Sweetened with dates and chock full of whole grains, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars will curb your sweet tooth in just a few bites. 161 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are my new go-to when the ol’ sweet tooth starts acting up after dinner. There are times when…
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe (+ Slow Cooker & Stovetop)
This hearty, healthy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili is a great weeknight dinner, with tons of fiber and protein. Also included are directions for slow cooker and stovetop. 254 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP This Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili is one of the first recipes when I first received my Instant Pot a couple of…
Honey Balsamic Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
The glaze on these Honey Balsamic Air Fryer Chicken Thighs is to die for! A quick and easy chicken recipe with tons of flavor. 276 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP Just when my older son started jokingly rolling his eyes at “another chicken dinner“, I served up these Honey Balsamic Air Fryer Chicken Thighs…
Prune Almond Protein Balls
Fuel up post-workout or curb that sugar craving with these easy Prune Almond Protein Balls. Keep your kitchen stocked with a double batch! 109 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for 2 protein balls. I had no idea these Prune Almond Protein Balls would be such a hit the first time I made them. But…
Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas {Vegan}
Pull out the crockpot for a batch of these vegan Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas. Mix in some extra vegetables if you’d like and serve over rice or quinoa. 188 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP These Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas prove that this protein-packed legume isn’t destined just for hummus. In fact, chickpeas are fantastic…
One Pot Pesto Sausage Cauliflower Rice Meal
Serve up this One Pot Pesto Sausage Cauliflower Rice Meal on a busy weeknight. Packed with veggies & a breeze to make! 184 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP Another one pot meal coming your way! This Chicken Sausage Cauliflower Rice Meal is being added to my list of favorite one post chicken recipes. And…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 125}
From a plant based slow cooker soup to the most popular dinner salad on my site, this week’s healthy meal plan has some blockbuster recipes. Raise your hand if you can’t wait for Super Bowl Sunday…because of the food. Shredded chicken, a 7-layer dip, mini quesadillas and other healthy Super Bowl recipes are on the…
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Recipe
My all-time favorite smoothie! This Pineapple Spinach Smoothie is naturally sweet and is perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack. 150 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP Breakfast or afternoon snack time, this dairy-free pineapple spinach smoothie makes its way into my smoothie cup at at least once a week. Packed with dark, leafy…
Baked French Fries with Garlic & Parmesan Cheese
You will not be able to stop at just one…or 5…of these garlic Parmesan baked French fries. Perfect for game day snacking or serving up with burgers. Oven baked French fries are the way to go if you are a fry fiend but are steering away from fried food. If I’m going to mindlessly consume…
Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe {Vegan}
This Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients. 164 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP This slow cooker vegetable barley soup saved me on more than one occasion. I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve sat on…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 124}
This week’s healthy plan includes a one-pot meal, a family favorite soup and some fantastic roasted veggie dishes! As much as we complain about the relentless rainy days in Seattle at this time of year, I fully admit that sometimes I love holing myself up inside. To be honest, this week has been one of…
Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup {30 Minute Meal}
My family LOVES this Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup recipe! And really, you can never have enough 30 minute recipes in your arsenal. 230 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP Pesto turkey tortellini soup brings memories of growing up in Vancouver. My parents and I made regular trips to the Granville Island Public Market, the city’s…
Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet Meal
This one-pot Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet Meal got rave reviews all around from my family. This will be a regular at our dinner table, for sure! 375 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP This Ground Turkey Skillet Enchilada Meal is one of those meals that I can make at a moment’s notice because it’s rare…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 123}
Another healthy meal plan coming your way, with a hearty soup, an easy stir fry and much more. When it snows in Seattle, things come to a screeching halt! The kids were off from school for three days and had a great time frolicking in the snow with their friends. Before the snow arrived, we…
Apple and Peanut Butter Granola Snacks
This 3-ingredient snack is popular with both kids and adults! Apple and Peanut Butter Granola Snacks help to curb those afternoon munchies. 126 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP These Apple and Peanut Butter Granola Snacks are far from rocket science cooking. But sometimes we all need a little snack inspiration to help us bust…
Jicama, Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe
Fresh, crunchy and addictive! This jicama, black bean and corn salsa is great as a healthy, low calorie snack or served over grilled chicken or fish. 36 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP Jicama, Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe This Jicama, Black Bean and Corn Salsa has saved me more times than I can…
Curried Sweet Potato Soup {Vegan}
Curried Sweet Potato Soup (Vegan) is creamy without the cream, smooth and rich with spices and nutrients. It will warm you to your toes on a chilly evening! 251 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP The aroma of this curried sweet potato soup (vegan) wafted through our house when I made it. Warm spices and…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 122}
This week’s healthy meal plan proves that healthy eating can be satisfying. A great mix of flavors in this week’s recipes! We’re back into the swing of our regular schedule, which means that meal planning, nightly cooking and meal prep are in full swing. Winter always feels like a desolate time for fresh produce, but…
Parmesan Herb Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
If there’s someone in the family that doesn’t like spaghetti squash, try out this Parmesan Herb Spaghetti Squash recipe on them. It changed my son’s mind! 244 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Parmesan Herb Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Parmesan Herb Spaghetti Squash turned my oldest son from someone who turns up his nose at…
Soba Noodle Salad with Turkey & Spinach
This soba noodle salad recipe is packed with protein and vegetables, which makes it a wonderful option for a satisfying dinner. 286 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Soba Noodle Salad with Turkey & Spinach This soba noodle salad is a grown-up version of the midnight snack from my college days. Someone asked me…