This very berry shortcake dessert is the PERFECT summer time treat! It is also very festive for Memorial Day and 4th of July! It is light, airy and gives you that touch of sweetness you look for in dessert. With only 210 calories per serving you get a delicious and filling treat without all of …
Recipes
Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries are about as natural as you are going to get! They are super easy to make and only require an oven, baking sheet, a sweet potato and sea salt! NUTRITION I used a 500g sweet potato and got 4 servings out of it. In one serving, there are 108 calories, 25g …
Avocado Egg Burgers
These Avocado Egg Burgers are deeeeelicious! My 15 year old self would be appalled that I ever put an egg on a burger but it is the best thing since sliced bread! The yolk drizzles down into the burger meat and makes it juicy and even more flavorful. I got this recipe from my gym, …
Cobb Salad
This Cobb Salad recipe is the perfect lunchtime meal that won’t leave you feeling sluggish. It is super easy to throw together and pack for on the go! NUTRITION This salad is jam packed with protein, veggies and healthy fats. It has 365 calories, 15g of fat, 10g of carbs and 40g of protein per …
Sweet & Spicy Crock-Pot Chili
This Sweet & Spicy Crock-Pot Chili is a fresh take on chili! It is a blend of sweet (from the onions, squash and sweet potatoes) and spicy (from the turkey sausage and spices). Despite what everyone thinks, it does get chilly here in Sunny San Diego and this is the perfect warm up for those …
Grilled Chicken Soba Noodle
This Chicken Soba Noodle Dish is a dish best served cold! It is a different take on your everyday pasta dish and the flavors are inspired by the Japanese. NUTRITION This recipe is packed with protein, however it is also a little carbohydrate heavy because of the soba noodles. Per serving there are 400 calories, …
Healthy Crock-Pot Jambalaya
This Crock-Pot Jambalaya is healthy comfort food, packed with three different proteins to satisfy your every need! It is complemented by veggies and served over rice or quinoa. It is low cal and pumped with protein! NUTRITION This recipe is comprised of Shrimp, Jennie-O Hot Italian Turkey Sausage and Chicken! I used Jennie-O Turkey sausage …
Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Baked Chicken Parmesan is the healthy alternative to your Grandma’s classic recipe. I am Italian and could pound pasta for days straight (heck, I did as a kid growing up!) However, now that I am older my body doesn’t respond as favorably to pasta as it used to. I need to find ways to …
Veggie Egg Muffins
These quick and easy egg muffins are the perfect solution for those busy weekday mornings when you are pressed for time! Just grab and go! NUTRITION These veggie egg muffins are low fat, low cal, and high protein. Each muffin has 75 calories, 5g fat, 6g of protein and only 1 carb! If you are …
Protein Acai Bowl
Acai is a Brazilian berry that is hailed as a superfood packed with antioxidants and fiber. YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH! I have to be honest…. I am not a huge fan of acai bowls. Not because they aren’t delicious… oh they are! But they aren’t really “healthy”. They are advertised as healthy and a …
Protein Packed Oatmeal
This protein packed oatmeal is perfect for pre or post workout. It is low fat, high protein and has the carbs you need to either fuel or recover. NUTRITION With only 270 calories, this baby is packed with 27g of protein, 3g of fat and 30g of carbs. The combo of protein and carbs jump …
Chocolate Casein Protein Shake
Almost everyone has heard of Whey Protein but what about Casein? This chocolate casein protein shake is easy to make, delicious and the perfect night time snack! CASEIN vs. WHEY PROTEIN Casein protein is broken down and digested by the body more slowly than Whey protein. In my opinion this makes casein the perfect night …