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If I had to pick my last meal on earth — sushi would be up there. A huge regret I have in this life is that I lived in Japan for an entire summer in college and never once touched the stuff. Not ONCE. Get it together, 19 year old Kristin! Happily in the here and now I thoroughly enjoy every type of sushi I can get my hands on, but for the days between devouring a gorgeous piece of nigiri or fun speciality roll, my Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl is crushing it in the quick, dynamite, and CRAZY-good department....

Published 6/19/2022 Super Fresh Strawberry Broccoli Salad This strawberry broccoli salad with poppy seed dressing just tastes oh so FRESH. From the combination of fresh veggies, fruits and herbs, to the amazingly light lemon poppy seed dressing, you can’t go wrong serving this salad to your family and friends! Featured Ingredients The ingredients for this strawberry broccoli salad come down to two components. The salad and the dressing, of course!...

Published 6/2/2024 This delicious treat is dairy-free and blends super simple ingredients like frozen strawberries, creamy coconut milk, and naturally sweet agave syrup to make all of your dessert dreams come true. Have fun, and add your favorite toppings! If you’ve visited any of the Disney parks, you’ll know about the famous pineapple Dole whip served there. The fam and I couldn’t get enough of its natural flavor and creamy texture whenever we visited!...

I realized as I dug into my sweet corn studded Scallops and Zoodles for dinner at Bol last week in Vail that it was the first bite of sweet corn I’d had all summer long. As an Iowan, that is a SIN! I guess I had to go all the way to Colorado to ignite my craving because all I’ve been thinking about since returning home is all the ways to enjoy it....

Got a WINNER of a fried rice dinner for you today! Break out your wok (that you hopefully didn’t have to publicly humiliate yourself to receive #worthit) to whip up Teriyaki Fried Rice — sizzling fried rice flavored with a savory-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce that takes minutes to make! I don’t know about you but I usually skip recipes that call for bottled teriyaki sauce because it’s typically way too sweet....

If there’s one food I’m dying to eat post-baby, it’s sushi (so original, I know!) In the meantime, hello, Vegetable Sushi Roll in a Bowl! Aka, all the ingredients of a sushi roll piled high in a bowl — minus the raw seafood. I am LOVING this easy sushi swap that’s fresh, healthy, and easily made at home. Vegetable Sushi Roll in a Bowl Vegetable Roll in a Bowl starts with a base of sticky sushi rice piled high with creamy avocado, crunchy carrot, cool cucumber, and crisp nori....

Published 6/24/2022 • Updated 7/18/2023 Juicy Watermelon Salad Is there a better summer salad than watermelon feta salad? I think not. The taste of this salad is so refreshing with the combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy. I’m envisioning a big side of this served at a bbq or picnic and everyone going back for seconds because it’s just that good. What is in watermelon salad? This classic watermelon salad is made with fresh ingredients....

IT’S BABY WEEK!!! So wild to finally be able to say that! On one hand I feel like I’ve been pregnant for-ev-er, on the other hand I keep asking myself – how are we already here? Either way, this family of four is ready to become a party of five. Baby sis’ room is ready, my hospital bags are packed, and we officially traded in our cool card for a minivan – a swap I’ve never been so excited to make....

Published 10/31/2023 Who says mac and cheese must be made with noodles? We put a Fit Foodie spin on traditional mac and cheese and the result was “chef’s kiss.” Instead of noodles, we use roasted cauliflower as the base of this recipe. It’s hearty, cheesy, and a wholesome alternative to the classic. Our #1 tip for cauliflower mac and cheese success? Roast the cauliflower for 24 minutes – no more, no less....

Published 9/4/2022 • Updated 9/23/2024 Go-To Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal ‘Tis the season, oatmeal lovers! There’s nothing that warms up the soul during the fall season quite as much as a bowl of warm oatmeal. This apple cinnamon oatmeal brings together all the fall flavors of apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple for the ultimate stovetop oatmeal recipe! Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Ingredients Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 cup may not look like a lot of oatmeal, but once it cooks, it will expand and become super creamy and fluffy....

Published 4/14/2023 • Updated 10/24/2023 This arugula salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. The balsamic vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and acidity that balances out the bitterness of the arugula. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. What is arugula? Arugula is a peppery, leafy green that is often used in salads....

Published 6/5/2023 • Updated 8/15/2024 This is our broccoli salad with bacon. It’s made with a very Fit Foodie twist all thanks to the sauce (no mayo involved), but is packed with classic broccoli salad ingredients such as fresh broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, raisins, and bacon. Oh, and you wont find any bacon bits in this recipe no, no! Only the best of the best — real, homemade bacon....

Published 10/17/2024 • Updated 10/24/2024 One thing I’ve learned over the years cooking for you guys is that you can put pumpkin puree in almost any dessert to make it better — Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin French Toast, or Pumpkin Muffins to name a few. These pumpkin blondies are no exception. They are perfect for fall and will make you wanna snuggle up with a warm cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the season....

When you need a dish that’s not only easy but totally comforting, Chicken & Wild Rice Soup will answer the call! Hearty brown and wild rice joins shredded chicken and sauted veggies in a rich and savory broth. This comforting dish is one of my most favorite soup recipes ever. Each thick and creamy — yet no cream required — bowl feels like a little hug. This soup also reheats really well so make a big batch on the weekend then reheat for easy, nourishing lunches all week long!...

Published 2/14/2023 • Updated 3/17/2024 Simple Chicken Carbonara We are huge pasta lovers over here. From our Garden Summer Pasta followed to our Roasted Balsamic Chicken Pasta to our Chicken Alfredo Pasta, there’s truly something for every pasta lover here on Fit Foodie Finds. And we’re here to tell you if you thought you could only get chicken carbonara at a restaurant — we’re here to teach you how easy it really is to make at home in your own kitchen!...

Published 10/8/2018 • Updated 6/18/2024 Accessible for beginners, this comforting meal has all of the traditional flavors of chicken tikka masala but in yummy casserole form. You guys have been asking for a Chicken Tikka Masala recipe ever since we came out with our Meal Prep Cauliflower Tikka Masala. We totally understand why! We love tikka masala recipes because they are jam-packed with flavor. When testing this recipe, we knew that we wanted to do it CASSEROLE style....

We’ve all given up the pretense that we’re wearing, like, actual pants at this point in the holiday season, right? Me and my leggings are thoroughly enjoying our freedom by eating copious amounts of Christmas Crunch! Say hello to the most addicting little treat to come out of my kitchen in ages. Christmas Crunch is a crispy, crunchy, salty, perfectly sweet snack mix that’s perfect for holiday parties or sharing with friends and family....

Published 3/12/2021 • Updated 4/25/2024 Chicken Tenders – Air Fryer Style! I am a huge chicken tenders and fries kind of gal. Always have been and always will be. My favorite kind of chicken tenders are the kind that are friend, you know in all of that oil goodness. These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders taste like they’re fried in oil, but they’re actually fried in air! What you Need There are 3 main components of this recipe....

Published 3/11/2023 Perfect Deviled Egg Salad What’s better than a perfect deviled egg?! Deviled egg SALAD. This recipe is inspired by a classic deviled egg, but is made in egg salad form. You’ll love the flavor, texture and how versatile it is. Featured Ingredients The base of this deviled egg salad is, of course, hard boiled eggs! You’ll need 18 large eggs. The remainder of the ingredients are separated into egg white and egg yolk layers....

Published 8/10/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024 Does it really get much better than chicken parmesan? After making this super-simple at-home baked chicken parmesan recipe, you will feel like an Italian chef! Our chicken parmesan recipe is an elevated variation of our parmesan-crusted chicken. It’s made with few ingredients and so much flavor. What is baked chicken parmesan? Baked chicken parmesan (aka chicken parmigiana) is breaded chicken cutlets that are pan-fried and then baked with marinara sauce and cheese....