Greek Yogurt

Sweet Potato Chickpea Soup

March 31, 2010
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This creamy soup combines a few of my all time favorite ingredients…chickpeas and sweet potatoes. For a quick, healthy and satisfying soup whiz this up in your blender or food processor. Top with some chicken, tofu or tempeh and you have a full meal.

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Skinny Peanut Butter & Cocoa Mousse “Cake”

January 11, 2010

Decadent meets skinny….just the way I like it. I crave sweets daily. So do my kids…..I think most of us do come to think of it. Tasty rewards are something to look forward to….right?? For me everyday mindful lifestyle treats need to be clean, high energy goodies. You guys might think I have gone a [...]

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Pomegranate Coconut Shake with Cacao Nibs

November 27, 2009

Pomegrante, coconut and chocolate pair beautifully in this creamy, dreamy shake. Enjoy for breakfast or mini meal snacks. The small crunch of toasted cacao nibs adds a fun textural element. This tastes like an ice cream shake, but in reality it is filled with great for you, healthy ingredients.

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Smoky Marinated Chicken Breast

November 22, 2009

We love smoky marinated chicken over here, Make a big batch and you will have protein on hand for a few days.  Chop it, slice it, dice it. Use it in soup, quesadillas, or even a Monte Cristo sandwich. Toss this smoky chicken with some veggies, a salad, have it alongside brown rice, whole wheat [...]

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Quick Thick Greek Yogurt

October 28, 2009

Ever get home from the store and notice that you bought the wrong yogurt?  You know the “normal” runny, gloppy kind that separates into all kinds of weird textures.  When I discovered rich, thick, creamy Greek yogurt there was no turning back.  Sometimes containers will say on the label “thick, creamy, Greek style.” The only [...]

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Skinny Chicken Tikka Masala

October 24, 2009

The words “Skinny” and “Chicken Tikka Masala” don’t usually go together. I don’t know about you, but when I go out for Indian food I usually over eat.  Common conversation when people are eating CTM usually goes like this: “OMG this is so good!” “Yeah, I can’t stop eating it once I start.” “Don’t they use [...]

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Cocoa 3 Ways

August 16, 2009

Included are some tasty, clean, healthy treats that truly satisfy.  I prepare them regularly and always feel great after.  They satisfy my sweet tooth in a big way!  Bonus: the kids love these Cocoa treats too! Marla’s Cocoa Mousse Parfait Close you eyes and imagine that you are enjoying  a thick chocolate mousse from your [...]

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Apple Cream Pie Yogurt Parfait

August 1, 2009

This yogurt parfait has tons of bang for the buck.  It is loaded with nutrient dense ingredients, it is high protein, it doesn’t have refined sugars and best of all it tastes like an apple cream pie. I am always trying to satisfy my nagging sweet tooth.  My goal is to not grab fat and [...]

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