Nutella Smores

Nutella Smores
Nutella
Large Marshmallows
Cinnamon Graham Crackers

Just like regular old time smores - this recipe is the same! First you spread the nutella on the graham crackers, then you melt roast the marshmallows and then you stick it on the graham crackers.

Simple and Delicious!

                                                

Artichoke and Pasta Bake

Artichoke and Pasta Bake
1 pound of penne whole wheat pasta
1 jar of artichokes
1 onion
2 tbsp. of olive oil
1 cup of crushed fetta
Basil - optional

1. boil the water and then cook pasta for 6 minutes

Mean while, diced to onion and saute it in the olive oil
Preheat oven to 350

2. once the pasta is done drain and add the onions to the pasta and stir well.
3. add in the artichokes - slice them
4. add in the fetta and basil
5. pour into baking dish and bake for 25 minutes

Serve and Enjoy!

Creamy Spinach Soup

So I was thinking for weeks about a new possible soup recipe. As many of you know I pride myself on creating unique and delicious soups. I get inspired from posts I see on other blogs, pinterest and cook books to make my own. This one was a long time coming. I thought, I searched, I pinned and finally I came up with the most amazing spinach soup recipe. I promise you will love it and feel so good after eating it.

Creamy Spinach Soup

4 small white potatoes
3 celery stalks
1 tsp. olive oil
Vegetable Broth
handful of fresh spinach chopped
1 clove of garlic or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
dash of pepper/salt
splash of milk
handful of shredded cheese

1. cut the celery and potatoes and brown it in oil for 3 minutes
2. add in broth to just cover the potatoes and simmer for 20-30 minutes
3. add in handful of chopped spinach
4. puree it
5. add in milk, spices and cheese - stir

That's it! Enjoy! Yummy!

Best served with crackers, rice cakes or bread.

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce

So it's getting cold outside and I'm sure all you want is to be in the warmth of your home or in your car with the heat blazing....Or actually I'm sure you'd rather be in sunny Miami or San Diego, right? I know I would. This recipe will warm your body and your heart. It's ultimate comfort food done in a low fat healthy way. It will leave you feeling satisfied and good about yourself - not full, bloated or guilty.

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
10 string cheeses
1 egg
whole wheat flour
1 tsp. paprika
seasoned bread crumbs
olive oil for frying
marinara sauce

1. unwrap each string cheese and place in a bowl
2. then beat your egg in a separate bowl
3. sprinkle flour and paprika over a place and coat each string cheese in it
4. then dip each string cheese into the egg
5. put about a cup of the bread crumbs onto a plate and roll each string cheese into the bread crumbs

Repeat these steps for each string cheese

6. heat the oil in a pot and carefully place each string cheese into the oil - frying them until their golden brown. Remove from heat and place on paper towel

7. Warm up marinara sauce

Serve! Yummy in my Tummy!

Benefits of Olive Oil
Olive oil is a very healthy oil. It has healthy fats and has been linked to preventing cancer, Type 2 Diabetes. It also helps your nails to grow strong and your hair to grow, stay strong and stay shiny. People who eat a diet rich in olive oil as opposed to other fats live longer and healthier lives.

Easy Healthy Homemade Banana Ice Cream

This is a wonderful summer, fall, winter or spring recipe. It's low in calorie and will hit your sweet tooth without adding on the pounds. Enjoy!!

Easy Healthy Homemade Banana Ice Cream
3 Frozen Bananas (Sliced)
1 1/2 cups of nonfat plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
1 cup of vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup of crushed ice
tsp. of white sugar
chocolate or caramel fudge


Mix all the ingredients (besides for the fudge) in a blender and blend on high. Once it is smooth, add in the fudge and stir well. Then place it into a container and freeze it for at least 3 hours. Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving. Serve with nuts or more sliced bananas!

Delicious and Very Healthy!!