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Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

December 15, 2017 ·

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese transforms a simple stove top mac and cheese recipe into healthier comfort food with the addition of sauteed garlic and broccoli. Bonus, it takes less than 20 minutes to make! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post for what’s #TrendingInTheKitchen

During the holiday season, when life inevitably gets busy, having a variety of easy-to-make comfort food recipes on hand are so helpful. And if those recipe are made healthier, even better! In fact, comfort foods made healthier is one of the food trends identified by Pompeian for 2017….

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, dinner, easy, entertaining, holiday, light, low fat, pasta, vegetable

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

Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

December 1, 2016 ·

An easy recipe for warm, cinnamon, oatmeal, raisin studded Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins that take only minutes to make. Thank you to DairyPure Milk for sponsoring this post.

Breakfast time just got a whole lot tastier, thanks to this easy recipe for Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins. The muffins are soft with a slightly chewy bite from the oatmeal. There are wonderful, warm cinnamon flavors and bursting sweet raisins throughout. They are topped with a cinnamon sugar crumble that makes them extra special….

Filed Under: bread, breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: cinnamon, easy, entertaining, holiday, low fat, muffins, quick, raisins, whole wheat

Overnight Baked Peach French Toast

July 31, 2015 ·

Overnight Baked Peach French Toast is a delicious breakfast bread pudding made with cinnamon swirl bread, juicy peaches throughout, topped with a buttery brown sugar oat crumble and made on the lighter side.

Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

With back to school just around the corner, I am looking for ways to streamline our routines to make those hectic mornings a little easier. I am stocking our freezer with waffles, pancakes and muffins to have quick and easy breakfasts, as well as keeping easy recipes, like this Overnight Baked Peach French Toast, at the ready at all times.

Overnight Baked Peach French Toast puts a summer twist on our favorite French toast recipe (this Baked Pumpkin French Toast). In lieu of pumpkin and spices, it has delicious, juicy peaches in every bite. Otherwise it is made with the same cinnamon bread cut into cubes, the same wonderful buttery brown sugar oat crumble topping that everyone loves and also made lighter using nonfat evaporated milk. Everything about this Overnight Baked Peach French Toast is just so good…and easy too!…

Filed Under: breakfast, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #cansgetyoucooking, baked, cinnamon, easy, French toast, light, low fat, make ahead, peaches, quick

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

March 30, 2015 ·

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delicious and healthy dip (or spread) that is so easy to make at home. {vegan, gluten free} Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe can be made in minutes using common pantry ingredients. Not only does it taste fresh and delicious, but it is also a great recipe to get the kids involved. My kids love to pour in the ingredients and (of course) power the food processor. (Mama, can I pulse it just one more time pleeeeeeease?)…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #cansgetyoucooking, chickpeas, dip, easy, garlic, hummus, light, low fat, quick, roasted red peppers, snack

Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes

March 27, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes made with whole wheat flour, vanilla soymilk and studded with fresh blueberries throughout.

I always have Vanilla Silk® Soymilk on hand for my favorite smoothies or oatmeal…my usual breakfast foods. The vanilla flavor from soymilk makes them taste extra special, and I love that the Silk Soymilk is a good source of protein, low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol. Because Vanilla Silk Soymilk has been such a delicious swap in my other favorite breakfast foods, I decided to treat my family by using it in place of the usual dairy milk in a new pancake recipes – Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes!…

Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #ILoveSilkSoy, blueberries, easy, lactose free, low fat, pancakes, quick, silk, Soy Milk, vanilla, whole wheat

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

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

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus

December 28, 2014 ·

This easy recipe for Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus using black beans in lieu of garbanzo beans, results in a healthy dip (or spread) the whole family will love! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post as part of the Pantry Insiders program.

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus is an easy recipe for a healthy hummus made with black beans and jalapeno peppers. This recipe is part inspired by my Jalapeno Hummus recipe and otherwise inspired by my love of black beans. Even though hummus is traditionally made with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), in this recipe it was fun to mix things up a bit. You can definitely taste the black beans, which goes amazingly well with the spices and jalapeno peppers. The tahini rounds everything out, giving it that hummus flavor that we all know and love….

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, black beans, entertaining, garlic, holiday, hummus, jalapeno, low fat, make ahead, olive oil

Gingerbread Pancakes

December 11, 2014 ·

Enjoy a holiday favorite flavor made healthier with these Gingerbread Pancakes! They are a simple buttermilk pancake recipe with a gingerbread twist. Thank you to Mahdava Sweeteners for sponsoring this post.

Gingerbread is one of quintessential flavors of the holidays. The warmth and spiciness illicit fond memories of gingerbread houses, cut out cookies, cake and more. With the abundance of treats around this time of year, I like to find healthier ways to enjoy my favorite holiday flavors, such as these Gingerbread Pancakes. …