PB & J Greek Yogurt Dip (with Raspberry Chia Quick Jam)

Peanut butter and jelly is a nostalgic childhood flavor combo, am I right?! I’ve transformed the delicious duo into a creamy Greek yogurt dip swirled with a ribbon of homemade “jam” made from frozen raspberries and chia seeds. It’s ideal for dunking in apple slices, jicama sticks, cinnamon pita chips, or however you want to freestyle it! Peanut Butter and Jelly Greek Yogurt Dip

Treat the kids (and yourself) to this smart protein snack with (no added sugar) that can be whipped up in minutes. Get the recipe for PB&J Greek Yogurt Dip today and start dipping, dunking, drizzling . . . or just dive in!

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Low Carb Chocolate Gingerbread Protein Truffles | Keto, Paleo, Vegan

‘Tis the season for delicious little treats . . . gingerbread and chocolate things are my favorite, so I’ve combined the two in an easy, no-bake, healthy way! Plus, each truffle only has 5g net carbs! Low Carb Chocolate Gingerbread Protein Truffles - suitable for vegan, paleo, keto, and gluten free diets.

Get my recipe for Low Carb Chocolate Gingerbread Protein Truffles using a plant-based protein powder and sugar-free chocolate chips – seems like such a treat, but a very balanced snack to keep you powered up and satisfied between running holiday errands and actually running – or working out!

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Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili

I put a spin on classic Texas beef chili by adding mushrooms and quinoa. Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili (gasp), what?! Sit down if you need to, let that sink in. It may be a little unconventional but, darn, if it isn’t just as spicy, satisfying and downright delicious as old-school chili. I think if hard-pressed, even strict chili enthusiasts would have to agree.   Beef Mushroom Quinoa Chili

So why did I put mushrooms and quinoa in classic Texas-style beef chili, you ask? I’ll admit, first was out of practical necessity – I *thought* I had a little more ground beef in the freezer than I actually did. I figured adding mushrooms (which everyone knows pair well with beef) and quinoa (which has a similar texture of ground beef) would help me stretch the recipe — which it did indeed! But there are other benefits too! Read on to get the recipe and learn all the benefits of this beef chili with mushrooms and quinoa. Continue reading

Tomatillo Shredded Pork Roast and Pinto Beans for Slow Cooker

This post is sponsored by Kevin’s Natural Foods as part of a blogger’s recipe contest. However, all content, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Hey, what’s crockin’?  I recently discovered how to make a pork roast AND pinto beans at the SAVE time, in the SAME slow cooker. Let me introduce you to Tomatillo Shredded Pork and Pinto Beans for the Slow Cooker— a low-maintenance, low-stress, low-mess way to make a juicy pork roast for shredding with pinto beans on the side. Use for tacos, a southwestern salad, sandwiches with beans on the side. Heck, use the leftovers and add some broth and a can of tomatoes to make pork ‘n’ bean soup.

Slow Cooker Tomatillo Shredded Pork Roast and Pinto Beans for taco night

As if slow cooker roast recipes (and the resulting myriad of leftover pork roast meals) aren’t game-changing enough, the simultaneous slow-cooking of beans without dirtying up another pot is enough to yell out the kitchen window to neighbors, “HEY, I am winning at this dinner game, suckers!” Oh, it gets even better – I’ve used a Paleo and Keto-friendly sauce pouch from Kevin’s Natural Foods to keep this a 4-ingredinet main dish and side – excluding water for cooking and any desired taco fixings or extras you mut have. Read on to get the easy slow cooker pork roast and pinto bean recipe.

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Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles + Topping Ideas

Nothing like a big bowl of mashed potatoes . . .  except maybe these Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles, I absolutely adore the crispy exterior and soft, fluffy inside that some time spent in the waffle iron creates! Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles with Topping Ideas

With Thanksgiving and other big-meal holidays on the horizon, I am always on the lookout for leftover mashed potato recipes and other ways to give a next-day upgrade to our hearty meal and side dishes. Learn how easy it is to make these flourless mashed potato waffles and even meal-prep enough to stick in the freezer for busy days down the road. Continue reading