Healthy Comfort Food – Page 3

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons warm water 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons grated manchego cheese (or parmesan) Brown rice pasta Kale Red pepper flakes Additional dash of lemon juice Instructions Cook brown rice pasta per package instructions WhileContinue reading “Kale Caesar Pasta Salad”

Healthy “ish” Pasta Bake

I didn’t feel like going to the grocery store one Sunday, so I took a look at what I had in my fridge and pantry and this pasta bake just came together! So delicious, comforting, and easy to make – give it a try! Measurements are pretty much up to you and how many peopleContinue reading “Healthy “ish” Pasta Bake”

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pancakes

Ingredients – 1 cup old fashioned oats – 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter – 2 tablespoons flax seed – 1 egg – 1/2 cup almond milk – 1 tablespoon honey Recipe 1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and stir until combined (if batter seems too thick, add more almond milk … it should resemblanceContinue reading “Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pancakes”

Skinny Chicken Parm

One of my favorite’s from the Skinny Taste cookbook Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup whole wheat or gluten free breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons parmesan 2 teaspoons melted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups marinara sauce (whichever brand you like) about 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or manchego cheese Recipe 1) Preheat oven toContinue reading “Skinny Chicken Parm”

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is inspired by Rachel Mansfield’s Vegan Cinnamon Rolls! (Gluten Free) Ingredients Dough 1 cup skim (or almond) milk 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 tablespoons melted coconut oil 2 3/4 cups almond (or spelt) flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 3 teaspoons granulated (or coconut) sugar 1/4 cups melted butter CinnamonContinue reading “Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls”

Paleo Waffles

Okay, these aren’t exactly homemade…but, who’s keeping track? (gluten free) (dairy free) Ingredients Birch Benders paleo pancake/waffle mix dark chocolate chips cashew butter (less expensive at Trader Joe’s!) unsweetened coconut flakes Recipe 1) Follow package instructions to make the Birch Benders Pancakes or Waffles 2) Drizzle with cashew butter 3) Sprinkle with dark chocolate chipsContinue reading “Paleo Waffles”