Snacks
Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffins
Welcome to the best muffin recipe… ever! The base of the muffin is fluffy and tender, made with crushed bran flakes, oats, yogurt and vanilla, and is laced with chunks of honeycrisp apple and cinnamon. You’re going to love them! A few tips for making tender and delicious muffins: Don’t overmix the batter. Combine the…
Read MoreLoaded Taco Dip
If you’re seeking a Super Bowl snack, look no further! This dip is loaded with refried beans, taco seasoned Greek yogurt, guacamole, black olives, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and green onion. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips and raw veggies and get snacking! Here are a few options for making this dip your own:…
Read MoreCinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cups
Behold the ultimate fiber-rich snack or breakfast! These cinnamon raisin oatmeal cups are stuffed with old-fashioned rolled oats, a touch of maple syrup, plump raisins and plenty of cinnamon. Grab a few for the road to make for a delicious snack or pair with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a satisfying breakfast! Here’s how…
Read MoreSmoked Salmon Crostini
Behold a fabulously flavorful NYE appetizer recipe! The smoked salmon crostini. Crostinis are basically a crispy baguette round. They are easy to make – simply slice a baguette into rounds then drizzle each with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8…
Read MorePomegranate Guacamole
Guacamole is always a hit at any party. The fabulous flavors and textures of creamy avocado, zippy red onion and jalapeno, herby cilantro and garlic with salty tortilla chips will win over any guest. This version is all of those things, plus a festive topping that is beautiful AND nutritious! POMEGRANATES! These beautiful arils come…
Read MoreAvocado Deviled Eggs
At nearly every holiday party there is a tray of perfectly styled deviled eggs, and I am always the first one to grab a couple. They are SO good and always remind me of my childhood. This year, I’m whipping up a platter of deviled eggs with an elevated twist – from both a flavor…
Read MorePeach Blueberry Smoothies
Nothing beats a cold, refreshing smoothie! I like to whip these up for breakfast on-the-go or for a quick snack if I haven’t consumed enough fruits or veggies for the day. They’re delicious, sweet and nutritious – what more could you ask for?! There are so many different variations of this smoothie. Here are my…
Read MoreAntipasto Skewers
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer to help ring in the new year?! Even though most of us are staying home this year, it’s still fun to put together a few fun appetizers and a nice dinner to help us celebrate the start of a new year. One of my favorite simple no-cook appetizers…
Read MoreBroccoli Cheddar Tots
Most of us are looking for fun ways to serve veggies to the kiddos (and even the adults!), so look no further than these broccoli tots! The base of these veggie-loaded bite-sized snacks is… broccoli and they’re enhanced with garlic and onion powders and cheddar cheese to make for a real savory treat. Not only…
Read MoreZucchini Quick Bread
What more could you ask for when it comes to summer baking? A loaf, fresh out of the oven, of Zucchini Quick Bread is really all we need. Typical quick bread recipes call for all-purpose flour, a lot of sugar and can be pretty high in fat, too. This version is upgraded from both a…
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