Category Archives: Eggs

Mini Mushroom Veggie Egg Bakes | Vegetarian, Whole30

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Breakfast, lunch or a light dinner, my Mini Mushroom Veggie Egg Bakes are an easy fix that can be all gobbled up right on the spot or chilled (or frozen) and reheated later when life gets in the way of making a nourishing meal.Mini Mushroom Veggie Egg Bakes

Eggs are a great way to add some protein into your day, and when you add a medley of veggies, it’s definitely a win-win. With no cheese or meat, these mushroom egg bakes are vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant. Swap the white potatoes for sweet potatoes and they’ll be Paleo perfect. Read on to get one of my favorite meal prep egg recipes. Continue reading →

Deviled Egg Owls – a HOOT for Halloween & Thanksgiving!

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If you’re looking for the CUTEST fall appetizer EVER, then look no further than these Deviled Egg Owls! They are surprisingly easy to make (and I’m no Martha), healthy, delicious . . . .and a HOOT! Deviled Egg Owls are decorated with edible toppings and make a fun addition to your Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner, autumn picnic, or other fall gathering.

Read on to get the recipe and some fun owl facts to further delight your guests: Continue reading →

Margarita Protein Mug Cake and My Visit to Optimum Nutrition HQ

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This post is #sponsored by Optimum Nutrition however all opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

So, a few weeks ago, I was invited to head out to Chicago to visit the Optimum Nutrition headquarters. I was pretty excited about this because 1) I’m a fan of their products for all phases of my workout and running nutrition (including my own recipe creation) and 2) my inner food nerd can’t resist an invitation to get a behind the scenes look at how the research, development, manufacturing and marketing stages are executed for various brands.Jennifer thefitfork.com Optimum Nutrition HQ

Read on to see what I thought about the whole trip, learn about some of their new products, and also get an easy-peasy Margarita Protein Mug Cake recipe that I created in honor of the trip (and the following Mexico trip I barely got home in time to make!): Continue reading →

Bacon & Egg Breakfast Salad with Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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It may seem strange to wake up to a green salad and glass of water when we live in a coffee and donut world. But, trust me, starting your morning with large, fully-loaded salad for breakfast is a great way to get a jump start on your daily nutritional goals and fuel up for an active day. It’s probably been around 10 hours or more since you last ate and, if you’re anything like me, your body is starving for a hearty, healthy, balanced meal. 

A breakfast salad like my Bacon & Egg Breakfast Salad with Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette will power up your morning with good taste, good protein and 3+ servings of fruits/vegetables. Read on the get all the details and recipe. Continue reading →

Creative Recipes Using Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs

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Every clean eater needs a quick quality protein source on those days when life’s craziness is out of control. For me, it’s hard boiled eggs to the rescue. Each egg offers 6g muscle-making, hanger-squashing protein and only take about 12 minutes to cook to perfection – and if I meal prep eggs earlier in the week, it’s just a lickity-split matter of grabbing a couple out of the fridge. 

Sometimes, if my meal intentions have changed over the course of the week (impromptu lunch invitations, traveling, post-Easter surplus, or just preference), I may have a few extra leftover hard-boiled eggs waiting to fulfill their destiny. Check out these Creative Recipes Using Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs: Continue reading →