On Wednesday we decided to change all that, and hit the road to see what all the fuss was about! Boulder is home to the University of Colorado’s Boulder campus and, as we quickly found out, has tons of shopping and dining options, plus more parks, bike trails, and walking paths you can shake a stick at. That is to say, it’s extremely beautiful, and very visitor friendly! After arriving into town, we parked and headed straight to the uber-popular Pearl Street Mall to start exploring....

Published 5/10/2016 • Updated 1/23/2024 Hello there and welcome to Toast Tuesday. Most of you know me as the weird girl that is always in the Fit Foodie snaps. The loud one in the background, yeah thats me, Linley. I make up 1/3 of the Team Fit Foodie team and by golly it’s a damn good team. We thought that since so many of you have asked about the loud girl on snap and what her role on Team Fit Foodie is, that a fun “Get to Know Linley” series was in order....

Published 6/29/2023 Made with mixed berries, banana, protein powder, almond milk, and chia seeds, this protein smoothie will start your day off right! The Berry Protein Smoothie You Need! Does anybody else love starting their day off with a healthy and protein-packed smoothie?! Even in the dead of winter, I still love a good smoothie in the morning. And this one is just the perfect combination of fruits, protein, and milk to make you want to make it morning after morning....

Published 10/4/2022 Ultimate Chicken Wild Rice Soup Soup for days you say? That’s right! This classic chicken wild rice soup recipe will give you enough food for days because boy does it make 6 hefty servings. And you bet your bippy you can also easily double or triple this recipe. This chicken wild rice soup is one of our most popular soup recipes. We love how hearty it is made with cooked wild rice, chicken breast, tons of veggies and the most delicious creamy broth....

I once had a co-worker who refused to eat asparagus tips. I can recall going to several dinners together where they specifically ordered asparagus spears with their meal then proceeded to eat everything but the tips. It felt like I was on an episode of Seinfeld the first time it happened. I’m not trying to be judgmental, but isn’t the tip of the asparagus spear the best part?! #serenitynow Maybe my co-worker just needed some Air Fryer Asparagus in his life because this easy, roasty-toasty, side dish is so good you won’t leave a single bite behind!...

Last Tuesday afternoon I found myself madly cramming raw almonds into a handful of pitted medjool dates before repeatedly shoveling them into my mouth. What else is new, right? Oh wait, I forgot to mention it was 3pm and I was approximately 8 hours into a 3 day juice cleanse. I know. I’d just gotten back from Napa where I’d been spoiled rotten with good food & wine for 3 days straight....

Published 2/1/2018 • Updated 1/9/2019 Single? Married? Got a family? MEAL PREP IS FOR YOU! Seriously, healthy meal prep recipes are a lifesaver for busy people and I know you are all busy. If this is the first time you are hearing the term meal prep, I can explain. It’s when you take one day or two out of the week and prep all of your food for the week....

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is this Tuesday in New Orleans, and since my husband’s and my epic trip to the city a few years ago, I always try and make something fun to celebrate — even if the party’s over 1,000 miles away. This year we’re going sizzling + spicy + sweet with Cajun Chicken with Pineapple Salsa! Ben and I had no idea what to expect when we traveled down south in 2010, but were absolutely blown away by the culture, and architecture,...

Jerk Seasoning is such a popular seasoning that goes great with chicken, fish, and also vegetables. Notes of allspice, cinnamon, thyme & pepper makes this rub an excellent seasoning for any type of veggies. One of my good friends is from Jamaica and a serious cook. She used to make a really spicy jerk chicken. She always makes mango chutney along with it. The sweetness of the chutney is the perfect addition to Caribbean Jerk Vegetables....

We are officially ready for Halloween! Pumpkins have been carved, costumes are at the ready, and I’ve watched Hocus Pocus twice…alone…because nobody in my family will watch it with me. Last stop: trick-or-treating! Before my little goblins tear it up though, they’ll be filling their bellies with Cheesy Chicken and Rice Green Bean Casserole. This easy, cozy recipe is a frankenstein mash up of two of my favorite casseroles – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, and Green Bean Casserole – and it is PERFECTION in a baking dish....

Published 11/8/2021 • Updated 3/17/2024 We’re honoring our sister site, Cheese Knees, with this epic cheesy potato casserole recipe! This casserole is made completely from scratch and a midwestern staple that we enjoy at pretty much every holiday or event. Classic Wisconsin cheesy potato casserole is made with hash browns (shredded or cubed), tons of cheese, and either cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup. We put our Fit Foodie spin on this casserole and created a feel-good version that’s made with only real, fresh ingredients....

Is dinner getting boring? Switch things up with Chicken Shawarma Fries with Mediterranean Salsa and Garlic Sauce! This bright and festive platter of food is packed with tongue-tingling flavor. It couldn’t be simpler to make, plus the seasonings and spices will bring a new taste experience to your kitchen. Chicken Shawarma Fries Chicken Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that combines herbs and spices, plus lemon and fresh garlic to season chicken which is baked then chopped....

Published 1/16/2023 • Updated 6/24/2023 Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli This crispy air fryer broccoli is the perfect side dish for any meal! They’re perfectly seasoned and air fried to crispy perfection in 10 minutes. We love this broccoli served alongside sous vide steak and air fryer potatoes. Delish! Featured Ingredients The ingredient list for this air fryer broccoli recipe is very short! You free up space on the stove top and your oven by using your air fryer....

You asked for more healthy crock pot recipes and I’m so happy to deliver with CrockPot White Chicken Chili! Not only is this easy white chicken chili low in fat yet high in protein and fiber, but it’s gluten free and dairy free too. Best of all, this recipe falls into the “add nearly everything into the slow cooker then push on” category — aka the very best kind! It’s not an exaggeration to say that my entire family loves this dish....

Published 9/28/2023 • Updated 8/1/2024 Sometimes simple is better. We love this baked lemon chicken recipe because it is made with a simple lemon chicken marinade and baked to juicy perfection. We are a little obsessed with all things chicken. Chicken is easy to find, and easy to prepare. We love that it is versatile and packed with protein (extra bonus!). It really is one of our favorite proteins to make for our families....

My parents were lucky in that my brothers and I didn’t need too much convincing to eat our vegetables when we were growing up. Well besides lima beans. If I never see a bag of frozen succotash again, it’ll be too soon. That said, even I — a die-hard veggie lover — can appreciate a little jazzing up of my favorite side dish every now and again with a warm and decadent Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce drizzled on top!...

Published 8/25/2020 • Updated 8/30/2022 This teriyaki chicken marinade recipe will leave your chicken tender and flavorful. You’ll never use another store-bought marinade again! Best Teriyaki Chicken Marinade This delish teriyaki chicken breast marinade is something you need to keep on hand at all times! It was created based on our famous healthy teriyaki sauce, but as a marinade instead! It’s salty and sweet and made with the perfect amount of garlic and ginger....

Published 1/1/2023 What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club? The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge to get you in the kitchen cooking from scratch! We thought there was no better way to bring our virtual community together than to all make the same recipe each month to celebrate real food. January 2023 – The Details Read the below details VERY carefully as we want to make sure your entry counts!...

Published 12/30/2022 • Updated 10/7/2024 I used to be intimidated to cook tofu, but this recipe has proven to make me a tofu connoisseur because it comes out so flipping crispy every time. We love adding this to stir-fries and salads. Also, if you haven’t jumped on the gochujang train yet, it’s time! This meatless air fryer tofu is flavorful and crispy! A quick rundown: remove the moiusture from your tofu and then slice it into little cubes....

Published 4/8/2020 Vegetarian Grab & Go There is seriously nothing worse than having “nothing to eat in your kitchen.” This happens to me at least 3 times a week and then I end up order Door Dash or popping over to Chipotle. Door Dash no more! Keep your freezer stocked with this incredible bean and cheese burrito recipe. Al you have to do is unwrap them and reheat them in either the microwave or oven, which makes them a great option to take to work!...