#greek-yogurt

#greek-yogurt

If you're planning on getting more protein, you might immediately start thinking about things like meat, eggs, and protein shakes. After all, there's a reason why bodybuilders love all of the above, and it isn't necessarily because they always taste great. But incorporating more protein into your diet doesn't have to come in the form of pea powder or boiled chicken. It can actually come from adding Greek yogurt and cashew butter into your next cake.

Through trial and error, I've learned a few tips for making smoothies. First, start by adding liquid to your blender first: this prevents the blades from jamming on frozen fruit. I've learned this the hard way many times! For the creamiest texture, I like to use Greek yogurt because it adds a nice body as well as protein to keep you full. If you want a vegan smoothie, banana is best for achieving the creamy base.

Life as a trained chef and a mom of two is a little like being a rockstar - the kids just don't care. They push back on my creative tendencies and usually just want mac and cheese. So, how do I reconcile this with my desire for delicious food? My secret weapon: Trader Joe's. As a Trader Joe's shopper since 2004, I've been curating quick and easy meals from the store's aisles for most of my adult life.

Here's a fun new favorite recipe that started as a simple request from family: pumpkin oatmeal muffins! The other day my aunt Cheryl called asking if I had a pumpkin oatmeal muffin recipe on this website. I didn't, so we ended up creating this recipe together, combining elements from my popular healthy banana muffins and healthy oatmeal muffins. Everything goes right into the blender and there's no all-purpose flour: so they're naturally gluten-free, too.

If you're trying to eat more broccoli or eat healthy in general, smoothies are a great way to do it. This broccoli smoothie makes the nutritious vegetable taste sweet and creamy: you can barely taste it's there! I'll be honest, though. My house is full of broccoli lovers who don't need me sneaking veg in creative ways. But if you need a quick, healthy breakfast or snack, this broccoli smoothie is a tasty option.

A yogurt smoothie packed with fresh fruit is a refreshing and healthy summer drink; adding banana, honey, and peanut butter turns it into a decadent dessert.