Craving a slice of chocolate cake, but you want to stay on track with healthy eating? Then this single serve healthy chocolate mug cake is for you! It is naturally sweetened and made with whole grains for a quick and easy homemade treat! Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose gluten-free flour) 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder ⅛ teaspoon baking powder 1 egg white 1 tablespoon maple syrup ½ teaspoon coconut oil, melted 1 tablespoon almond milk 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips Instructions: Place dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Then add in egg white, maple syrup, coconut…

This savory chicken and black bean enchilada casserole comes together in a snap and is a great way to increase your vegetable intake for the day! Not only do these colorful rolls look gorgeous, but each bite also bursts with mouthwatering flavors like crunchy sweet corn and refreshing tomatillo salsa. Here is how to prepare this delicious healthy dish: Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup low-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup fresh or frozen and thawed yellow corn…

Can you enjoy cookies with no sugar and none of the artificial stuff? Yes you can! This recipe for chewy chocolate chip breakfast cookies whips together just 3 simple ingredients: ripe bananas, wholesome oats and chocolate chips! You can make a batch of these the night before and watch them disappear at the breakfast table. If you’re not into chocolate chips, try toasted coconut, dried cranberries, raisins and/or almond bits instead! The recipe is down below and it is so easy to prepare: Ingredients: 2 medium ripe Bananas, mashed 1 cup of uncooked Quick Oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips (certified gluten-free if necessary) Directions: Preheat oven…

Summer is here and it’s time to travel the world! But, this means taking one or more flights and spending a lot of time cooped up on airplanes and in airports as well. When it comes to food, the default option is to be at the mercy of the airline and airport, but with a bit of advance preparation, you can avoid this and eat healthy while you are en-route. Here are some suggestions to make your travel healthier: Bring an Empty Water Bottle – You can refill it after you pass security. Find a soda dispenser at the food court and pour yourself some cold water. Also, chilled water…

Looking for a creative way to enjoy typically carb-heavy foods? Lighten up the carbohydrate load of your next meal with one of these easy and delicious low-carb swaps: SWAP RICE WITH CAULIFLOWER “RICE” – This is super easy! Just toss raw cauliflower into a food processor and pulse or hand-grate raw cauliflower and you have “rice.” Then steam, sauté or bake until desired doneness and use it like you would rice. SWAP EGGPLANT SLICES FOR BREAD – Cut them thick, grill them up, and melt your favorite low-fat cheese in between for a delicious spin on a lunch-time classic. SWAP SPAGHETTI NOODLES WITH VEGGIE NOODLES – Yes, there’s a tool…