Skinny 'Starbucks' Protein Bistro Box

January 2, 2026 Amanda Plott

What can I say? I used to be a Starbucks fanatic.

I once had a serious relationship with the Skinny Cinnamon Dulce Latte for nearly as long as I can remember. It's a lot more rare that I actually get anything to eat from there, and when I do... I always try to stick to things that are not in that lovely 'baked goods' display case perched so blissfully next to the cashier.

No, no. I dive downward into the cooler section and avoid eye contact with those pastries as if they were Medusa herself.

Mediterranean Lunch Plate

December 22, 2025 Amanda Plott

If lunchtime is your chance to recharge, keep cravings at bay, and maybe sneak in a little sunshine on your plate, the Mediterranean lunch plate is your new best friend. Think vibrant, balanced, and unpretentiously delicious: a mix of fresh vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and bright herbs. It’s the type of meal that makes you feel virtuous without tasting like rabbit food…

Mushroom & Toasted Walnut Salad + Truffle Vinaigrette

December 18, 2025 Amanda Plott

Meet your new favorite side (or main, if you’re feeling fancy and carbo-loading on crusty bread): a mushroom-forward salad that’s earthy, crunchy, and dressed in a truffle vinaigrette so good it will make you whisper “wow” into your napkin. It’s healthy but indulgent — the kind of guilt-free deliciousness we live for. Think meaty mushrooms, crisp greens, toasted walnuts for that addictive snap, and a vinaigrette with just enough truffle personality to steal the show…

Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl

November 29, 2025 Amanda Plott

Who says you can’t have your BLT and eat it too—healthier, that is? If you’re a fan of the classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich but want to skip the bread and load up on protein instead, the Cottage Cheese BLT Bowl is your new best friend. This dish takes all the tasty goodness of a BLT and flips it into a bowl that’s packed with fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy cottage cheese, making it a perfect guilt-free meal anytime.

What Makes This Bowl So Good?

Protein-packed, low-carb, and full of flavor. Cottage cheese sneaks in a serious dose of protein and calcium without the heaviness of traditional cheese or mayo. The bacon brings that crave-worthy salty crunch, while fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce add color, fiber, and crunch. You’ve got a bright, satisfying dish that feels indulgent but fuels your body right…

Peanut Butter & Soy Silken Tofu

November 14, 2025 Amanda Plott

Alright, food adventurers, gather ’round because I’m about to drop a culinary love story that’s equal parts weird and wonderful. Peanut butter and soy silken tofu might sound like odd bedfellows, but trust me—this creamy, dreamy duo is a match made in health-conscious heaven.

Why Peanut Butter & Silken Tofu?

Silken tofu is the underrated MVP of the plant-based world—super smooth, ultra-soft, and bland enough that it happily takes on any flavor you throw its way. Peanut butter? Oh, that familiar nutty goodness that makes everything instantly better. Mix these two, and you get a luscious, protein-packed powerhouse perfect for guilt-free indulgence.

Buffalo Cottage Cheese & Celery

November 11, 2025 Amanda Plott

Are you hunting for a snack that screams flavor but whispers health goals? Look no further than the Buffalo Cottage Cheese & Celery combo—a snack so good, it might just convert even the staunchest buffalo wing devotees into health-conscious believers…