1. These heavenly gluten-free banana chocolate chip cooking, reciper here.
2. In love with Halcyon’s Artistry’s up-cycled and handmade statement pieces.
3. My latest New Haven Magazine In Style article.
4. These DIY olive oils are the perfect hostess gift for an end of summer party.
There is nothing like weekend morning pancakes! However, I find that regular pancakes are delicious but do not leave me feeling full for long because let’s face it, Bisquick is pretty much enriched white flour & sugar. These protein-packed pancakes are delicious and kept my full for hours. Also, they are so easy to make.. you can have your pancakes & eat them too! 🙂
Ingredients:
* 1 ripe banana
* 3 eggs
* 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Directions
Mash ripe banana well, add in whisk eggs.
Warm non stick pan to medium, spray with coconut oil. Cook silver dollar size pancakes 1 minute seconds on each side and serve with syrup or fresh fruit.
Crock pot recipes are some of my favorites during the winter. Not only does it make the house smell amazing, but it’s also wonderful to come home from work and have dinner ready. I have always loved a thick & creamy comfort soup, especially when it’s chilly outside and snow covers the ground. This is my version of a healthier baked potato soup. Still very delicious minus the guilt! One thing it’s missing: scallions. Pregnancy brain hit my at the grocery store.
Ingredients:
8 organic golden potatoes
1 1/2 cups organic fat free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups organic almond milk
salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup light sour cream
10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 tbsp chopped chives, divided
3 slices uncured turkey bacon
Directions:
Throw potato, milk, sour cream, chicken broth, half the chives, s&p into crock pot and slow cook for 4 hours.
Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.
Here in CT, we are expecting a good ole’ nor’easter. One of my favorite things to do while snowed in, is try some recipes that I normally have no time for and snack while watching movies. These almond butter protein bars are so filling and make the perfect snack or breakfast. I had no chocolate chips so this version is sans chocolate but you can always add in some yummy dark chocolate chips for a little extra sweet flavor. Best part is, they are also no bake!
Ingredients
Directions
Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Mix until ingredients are well combined.
You can use your hands to form the mixture into balls. Should make between 10-14 balls.
Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, until balls are firm.
Eat immediately or store in a air tight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
There are very few Holiday recipes that are light and fluffy so I wanted to share this delicious dip recipe with you. You can pair with healthy snacks such as animal crackers, apple, graham crackers or pretzels. This cinnamon pumpkin dip is the perfect treat for a holiday party. It tastes like pumpkin pie without the carbs!
Ingredients
15 oz can pumpkin
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
6 oz fat free Greek yogurt (I used Chiobani)
8 oz cool whip free
Directions
Mix pumpkin with brown sugar, vanilla and spices, blend well. Mix in yogurt. Fold in cool whip and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.
Makes about 6 cups
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