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, …
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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 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 …
10 Minute Ground Turkey Tacos
Looking for fast and easy? These 10 minute ground turkey tacos literally take you 10 minutes from start to finish. You can find everything in this recipe at good ‘ol Trader Joe’s or at any local supermarket. They are the best recipe for those nights when you are starving and have little to no time. …
Instant Pot: Kung Pao Chicken
This Kung Pao chicken recipe is sure to satisfy that Chinese craving! It is filled with chicken, veggies and cashews, giving you your fill of protein, veggies and healthy fats. I have been obsessed with the Instant Pot lately and this recipe did not disappoint! HELPFUL HINTS: I saute my veggies on the stove-top for …
Marinated Tri-Tip Appetizer
People rave about my husbands marinated tri-tip appetizer when they come to a party at our house. If you buy it already marinated it is super easy to make and deeeeelicious! I love when meat has a nice char to it, so I throw this on the grill for about 45 minutes. Searing/charring the meat …
Instant Pot: Sesame Chicken
I have been on a total Asian kick lately and this Instant Pot Sesame Chicken does the trick! It is so tasty, filling and super easy to make! I am loving the instant pot!! What would have taken me 6 hrs in the crock-pot only took me 35 minutes! However, if you don’t have an …
Healthy Pizza Bake
MMMM PIZZA!! Ok, so this healthy pizza bake isn’t really a substitute for Pizza but it is delicious. The base of this recipe is spaghetti squash and it’s jam packed with lean ground turkey, Jennie-O hot Italian turkey sausage and veggies. It screams health! I adapted this recipe from my gym Performance 360. I didn’t do …