Dive into this week’s healthy meal, which includes vegetarian, chicken & seafood recipes. Plus, each recipe includes substitution suggestions to make use of your pantry ingredients. Like many of you, I’ve done my fair share of baking over the past few weeks. Two batches of banana nut muffins, a loaf of banana bread (yep –…
English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich with Pepper Jelly
This English muffin breakfast sandwich is what egg lovers’ dream are made of – a little sweet, a little savory and a lot of flavor! 255 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP This English muffin breakfast sandwich easily falls into two categories: quick on-the-go breakfast recipe and healthy brunch recipe. Whenever you decide to eat…
Pesto Turkey Stuffed Shells Recipe
This pesto turkey stuffed shells recipe is lightened up with one of my favorite baked pasta tricks. They were an immediate hit with my whole family! 321 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SP These ground turkey stuffed shells received the ultimate praise from my two teenaged boys. They wordlessly wolfed down the shells I served…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 133}
Vegetarian, chicken and salmon recipes…there’s a bit of everything in this week’s meal plan, each recipe including substitution suggestions to make the most of what you have on hand. So many people are cooking right now and trying out recipes and techniques that they’ve never had time to test out. My focaccia bread recipe is…
Roasted Mushrooms with Rosemary & Garlic Recipe
These easy roasted mushrooms with rosemary and garlic are fantastic on their own, but would also make the perfect mix-in for salads or pasta dishes. 89 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I can not tell a lie. I ate the entire bowl of these oven roasted mushrooms in five minutes flat. This is…
Skinny Banana Bread Recipe with Blueberries
You would never guess that this Skinny Banana Bread with Blueberries has a fraction of the calories and fat of a traditional banana bread recipe. Tender with a ton of flavor! 139 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP A slice or two of skinny banana bread, packed with blueberries, is all I need to brighten…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 132}
There are plenty of dinnertime suggestions – all with ingredient substitution options – in this week’s meal plan. As usual, there’s a mix of meat and meatless meals. I hope that all of you are staying healthy. This is a challenging time for so many and my heart goes out to those who have lost…
Crustless Asparagus Quiche Recipe with Feta Cheese
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this easy crustless asparagus quiche recipe. You’ll never guess what the secret ingredient is to lighten it up! 108 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP This Crustless Asparagus Quiche is a great way to celebrate the return of springtime vegetables. Not only does it make a pretty presentation and…
Vegan Chickpea Curry {Slow Cooker}
This slow cooker vegan chickpea curry recipe has been a long-time favorite in our house. It’s packed with nutrients and flavor! Plus, it’s a breeze to make. 181 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Vegan Chickpea Curry is not just for those follow a plant-based diet. While I prepare my share of chicken and…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 131}
More healthy recipe ideas in this week’s meal plan. For every recipe, I included substitution suggestions in case ingredients are scarce. When ingredients are running short and grocery delivery times are backed up by several days, it’s helpful to have a list of recipe that are easy to adapt. For the week’s meal plan, I…
Italian Chickpea Soup Recipe {Vegan}
A regular on our menu! This hearty Italian Chickpea Soup recipe (vegan) is a simple and satisfying soup that relies on pantry staples. 292 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Once my husband polished off his first bowl of this Italian Chickpea Soup (vegan), he said, “This needs to be a regular on our dinner…
Healthy Banana Pancakes Recipe
My kids can eat their weight in these Healthy Banana Pancakes. Fluffy and full of flavor, they’re great for breakfast or dinner! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Pancakes – and especially these healthy banana pancakes – are somewhat of a sacred meal in our house, meaning that they are revered above almost any…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 130}
We’re using lots of pantry staples in this week’s healthy meal plan! Many of the recipes are versatile enough to substitute in available ingredients. After a couple of weeks of indoor time (I know you can relate!), recipes ideas have a way of drying up…then coming to a screeching halt. Even the most savvy of…
Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
While we all love a good egg salad sandwich, these Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes are a fantastic way to lighten things up for brunch or lunchtime. 125 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP These Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes take your favorite egg salad sandwich mixture and turn it into a healthy side dish or entree…
19 Healthy Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Easy dinner prep, here we come! Instant Pot soups, most using pantry staples, are the name of the game right now! Here are some of our favorites. These healthy Instant Pot soup recipes have saved me on so many busy nights that I’ve lost count! When friends ask me if it’s really worth it to…
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Caramelized Onions & Chickpeas
One of the best pasta dishes I’ve eaten in a long time! This roasted cauliflower pasta is flavored with caramelized onions, spinach and hazelnuts. Mostly pantry staples! 313 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP This roasted cauliflower pasta recipe truly stole my heart! I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s one of the best pasta…
20+ Healthy Recipes Using Pantry Staples
Turn to your pantry staples, such as beans, rice, pasta and potatoes to pull off healthy meals with little effort and minimal trips to the store. At the best of times, we could all use an arsenal of healthy recipes that utilize pantry staples. During these distressing times of social distancing and restaurant closures, there’s…
Whole Wheat Hot Cross Buns with Cherries & Lemon
These whole wheat hot cross buns are perfect for Easter brunch. Tart cherries and lemon glaze add a sweet tang to the tender buns. I’m putting my own spin on a classic Easter recipe with these whole wheat hot cross buns, studded with plump tart cherries and drizzled with a lemon glaze. They are the…
Shrimp Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe
Welcome spring with this Shrimp Pasta Primavera Salad! Packed with asparagus and snap peas, it’s perfect for a light dinner or picnic lunch. 219 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP Spring has most decidedly sprung around here and I’m celebrating with this Shrimp Pasta Primavera Pasta Salad. Primavera means “spring” in Italian and also refers…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 129}
This week’s healthy meal plan includes a couple of vegetarian meals, a couple of comforting chicken recipes and more! What a week it’s been across the United States and Canada, and around the world, with increasing concern about the Coronavirus. We live about 15 minutes from where the first deaths from the virus have occurred….
