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One-Pot Pappardelle Pasta with Chicken Thighs By Lee Funke 2/26/2023 This one-pot pappardelle pasta with chicken thighs makes for the most delicious dinner. The chicken and pappardelle pasta are cooked in a creamy, rich sauce of onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes and topped with shaved parmesan cheese. The Most Flavorful Pasta Dish One-pot pasta dishes are our favorite here on Fit Foodie Finds. They make cooking more convenient, less messy, and are the perfect easy option for a weeknight dinner....

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal By Lee Funke 4/24/2024 This Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal recipe is one of our most popular breakfast recipes on Fit Foodie Finds! It’s perfectly sweetened with mashed banana and a little bit of maple syrup. It’s also gluten-free and made with ground oat flour and rolled oats! Featured Comment “JUST what I needed!!! I feel like I have the same breakfasts over and over and love finding new healthy recipes....

Peanut Butter Protein Balls By Lee Funke 4/28/2025 I am a BIG fan of protein balls and have been making them since this website launched in 2010! Heck, I’ve been making them since before the website as a quick grab-and-go snack in college. And, this specific recipe was a lifesaver after I had my baby Gus 🙏🏻 Peanut butter protein balls are the perfect high-protein snack to munch on post-workout or mid-day when you need something to tide you over!...

Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes By Lee Funke 8/30/2023 Follow this recipe for perfectly roasted sweet potatoes every time! Made with just a few simple ingredients, roasted sweet potatoes are a delicious veggie addition to any healthy dinner . We have tested our fair share of roasted vegetable recipes here in the Fit Foodie studio. From roasted Brussels sprouts to roasted broccoli , garlic roasted cauliflower to ranch roasted potatoes , and everything in between, oven baked veggies are our fave!...

Protein Powder Sugar Cookies (small batch!) By Emily Richter 12/12/2025 These small-batch protein sugar cookies are soft, flavorful and hold their shape super well! They’re a perfect sweet treat that packs 13g of protein per cookie. I love making these when I’m baking Christmas cookies, but honestly, they’re great any time of year. I can’t wait for you to try this recipe ❤️. what makes these cookies great ⤵️ High-protein dough: I used vanilla whey protein powder in this cookie dough, and it not only helps these cookies pack 13g of protein per cookie, it gives them a sweet vanilla flavor that’s a perfect complement for sugar cookies....

Pumpkin Rice Pudding By Lee Funke 9/24/2023 Made with just 5 ingredients, pumpkin rice pudding is a delightfully warm and cozy fall recipe. Serve it for dessert or even try it for breakfast! If you’re a fan of pumpkin oatmeal , you’re going to love this pumpkin rice pudding recipe. This naturally vegan and gluten free fall dessert is made on the stovetop with minimal ingredients. We like to make this seasonal pumpkin rice pudding on cooler days because it’s comforting, cozy, and always satisfies that sweet tooth!...

Stuffed Pork Chops By Lee Funke 10/24/2022 These stuffed pork chops are crunchy on the outside and packed with cheesy mushroom goodness on the inside making these the ultimate weeknight meal. Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chop Recipe We love how much you love our broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts , so we thought we’d bring you another rendition with these stuffed pork chops! These aren’t your average stuffed pork chops. First, the pork chops are tenderized, then they’re stuffed with cream cheese and caramelized mushrooms, and finally dredged in a Ritz cracker topping to make them extra crunchy....

Thanksgiving Turkey Roulade with Italian Sausage Stuffing By Linley Hanson 11/12/2023 Make this year’s Thanksgiving dinner like no other with this delicious turkey roulade ! Tender turkey breast is butterflied and stuffed with bitter-sweet cranberry sauce and a savory pork sausage stuffing for an easy turkey recipe that’ll be an instant crowd-pleaser. As much as we love cooking a whole turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, it can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned chefs....

Top lululemon Shorts By Emily Richter 1/21/2026 We’ve tested every style of lululemon shorts (for workouts and everyday wear!), and rounded up all our favorites. Read on for each of our go-to lululemon shorts and top picks for different activities! This post was updated on July 14, 2023, with lululemon’s latest women’s shorts styles. As you know, we’re huge fans of lululemon over here at Fit Foodie Finds. Not only do we wear their clothes during workouts, but it’s pretty much all we wear during the day (and night, too)....

30-Minute Sausage Pizza Pasta By Lee Funke 8/23/2022 This Sausage Pizza Pasta is made in just 30-minutes using just 8 simple ingredients. We’ve stripped a sausage pizza and turned it into a delicious healthy sausage pizza pasta that’s gluten-free friendly! Dinner is Served » Pizza Pasta! Have your pizza and pasta too with this super simple pizza pasta recipe. In my household, we’re big fans of sausage pizza, but also really enjoy pasta....

Apple Cider Hot Toddy By Lee Funke 7/5/2023 Warm your soul with this apple cider hot toddy recipe! This adult beverage mixes together cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, and citrus for a delicious winter drink. Yummy Apple Cider Hot Toddy! Say hello to the most delicious hot drink you’ve ever tasted –> Apple Cider Hot Toddies! We’ve taken the classic hot toddy up a notch by using apple cider as the base and you’re never going to make them any different....

BBQ Chicken Salad By Lee Funke 8/13/2023 This is the ultimate bbq chicken salad made with all the summer ingredients – romaine, cherry tomatoes, corn, garbanzo beans, bbq chicken, and an avocado ranch dressing. Whether you have leftover grilled bbq chicken or are just craving a bbq chicken salad, this is the perfect summer salad! My husband and I love making this bbq chicken salad because it’s protein-packed and seasonal. I love the combo of saucy bbq chicken, feta cheese, and avocado ranch....

Brown Sugar Swiss Meringue By Lee Funke 10/20/2023 Our brown sugar Swiss meringue is the perfect cheesecake topper. It comes together with 5 simple ingredients and a stand mixer. If you’re looking for a topper for any baked good (think pies, tarts, cupcakes, etc.), you need to try our brown sugar Swiss meringue recipe! Classic meringue is made from egg white and regular white sugar, but we took things up a notch with brown sugar and cinnamon....

Chewy Pumpkin Blondies By Emily Richter 10/24/2024 Loaded with cozy pumpkin flavor, these Pumpkin Blondies are an exciting and delicious spin on traditional blondies. They have a dense and chewy center with a crispy top layer and pockets of white chocolate chips for a sweet surprise. One thing I’ve learned over the years cooking for you guys is that you can put pumpkin puree in almost any dessert to make it better — Pumpkin Bread , Pumpkin French Toast , or Pumpkin Muffins to name a few....

Chicken Piccata By Linley Hanson 2/19/2025 Chicken piccata is made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, a delicious white wine lemon sauce, and capers. We love serving this chicken piccata recipe next to angel hair pasta for a complete meal! This 30-minute meal is a Fit Foodie reader favorite. This Chicken Piccata is made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. It’s high protein and comes together so easily! Chicken Piccata = Favorite Dinner If you have never had chicken piccata, today is your lucky day!...

Coconut Quinoa By Lee Funke 7/9/2023 Coconut quinoa is a sweet and creamy way to serve quinoa and pairs quite nicely with bowls, stir fry, or curry. A Spin on Coconut Rice! Coconut quinoa is the new coconut rice. We love how sweet and creamy coconut quinoa is and how great it pairs with dishes such as curries and stir-fries. Coconut quinoa is made with just a few ingredients — uncooked quinoa , full-fat coconut milk, and water making this recipe a winner....

Easy Chicken Fried Rice By Lee Funke 2/28/2021 This easy chicken fried rice recipe makes takeout a breeze in your own kitchen. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make chicken fried rice and share some alternate variations as well. If you’re anything like me, you crave takeout more nights than none. Chicken fried rice is such a fun and simple meal that you can make in your own kitchen....

Easy Chicken Thighs Marinade By Emily Richter 5/6/2022 In less than 5 minutes you can whip up a delicious honey mustard chicken thighs marinade that will infuse your chicken thighs with mustard, honey and a hint of lemon! Best Chicken Thighs Marinade Say hello to the best chicken thighs marinade you’ll ever taste! It’s made with a few of our favorite things: 2 kinds of mustard, honey, lemon juice and soy sauce to name a few....

High Protein Pumpkin Bars By Emily Richter 12/25/2024 These High Protein Pumpkin Bars are everything you love about pumpkin pie but in a healthier and more convenient form! They use the simplest of ingredients and pack 15g of protein per bar. Who woulda thunk yogurt and pumpkin would be such a dream combo!? I have so many of these high protein pumpkin bars stashed in my fridge right now… someone might have to intervene 👀....

Homemade Chicken Broth By Linley Hanson 10/3/2023 Make this homemade chicken broth and use it in your favorite soup recipe! You boil leftover vegetables with a chicken carcass and it creates the most flavorful broth. You can use it in soups, chilis, sauces, and more. This broth recipe was inspired after a kitchen day with lots of food scraps. Have you ever noticed when you are preparing a chicken dinner that there are so many bones and vegetable chunks left over?...