I’m so excited about all of these healthy muffin recipes I have been finding! These were so simple to make, and they are quite tasty. Ingredients: 2.5 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar (I used less than 1/3 cup agave) 1.5 tsp baking powder 1/2 …
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Since my husband isn’t eating pasta, I wanted to find some fun alternatives for him. I found a pin for 10 different ways to cook spaghetti squash. I’ve never had spaghetti squash before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Apparently, it makes a great pasta substitute. I decided to go with the Spaghetti Squash …
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I love pancakes! I usually buy the pancake mixes because they are so easy to whip up, but now I found a recipe that’s just as easy to make. It’s healthier too! Wohoo! Ingredients: 1 6-oz container of Greek yogurt (I used peach, but any flavor would work) 1 egg or 3 tbsp of liquid …
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I usually don’t feel too guilty about making boxed cakes. Most of them taste good, and they are so easy to make. i was intrigued when I saw this pin though. Was it really possible to make a boxed cake taste homemade? Directions: 1. Look at the directions on the cake mix. You should be …
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I knew I wanted to frost the little man’s birthday cake in chocolate icing, but I didn’t want to use the premade stuff. I had never made a chocolate frosting from scratch before, so I was on the lookout for frosting recipes on Pinterest. I found a winner! Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks …
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I’m not a huge muffin person. I will always pass on those big, sugary muffins that most places sell. I’m very sensitive to sugar in the mornings, so I can’t mess around with those. These muffins caught my eye though because they were filled with oatmeal and, of course, pumpkin. Ingredients: 3/4 cups white whole …
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We are getting ready for the little man’s birthday party this weekend, so I grabbed some goodies while out shopping today. I planned on making this delicious ranch dip. Instead of using sour cream with your packet of ranch dressing, you use Greek yogurt instead. Why am I reviewing this recipe now if I was …
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I have been seeing a lot of this cauliflower crust recently. At first, I didn’t even bother to look at it. I am not a fan of cauliflower. I never eat the stuff. Why would I make a crust out of it? Because it doesn’t taste anything like cauliflower! Seriously! Ingredients: 1 cup cooked, riced …
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We haven’t had pancakes since my husband switched to his new diet. They definitely don’t fit the “no grains” requirement. These pancakes do, though! Ingredients: 2 oz cream cheese 2 eggs 1 packet stevia (or any) sweetener 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup flaxseed meal (not in original recipe) Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender …
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As many of you know, I love my Mexican food. I use a lot of taco seasoning, but that stuff is loaded with all kinds of unnecessary ingredients. Why not make your own? Ingredients: 1 part chili powder 1 part ground cumin 1 part garlic powder 1 part onion powder 1/4 – 1/2 part crushed …
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