‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything. Anyone who’s a pumpkin lover knows that most pumpkin desserts aren’t typically “diet friendly”. These pumpkin muffins are made without eggs and oil but the finished texture is surprisingly moist due to the use … Continue reading
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Tuna and White Bean Salad
Canned tuna is a staple in my pantry. Besides being a low calorie source of protein, canned tuna also contains the benefits of vitamin B, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. This tuna salad is quick to prepare and is perfect … Continue reading
Tomato and Feta Mini Frittatas
Tomato and Feta Mini Frittatas Yields: 3 mini frittatas Serving: 1 Calories: 96 Carbs: 3 g Fat: 3 g Protein: 13 g Ingredients: 1/2 cup egg substitute 2-3 tablespoons chopped tomato 1-1/2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, optional salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 … Continue reading
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
There is something very comforting about a nice warm bowl of tomato soup on a cold day. For anyone who is mindful of only eating seasonal vegetables, this tomato soup is perfect for year-round preparations because it used canned tomatoes. Roasted … Continue reading
White Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Salad
White beans, red onion, roasted red peppers, and a balsamic vinaigrette gives this zesty salad delicious depth of flavor, color, and texture. This high fiber, high protein salad makes for a quick side dish, snack, or even as light meal since it … Continue reading
Almond Protein Cake
It’s time for dessert, and if you like the taste of almond desserts as much as I do, this moist almond cake will be perfect for you. Adding protein powder to the cake batter makes this cake perfect for anyone … Continue reading
Turkey and Bean Chili
This is one hearty bowl of chili. Ground turkey, two kinds of beans, and tons of veggies and warm spices makes this a perfect meal for a cold day. I have to confess, this recipe isn’t completely homemade. I cheat … Continue reading
Single Serving Mushroom and Onion Mini Frittatas
I eat eggs for breakfast pretty much every day. Mostly I make omelets with different variations of veggies, cheeses and spices but every so often I just need to revise my morning breakfast routine and prepare something (slightly) different. These … Continue reading
Skinny Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole
Anyone who has ever planted a zucchini plant knows how overwhelmed with zucchini you can get by midsummer. This is one of my absolute favorite ways to use eggplant and zucchini. This dish is similar in taste to an eggplant parmesan … Continue reading
Crustless Spinach Tofu Quiche
Growing up my Grandmother used to make a delicious Spinach Ricotta Quiche for holiday’s and special occasions. She has since passed away but she left my family with handwritten cookbooks filled with her recipes. Every so often I like to … Continue reading