Spoonful of Sugar Free

Registered Dietitian

Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free

When You Don’t Have Any Tomato Sauce

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And those pizza cravings hit.

I rummage through the cupboard and there is not a can of tomato paste, pasta sauce, or a single tomato in sight. Then, in the fridge I spot salsa.

It’s made out of tomatoes, so why not put it on a pizza?

I made my Socca Pizza Crust, topped it with salsa, a crumbled black bean burger, and some black olives. Broiled until nice and warm and topped with fresh spinach.

You could top it with any of your favorite taco toppings: beans, meat, avocado, tomatoes (if you have them!), cilantro, or onions.

Still hungry for more grain-free Mexican Pizzas? Try my Taco Meatza!

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

Pencils or pens?

I like pens-gel pens to be exact. My sister has tons and tons of gel pens in all sorts of colors! They feel so great when I write with them, and they come in gorgeous colors. I may or may not have taken a few 😛

 

Dear Dad,

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Thank you for everything you do. Thanks for your help, your support, and your love. I am so blessed to have you as a dad. You inspire me to do my best. You support all of my decisions, and help correct my bad decisions so that I am a better person.

I love you, Dad!

Your loving daughter,

Alex

Happy Father’s Day! 

 

High Protein Cookie Sandwich

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Hello everyone! Did you have fun eating your vegetables?

Today is all about the Protein! Protein is a part of every cell in your body, so it is an important thing to include in your diet. Protein repairs tissues in your body, makes enzymes and hormones, and it is an important building block for your bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

My High Protein Cookie Dough and Cookies are a great, tasty addition to your diet!

 

But do you know what is even better than cookies and cookie dough?

Cookie Sandwiches! 

 

 

 

Take 2 High Protein Cookies.

Mix 1/3 banana with 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter and small dash of water. Mix until smooth and spread between the two cookies.

Take a BIG bite and enjoy 😀

I have been loving this sandwich. The perfect post-workout snack. Perfect for anytime of day really! I made another batch of the High Protein Cookies to take with me for the tennis tournament I’m playing this weekend. Perfect.

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

What are your plans for the weekend? Are you going outside to enjoy wonderful weather (or maybe staying inside because of the terrible weather?)?

Eat Your Vegetables!

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It is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! So I challenge you:

Eat some kind of vegetable with every meal, snack, or dessert you eat today!

Maybe you will have a…

Vegetable omelet for breakfast.

A BIG salad with Ginger-Miso Dressing for lunch.

Some Chocolate-Mint Pudding for a snack.

Pecan-Crusted Chicken dipped with Homemade Barbeque sauce and sautéed vegetable for dinner.

Napoleon Cheesecake Surprise for Dessert.

And all of these contain vegetables? Yes, of course!

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

So what do you say? Are you going to take the challenge and eat vegetables with every meal today?

Nature’s Goods

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I am a part of an organic co-op. Every other Wednesday I receive a huge basket of fresh, organic produce. This week’s:

What do we have in there? Maybe some…

  • Tomatoes
  • Blueberries
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Raspberries
  • Bananas
  • Cucumbers
  • Squash
  • Strawberries
  • Peaches
I’m going to have fun with these! Fruit Crisp anyone?
Also, check out this sunrise. I woke up to a HUGE red sun beaming through my windows. Wow.
Reflection off the water:
Pictures do not do it justice.
Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day: 
What are you appreciating from Nature today?
“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon the verdant green
hills is the most perfect refreshment.”
                                                                                            – Jane Austin