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Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt Recipe – a healthy twist on the classic, made open-face and veggie-loaded for extra crunch, melty cheese, and feel-good flavor. Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe This tuna melt recipe is everything you love about the classic—melty cheese, savory tuna, and crispy bread—but with a fresh, veggie-packed twist. Served open-face to cut the carbs, it’s […]

Chicken Scampi

This Chicken Scampi recipe is a light, flavorful weeknight pasta dinner that’s high-protein and comes together in under 30 minutes. Chicken Scampi This easy Chicken Scampi is my high-protein spin on classic shrimp scampi—made with juicy chicken breast, garlic, lemon, and a buttery white wine sauce tossed with whole wheat angel hair and spinach. I […]

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the fastest way to make shredded chicken, perfect for high-protein meal prep which can be used in chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and more! Perfect Instant Pot Shredded Chicken I recently shared my slow cooker shredded chicken recipe and received many requests for this Instant Pot recipe. So, I tested it […]

Mango Lassi

High-protein mango lassi is a lighter take on the classic Indian drink—cool, creamy, and perfect as a refreshing, nourishing snack. Lightened Up Mango Lassi Whenever I’m at an Indian restaurant, the mango lassis call my name! This classic Indian recipe is refreshing and simple to make at home, which means I can whip one up […]

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (May 26-June 1)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (May 26-June 1) School’s almost out, schedules are packed, and some nights there just isn’t time to cook a big dinner. These hearty salads can be your weeknight heroes—quick to make, satisfying […]

25+ Summer Side Dishes

Keep it light and fresh with these easy summer side dishes. Made with seasonal ingredients, these sides are colorful, flavorful, and perfect for hot summer days! Healthy Summer Side Dishes When the grill’s fired up, the last thing you want is a boring side dish. These fresh and healthy summer sides are made to shine […]

Grilled Chimichurri Steak (Flank Steak)

Chimichurri Steak is a summer staple—grilled flank steak topped with a bright, herby chimichurri sauce that adds freshness and zing to everything from steak to chicken and fish. Chimichurri Steak Recipe If you’ve never had Chimichurri Steak, you’re in for a treat. My cousin Katia is from Argentina, and this is how she makes her […]

High Protein Egg Salad (Low Calorie, Lower Fat)

This high protein egg salad is made with fewer yolks and light mayo for a creamy, satisfying texture—without the extra calories. It’s a healthy, low calorie, low fat option for breakfast, lunch, or meal prep. High Protein Egg Salad If you love egg salad (which I do!) but want something a little lighter, this high […]

Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Grilled Vegetables

This Mediterranean couscous salad is packed with grilled vegetables and tossed in a creamy basil lemon feta dressing. A healthy, veggie-forward side dish or light lunch. Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad Mostly grilled veggies, this Mediterranean couscous salad is tossed in a creamy basil lemon feta dressing. I love loading up my pasta salads with grilled […]

Strawberry Crostini

Strawberry Crostini are an easy, fresh summer appetizer made with creamy ricotta, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint on toasted bread. Perfect for brunch or entertaining. Strawberry Ricotta Crostini  Easy, fresh, and packed with seasonal flavor, these Strawberry and Mint Crostini were a big yes from the Skinnytaste Community, and now they’re here! Toasted bread is […]