These delicious chocolate bites are filled with healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants. The ingredients are clean and simple, and the recipe doesn’t require a blender to make it. The inside is simply cashew butter, oats, cocoa powder, honey, cinnamon, and freeze-dried raspberries all mixed together well and rolled into balls. Then, it’s dipped in melted…… Continue reading Raspberry-Cashew-Oat-Chocolate Power Bites

I’ve had the opportunity of making this recipe at a few of my healthy cooking demos recently, and it has been quite the hit! Using semi-mashed avocado in place of mayo adds heart-healthy fats, fiber, and extra vitamins and minerals. The avocado allows the dish to still remain rich and creamy while forgoing the mayo.…… Continue reading Tuna Avocado Salad (no mayo, no refined oil)

One bowl and one pan – now, that’s my kind of healthy meal. I’ve never been a fan of doing extra dishes and extra chopping/prep. I mean… who is a fan of more work? As a working mom who likes to fit a workout in, I don’t have that kind of leisurely time. These black…… Continue reading Simple and Healthy Black Bean Burgers

While warm winters in Florida are a blessing, it can be difficult to find winter-themed dishes that pair up with the warm weather. As much as I love a good winter stew, sometimes I just want something crisp and refreshing after an 85-degree winter day. I made this dish a few weeks ago at a…… Continue reading Raw Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad

Yes, I have a zucchini noodle (zoodle) obsession. My spiralizer is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I make a lot of zoodle dishes when I get hired to do healthy cooking demos, and this chilled pasta salad style recipe is one of my faves. I especially love it because it takes minimal time, prep,…… Continue reading Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle (Zoodle) Salad

The weather may still be 89 degrees here in South Florida, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying the flavors of fall. I’ve been craving all the delicious orange fall veggies (sweet potato, butternut squash, pumpkin), so I’ve been trying to work them into meals whenever I get the chance. This soup is super easy…… Continue reading Chicken Sausage, White Bean, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup

Even though fall doesn’t bring much cool weather down here in Florida, I still love the fall flavors this time of year. This pork tenderloin is flavored with pure maple syrup, sage, thyme, and white balsamic vinegar. The veggies get the same seasoning and are topped with smokey bacon and toasted pecans. When I’m counseling…… Continue reading Maple Pork Tenderloin with Fall Vegetables