With all this crazy COVID-19 chaos going on, I’m less worried about how much toilet paper I have stocked and more concerned about my canned tuna inventory! Lol, I kid . . . but actually, I’m kind of serious here. Canned tuna is an amazing pantry staple to get you through good times and bad!
I’m feeling perfectly healthy, working out and washing my hands like a fiend – but I’m about out of energy today! So canned tuna to the rescue – check out my recipe for Tuna Avocado Zucchini Boats. Ridiculously easy, super tasty and right on point with lean protein and other healthy nutrients to fuel my active lifestyle. Read on to get this canned tuna recipe: Continue reading
Category Archives: Gluten-free
Marcona Almond Espresso Brownies | Low-Carb, Keto
Wondering how to satisfy a craving for fudgy brownies, while also staying on your low-carb diet? The answer is to whip up a pan of these Low-carb Marcona Almond Espresso Brownies, nearly as easy as making brownies-from-a-box, but indescribably much more delicious.
You’re just going to have to try them yourself! Each lightly-spiked coffee brownie has just 198 calories and 2 grams net carb – but boasts 8 grams of protein. Continue reading
Protein Peanut Butter Crêpes with Raspberries and Cream | Low-carb, Gluten-free
Ooh-la-la, let them eat crêpes! It’s that time of year when I want to make my sweetie a special dessert, but don’t want to wreck our mindful, muscle-making food routine. So, I came up with Protein Peanut Butter Crêpes that I served with raspberries and whipped crème for our special date night dinner.

These very thin protein pancakes are gluten-free and low carb, with each single crepe (with no topping or filling) has just 61 calories, 5.1 grams of protein and 1.9 grams net carbohydrate. Read on to get all the details and recipe: Continue reading
Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad (with Minty Poppy Seed Dressing)
Okay, I’m THAT girl who takes something healthy to a Super Bowl party. However, my Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad with Minty Poppy Seed Dressing is a most valuable, veggie-packed player among the field of nachos, chili, chicken wings and other traditional game day grub.

Read on to get this easy kale salad recipe: Continue reading
Far East Broiled Blood Oranges | Paleo, Vegan
Far East Broiled Blood Oranges are a healthy treat I was inspired to make with a few of these distinctively-colored oranges still sitting in my fruit bowl from the holidays and other simple ingredients I could rummage from the pantry. I’ve always loved broiled grapefruit, and so I figured it would probably translate well to most citrus – including blood oranges.
As with all broiled citrus or roasted citrus, I love how the juices mingle with the sugar that’s typically sprinkled on top to create a sweet caramelized crust. For these broiled oranges, I’ve used just a bit of date “sugar” to keep the recipe Paleo and just all around healthier. Read on to get all the unexpected flavorful ingredients and easy how-to: Continue reading