Egg Muffins with Sausage, Spinach, and Cheese Recipe

INGREDIENTS: 3 lean breakfast turkey sausage links 5 egg whites 2 whole eggs 1/4 cup skim milk Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh chopped spinach 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium skillet, brown the turkey sausage links on medium-high heat. Cook until … Read more

Healthier Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 1/2 cup greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 & 1/2 cups all purpose flour or whole wheat 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Directions:  Get full recipe >> Healthier Banana Bread @ http://thefirstyearblog.com

Carrot Cake Oat Muffins Recipe (vegan + gluten-free)

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons flax meal + 5 tablespoons water 1¾ cups oat flour ¼ cup rolled oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup applesauce 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted, or grapeseed oil ¾ cup almond milk ¼ cup coconut sugar 1½ teaspoons … Read more

Three Cheese Pesto Avocado Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ingredients 2 slices seed wheat bread Salted butter, softened Prepared pesto 2 slices Sargento® Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese ½ avocado, sliced into thin slices 2 slices Sargento® Sliced Swiss Cheese 2 slices Sargento® Sliced Provolone Cheese Instructions Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of the bread slices. This buttered side will be … Read more

Fall Harvest Granola Bars Recipe

Ingredients 2 cups extra-thick rolled o2 cups extra-thick rolled oats (don’t use instant or quick oats!) 1 cup whole almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates ⅓ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat … Read more

Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Almond Tart Recipe (Gluten-free, Vegan)

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CRUST: ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1¼ cups almond meal/flour ¼ cup coconut flour (optional, if you do not have coconut flour substitute with ¼ cup almond meal) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons agave syrup FOR FILLING: 1 cup canned coconut milk 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped … Read more