We all know kids are famous for turning up their noses at healthy foods, but what about 60-something year old Dads? A couple weeks ago my parents came over to babysit while my husband and I jetted out for a bit. While we were getting ready to leave, I mentioned there was Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash Casserole in the fridge to reheat for dinner, to which my Dad replied, “UGH, SQUASH....

Published 9/24/2023 Make a big pot of hearty and flavorful chicken quinoa soup on the stove to warm up chilly days. It’s packed with protein and a delicious twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Chicken quinoa soup is ready in under and hour, great for meal prep, and ultra comforting on days you feel under the weather. This one-pot soup recipe is similar in cooking method to our one-pot golden chicken curry soup and features some of the same delicious healing ingredients....

No Panera nearby? No problem! Make their Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich in the comfort of your own home! The “Med Veg”, as I like to call it, starts with Panera’s incredible Tomato Basil bread, which is stuffed with layers of thinly sliced fresh veggies, jalapeno-cilantro hummus, feta cheese, and a surprise ingredient – peppadew peppers. They’re a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and totally make this sandwich! First though…...

Did you grow up in a casserole family? I didn’t, save for my Mom’s occasional incredible lasagna, which is why I think I love them so much as an adult. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, or something like that? Anyway, Creamy French Onion Mushroom Rice Casserole is ultra special no only because it’s cheesy and comforting, but also because it tastes like delicious, kicked-up French Onion Soup. Can you say ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD?...

Published 2/23/2023 The Crispiest Smashed Red Potatoes We are all about potatoes here on FFF! From crock pot baked potatoes to microwave baked potatoes to red potatoes in foil, we love them all! Potatoes are our favorite because they are affordable, they have a long shelf life, and they can be transformed into delicious dishes just like this smashed red potato recipe. If you’ve got red potatoes and you don’t know what to do with them, you’re in luck....

It’s about to get real Midwest up in here! Little smokies or, if we’re feeling bold — cocktail weenies — were a staple at all social gatherings I attended growing up here in Iowa. Christmas party ➡️ crock pot full of cocktail weenies. Church potluck ➡️ giant vat of little smokies. Graduation party ➡️ you get the idea. No meat-eating person I know could resist a tiny hotdog on a stick coated in bubbling BBQ sauce....

Today I thought I’d share one of my favorite posts to read – a day in the life post! If you’ve ever been curious to know exactly what a work at home mom/blogger/chick from Iowa actually DOES all day, you’re about to find out. ? I haven’t written one of these posts in (gasp!) a year and a half and it’s insane to look back and see how times (and my itty bitty baby!...

Published 3/22/2021 The Green Smoothie of All Green Smoothies Where my green smoothie lovers at?! We’ve big green smoothie fans over here at Fit Foodie Finds, and this avocado smoothie is no exception, Not only does it pack delicious flavor, it’s overflowing with healthy ingredients you’ll love. Why Make an Avocado Smoothie? Oh the burning question, are green smoothies really that good for you? If you make them right they are!...

Published 4/2/2024 Serve on its own, on toast, in a wrap, or on top of field greens for the perfect summer meal. We’ve dubbed this the year of the pickle! And can’t get enough of that tangy pickle flavor — you may have noticed 😏 It all started with our dill pickle dip, then came our air fryer pickles and spicy pickle margaritas, and now — this dill pickle chicken salad....

On nights when I don’t feel like making dinner, but want to save picking up take out for the end of the week or weekend, I make Easy Chicken Fried Rice. This customizable dish is SO quick, SO easy and, although I’m showing you how to make chicken fried rice, I usually use whatever we’ve got on hand in the fridge or freezer. We blaze through a wok of it incredibly fast – it’s delicious, inexpensive, and did I mention quick?...

Published 3/11/2022 • Updated 8/1/2024 If you are looking for a salad recipe that is packed with veggies but doesn’t use greens, this French Carrot Salad with honey mustard dressing. It’s crunchy, tossed with a delicious mustard dressing, and topped with a funky blue cheese crumble. If you ask anyone on the team, they’ll tell you that I can turn anything into a salad. No lettuce…no problem! This is truly one of my favorite hearty salads....

Published 1/8/2023 We love ground chicken recipes here at Fit Foodie Finds because chicken adds so much flavor to whatever you are cooking. Keep scrolling for more healthy ground chicken recipes. This ground chicken bolognese is a Fit Foodie reader favorite. It’s one of our best healthy ground chicken recipes because it’s veggie-packed, high-protein, and made with just one pan! You’ll love it. Seriously One of the BEST Ground Chicken Recipes So, let’s discuss this ground chicken bolognese....

Published 3/7/2022 Delicious Guinness Beef Stew There is nothing better that a hot bowl of beef stew on a chilly day. This Guinness beef stew is rich, made with tender chunks of beef, packed with veggies, and uses a simple beef stew seasoning. It is our take on an Irish Stew and we are so excited about it. Traditional Irish beef stew uses lamb, but we are trading out the lamb for a chuck roast and it cooks until it gets tender, juicy, and delicious....

Where are my ranch lovers at?! (Hands raised and waving wildly here.) The other day I was wondering when and where and why and how ranch dressing became a “thing” so I turned to the most trusted source on the internet – Wikipedia – to find out. That’s a joke, but actually…I did start there. Anyway, the story begins with an Alaskan dude ranch in the 50s and concludes with a University of Iowa student in the present day....

Published 8/12/2023 • Updated 10/23/2023 To cook eggs over easy, heat your pan over medium/low heat and then crack in your eggs. Cook for 2 minutes and then flip and cook for 30 more seconds. There are many ways you can whip up eggs in the morning, but over-easy eggs are one of our favorites! They have an irresistible oozy yolk perfect for enhancing many different meals (+ not just breakfast!...

Published 4/26/2019 • Updated 5/2/2021 With only 4 ingredients, this nice cream is dairy-free, vegan and ready in under 10 minutes flat. Top with chocolate chips and serve immediately or freeze for later! We can’t get enough of this peanut butter banana deliciousness all tied up with a bow and served as NICE cream. We all know that there are few better flavor combos than peanut butter and bananas, and we’ve found this to be especially true when it comes to sweet treats....

Published 2/16/2020 This protein cookie recipe is refined sugar-free and uses your favorite protein powder to make a chewy, irresistible cookie that you wouldn’t think is healthy! PS: they’re only 142 calories/cookie! Want to eat a cookie that’s healthy, but that doesn’t taste healthy? You’ve come to the right place! I’m excited to introduce you to –> Peanut Butter Protein Cookies! Are protein cookies healthy? The big question the internet is asking…are protein cookies actually healthy?...

I made some Perfect Broccoli Cheddar Soup for your soul (and your soul, and your soul, and your soul!) Sorry, having an Oprah moment here. I feel like I can call this Broccoli Cheddar Soup perfect because I know what un-perfect Broccoli Cheddar Soup tastes like. My first attempt at making this creamy, cozy soup was when I was 13 years old. I stood at the stove with my perm, big bangs, glasses and stretchy pants (just painting you a picture here,) rubbed my hands together in anticipation and exclaimed, let’s do this!...

Published 4/26/2021 From lemon blueberry crumble bars to gluten-free lemon bars to coconut key lime pie bars (oh, and who can forget the triple berry crumble bars!), look no further than Fit Foodie Finds for your go-to desserts of the season. Favorite Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Calling all summertime dessert lovers! We are here with the most delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars that are going to make you swoon. Does it get any better?...

We often ate hot sandwiches for dinner growing up, especially as teenagers, when my brothers and I were usually home for no more than 30 minutes most nights before running off to various practices, games, and lessons. Grilled cheese, hot ham and cheese, and Reubens were my Mom’s specialties, and most importantly, they took nearly no time to cook. I had a massive craving for a hot and sizzling Reuben sandwich recently and decided to take opportunity to give the classic reuben a chicken spin, 15-Minute Reuben Chicken was born!...