Steak & Waffles with Mango Mint Sauce

Waffles are the way to herald in a really epic weekend. Let’s just say that the details of dozens upon dozens of memory-making weekends are seared into my brain – the ones that started with waffles always ended up beyond wonderful. Steak and Waffles with Mango Mint Syrup

Now my recipe for Steak & Waffles with Mango Mint Sauce sounds incredibly crazy, but it’s amazingly delicious – trust me! Just imagine fluffy-slash-crunchy waffles topped with an unexpectedly exotic sweet-and-savory spin. Read on to get this creative waffle recipe that’s perfect for Mother’s Day brunch.    Continue reading

Giant Sweet-Tart Cherry Collagen Protein Breakfast Cookie | Toaster Oven & Air Fryer

I was awake in bed the other night plotting, as I usually do, about what to eat in the morning. I needed a fast breakfast to fuel me up for early carpooling and errands and then a trip to the gym and I was in a “sweet” crunchy mood.  Plus, I only needed enough breakfast for me, my family has mismatched schedules and all do their own thing for morning meals. Giant Sweet Tart Cherry Protein Cookie

I remembered the can of my favorite workout drink (Collagen Endurance Plus from Great Lakes Wellness) on the kitchen counter. Viola, the concept for my Giant Sweet-Tart Cherry Protein Breakfast Cookie was born. I jumped up and prepped a dough ball for the next morning using almond flour, coconut flour and Collagen Endurance Plus. When I work up, just flattened that dough for the collagen cookie into a circle and popped into my toaster oven for 10 minutes! While it was baking, I whipped up an easy sweet-tart cherry glaze using the CEP and a bit of MCT oil . . . and a chia, flax and hemp seed blend (Organic Triple Omega Seed Blend) sprinkled on top for extra goodness. Read on to find out more details and get the recipe! Continue reading

Keto Pancake Puffs

Traditional pancakes are a no-no on a keto diet, made with flour (hello, carbs) and topped with sugary syrup (hello, more carbs.) I think my body absorbs the carbohydrates just at the mere glance. But, oh how hard it can be to say “no” to this delicious breakfast and brunch dish –and now I don’t have to thanks to my Keto Pancake Puffs.  Keto Pancake Puffs - a yummy, low-carb breakfast

I like the “puff” format over a big pancake because you can pop one or two in your mouth for a snack, or enjoy more for a main meal. Kinda like a healthy donut hole, too! However, the batter CAN be used to make mini or full-sized keto pancakes – read on to get all the details. Continue reading

Chai Roasted Persimmons with Gingered Greek Yogurt

When you find a bunch of persimmons, you start thinking of ways to use them up – good thing they actually last for several weeks on the counter! A friend left some homegrown Fuyu Persimmons on my doorstep because she didn’t know what to do with them – but I do! Chai Persimmons with Gingered Yogurt

There are so many ways to eat a persimmon, like an apple, sliced in salads, in salsas and more! Today, I’m sharing a fall-inspired healthy dessert recipe – Chai Roasted Persimmons with Gingered Greek Yogurt. It’s very simple to make and an unexpected treat! Read on to get more info on the fruit along with the persimmon recipe:  Continue reading

Low-Carb Spinach Pesto Egg Wraps | Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free

I had so much confusion about what to call this dish made with super thin egg wraps (like crepes but no flour), stuffed with sautéed spinach, pesto and other goodness. Tortilla-less Enchiladas Verde, Keto Spinach Egg Rolls, Low Carb Crepes Florentine . . .. hmmm, I dunno, how about just, SO AMAZING GOOD!

Spinach stuffed low carb egg wraps with ranch

I finally decided on Low Carb Spinach Pesto Egg Wraps and made them originally for my friends at Litehouse Foods, see how it’s topped there with their delicious organic ranch dressing?! You could also do salsa, queso, hollandaise or whatever else suits your fancy. Read on to get this easy, yummy recipe. Continue reading