Hello vegan PUMPKIN French toast! Still embracing pumpkin-everything, anyone else? This breakfast is made with six ingredients including creamy pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and Little Northern Bakehouse gluten-free, plant-based, allergy-friendly whole grain wide slice bread. Pumpkin is the perfect swap for egg in this recipe that is entirely plant-based. This in-season squash is an excellent […]

It’t National Vegetarian Month! Today on CBS WSPA-TV Your Carolina, I shared plant-based meals and snacks. Snacks: Bada Bean Bada Boom is a roasted broad bean brand that makes high protein, high fiber vegan crunchy bean snacks. Enjoy them on their own or incorporate into recipes. The Boom Box showcases all 13 flavors ranging from […]

3-Ingredient chocolate pecan banana bites! Satisfy your sweet and crunchy cravings naturally with bananas + pecans. Pecans are incredibly versatile and add naturally sweet, buttery flavor and crunch to this easy dessert. This recipe calls for a 1 oz. serving of pecans which provides 3 g each of plant-based protein and fiber, minerals and good […]

Is there anything better than edible cookie dough? You know I am all about making desserts with benefits and these cookie dough bars fit the bill. Made with naturally gluten-free almond flour, nut butter which provides plant protein and healthy fats and better for you sweetener, pure maple syrup. These make for a nutritious dessert […]

Football season is officially underway! Today on CBS WTOC’s Morning Break, I shared the ultimate healthier Homegating spread. DIY Football Party Platter This platter pairs protein from cheese and filling fiber from produce and whole grains. The combination of fiber and protein will keep you energized and satisfied while watching the game without ruining your […]

4-ingredient pancakes made with a secret ingredient… BEANS! White beans are mild in taste, low in fat and add a boost of satisfying plant protein + filling fiber to this recipe. Plus, they are a nutrition powerhouse supplying several vitamins and minerals including folate, potassium, magnesium and iron. What would you top these pancakes with? […]

It’s Good Food Friday! Today I shared tips and recipes for a healthier fall. A nutritious fall pantry staple One nutritious fall pantry staple is oats! And I’ve partnered with Quaker to share their goodness and versatility. One serving of oats is a nutritional powerhouse and contain a balance of both insoluble and soluble fiber, […]

It’s National Breakfast Month! Today on CBS Las Vegas NOW, I shares tips on how to make your breakfast more nutritious and delicious with sweet and savory options. Tip 1: Use spices to flavor your meals My first healthy breakfast tip is to utilize spices to flavor your meals instead of salt. My customizable egg […]

This recipe was sponsored by NAKANO Rice Vinegars. Looking for a delicious and unique Meatless Monday meal? Try these curried cauliflower naan wraps! Cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies to play with in the kitchen. Whether it’s using it as a low calorie, mild-tasting rice swap, incorporating into pizza crust or breading into buffalo “wings”. […]

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll found that 34% of respondents are held back from healthy cooking due to lack of knowledge on how to do so.  In honor of National Cholesterol Awareness Month, I shared three cholesterol friendly recipes on TV and radio affiliates across that country that are easy to make and that the whole family will […]

First day of fall calls for pumpkin-everything! Who agrees? Pumpkin in this recipe lowers the fat and calories while retaining the moisture and increasing the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants & filling fiber. Pumpkin is a good source of beta carotene antioxidants, the precursor to vitamin A, important for skin and immune health. While most of us […]

Nut butter oat protein balls – 3 ways! Made with only three ingredients including whole grain fiber-rich oats, better for you sweetener and nut butter. Make these for an easy in-between meal snack made with satisfying protein + filling fiber + good fats.

It’s National Breakfast Month! Today on News 4 Jacksonville’s River City Live, I share easy and nutritious options to start your day off on the right foot. Yogurt Parfaits These are made with coconut flakes, chopped pecans and Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, which is sweeter-than-green kiwi with a tropical-sweet flavor similar to a cross between a […]