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Orange Banana Smoothie

January 8, 2017 ·

This Orange Banana Smoothie recipe features a simple and delicious fruit flavor combination, along with protein-packed Greek yogurt, and takes only minutes to make!

Every morning I wake up early to go on a long run before the chaos (i.e. kids wake up!) Then the usual morning routine begins to get everyone breakfast, dressed and ready for school. Of course this means that sometimes I end up missing my own breakfast because, well…life happens. However this easy Orange Banana Smoothie recipe that takes only a minute to make (and is super delicious) is just what I need to start my mornings right!…

Filed Under: breakfast, drink, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: banana, brunch, easy, Greek yogurt, low fat, orange, quick, smoothie, snack

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

September 12, 2016 ·

Broccoli Pesto Pasta is an easy, from scratch, creamy pasta sauce made healthier with broccoli, Greek yogurt and olive oil. Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post.

One of our favorite dinners is Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. It is easy, made healthier with lots of vegetables and Greek yogurt and the kids love it. Since it is such a popular recipe around our house, I use it as a base recipe for creating new ones, like this Broccoli Pesto Pasta. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, easy, garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, pasta, pompeian, quick, vegetable

Spinach Artichoke Chiacken Rice Casserole | alidaskitchen.com

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Rice Casserole

April 11, 2016 ·

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Rice Casserole transforms cheesy spinach artichoke dip into a delicious healthy casserole with chicken and rice that is easy to make and the whole family will enjoy! Thank you to Minute® Rice for sponsoring this post.

Kids and eating – one of life’s great mysteries. One day they love broccoli, the next day they declare it is the worst thing ever (and follow that up by eating up all their broccoli, asking for more,..but it’s still the worst 😉 ) Enter busy weeknights and these fun challenges definitely keep parents on their toes. Pantry staples that I always have on hand and know my family likes, such as Minute® Rice, make it easy and fun to come up with easy recipe ideas, like this Spinach Artichoke Chicken Rice Casserole….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: artichoke, cheese, chicken, dinner, easy, Greek yogurt, noads, spinach, tomatoes, vegetable

Fueled Mornings with Chobani Oats | alidaskitchen.com

Fueled Morning Routine with Chobani Oats!

September 10, 2015 ·

Kick start mornings with a hearty gluten-free grain breakfast that fuels your day with real fruit ~ Chobani Oats!

Every morning, my Fitbit alarm goes off. It’s 4:45am. Time for a run! I sneak in a 4 mile run before the morning madness of kids and getting ready for school. The house is quiet when I leave. It is dark outside – the moon is out, the stars are shining, and lately the temperatures have been cool, and I have been able to see Venus. It feels peaceful, if only for a moment because I know…it’s the calm before the storm! …

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #HelloSummer, Chobani, Greek yogurt, yogurt

Avocado Cream

March 26, 2015 ·

Avocado Cream is an easy recipe made with avocado, Greek yogurt and simple flavorings. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this simple condiment will become your new favorite topping for toast, tacos, burgers and more! {gluten free}

Back in my college days, one of my favorite go-to meals was a Boca Burger. My girlfriends and I would share a box, and we each had our own way of eating them. Some would top them with barbecue sauce, some used cheese. My favorite topping was salsa. Served with a salad, our Boca Burger meals were healthy, easy and super tasty!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #bocaessentials, avocado, condiment, easy, Greek yogurt, quick

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

March 3, 2015 ·

For a quick and healthy breakfast, this easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe is thick, creamy and delicious! {gluten free}

This Strawberry Banana Smoothie has been my little taste of sunshine this winter. Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries, bananas and a protein boost from Greek yogurt, it is easy to make and always delicious! The strawberry and banana combination is always a favorite and when whipped into a smoothie, becomes perfect for busy mornings, any time on-the-go or for an afternoon snack pick-me-up!…

Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: banana, easy, Greek yogurt, low fat, quick, smoothie, strawberries

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

February 17, 2015 ·

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is an easy Italian-inspired casserole that the whole family will love, featuring Greek yogurt, chicken breast, and lots of cheese!

This Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake was made inspired by the “Chopped at Home” challenge with Sargento® cheese. For the challenge, at-home cooks are asked to get creative in the kitchen with your best dish, that must include the following ingredients: …

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: cheese, chicken, dinner, easy, Greek yogurt, pasta, peppers, quick

Spinach Pesto Pasta #WeekdaySupper

January 23, 2015 ·

Spinach Pesto Pasta is an easy vegetable and cheese pesto pasta recipe made lighter using Greek yogurt. {nut free, can be gluten free}

This Spinach Pesto Pasta recipe was inspired by two of our favorite dinners – this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta and Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta. I make one of these recipes at least once a week, at the request of my kids. They are all quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight. Besides, with all of the vegetables and Greek yogurt, who am I to say no when they ask for such an easy, healthy dinner! …

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, easy, Greek yogurt, low fat, pasta, quick, spinach

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole | alidaskitchen.com #recipes

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole {No Soup}

November 10, 2014 ·

For a healthier twist on a holiday classic favorite, try this easy recipe for a Cheesy Green Bean Casserole that is creamy, cheesy, made with Greek yogurt and without soup. Thank you to Del Monte (through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select) for sponsoring this post!

Now that it is November, we are eagerly planning our holiday menus. When planning side dishes, one dish that almost always appears at every family holiday gathering is Green Bean Casserole. It is the same, traditional recipe that everybody makes. However, in preparation for this year, I decided to give Green Bean Casserole a healthier, tastier makeover. This result is a Cheesy Green Bean Casserole that is a huge crowd pleaser for the whole family!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegetarian Tagged With: casserole, cheese, easy, entertaining, Greek yogurt, green beans, holiday, light, low fat

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Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap

September 12, 2014 ·

For a healthy, protein-packed lunch for back to school, try this Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap featuring an avocado and Greek yogurt spread, your favorite vegetables, cheese and slow roasted turkey breast. Thank you to Hillshire Farms (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post! #HillshireNaturals

As we are getting into the swing the new school year, we are developing many favorites throughout the day. While playing in the sandbox at recess or nature walks for science time would seem to be obvious choices, it was fun to learn that my preschooler’s favorite thing about school is LUNCH! This Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap has become a recent lunch time favorite. It is easy to make, packed with protein, and just plain delicious! …