Tasty Vegetables
Let me go on record, ‘I do not like vegetables.’ Didn’t like them when I was young. Struggle with them as an adult. I can eat tasty vegetables that are drenched in cheese or whipped with sour cream and garlic, however that does not allow me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. What to do?! Good…
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Enjoy this healthy baked chicken recipe. Takes about 30 minutes to make and is healthy and tasty for the whole family. Try it tonight! INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 skinless, boneless…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Pizza
Balanced & Healthy Pizza Healthy Pizza? Seriously! Yes! Enjoy this macronutrient-balanced easy to make veggie pizza. The dough is a two-ingredient recipe and so easy to make. You will be ready to add topping to your pizza or calzone within 15 minutes of starting the recipe. Give it a try this weekend! Split the dough…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe Enjoy this macronutrient-balanced, delicious slow cooker chicken chili recipe, which is complimented with rice, lite sour cream and Mexican shredded cheese. In order to make this into a macronutrient-balanced meal, add 1 tbsp of lite sour cream, 1/4 cup of Mexican shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of brown rice to…
Read MoreHealthy Coffee Creamer Recipe
Coffee Creamer Recipe Found this coffee creamer recipe the other day while thinking about ways to start my day on a healthier foot. This homemade version of a coffee creamer is a great way to start your day. Whereas, most store bought creamers are only fat and carbs, this version has protein and a nicer…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Meatloaf Meal Recipe
Complete Meal, Balanced Meatloaf Recipe Here is a great meatloaf recipe that is combined with sweet potatoes and cauliflower rice to make not only a delicious, but also well-balanced, meal from a carbohydrate, protein and fat standpoint! Great fall or winter meal! Ingredients Meatloaf Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of 96% ground beef 1 egg 1…
Read MoreHealthy Black Bean Brownies
Fill your house with the smell of melting chocolate this afternoon when you whip together our macro-friendly black bean brownies recipe. Ingredients 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup white…
Read MoreSurprisingly Balanced Bigos (Polish Hunter’s Stew)
Where can you find bacon, kielbasa, sauerkraut and pork in one meal and still find a healthy filling meal that contains the right blend of carbs, proteins and fats. Bigos or Polish Hunter’s Stew is enjoyed by many and is ideal for those cold winter evenings. Ingredients 2 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon 1 pound kielbasa…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Pulled Pork Bowl – Instant Pot
Try out this Instant Pot Pulled Pork Bowl. It makes 10 servings and with brown rice and coleslaw is well-balanced from a macronutrient perspective. BTW, one serving size equals 1 cup of brown rice, 5 ounces of pulled pork and 1/4 cup of coleslaw! INGREDIENTS 1 Tablespoon Packed Brown Sugar 2 Teaspoons Paprika 2 Teaspoons…
Read MoreBalanced & Healthy Chili
INGREDIENTS 3 cups of cooked brown rice (1 cup of raw) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pound ground beef 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer 1 cup strong brewed coffee 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato…
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