Monthly Archives: February 2012

Fruit Nachos

The name sounds deceiving and “unhealthy” but this recipe has all the makings of a well balanced breakfast/snack – fruit, whole grain, and dairy/protein. It is super easy to put together and a fun way to incorporate healthy foods into … Continue reading

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“Ice Cream Sandwich” – less than 100 calories

  I used to make these Ice Cream sandwiches all the time in undergrad but had forgotten about it until recently when I had leftover graham crackers from making the Jeannie Shingles and some light whip cream in the freezer. … Continue reading

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Broiled Grapefruit

  I had grapefruit for the first time a couple weeks ago and have been on a kick ever since. If you don’t like the slightly bitter taste that it has, then I recommend that you follow this recipe. It … Continue reading

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Mexican Casserole

  One of my dear friends and coworkers, Ali, made this for a little going away party she had at her house a few weeks ago. It was absolutely delicious, so of course we asked for the recipe. This is … Continue reading

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Homemade King Cake

  It’s almost Mardi Gras and as a Louisiana native, I decided it was time to try to make my own king cake. This cake ended up being very easy to make and delicious – plus it took less than … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

I saw this recipe recently on Two Peas and Their Pod and knew that I want to make it ASAP. It is the perfect healthy winter soup, loaded with lots of vegetables, fiber, and protein. This recipe makes a LOT … Continue reading

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Easy Homemade Biscuits

These biscuits are so easy to make and healthy, with just a few ingredients. Ingredients 3 cups Heart Smart baking mix 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (you could use regular yogurt, if you don’t have Greek) 1/2 cup Sprite … Continue reading

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