These Avocado Banana Whole Wheat Muffins use avocado as a healthy substitute for butter and oil. A few weeks ago, my husband’s niece and cousin from Taiwan came up to Connecticut for a surprise visit. They love baked goods, so I decided to make some muffins for breakfast. I had spotted a recipe for Avocado Banana…
Healthy Whole Grain Recipes
Healthy Whole Grain Recipes, in soups, muffins, soups and side dishes
Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce Recipe
These Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce are the perfect healthy, portable snack. These wrap sandwiches are stuffed with colorful vegetables, mango, and mint, and then served with an Asian-inspired peanut sauce. Sponsored by Peapod. I made these Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce for one of our Daniel Plan meetings and they were a…
Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Quick Bread Recipe
This Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Quick Bread is perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack. Imagine a banana dipped in peanut butter and chocolate. That’s what this quick bread is all about. Swirls of chocolate batter and peanut butter batter run throughout this banana bread. Pure yumminess. Recently, I bought a jar of…
Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
This Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Bread has a nice bright lemony scent. Now that Spring is in full swing and the weather is warming up, I’m drawn to lighter, brighter flavors, like this Lemon Zucchini Bread. In contrast to the darker, spiced pumpkin breads that I make in the fall and winter, this quick bread…
Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas Recipe
This Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Fragrant with whole spices, including cardamon, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds, this side dish is deliciously healthy. A number of years ago, I took a few Indian cooking classes from a local woman. She was a fabulous home cook who…
Cheese Stuffed Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf with Sriracha Barbecue Sauce
This Cheese Stuffed Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf with Sriracha Barbecue Sauce has a “Wow” factor that will please the pickiest of eaters. Do you like surprises? I had all good intentions of making a super light meatloaf recipe with lots of vegetables tucked in…and look what happened. “Cheese Stuffed” is what happened. Yup, I just…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Steel Cut Oatmeal Breakfast Bake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Steel Cut Oatmeal Breakfast Bake is a hearty breakfast for a cold winter day. It’s been freezing the past few weeks – in the single digits and teens, and if you count windchill, it was negative 6 degrees the other day. I have to admit February is the toughest month for…
Gluten-Free Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake
Gluten-Free Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake reminds me of chocolate molten cake with an ooey gooey center. Sponsored by The Hershey Company. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve been trying to come up with some decadently delicious chocolatey desserts with a healthier twist. After all, what’s Valentine’s Day without chocolate? I remember…
Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds
This Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds is the perfect healthy way to start off your day – it’s packed with protein, fiber and antioxidants. Sponsored by Silk. Lately, it’s been so cold that I’ve been craving a hot breakfast. However, I’ve also been trying to get back in the mode…
Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad Recipe
This Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad is a stunning addition to any holiday menu. Recently, I finished an 11-week Bible study with an amazing group of ladies. I really enjoy doing Bible studies because it forces me to sit still and reflect on my life and check myself to see if I…
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oat Sorghum Cookies
These Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oat Sorghum Cookies are perfect for your holiday cookie tray. Made with whole grain oat flour and sorghum flour, they’re a healthier holiday treat. I don’t bake much, but Christmas time is the one time of the year when I make a lot of cookies. Everyone’s got their favorite Christmas cookies,…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins are moist and tender, with a fine crumb – your family will love these fun treats! Chocolate Banana Marbled Muffins remind me of the marbled cake I used to love making as a young girl. I used to bake every Sunday for our church potluck lunch when I was a…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins Recipe
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins are perfect for back-to-school breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Made with oats and oat flour, it’s a great way to get some whole grains into the day. So I really need to read instructions better before I start recipe testing. I originally made these Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins to…
Gluten-Free Mexican Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
These Mexican Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins are packed with flavor and fun to eat. 136 calories/3 Freestyle points per muffin. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of McCormick Gluten-Free Mixes from McCormick mentioned in this…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes are easy to make and freeze well. Make a batch, freeze it, and take out what you need for breakfast. Kids and adults will love this combination of pumpkin and chocolate. I made these Pumpkin Spice Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes for our youngest son recently and rather than…
Sweet and Salty Caramel Furikake Popcorn Recipe {Nature+™ Giveaway}
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Sweet and Salty Caramel Furikake Popcorn. Raise your hand if you like the combination of sweet and salty flavors. I have to admit there’s something addictive about this flavor combination, especially when it’s something crunchy like popcorn. Ever since we got back from Hawaii this summer, I’ve been sprinkling furikake…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes and The Hershey Story
Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast treat, with rich dark chocolate flavor. Sponsored by The Hershey Company. Today, I’ve got a special treat for you ~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes, inspired by a recent visit to The Hershey Company. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world…
Oven Roasted Quinoa Meatballs Recipe
I don’t think I’ve met a kid that doesn’t like meatballs and sauce. There are different ways to cook meatballs – some folks pan fry them, others cook them right in the sauce without any browning, and in this case, I oven roasted these meatballs. Although cooking meatballs directly in sauce is the leanest way…
Vegetarian Bibimbap Recipe
This Vegetarian Bibimbap is colorful and fun to eat, and a great way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one bowl. I love Korean food for its full flavored spiciness. One of my favorite parts of eating at Korean restaurant is sampling all the little dishes of banchan that are laid out on the…
Oatmeal Almond Pancakes with Maple Mango Banana Topping Recipe
These Oatmeal Almond Pancakes with Maple Mango Banana Topping are a great way to start off the day. You’ll get a serving of whole grains, nuts and fruit all in one. There’s something about pancakes that everyone just loves. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like them. In fact, so many people that I’ve met…
How To Cook Quinoa + Health Benefits {Video}
If you’ve never tried quinoa, now’s the time. Check out my How To Cook Quinoa video – quinoa is so easy to prepare and highly nutritious. I have a number of quinoa recipes on my blog, but I realized I don’t have a post devoted to how to cook quinoa. Recently, one reader asked what…
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