Top 2

Favorite Healthy Recipes &/or Snacks:

It's been a few weeks since I have participated in Tuesday's Top 2 & this week's topic comes at a good time! Last week I joined our "Biggest Loser" contest at work hoping it will help motivate me to drop that annoying 10 lbs I need to lose so I am anxious to read about everyones "healthy" recipes over at Taylor's blog & get some ideas.

Here are 2 recipes that I make often that are fairly healthy:

1) Baked Sweet Potato Fries

2 medium sweet potatoes, washed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Preheat oven to 425°.

Slice each potato into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick strips. In a small bowl, combine cumin, salt & pepper. Put potatos in a large ziplock bag & toss with oil, cumin, salt, & black pepper until evenly coated. Place on a non-stick baking sheet & avoid crowding so potatoes get crisp. Bake for 15 minutes.

Turn potatoes & bake until bottom is browned, about 10-15 minutes more. Serve immediately.

2) Triple Berry Smoothie

1/2 cup blackberries & rasberries
5 medium strawberries
1 cup crushed ice
1/3 cup skim milk
6 oz nonfat yogurt
1 scoop of protein powder (optional)

Put all ingredients in a blender & blend until smooth. (I like to use my Magic Bullet for blending). Serve with a straw & enjoy!

What are some of your favorite healthy recipes?