Skinny Homemade Roadhouse Rolls

June 22, 2023 Amanda Plott

These skinny homemade yeast rolls from scratch are a delightful treat for any occasion. Made with love and precision, they are the epitome of comfort and warmth. The dough, tender and pillowy, is made using pantry staples with a few lower-fat ingredients that ensure a lighter, healthier indulgence.

As they rise, filling the kitchen with the warm scent of fresh baked bread, anticipation builds for the deliciousness to come. Once baked to golden perfection, these rolls emerge from the oven with a delicate crust that yields to reveal an airy, flavorful interior…

Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip

June 4, 2023 Amanda Plott

Sometimes in my house we just like to have what we call ‘snacky dinner’, which usually means finger foods of one kind or another. This time around I was feeling chips and dip, but I wanted something with a little bit of a twist to it. That’s where this Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip comes in. This Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip is super easy to make and it’s tasty too. It’s where Italian alfredo comes together with the spice of a poblano pepper.

The spice level on this dip varies, depending a lot on how spicy your pepper ends up being. Mine was really tame which is why I ended up also using a little bit of pepper jack cheese too. And even then, it was still pretty mild…

Healthy Blender Brownies

May 28, 2023 Amanda Plott

I’ve made healthy brownies in the past, but never quite like this. These Healthy Blender Brownies take it to the next level with all the ingredients easily being tossed into a blender and purred down into a smooth batter that you then bake and enjoy. Yep. That’s it. No bowl required for this one. Just a blender (or food processor) and the baking dish.

I used quick oats in mine, but I think regular old-fashioned oats would work just as well in these brownies. They bake up into a light brownie that’s just fudge enough for my liking without being overly wet or dense. I find that the more cakey brownies tend to be better for brownie sundaes anyway since they can soak up the ice cream goodness…

Mango Pineapple Chamoy Popsicles

May 22, 2023 Amanda Plott

This is the last week of school here and whether we like it or not the hotter weather is coming! I’m already preparing by making these Mango Pineapple Chamoy Popsicles! I’ve made some mango chili popsicles in the past, but I wanted these to have a bit more spice and some chamoy flavor too!

Although I didn’t do it today, you could add a little something something to these to spike them too. But, for today I kept mine clean. The chunks of fresh pineapple and mango in here along with the Tajin are perfection. Plus, I love that I get to control how much heat goes into these things too…

Crispy Roasted Beans & Whipped Feta

May 16, 2023 Amanda Plott

This Crispy Roasted Beans & Whipped Feta is possibly my new favorite appetizer or snack that I’ve come across in a good long while. No only are the beans seasoned up just right, the whipped feta is on point. The two together make for one of the most tasty snacks there is. I used Cannelini beans here, but butter beans, lava beans, or any large white bean will work here. The larger the bean the better for the dipping.

When I say that the beans are seasoned well, I mean they are seasoned well. There is a lot of garlic and onion per capita here. And the fresh rosemary being baked with them? Mm-mm! You can’t go wrong here…

2 Ingredient Cookies

May 13, 2023 Amanda Plott

I didn’t think it could be done, but yes - cookies can be made with a mere two ingredients. These 2 Ingredient Cookies are super east to make, because it’s just two ingredients, and they’re great as a snack, or even for part of a breakfast or lunch. So what are the two ingredients? Oats and banana. The oats do need to be quick oats and the banana has to be overly ripe. Other than that? There’s nothing more to them!

There aren’t any tricks to these cookies. They do end up being vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, low fat, and bunch of other things that make them into not only one easy cookie, but a healthy one too. I’ve been enjoying mine as part of my lunch with apple slices, peanut butter, and some other snacks treats…