These grain-free pancakes combine two of my favorite foods: apples and cinnamon!  Apples are a great source of fiber to keep you full and prevent over-snacking, while their antioxidants will help you fight off colds. The cinnamon in these pancakes will also support your immune system, plus help keep your blood sugar even to prevent diabetes and other chronic illnesses....

Love this fiber-rich, nutrient-packed, grain-free twist to pizza.  This recipe shows you how to make your own cauliflower pizza crust, but I am also a big fan of these amazing remade freezer-friendly crusts from Cali’Flour Foods. Ingredients for crust: 1 head cauliflower, remove stalk 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher...

I am always in the market for a new snack and these Golden Milk Energy Balls are my latest obsession.  While hanging out with my good friend and fellow RD, Daniela (aka The Acrobat Nutritionist) we decided to make our favorite drink of 2017, the Golden Milk Latte, into our favorite trend, the energy ball.  And I have to say,...

When it comes to entertaining, these baked zucchini chips are a always on my menu (usually with this dish too!)  They are crunchy, slightly salty, and a total crowd pleaser.  Swap the usual bagged potato chips for this super simple recipe and get a lot more fiber and flavor for the same crunchy bite! Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced with...

Crave-worthy snack alert I cannot get enough of these crunchy chickpeas.  I make them as part of my Sunday night meal prep, and am able to add them to my salads during the week, bring them to the office to snack on solo, or use them as a protein topper to my soups and stir fry.  Just 1/2 cup of...

The golden milk latte (a.k.a. turmeric latte) is definitely a big trend and worth trying out.  Turmeric is a spice with a lot to health benefits thanks to it’s high amount of antioxidants and it’s anti-inflammatory effects.   This recipe also calls for ginger, another spice that will help fight inflammation throughout the body.  Feel free to make this recipe your own by adding...

Dinner time made easy Love subbing spaghetti squash for pasta in my favorite dishes, like this cacio e pepe (cheese & pepper).  It’s high in fiber, rich in flavor and super easy to make. Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley, optional 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese red-pepper flakes (or fresh cracked pepper if...

Pass the spoon! This rich but healthy chocolate pudding is yet one more way I like to eat my chocolate fix! And if you’re a chocolate lover too, then you’ll want to add this to your rotation.  Dairy-free, high in fiber, and loaded in antioxidants, this pudding is a healthy indulgence and a real crowd pleaser.  Yields 4 servings. Ingredients:...

Fudgy protein brownies made with chickpeas These decadent chocolate brownies are made with chickpeas instead of flour, giving the classic treat a nutritious makeover by adding protein and fiber.  Using chickpeas also makes them a great gluten free dessert.  I recently made these with my good friend Elia, who works as a personal chef, and we guarantee you will love...

The ultimate (cold) side dish. Swiss chard oshitashi is one of my favorite dishes.  It is typically found on Japanese menus made with spinach, but I like to alternate the dark leafy greens I use to switch up the flavors.  In this recipe, I am using Swiss Chard, but you can try it with spinach, kale, dandelion greens, or watercress.  They all work...