Bell Pepper Egg White Salad

I love rice cakes and am always looking of new ways to enjoy them. This egg white salad is light, easy to make and tastes even better on a crunchy cracker. You will need: 5 hard boiled eggs chopped (whites only) 1 chopped bell pepper 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 2 rice cakes Basically, it is…

Spicy Almond Dip with Snow Peas

I thought this spicy almond dip would be an easy, yet healthy snack. I usually come home to vegetables and hummus, but I wanted something a little more exciting today. This is filled with protein and healthy fats with a nice little added spice. You will need: 4 tbsp crunchy almond butter 1/2 tbsp soy sauce…

Feta & Mint Watermelon Bites

Summer is coming and soon you will need a nice refreshing snack… here it is. Watermelon bites. The sweet melon and the salty feta cheese mixes with the mint leaves and tastes like you are eating at a gourmet restaurant. I make these often and soon you will too. You will need: chopped watermelon mint leaves…

Roasted Baby Carrots with Chive Yogurt Sauce

You will need: 6 baby carrots 1/2 cup greek yogurt 2 chopped garlic cloves 3 tbsp chopped chives Take the carrots and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil and place in the oven on 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. While they are baking, take the chives, garlic, greek yogurt…

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…

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

This is the perfect light snack. You will need: 1 cucumber (sliced) 1 oz. smoked salmon 2 wedges laughing cow cheese Dill Capers Cut the cucumbers into slices. Spread a small amount of the cheese over the surface of each slice. Top with a small square of smoked salmon. Finish with capers and dill.

Dairy-free S’mores Hot Chocolate

Snow storm Pax has made it difficult to get to work today. I decided to start my morning with something warm and delicious. Yes, something sweet! The cocoa powder has no sugar so you can get your chocolate kick without all the extra sugar. I always like to have a piece of dark chocolate in…