These air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are a delicious, easy recipe the whole family will love. No deep frying is necessary, and you still get the crispiest, juiciest buffalo tenders. Let’s talk about this tender recipe. Full disclosure, if you do not have an air fryer, you are seriously missing out on a life-saving kitchen […]
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This high-protein buffalo chicken mac and cheese is an easy recipe; it is perfect for meal prep and tastes so delicious you will make it repeatedly. When I first started tracking macros, this recipe was one of the first recipes I created, I have tweaked it through the years, but it still remains the ultimate
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If you are looking for a nutritious meal to warm you up on a cold winter day this high protein ramen recipe is exactly what you need. Instant ramen gets a bad rap because of the ease, and affordability, but I see that as a benefit! First of all, I have never met anyone who
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This creamy mac and cheese recipe is one of my favorite dishes to date. It is high in protein, packed with cheesy deliciousness, and truthfully the ultimate comfort food. Just imagine, curling up in a blanket, with a big bowl of this cheesy goodness, relaxing, and watching your favorite movie. I can’t imagine a better
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Do you love tacos? This taco bell crunchwrap copycat is a perfect, delicious recipe, for a fun Mexican food night. A week is not complete without a taco night thrown in there somewhere right? There is just something about gathering together, going down the assembly line, and filling your soft flour tortilla and hard taco
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Calling all picky eaters. This low carb cheeseburger soup is a family favorite, perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with cheese, classic cheeseburger flavor, and a lot of protein. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and will have your taste buds smiling. I have made some delicious soup recipes in my day but
Want a creative and delicious idea for your thanksgiving leftovers? I have just the thing, thanksgiving sweet potato nachos. They are absolutely amazing, and all you need is thanksgiving leftovers and an air fryer. I am a nacho connoisseur, aside from desserts, and pizza, they are my absolute favorite food so the fact that I
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These microwave mashed potatoes are literally the best mashed potatoes I have ever made, and the best part is you only need one dish and it only takes 15 minutes! What does that mean? More free time, and less dishwashing. I must admit, the thanksgiving sides are more delicious than the main dish, but making
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Pumpkin isn’t just for baking! Enjoy this warm and hearty Rigatoni Pasta with Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce to celebrate the fall with your friends, your partner, or even by yourself. It is so creamy, cheesy, and delicious! I have never made a sauce with pumpkin in it before. I always just assumed the flavor would
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If you need an easy, delicious, and high-protein lunch idea you are in the right place. This chipotle crunch wrap is the perfect recipe for 27 grams of protein and 15 minutes of prep time I promise you are going to love it. Not to toot my own horn but this is probably one of
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The low carb, low calorie, and high protein lasagna of your dreams has entered the chat. This Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is so juicy, cheesy, and delicious! This recipe makes 6 servings making it perfect for meal prep! Let’s take lasagna to the next level If you love buffalo chicken dip (or just buffalo anything like
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Here’s my take on the viral La Scala Chopped Salad. I love that it’s filled with a delicious variety of ingredients and that you’ll get a taste of everything in each bite! Plus, it’s easy to make and a great meal prep option. A Delicious Viral Salad? So here for it. I’m sure you’ve seen
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If you are looking to find vegetarian recipes you do not need to look any further! This summer goat cheese pasta is the perfect macro friendly dinner. Filled with crisp summer vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and fun-shaped pasta this recipe is a crowd pleaser! I wanted to come up with a tasty and refreshing dish
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One of the best things about tracking macros is that you can still eat pizza! But sometimes it can be a puzzle. This easy macro friendly pizza is under 300 calories, and 11 grams of protein and you can make it in 10 minutes! When I saw these Golden Home pizza crusts at my grocery
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If you love any sort of Mexican meal you are going to want to make this recipe as soon as possible! This cheesy rice and beans bake may be my all-time favorite recipe. High in protein, cheesy, and perfect for Taco Tuesdays! What makes this recipe so good is that it is layered with crispy
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If you need an easy breakfast or lunch to quickly prepare, this strawberry cottage cheese toast is for you! It may sound like a weird combination, but this savory and sweet combo is everything you need in your life. Let me explain… The whipped cottage cheese is very similar in consistency and flavor to ricotta
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The best kind of party is one with some buffalo chicken dip. This lightened-up buffalo chicken dip is the perfect recipe! So little side story, I brought this to my grandparents for Easter, and my grandma wouldn’t keep any leftovers because she said she said she didn’t need “the extra caloriesâ€. So she was pleased
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If you have not made a crunch wrap yet you are seriously missing out! This extra cheesy buffalo crunch wrap is the perfect throw-together lunch, it is high in protein, cheesy, and a must-make for all buffalo chicken lovers! If you are not familiar with a crunch wrap, it is a tortilla, warmed on both
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Okay, don’t hate me but I had never had any type of biscuits and gravy prior to making this recipe and I seriously regret it! But in my opinion, this is the best biscuits and gravy casserole I have ever had in my life! Not only because I have nothing to compare it to, but
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It is no argument, guacamole is delicious, but after sitting out it turns brown and it just does not taste as good. Luckily, this easy guacamole is probably the easiest recipe you will ever make and takes under 5 minutes to whip together. So, whenever you want some guacamole you can make this fresh instead
This quick sausage and mushroom rigatoni is a great weeknight meal, low in fat and low in calories with some hidden veggies and chicken sausage. You’re going to love it because it’s simple and your family is going to love it because it tastes delicious!! You can thank me later for this gem of a
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Avocado toast is such a great meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it’s a great choice but it is not entirely high in protein on its own. This high-protein avocado toast recipe has a fun twist to it that makes this recipe even better and high in protein! Don’t get me wrong, you can
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If you love meatballs, I promise these french onion meatballs subs are going to be on repeat. They are a fun twist on your average meatball sub, but still with the cheesy, saucy goodness. I know the french onion and red sauce combination may sound weird but I promise you it is not, these meatballs
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This creamy chicken noodle casserole is the ultimate comfort food when you are experiencing any of the wintertime blues. It is high in protein, calorie-friendly, kid-friendly, and perfect for a meal prepped meal for the week. I don’t know about you but my mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup always hit the spot when I was
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Kid-friendly and so tasty! If you, like everyone else I know, love a delicious cheeseburger, this skinny cheeseburger pie is for you! I promise, you are going to want to eat this every day of the week. So good old America is home to the classic cheeseburger that we all love, but if you are
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This Chicken Alfredo Bubble-Up Bake is all of your favorite comfort foods in one meal, and you only need 5 ingredients. Just 274 calories per serving, family-friendly, meal-prep friendly, and macro-friendly! Filled with shredded chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, hearty broccoli and topped with tasty biscuits and cheese, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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This sweet and spicy chicken is better than take-out! Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! If you love sweet and sour chicken, this recipe is about to blow you away! It is so easy to make, perfect in a pinch, and it tastes so great! Have you seen the viral salmon bowl
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When I find something I love, I love it to the fullest. By that I mean I play the song on repeat, or make the meal as much as I can. Most of the time I will get tired of listening to the same song, but when it comes to food, I tend to never
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How does one even explain halloumi cheese? This salad is filled with warm, crispy halloumi cheese and air fried breaded chicken. It’s the perfect throw together dinner after a busy work day. When I traveled to DC we discovered Nando’s, a chicken joint that they do not have in New Jersey. I got this amazing
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Do you love avocado toast? Do you love buffalo chicken? Well behold, the perfect easy meal for you! Here is the little kicker, this toast is actually an english muffin. I truly love English muffins with all of my heart, if you do not feel the same way you are more than welcome to use
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Penne alla vodka, a forever classic, and a favorite among all ages. Penne pasta with a creamy red sauce topped with parmesan cheese, dreamy. What about a lightened up penne alla vodka recipe that is less than 300 calories per serving? Even more dreamy!! So how do you make a creamy vodka sauce that is
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Easy and crispy air fryer chicken tenders perfect for your next meal prep. Panko breaded chicken tenders washed with egg whites are so easy to make, low in calories, and high in protein. Making them the perfect macro friendly chicken tender for both you and your family! I absolutely love my air fryer, it is
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There are so many ways to make pasta salad, but easy is my favorite one! My easy pasta salad is high in protein and filled with veggies! A perfect vegetarian summer pasta salad recipe to share with your friends and family. Summer barbecues, hot dogs, hamburgers and pasta salad! Pasta salad is a staple for
In our family, appetizers are a staple…and by staple, I mean we would rather have appetizers than a main meal. Holidays are all about the layered taco dip, crab dip, shrimp dip, pickle wrap dip, little smokies, chicken pinwheels….the list goes on. With a small family get together this past weekend, I decided to make
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An Iowa girl without a classic pulled pork recipe is just wrong. While it may not be as fancy as the Pioneer Woman Pulled Pork recipes, this is the easiest meal prep you can find and has become a staple protein option in our home. From pulled pork dinner, sandwiches, nachos, tacos salads and more,
This cheesy hashbrown casserole is comfort food in a bowl! Who does not love some cheesy potatoes. This dish is high in protein, low in carb, and a perfect meal for the whole family. This recipe is super simple to make and as I said, perfect to share with the family, meal prep for yourself
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A spicy, and healthy ground turkey recipe! This recipe brings a little bit of heat to a delicious green chile bake layered with cheese and thin corn tortillas making it low carb! This healthy recipe with ground turkey was on the menu for my weekly meal prep and I brought it in for lunch everyday!
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Bagel Bites are a great fun treat for kids, but made more nutritious for adults. Pair it with a salad fruit or of course a protein bar and you’ve got a full meal in minutes. Growing up, pizza was our family’s go to meal. I’m talking at least once if not twice or three times
Pizza toast is one of my favorite recipes that I have been making for years. I figured since it’s a viral thing now, I would reshare. I mean Hailey Bieber’s looks good but I think mine is better. My mom has made this recipe for years and years and years. It has been adapted over
Meal prep is crucial for some people in reaching their goals! But, most people don’t want to spend hours doing this on their days off, so here is an easy meal prep of delicious taco beef and buffalo chicken! When prepping both of these things, I can say it only took me about an hour
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Grab your kids, it’s a family favorite! Sloppy Joe’s have been around forever and they never do get old am I right? I think they are a favorite all around because they are delicious and simple to make! To be quite honest with you I do not feel like they are even THAT sloppy.. I
Honey cilantro chicken is one of the best crockpot chicken recipes ever! You can add it into a crunch wrap with cut da carb, you can add it to your rice bowls, I love creating greek style bowls and adding pickled onions, and feta cheese … or even to a quesadilla with some cheese. Ok now
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The slow cooker makes the best, most tender, shredded beef you could ever have! Add the ingredients, let the slow cooker work! True story, when I was younger, every time I had to have beef, of any sort (besides like a burger), I could not CHEW it. I would sit at the table long after
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Corned Beef and cabbage. GROSS right? Following a little theme here, we’re sticking with all things St. Patrick’s Day. We kicked off the month with a sweet tooth our shamrock shake and now we’re adding an appetizer. The Healthy Reuben Dip is a healthy-ish snack that has a spin on the classic. Growing up, we
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Ever wanted a taco and pasta at the same time? Same.. no worries, here we have a delicious cheesy taco pasta that combines everything all in one!! I am a sucker for a good taco but I also do love my pasta!! So rather than filling a tortilla shell, fill up a bowl with some
High in protein and filled with flavor, these chicken meatballs, cooked in delicious red marinara sauce are the perfect meal prep for the week! Paired with angel hair pasta and parmesan cheese makes them even better! I could eat spaghetti and meatballs everyday of my life. As a kid pasta with cheese was my favorite
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What is better than buffalo chicken? Crock pot buffalo chicken! Why? It is easy, and SO tender! A delicious recipe and perfect for meal prep. How many ingredients do you need for this recipe? Only 5! How long will it take you to prepare? About 5 minutes, then the crock pot does the rest of
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Bow ties and peas! Bow tie pasta just tastes better! Combined with a light tomato sauce, sweet peas, and parmesan cheese, this recipe will be on repeat for your entire family! Another meal prep coming at ya! This recipe is super easy and simple! My mom has made this for me for as long as
If you love chicken pot pie but do not want to experience the tedious tasks that go into making it, look no further! This chicken pot pie casserole is delicious, easy to make, and comforting! Do not worry, this pot pie requires no pie crust making or vegetable chopping! The crumbly, and buttery crust of
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This ground turkey stroganoff takes a classic, family favorite, and turns it into a delicious, healthy recipe. This recipe is filled with real, whole foods and no condensed soups or high sodium products. This recipe actually comes from my sister who is an amazing cook. She made this one time and sent me home with
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The best meatloaf ever! This easy and classic meatloaf is my mom’s recipe that I have loved ever since I was young. The tomato soup tops off this nostalgic recipe and I feel like I am a kid again! This recipe is quite simple, and luckily for me, I only had to buy one item
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It is finally fall!! Naturally, that means more squash to include in more delicious recipes. This is the absolute best butternut squash soup recipe and super easy to make! I will not lie to you, I make this soup in the spring and summer too just because it is that good! There is something about
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A delicious, lighter version of zucchini parmesan. Don’t worry this recipe still offers the cheesy, sauciness of your favorite Italian dish! Summer has come to an end but I still have some extra zucchini laying around. One of my all time favorite Italian dishes is eggplant parmesan, so I decided to put my zucchini to
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Tikka Masala with turkey meatballs. A dish high in protein, spice and taste. A classic Indian dish with a little spin. Fill your home with beautiful aromas and try out this recipe! To begin, I noted a bit on my Instagram story how I am on the journey to rebalance my hormones. Aside from making
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This wonton bowl is filled with protein, super delicious, and only takes 20 minutes to make! A quick, easy, meal you’re going to want to try that is high in protein and low in carbs. Another great part about this wonton bowl is you can add whatever you want. It is basically a stir fry
I would have to say chicken and broccoli is a top-order when it comes to Chinese take-out! Here is a healthy chicken and broccoli recipe you can make right at home. There is nothing like a fun night in with some take-out and a movie. You can make your little date night OR girls night
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Your classic homemade baked ziti made a little bit lighter. Enjoy a classic comfort food with my skinny baked ziti recipe. You won’t even realize the difference. Packed with protein, this recipe is perfect to share with the whole family or make as a meal prep. My family loves this recipe, they do not even
Packed with veggies and protein! This cheesy kale and mushroom spaghetti squash bake is the perfect combination of flavors for a satisfying, delicious meal! I am not a huge fan of mushrooms, mostly because of the texture. But mushrooms bring great flavor! I got some mushrooms and kale from a Misfits Market box and I wanted to
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A delicious classic! This broccoli cheddar bake recipe is high in protein, cheesy, and topped with buttery crackers! As a child, I truly loved a yummy cheese broccoli casserole. If you do not know what I am talking about, this casserole consisted of cream of mushroom soup, broccoli, cheese and crushed crackers on top.
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This chicken tamale bake is a healthy, high-protein swap for classic Mexican tamales. Spicy, cheesy, and delicious! You are going to want to try this. What a better way to spend your time at home then to spruce up your cooking skills. This idea came to me because I really wanted a Mexican dish but
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I’ll have the French onion soup with lots of bread and lots of cheese please! A classic soup and a favorite, but not always the healthiest. Have a look at my easy and healthy French onion bake. This healthier version of this classic soup has been transformed into a bake packed with protein! Don’t worry
Let’s taco about this cheesy taco soup recipe. This hearty soup is filled with cheese, ground turkey, beans, and more cheese. Best of all it is so easy to make! Have you ever shown up to a party or gathering and made a beeline straight for the chips and dip? Yep that’s me. This is
The absolute best NO bean chili! This healthy chili recipe is packed with veggies and ground turkey for those of you that love chili but hate beans! A chili recipe with no beans? Are you in shock? There seems to be a debate whether chili is better off with beans or not. I personally love
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Turkey bolognese is one of my favorite meat sauces to put over pasta or veg! Here is my healthy turkey bolognese recipe, perfect for lunch or dinner! After going away this weekend I needed to make something quick on Sunday night that I could bring in for lunch this week. The idea for turkey bolognese
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Chili can be so versatile. There are so many different things you can add into it to make it high in protein and overall a yummy, healthy chili recipe, the creamy cauliflower chili is the perfect example. It sounds weird, I know, but this recipe is amazing! As a nacho lover I am automatically a
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For all you pasta lovers out there like me, here is a healthy pasta recipe, with lots of cheese and super high in protein! I love creating recipes with spaghetti squash and veggie rices, but pasta is pasta! The alternatives are yummy but not the same! This recipe is filled with Banza’s chickpea rotini pasta.
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Do you love cheeseburgers? Me too! This deconstructed healthy cheeseburger bake is the perfect low carb substitute, you will love it! This recipe is an easy, and healthy dinner idea (or lunch) perfect for the whole family, or a perfect meal prep idea to bring to work! During the holidays, friends of mine made this
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Turkey bolognese bake! This recipe offers a healthy, protein, and veggie packed alternative to the classic, less nutritious, pasta dish. I was surprised with how large the servings were for this dish for the amount of calories. This recipe yields 6 generous servings (each around 268 grams) for only 176 calories with 25 grams of
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Spinach and artichoke soup! Still creamy and cheesy but packed with protein, volume and deliciousness! One of my favorite appetizers to order when I am out is Spinach and Artichoke dip, especially from Applebees.. YES GUILTY. I will indulge in it every now and then but it is pretty calorically dense for some chips and
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The largest and tastiest bowl of buffalo chicken “spaghetti†you could ever imagine. If you are a buffalo chicken lover like me then you are going to want to try this. This bowl never ends and that is what I love about this dish. A high protein, creamy, low carb, and spicy recipe. Don’t be
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Happy fall! It’s chili season. This crockpot turkey chili is easy to make, and perfect for your next game day or meal prep. I may or may not have prepped chili for the past few weeks, I don’t know about you but I can’t seem to get tired if it! It is so versatile with
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Low calorie, buffalo mac and cheese, the is so easy to make, so cheesy, and delicious! This recipe uses frozen veggie pasta, so all you are going to need is a microwave and an appetite! This recipe goes way back for me, this was one of the first recipes I religiously followed when I first
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