Rena Awada

Michigan

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Protein Banana Bread

1 week ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×5 pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients and set aside. (3 large ripe bananas, 1 egg, 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt, 1/2 cup honey , 1/3 cup coconut oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract) Into another medium bowl, add all the dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips.
Easy Beef Lo Mein

1 week ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Cook the 8 ounces Rice noodles as instructed on the package. Drain and set aside. In a small jug, whisk the 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup beef stock, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, and 2 tablespoons honey. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado oil (from the 2 tablespoons avocado oil). Cook the 1 pound lean beef in a single layer (you may do that in 2 batches), until it's golden-brown, around 4-6 minutes.
Ground Beef Bowl

2 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Peel and chop the 2 Large sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes. Place them on the sheet pan, drizzle 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and pepper, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Using your hands, toss to combine. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until crispy and cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the beef. In a pan, add olive oil and sear the 1 pound lean ground beef until it is no longer pink. About 2-3 minutes.
Salmon Alfredo

3 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Boil the 10 ounces gluten-free spaghetti or fettuccine pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Once cooked to al dente, drain and set aside. Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season the 4 salmon fillets with Kosher salt and pepper and cook the salmon for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
Air Fryer Meatballs

3 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the 1.5 pounds lean ground beef in a large bowl, and add the rest of the ingredients. (1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, chopped parsley, and Kosher salt and pepper) Thoroughly mix to combine, then form into 1 spoonful of meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in the basket of your air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
Banana Bread Cookies

3 weeks ago | healthyfitnessmeals.com | Rena Awada

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Banana Bread Cookies are going to be your favorite cookies. They are so fluffy, easy to make, and so delicious. Made in less than 30 minutes, and makes for the perfect treat or breakfast on the go. You may also love this coconut cake recipe that has been so popular. My kids love banana bread and I make them every time I have ripe bananas. I am always making this banana date nut bread or this double chocolate banana bread.
Coconut Cake Recipe

1 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.