Broccoli Cauliflower Mash

This broccoli cauliflower mash with caramelized onions is full of fiber, antioxidants and immune boosting properties! On the outside this bright colored mash may seem intimidating to those who don’t love greens. However, taste is all that matters. This delicious mash tastes just like mashed potatoes with a hint of broccoli mixed in and a slight…

Mini Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins

Peanut Butter and Jelly is an all time favorite of mine. My dad loves apple jelly and is always eating it as his jelly of choice. However, I never use apple jelly in my sandwiches and always gravitate toward the strawberry and raspberry jellies. This time I was adventurous and gave the jar of chunky…

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Craving sweets? This is perfect for people who are busy, which probably applies to you. This cake takes only 2 minutes in the microwave and is low in calories. It still tastes like you are eating the full fat version. It is also gluten free and dairy free. For the cake: 2 egg whites 1/2…

Pumpkin Pie Oats

I am one of those people who love eating pumpkin dishes all year round. Pumpkins are in season in the colder months, but luckily you can get canned pumpkin puree regardless of the season. You will need: 1 cup steel cut oats cooked in almond milk (See my steel cut oats recipe) 1/2 cup pumpkin…

Brussel Sprout Pear Smoothie

I was attempting to use my nutri bullet to make a shredded brussel sprout salad. However, that did not work out. My brussel sprouts became a puree. I thought it would be a good idea to add some fruit and make a smoothie, so I did. To my surprise, brussel sprouts ARE drinkable. I always…

Caramelized Onion & Butternut Squash Sauce over Spaghetti Squash

I happen to love caramelized onions. I could probably just eat them plain. They tend to give plain and boring vegetables extra taste, eliminating the need for extra oil or sauces. If you have noticed, many of my recipes begin with a sauteed onion. In honor of my onion-love, I started this recipe the same…

Lemon Chia Muffins (Gluten Free)

What’s better than lemon poppy muffins? Lemon CHIA muffins!! This was a complete test run and it came out perfect! They are gluten free, dairy free and are very low in calories. I am a muffin lover so I have been eating these all week with a big cup of coffee in the morning. You…

Strawberry Blueberry Sorbet

  I made this sorbet one afternoon and finished the whole bowl in minutes. The blend of strawberries and blueberries is very refreshing. I would actually pick it over frozen yogurt any day of the week. Give it a shot. You will need: 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 4 tbsp almond milk…

Dark Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

I love pudding and I have a soft spot for puddings and custards. Growing up I made tapioca pudding every time I went to visit my grandma in Florida. It was our thing. I have stacks of photos of me as a little girl being fed tapioca pudding by my uncle at my grandma’s house….

Sweet Strawberry Oat Jar

I like to call this the “Commuter Special.” If you commute to work and need to grab breakfast on the “Go” in the morning, this is for you. I get ready in the morning, grab a jar of oatmeal from my fridge and I’m on my way. Once I get onto my LIRR train, I…

Roasted Carrot & Butternut Squash Soup

Who doesn’t like warm creamy butternut squash soup? Well, think of that and then add the sweetness of carrots. I could drink this soup hot or cold at any time of the day. Carrots and butternut squash are so sweet that you don’t even need to add sugar to the recipe. Just think of all…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes

Good morning!! Its been freezing for the past few months here in NYC. I woke up today to a 45 degree morning. It feels like summer. Nothing makes me happier than peanut butter and a bright Saturday morning, so today was the perfect day to make these. I really try to be gluten-free when I…