Avocado chocolate pudding The holidays are full of indulgences, but you can feel good about serving up this decadent pudding made with a superfood that’s loaded with vitamins, potassium and healthy fats. 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or other [...]
Mexican chicken stew Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this fast and flavorful weeknight dinner. Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried cumin 1 28-ounce [...]
Cowboy Caviar This easy side dish comes together faster than ice cream melts on a hot summer day. You can play with the seasonings to tailor it to your own taste. 1 15-ounce can black beans 1 15-ounce can white northern beans 1 15-ounce can corn 1 bell pepper 1 small red [...]
Breakfast Cookie This recipe from Hebni Nutritional Consultants was featured in the MESSA Wellness virtual event “Breakfast on the Run.” It’s packed full of nutrients and makes for a delicious start to the day. 2 cups quick oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups peanut butter or almond butter [...]
Black Bean Soup High in fiber and protein, this hearty soup will stick to your ribs and warm you through and through. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1-2 tablespoons cumin 2 15-ounce cans of black beans 2 cups of water or vegetable [...]
Perfect paleo granolaThis paleo-friendly granola goes heavy on nuts and seeds. If you’re not all-in on the paleo bandwagon, it also makes a delicious topping for a warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning.1 cup almonds1 cup pecans1 cup dried cranberries1 cup pumpkin seeds½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes½ cup sesame seeds1 teaspoon [...]
Pumpkin spice chia seed pudding It’s pumpkin spice season, and this luscious pudding is sure to be a new cold-weather favorite. A dessert that’s nutrient-rich and packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants? Yes, please. 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or full-fat canned coconut milk 1¼ cups pumpkin puree ½ cup pure maple [...]
Mediterranean cod with roasted tomatoesThis protein-packed dinner is a snap to toss together on a weeknight after a busy day at work. Mix and match toppings to find new combinations your whole family will love. (Pro tip: Lining the pan with foil makes for easy cleanup.)4 skinless cod fillets, 4 ounces each, [...]
Sheet pan chicken fajitas This protein-packed dinner is a snap to toss together on a weeknight after a busy day at work. Mix and match toppings to find new combinations your whole family will love. (Pro tip: Lining the pan with foil makes for easy cleanup.) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon [...]
Provencale chicken This simple yet flavorful recipe is a nod to French-country cuisine. It’s packed with protein and comes together incredibly quickly — perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup diced [...]
