Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese By Emily Richter 11/5/2024 This butternut squash mac and cheese is made with a roasted butternut squash cheese sauce that’s blended until smooth and an easy breadcrumb topping for extra crunch. Bake it all in a casserole dish and serve! You guys know we are cheese lovers (Hello, sister site Cheese Knees!). Well, we’re also butternut squash lovers which is why this butternut squash mac and cheese was a no-brainer for Fit Foodie Finds!...

Carrot Cake Muffins By Lee Funke 2/11/2021 Carrot Cake Muffins are truly delicious any time of year. Our carrot cake muffins recipe is made with whole-grain flour, grated carrots, warm spices, maple syrup and chopped walnuts. If you’re a muffin lover like us, you’ll find many great healthy muffin recipes to choose from here on Fit Foodie Finds. From cinnamon pear muffins to super fluffy blueberry muffins to healthy chocolate muffins and everything in between....

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo By Linley Hanson 3/17/2025 This simple chicken broccoli alfredo recipe is made with a cheesy roux, pan-seared chicken, and broccoli florets for a balanced dinner idea. Chicken Broccoli Alfredo – Easy 30 Minute Meal You will not regret whipping up this chicken broccoli alfredo for dinner tonight. It is creamy, packed with veggies, and has a large serving of protein. You can use chicken thighs, chicken breasts, and even add in other veggies if you’re feeling adventurous....

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal By Lee Funke 3/14/2024 Have your dessert and breakfast, too, with this out-of-this-world Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal! This healthy oatmeal recipe is flavored with extra vanilla and maple syrup to make it taste like cookie dough. Our Stovetop Cookie Dough Oats are made to taste just like cookie dough (thank you vanilla and maple syrup). My family loves this recipe because it tastes like dessert for breakfast and we love topping it with our no-bake cookie dough bites , too....

Chocolate Protein Oatmeal By Emily Richter 1/21/2024 Say hello to your new favorite breakfast recipe! This Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Is one of our favorite ways to start the day and it tastes just like dessert. Packed with 29g of protein and 11g of fiber, you can’t go wrong! Cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder deliver that rich chocolatey flavor, while sea salt, old-fashioned oats, flaxseed, and almond butter bring the perfect balance of sweet and salty....

Easy Pot Roast Seasoning By Linley Hanson 4/18/2025 Add amazing flavor to the next pot roast that you make with this easy pot roast seasoning! This delicious dry rub is made with a mixture of smokey, sweet, and salty spices that will add the perfect amount of flavor to your pot roast . Featured Comment “Incredible! Came across this when looking for my usual recipe, but this is a new favorite!...

Healthy Breakfast Cookies By Lee Funke 6/13/2024 These healthy breakfast cookies are the perfect way to start your day! They are naturally sweetened with mashed bananas and maple syrup and packed with fiber from the rolled oats. I love making these healthy cookies for my 1-and-a-half-year-old because they’re jam-packed with real food and he devours them! Featured Comment “ These came together so quickly. I made a double batch and will freeze some....

Healthy Soft Pretzel Recipe By Lee Funke 6/24/2024 We developed a healthy soft pretzel recipe using a combination of white and whole wheat flour. These homemade pretzels are super easy to whip up for a healthy snack. All you need are a few basic ingredients, and you can make this recipe in about an hour! Featured Comment “This recipe is great! I made them on a Saturday night then served the delicious pretzels with a cinnamon sugar sauce, eggs and bacon for brunch the next morning....

How to Microwave a Sweet Potato By Linley Hanson 9/26/2022 It only takes 8 minutes to cook a sweet potato in the microwave . You will have a sweet potato ready to top, smash, or serve for lunch or dinner in no time. It’s Easy to Microwave a Sweet Potato We love a good baked sweet potato , but sometimes you just don’t have the time. Keep meal time easy and microwave sweet potatoes for dinner or if you need to soften a sweet potato for sweet potato pancakes or sweet potato burgers ....

Instant Pot Apple Cider By Linley Hanson 9/17/2023 There is nothing quite like a big mug of hot apple cider to warm up a chilly fall day! This Instant Pot apple cider recipe is a quicker alternative to making it on the stovetop yet tastes like it has been cooking all day. As soon as the leaves start changing, the wool socks come out and it’s apple cider time! We have so many amazing apple orchards here in Minnesota, so delicious apple cider is always available at every coop in town....

Instant Pot Egg Bites By Linley Hanson 3/17/2024 These Instant Pot Egg Bites are pillowy bites of scrambled egg, spinach, and cheese made right in your Instant Pot. They take 10 minutes to cook with a quick-release. In this post, we’re giving you instructions on how to make instant pot egg bites in both a silicone mold and mini Mason jars as we tested both methods extensively. Pressure-cooking egg bites is a fabulous way to make many egg bites at once....

Instant Pot Orange Chicken By Linley Hanson 9/19/2022 This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is saucy, flavorful, and so easy to make! In 30 minutes you will have delicious take-out-tasting orange chicken. Need some meal prep ideas? There’s also nothing better than prepping a big batch of shredded chicken in the Instant Pot for the week! Simple Instant Pot Orange Chicken If you’re a take-out lover like me, you are going to absolutely adore this Instant Pot Orange Chicken....

Over Hard Eggs By Emily Richter 12/25/2022 Make perfect eggs every time with this over hard eggs recipe . Step-by-step, easy fool proof instructions to make the best over hard eggs ever. Perfectly Cooked Over Hard Eggs Is there anything better than eggs cooked exactly the way you like them for breakfast?! Not everyone likes a runny yolk, and that’s okay! That’s why we’re walking you through how to make perfectly cooked over hard eggs every time....

PB&J Protein Oat Cups By Lee Funke 5/6/2025 These PB&J Protein Oat Cups make getting your daily dose of fiber and protein (10g!!!) so fun and effortless! Crunchy oats are combined with creamy peanut butter, protein powder, chia seeds, and jam for a nutrient-rich breakfast or snack you can enjoy on the go. Top with melted chocolate for an extra indulgent treat! SO yummy. Peanut butter and jelly turned into protein-packed oatmeal cups?...

Protein Peanut Butter Cups By Lee Funke 8/30/2023 What’s better than a peanut butter cup? A peanut butter cup amped with extra protein! Make these delicious protein peanut butter cups with just a few ingredients! Easy Protein Peanut Butter Cups Need a little afternoon pick-me-up? Try our protein peanut butter cups! Made with peanut butter, dark chocolate, and protein powder, you won’t feel any guilt eating this protein dessert. We love this recipe because it only requires 4 Ingredients and a few minutes of your time....

Pumpkin Spice Oat Cups By Emily Richter 9/18/2024 These Pumpkin Spice Oat Cups are a no-bake dessert INFUSED with cozy fall flavors like maple syrup, butterscotch, and (of course) pumpkin spice ! They’re chewy, sweet, and can be made in advance, which means you can have them on hand in your freezer for a sweet fall treat anytime. After our OG peanut butter oat cups went viral on the internet (and in your hearts!...

Single-Serve Cottage Cheese Brownie By Emily Richter 1/11/2026 Viral cottage cheese desserts are here to stay, and I’m here for it! This single-serve cottage cheese brownie is rich, fudgy, and packs 28g of protein per brownie. It’s perfect for a quick, high-protein dessert that feels super indulgent. What Makes This Recipe Great Single serve: Sometimes I just want a single serve dessert! Instead of making a whole batch of brownies, I love love love making this incredible single-serve brownie....

Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa By Lee Funke 8/25/2023 Plant-based Mexican quinoa is made with pantry staples for an easy weeknight dinner. The slow cooker does all the work for this simple and flavorful vegan crockpot recipe! This nourishing slow cooker sweet potato Mexican quinoa is one of our favorite slow cooker recipes . Naturally gluten free and vegan, this one-pot meal is made with protein-packed quinoa, beans, sweet potatoes, and spices....

Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos By Lee Funke 6/17/2022 These smoked pulled pork tacos are made with our incredible, fall-off-the-bone smoked pork shoulder and all the best toppings. What to Do with Shredded Pulled Pork Ever since we got our Traeger, we just can’t stop with the smoker recipes! When we made our smoked pork shoulder , we knew we needed a recipe to use up those leftovers and here it is — Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos!...

Superfood Oatmeal Bowl By Emily Richter 8/27/2022 Oatmeal never looked so good! Make this Healthy Superfood Oatmeal that’s loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and a hint of cinnamon, aka the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy! One Pot Oatmeal Superfood Oatmeal Ingredients Rolled Oats: Oats are rich in antioxidants and fiber! Plus, they’ll help keep you full til your next snack or meal. Unsweetened Almond Milk: Any milk will do for this recipe, but we love unsweetened almond milk because it’s rich in vitamin D while still being low in sugar and calories....