Winter Crunch Salad You’ll want seconds — and probably thirds — of this robust green salad that is bursting with flavor. The hearty greens hold up under the bold vinaigrette through to the next day. If you don’t finish it off with dinner, you can have the leftovers for lunch. 1/3 [...]
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 [...]
