Recipes

Fall is upon us and the apple trees are overflowing with sweet goodness.I have more fresh organic apples than we can eat. So I go about making apple sauce for the kids and apple pies for everyone that will take one. The entire time I'm thinking, I eat more than anyone in this house, I must find a way to incorporate these apples into my diet. And just like all recipes I create, I set my mind to make a healthy, high-protein, sweet apple dish. I decided on apple crumble because I immediately knew I could substitute in some healthy...

Ever since I can remember when I think of having the most mouth watering and rich dessert I will crave cheesecake. It is definitely my favorite. It is also super high in calories and fat. Well, you know me. If I love to eat it, I will find a way to make it skinny. To satisfy my sweet tooth I will find ways to make my favorite desserts more nutritious. I've tried a few variations and this one works best, well actually, it is my new favorite, full fat or not!! Like my other recipes, I've substituted the empty calories...

I can seriously eat this dish everyday and not get tired of it. Lean white fish, cooked in spinach and fragrant spices, topped with coconut milk for a light creamy flavor. Have I managed to entice you to indulge? This has to be one the healthiest, low calorie, and nutritious dishes I make. I chose to bake this dish out of convenience. You literally take all the ingredients, mix together and then bake. It turns out a lot healthier than the similar stove top versions mainly because you don't require oil to fry onions in and you are not over-cooking...

Raw, organic, vegan, and loaded with protein and fiber. Say cookie what?? When your eating lower calories to lose weight, you need to make sure that those calories are coming from nutrient dense foods. Chickpeas are packed with nutritional value and are the main ingredient in this recipe. Just one cup of chickpeas contains 15 g of protein, 12 g of fiber, 45 g of carbohydrates   Raw Cookie Dough Balls Course: Dessert 16 ounces chickpeas (rinsed and cooked) 3 tbsp honey (raw, organic) 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1/8 tsp baking soda 4tbsp almond butter (raw, organic) 2 tsp vanilla...

I don't like to use syrup for sweetness but this personal preference. If you do enjoy syrup use pure maple syrup instead of the refined syrups filled with high-fructose corn syrup. For a healthier alternative for sweetness try smothering your pancake in peanut butter and topping with frozen fruits of your choice.   Ingredients 1 Medium Banana 1 Whole Egg 1/4 cup of Egg Whites 1 tsp of Cinnamon   Instructions 1. Combine the ingredients. Make on a non-stick or cast iron frying pan as you would regular pancakes. Please, use coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil to cook with....