Protein is our BFF. We’re happy when we’re hanging out with protein, and we’re cranky we skip out on it. Protein is essential in every diet, and are necessary to keep the body going daily. When you don’t get enough protein, you can have low energy levels, poor concentration, moodiness, and a sluggish metabolism. I’ve been working to…
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3 Protein Ball Recipes: Cocoa, Nut-Free, & Peppermint Mocha
Hawaiian Pork & Pineapple Kabobs with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Hawaiian Pork & Pineapple Kabobs are popular in our house! The dish is surprisingly healthy and inexpensive to boot. It’s also quick to make (less than 10 minutes under the broiler). But the real reason it’s popular with my guys is that it’s super delicious. Greg said to me, after eating it last night, “I think…
Healthy 9-Layer Lasagna: 100% Simply Filling and So Delicious!
If there is one healthy recipe that gets requested more often in my house, it’s my lasagna. I know … lasagna, right? You wouldn’t think lasagna could be healthy, or if it were made healthy, that it could be good. But my lasagna is both good for you and good for your tastebuds. And, it’s…
Healthy Ham and Cheese Pizza: Gluten-Free, Low-Fat, 100% Simply Filling
I needed a little comfort food tonight and decided on pizza. Back to the Magical Mommy Binder I went and scrounged up an old recipe for pizza crust made with whole grain oat flour (great source of fiber, higher in protein, and lower in carbs than other grains). Add to that some fat-free tomato sauce…
Healthy Egg, Cheese, & Hash Brown Casserole: 100% Simply Filling Great Start to Your Day
Breakfasts really are the most important meal of the day. If Alexa and I don’t have a good breakfast — with a healthy protein — the rest of the day is iffy. No exaggeration! We prefer eggs for their rich B-complex vitamins (which help us focus) and eat quite a bit of them here. I’ve…
Healthy Chocolate “Frosty” Shake – 100% Simply Filling
I love Wendy’s Frostys. But Frostys are a treat I’m not currently indulging in. My old Weight Watchers recipe folder had a recipe for a Faux Frosty that called for a frozen banana, ice cubes, cocoa powder, and skim milk. I have no frozen bananas right now, so I looked around for another recipe. I…
Banana Pancakes – Healthy and Simply Filling!
This morning Alexa made pancakes completely on her own for the first time. I was overseeing casually, puttering around the kitchen, and decided pancakes sounded good, too. I’ve experimented with healthier pancakes made with cream of wheat and oatmeal pancakes in the past, but this morning I tried something new as we have plenty of…