cilantro, red onion, the juice of a lime, and a little salt.  Layer with your favorite sandwich toppings (fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, fresh sprouts) on a…Continue Reading Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich with Cilantro and Lime

Bean and Barley Soup Did you know that barley and oats contain significant amounts of a soluble fiber called beta-glucan that can help lower cholesterol?  And when you combine barley with beans and vegetables you have an easy one pot meal?  Sounds like a plan to me. This Bean and Barley Soup is a staple…Continue Reading Bean and Barley Soup

These are amazing!  My goal is always to make these at night and store them in the refrigerator for a quick grab and go breakfast.  Just enjoy with a piece of 100% whole grain toast and whole fruit.  Unfortunately, they are usually devoured in my house as soon as I make them. Note to self……Continue Reading Zucchini Frittatas

What to do with those leftover baked sweet potatoes?  Try this easy drop biscuit recipe.  They can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for about 20 seconds to warm.  Serve with a salad topped with grilled chicken or salmon.  Or enjoy them with a bowl of bean and vegetable soup. Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits…Continue Reading Easy Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits

As the weather starts to warm up, I think I may make a batch of these cherry yogurt parfaits with dark chocolate granola.  They were a big hit at our Culinary Club workshop and are perfect for a snack or dessert.  You can substitute other types of fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, mangos, bananas)…Continue Reading Cherry Yogurt Parfaits with Dark Chocolate Granola

Butternut squash, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno layered with whole grain tortillas and light cheddar cheese to make an easy one dish meal.  My favorite part about this meal is that it reheats well and makes great leftovers.  Serve with a heaping side of steamed green beans. Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas…Continue Reading Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas