Hi! I’m Lauren.
I’m a registered dietitian and I have been working hard to put together recipes, recommendations, and product reviews to help you live your life well fed!
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Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
Topped with a juicy shredded barbecue chicken, this baked barbecue chicken flatbread comes together in a flash and is loaded with easy and flavorful ingredients making it the perfect dinner to throw together on a busy weeknight!
10 Blended Cottage Cheese Recipes You Should Try
Blending cottage cheese is a smooth and creamy solution to help you enjoy the protein and nutrition of cottage cheese but without the texture. Not sure how to use it? Here are 10 blended cottage cheese recipes for you to enjoy as a snack, side, or main meal!
Blended Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These cheesy cottage cheese egg bites are blended to perfection and simply seasoned for a classic breakfast bite. With 100 calories and almost 9 grams of protein per egg bite, this recipe is a high protein breakfast that will your entire family will love!
Easy Maple Pecan Granola
Why buy store bought granola when you can make your own in less than 25 minutes? This easy maple pecan granola is full of fall flavors, subtly sweet and the perfect addition to yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or enjoyed on it’s own!
Creamy Potato and Bean Soup
Take a bite of this cozy and creamy potato and bean soup. Loaded with smashed potatoes, blended beans, and fresh flavors like garlic, rosemary and thyme, this potato soup is made with no heavy cream and will quickly become your winter favorite!
Cottage Cheese Flatbread
This blended cottage cheese flatbread needs only 2 ingredients and makes a surprisingly fluffy flatbread that pairs perfectly with tzatziki, hummus, or other toppings of your choice
Salted Caramel Medjool Date Protein Balls
If you want a high fiber, high protein snack that is grab and go then you need to make these salted caramel medjool date protein balls. Loaded with protein, fiber, and flavor, these protein balls make it both fun and delicious to snack on healthy options.
Pesto Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
These baked pesto parmesan chicken cutlets are breaded in a crispy parmesan coating, topped with flavor filled pesto, the baked in the oven and covered with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve on a bed of tortellini with a side of vegetables for an easy dinner that your entire family will love.
Healthier Peanut Butter Caramel Dip
This healthier peanut butter “caramel” dip is the perfect fruit dip for fall. Creamy peanut butter blended with salted medjool date caramel and topped with course sea salt makes a delicious dip for crisp apples, spread for fall pancakes, or ingredient in baked goods and bars!
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Fruit Smoothie
This creamy strawberry cottage cheese fruit smoothie is a family friendly and delicious way to enjoy fruits, vegetables, and nutritious dairy all wrapped up in a high protein smoothie with no protein powder!
Blended Cottage Cheese 101: What is it, how to make it, and how to serve it.
If the texture of cottage cheese is holding you back from enjoying the popular dairy product then blending cottage cheese could be your solution! In this blog we will cover blended cottage cheese 101 and discuss what it is, how to make it, and give you ideas on how to serve it to enhance the nutrition and texture of your recipes.
Easy Basil Pesto
With just a few simple ingredients, it's easy to skip the store bought and whip up this easy and delicious basil pesto at home!
Protein Biscuits (Only 3 Ingredients!)
These protein biscuits feature 10 grams of protein and make it deliciously easy to add some protein to your day. With a light and fluffy texture, you'll never know that they were made with only 3 ingredients!
10 Healthy Toddler Snacks (Dietitian picks from Amazon!)
If you are looking for shelf stable, healthy toddler snack ideas to throw in a lunchbox or diaper bag then this is the perfect list for you. All purchased from Amazon, here are 10 dietitian picks for healthy toddler snacks that make it easy and convenient to serve your toddler more fruits, vegetables, and plants throughout the day!
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
These decadent peanut butter and chocolate Rice Krispie treats take the classic homemade Rice Krispie to a whole new level. Full of chocolate and peanut butter, these Rice Krispies are incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to be a dessert favorite at your next birthday party or gathering!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Chia Seed Pudding
This delicious pumpkin cheesecake protein chia seed pudding is loaded with the nutrition of pumpkin, protein from creamy cottage cheese, and plant based protein and fiber from chia seeds making it the perfect way to start your day all season long!
Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins
A fall twist on the classic banana muffin, these simple pumpkin banana bread muffins are perfectly fluffy, perfectly moist, and perfectly spiced to give you all the flavors of fall in one bite!
Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie
This blueberry raspberry smoothie is quick, easy, and loaded with fruits, vegetables, and greek yogurt protein making it the perfect smoothie for the entire family!
Amare Happy Juice- A Dietitian Review
With a unique blend of compounds aimed at enhancing the gut-brain axis, Amare Happy Juice drink mixes have taken the internet by storm and claim to help boost your overall mood. But is it really something to smile about? Let’s do a happy juice review and find out!
Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Pasta (One-Pot Recipe)
With school back in session, easy week night dinners are a must and it doesn’t get easier to make (or clean up) than this tuscan chicken and orzo pasta bake! Ready in 30 minutes and filled with tuscan flavors like Italian herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh vegetables, this one pot recipe is sure to become a family favorite.