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….