Plant-based superfood cookies for BREAKFAST, yes please!  Meet the breakfast cookie that dietitian’s dreams are made of. Made with whole grain oats and nutrient-packed “superfoods”. Superfood is a word we hear all the time. It’s a general word used to describe foods with a HIGH level of nutrients (think antioxidants, vitamins and minerals) relative to […]

Today on Good Food Friday, we celebrated the end of National Nutrition Month with some easy and nutritious meals and snacks. Rethink Breakfast Smoothies are a nutritious way to start your day. I shared my workout partner smoothie made with no-sugar added 100% Pomegranate Juice from POM Wonderful known for its antioxidants. Pomegranate juice is a good […]

10-minute pita pizzas… say no more! These take five minutes to assemble, are loaded with veggies and contain a balance of nutrients that will keep you feeling full and nourished all afternoon.  No meat, no problem! You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love these single-serving pizzas. Topped with PULSES, these a good source […]

  Nothing says spring like zesty, tart and sweet lemon BITES. Yes… a bite-sized version of lemon bars! Does it get any better than bite-sized desserts? Cute, perfectly portioned and you can have two – three with no guilt. 😉 I am so excited about these because I used a new-to-me sweetener called Sugar 2.0. […]

As we get into spring-cleaning, let’s not forget our pantry and fridge! Today I shared some delicious and nutritious swaps for Good Food Friday on ABC Lowcountry Live. Eat more fruit this spring! Froozer frozen fruit snacks are a unique and delicious way to enjoy fruit this spring. They’re made with a blend of 100% […]

Nothing says “bring on warmer weather” like THIS salsa. A colorful, nutrient-packed, delish accompaniment to pita chips, proteins or even roasted veggies. Having this on hand is an easy way to add color to your plate and up the nutrition. More colors = more phytonutrients Color of produce is indicative of plant pigment and phytonutrient […]

Welcoming SPRING with carrot cake muffins made with good enough ingredients, you can enjoy them for breakfast! I am one of those people who choose carrot cake over ice cream. I LOVE carrot cake and will almost always order it on a dessert menu if it’s an option. Carrots are a vegetable, so it must be […]

I think we can all agree that banana bread is simply the BEST! Breakfast, snack, dessert… it just works for any time of the day. This loaf is sweetened with raw honey, a lower glycemic sweetener to refined sugar which some purported immunity-boosting properties. Oats and whole wheat pastry flour make up the base of this […]

Happy gut, happy life! I am SO excited to announce my partnership with Simply Biotix on National Love Your Gut Day! Simply Biotix is a maker of probiotic supplements including Gutsy which is a berry-flavored powdered probiotic that tastes amazing and simply dissolves on your tongue! As a dietitian, I am passionate about gut health […]

 Cookies for breakfast, don’t mind if I do! These chocolate peanut butter PROTEIN cookies made with only five ingredients and chances are, you may have most of these ingredients on hand!  Made with good-for-you ingredients, these are nutritious enough for breakfast. Packed with protein for staying power, healthy fats from nut butter and lower glycemic […]

Make Monday morning a little easier with banana bread FRENCH TOAST! This recipe is made with ingredients you may already have on hand and it’s completely gluten-free! Made with heart-healthy pecans, caramelized bananas and kitchen staples like cinnamon, maple syrup and ghee. I love starting my day with French Toast. It seems indulgent and more […]

Chocolate chips meet banana in my chocolate chip banana squares! Is there any better combination than chocolate and banana? These are so easy to make and will become one of those desserts you’ll want to have on hand for satisfying a sweet tooth quickly.  Banana is one of my go-to natural sweeteners because it also […]

  Calling all cinnamon roll lovers! Looking for a healthier take on a cinnamon roll? Look no further. These cream-stuffed cinnamon roll bites are a cross between a muffin and a donut. You can enjoy them for both breakfast, dessert or BOTH. Made with coconut and almond flour, these cinnamon roll bites are packed with […]