Recipes

Southern-style grits are a delicious and unique breakfast choice. I love my Healthy Sweet Potato Grits with Chicken Sausage, and often make this recipe for Sunday brunch, especially when my family come over as my dad is a big fan of grits.  The sweet potato is cooked quickly in the microwave and the sausage comes […]

I love a savory crepe just as much as a sweet one, so I created Healthy Savory Spinach and Ricotta Crepes. This recipe uses a fresh crepe batter, and then I stuff each crepe with a garlicky spinach and ricotta mixture. I then top the crepes with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Healthy Savory Spinach and […]

Quinoa is such a versatile ingredient, you can use it for pretty much anything, from salads to grain bowls to pancakes. Yep thats right you can use quinoa to make pancakes, like my recipe for Whole Wheat Banana Quinoa Pancakes! I mix quinoa right into the pancake batter along with mashed bananas and whole wheat […]

I am in love with the flavor profiles of Mexican-inspired cuisine, so I created Skinny Huevos Rancheros for the mornings I want a kick with my breakfast. I especially love making this recipe for brunch on Sundays or when my family comes over.  This recipe uses spiced black beans, topped with an egg and served […]

On mornings that I need a fast and healthy breakfast that keeps me energized through lunchtime, I like to make my Pear and Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl.  This recipe saves time as its cooked completely in the microwave and it doesn’t dirty up a lot of dishes which is a plus.  All you need is […]

This Healthy Sausage Potato and Spinach Casserole recipe uses healthy ingredients like skim milk, whole wheat breadcrumbs, zucchini and spinach. I add Parmesan cheese and top it with thin sliced potatoes for richness and flavor. This casserole is a great breakfast, brunch, or dinner dish to make on the holidays or when serving family and […]

An ode to the classic Greek Dish, Easy Spinach Pie is a baked dish of phyllo dough, delicious spinach, and two types of cheese. Brightness from dill and green onions bring that nostalgic flavor without any added calories. The pastry for Easy Spinach Pie is store-bought, so no need to fuss with making homemade dough. […]

These delicious and nutritious Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack for school days! Prep them on a Sunday, and have breakfast or snacks all week long, right out the door! Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are sweet, chocolatey, and peanut-buttery while still being low calorie. These are […]

Recently, chicken and waffles has taken off as a brunch classic. I lightened up the classic dish by creating Healthy Oven-Baked Chicken and Waffles.  By oven baking the chicken I was able to reduce the fat and calorie content from what is normally found in fried chicken.  I like to serve my recipe for Healthy […]

Feeling lazy on a Saturday morning but still want a quick, healthy breakfast? I am going to show you How to Make Berry Crepes, and I know once you learn how to make this recipe, its going to be a new fast weekend staple! The process of  making the batter is fairly simple but it […]

When it comes to breakfast, everyone always wants pancakes! To make them a little healthier, I created Healthy Mini Banana Pancakes to satisfy my kids’ pancake cravings. I use banana to bind the batter and whole wheat flour for protein and fiber. Healthy Mini Banana Pancakes are great served with syrup, fruit on top, or […]

Waffles are a staple in American households, and my Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Waffles recipe is an updated, healthier version of the classic. The easy to make waffle batter is made with ripe bananas, applesauce, and whole wheat flour.  The waffles are also a great source of protein as each serving of two waffles comes […]