Published 7/25/2023 If you love our peanut butter protein balls, you’re going to absolutely adore these peanut butter protein bars! They taste exactly like a Perfect Bar, but without all of the obscure ingredients. I love making a batch of these protein bars and storing them in the freezer for an effortless post-workout snack. They even make for a healthy dessert at any time of day. What is this protein bar recipe?...
Have y’all seen the size of the blueberry muffins they’re selling at Costco these days? Each one is the size of an individual cake, with the same amount of sugar — woof! They don’t make blueberry muffins like they used to (ie small and lightly-sweetened) so the next time you’ve got a craving for a soft and squishy, berry-packed muffin — may I recommend this naturally sweetened, thick and creamy Blueberry Muffin Smoothie instead?...
It feels like everyone I know has been to Austin, TX sometime in the past 6 months and the taco shots they’ve been sharing on Instagram have me drooling Chicken tacos, pork tacos, and—oh yes—breakfast tacos. We adore tacos but the breakfast ones in particular aren’t exactly ‘wild mornings + 3 young children’ friendly. Until things are a little less chaotic, I’ll be layering classic breakfast taco ingredients in a casserole dish, dousing them with homemade cheese sauce, then calling it a day....
I’m a tea lover and drink 1-2 cups daily. But sometimes, I don’t feel like having a hot cup of tea during hot weather. On such days, Iced Tea feels like an absolute pleasure. It refreshes and rejuvenates and makes the summer heat easier to bear. Butter Pea Tea works great for those days, and also it turns out to be a fun experiment for the kids. Another such drink is Mango Tea, especially when it’s mango season....
Published 4/9/2021 • Updated 11/7/2021 What cut of pork is used for carnitas? Gosh, we love pork recipes here on Fit Foodie Finds. Sometimes it can be hard to know what cut of pork is best for what recipe (we talk a lot about that in this post). This carnitas recipe is prepared in the slow cooker, shredded, and then crisped up in the broiler to perfection. We used a 3-4 pound pork shoulder for this carnitas recipe....
Published 11/5/2023 We’ve all had sweet potato casserole for the holidays, but what about sweet potato au gratin? The sweet potato slices come out perfectly tender and cheesy, and the crispy Ritz cracker crust is just so satisfying. It’s the perfect comfort food dish for small family dinners and special occasions. To make this au gratin potatoes recipe, slice the potatoes and make your au gratin sauce. Then layer your casserole dish with the cream sauce and scalloped sweet potatoes, top with the Ritz cracker crumbs, and bake!...
Craving the freshness of a salad, but the satisfaction of a bowl of pasta? Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta combines the two to create a pasta + lettuce salad that’s packed with protein and flavor! The mixture of fresh and crispy salad with tender pasta, sizzling chicken, and creamy caesar dressing is craveable, and I am always so sad when the last bite is gone. It is that good. Chicken Caesar Salad + Pasta I love that this recipe is hearty enough to serve in the colder months, but light and fresh too....
A friend and I were recently laughing over the things we said we’d never do after having kids, and how we now do, uh, all of the above (er, below). Pre-baby: My kids will NEVER eat chicken nuggets! Post-baby: Oh hey there, freezer full of gluten-free nuggs! Love ya’, mean it. Pre-baby: My kids will NEVER play with electronics at restaurants! Post-baby: “Yes, you can play ski ball on my phone if it means I get to finish my glass of wine....
Published 1/12/2021 • Updated 10/18/2022 Season your shredded chicken with your favorite spices or marinade and you’ll be on your way to an easy and delicious meal! Shredded Chicken: Everything You Need to Know Shredded chicken is such a great meal-prep staple — especially when it can be easily made in the oven. We often cook and then shred enough chicken for the week’s lunches and then season and pair them with something different each day....
Published 12/8/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 This perfectly tender and flakey smoked salmon is made with a simple dry rub and a yummy maple glaze making it perfect for crackers, bagels, or a salad! Is there anything better than a smoked salmon appetizer that’s perfectly flakey, smokey, and so flavorful? Today we’re teaching you how to smoke salmon in just about 2 hours. Our easy recipe is made with a smoked salmon rub and a yummy maple glaze spritz that infuses your salmon filet with so much flavor....
Published 10/7/2021 • Updated 8/3/2022 We’re big fans of meals in bowls over here on Fit Foodie Finds, which is why our go-to dinner most nice is a rice bowl! Whether it’s this fiesta salmon rice bowl or this Mediterranean vegan buddha bowl or this delicious vegetarian harvest grain bowl, you can’t go wrong with a rice bowl for dinner. What is a Rice Bowl? A rice bowl is a balanced meal served over any kind of rice....
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Published 3/8/2022 What is the 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. March 2022 – The Details Read the below details VERY carefully as we want to make sure your entry counts!...
Published 1/2/2021 It’s an easy way to meal prep hard boiled eggs for breakfast, a healthy egg salad, or for an easy snack throughout the week. Let’s chat all about: baked hard boiled eggs! We Love Eggs We love eggs here on Fit Foodie Finds and we do our best to keep you all updated on the easiest ways to prepare eggs. Why do we like eggs so much? Eggs are:...
Published 11/14/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024 Delish Fruit Dip Recipe This light and bright fruit dip is such a fun addition to any festive spread. It’s perfect for a summer BBQ or can lighten up a wintery spread with fresh fruit dipped into this absolutely delightful tart and sweet Greek yogurt fruit dip. So, whip up this fruit dip with just 6 ingredients, and let’s get dipping! Ingredients for Fruit Dip All you need for this incredible fruit dip is the following 6 ingredients....
The babies and I took our first long walk of the season recently, while my oldest was at school, and it was SO life giving! 65 and sunny, a bit of a breeze, and so much color to see already. Trees are budding, the grass is so green it’s practically glowing, and everywhere daffodils and tulips have shot up from the dirt. If the weather didn’t have me convinced that spring is here, this gorgeous Gluten Free Bunny Munch would seal the deal....
Published 8/2/2022 Breakfast is life. Whether I am mixing up a healthy pancake batter, grabbing a healthy muffin on the go, or warming up an egg cup, I make sure I always have healthy breakfast options on hand! 6 Ways to Make Healthy Pancakes Pancakes are just the best to whip up on a Sunday morning and eat alongside scrambled eggs, bacon, and orange juice. We are huge pancake people and have a plethora of pancake recipes to choose from on FFF....
Published 6/16/2022 Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe- It’s So Easy There are so many different Italian salad dressings on the market, forget about them! Forget the store bought Italian dressing and make your own right in the comfort of your own home. You only need a few ingredients to make a classic Italian dressing that you can serve over a crunchy salad or a delicious pasta salad. Featured Ingredients We weren’t joking that this homemade Italian dressing is so easy to make....
Published 2/15/2024 Preparing food for a busy week or for loved ones in need during an illness or pregnancy can be made easy with these frozen soups or with these crockpot freezer meals! I can’t tell you how many times a bag of frozen soup has saved the day in my house, especially after I had my baby Gus. It really solves the “what should we make for dinner” problem we seem to have multiple nights per week because it’s already a made meal, it just needs to be thawed and reheated!...
Published 4/28/2021 Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or an at-home baker, simple syrups are an easy way to add sweetness to whatever you are making. Some of our most popular cocktail recipes such as our strawberry daiquiri and mint julep use a basic simple syrup as the sweetener. Simple syrups are great for cocktails because a simple syrup is liquid and mixes easily with other liquids. What is simple syrup?...
