Rena Awada

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Coconut Cake Recipe

1 week ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada |Ella Davar RD

Preheat the oven to 320F and spray a 12-cup bundt pan well with coconut oil spray. Combine the2¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. In a second bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk the ½ cup salted butter and ¼ cup coconut oil until combined. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and whisk for 20 seconds. Use a spatula to scrape the sides. Add the 3 large eggs, one by one, and whisk after each to incorporate.
Scrambled Pancakes Recipe

1 week ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

In a medium bowl, mix the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 tablespoons sugar of choice. Using a separate bowl, whisk the 2 eggs with the 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Combine the flour with the egg mixture, and stir to incorporate. Set the batter aside for 5-7 minutes to hydrate. This will let the batter get thicker and get fluffier pancakes. Heat a non-stick skillet or medium heat.
Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

2 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada |Ella Davar RD

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Using a steamer basket fitted over a pot of boiling water, steam the 1 large head of cauliflower for around 7-8 minutes. Don't overcook it, we want it with some crunch, as it will continue to cook in the sauce. In a saucepan, add the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk (from the 2 cups whole milk). Whisk until smooth.
3 Ingredient Avocado Bread

2 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada |Ella Davar RD

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Peel and remove the 1 large Ripe Avocado pit. Add it into a medium bowl and mash it well using a fork. Next, add the 1 large Egg and the 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese. If you want to add a bit of seasoning at this point you can add about 1 teaspoon onion powder. Mix together with a fork or spatula until they are nicely combined. Divide the mixture into two equal parts on the lined sheet pan.
Viral Meghan Markle Pasta

2 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Bring 3 cups Water to a boil in a tea kettle. Add the 2 cups cherry tomatoes and 4-6 garlic cloves to a high-rimmed skillet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon. Add the ½ pound spaghetti to the skillet and pour over the boiling water. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat, for about 6-7 minutes, stirring once or twice to avoid the pasta from sticking. Remove the cover and stir in the spinach or 2 cups kale.
Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins

2 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a muffin tin pan with parchment paper or cooking oil spray. Add the 1/4 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup milk of choice, 2 large eggs, juice and zest of half a lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth. Next, in a large bowl add the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix to combine.
Crispy Chicken Tostadas

2 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Rub the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tbsp of the 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, and Kosher salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in a preheated skillet until golden and cooked through about 12-14 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the cooked chicken, then toss with the 7.5 ounces green salsa and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced. Set aside. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

3 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada |Rena Awada |Ella Davar RD

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 9×5 pan with parchment paperIn a bowl, mash the 3 large ripe bananas using a fork, and add the 2 large eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/3 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup light brown or cane sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Into a separate bowl, add the 2 cups flour of your choice like all-purpose, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

3 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada |Ella Davar RD

Preheat the oven to 350F. In an oven-safe dish, add the cottage cheese and marinara or pizza sauce. Mix to combine. Next, add in the Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, and a bit of salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Top the cottage cheese mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese, Sprinkle over some shredded parmesan Cheese. Add in more toppings like sliced olives, and chopped or mini pepperoni. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
One-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chips

1 month ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada |Ella Davar RD

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. This easy-to-make one-ingredient cottage cheese chips recipe is so tasty and the perfect snack to have without any guilt. They take just 5 minutes of prep time, are low in calories, and are high in protein. Cottage cheese is taking over the internet, in case you haven’t noticed. It is all about cottage cheese these days. Why?