Meatball Stroganoff

Sorry no picture on this one!

It's a quick, easy, and healthier version of one my husband's favorite dishes. Pre-made meatballs saves time, greek yogurt substitutes heavy whipping cream cutting fat without losing flavor, and using turkey meatballs cuts even more fat off the recipe.

Ingredients: Package of meatballs (beef or turkey), 1 package of egg noodles (I used the ones from Trader Joe's), 1-2 c of mushrooms (optional- added vitamin D), 2 c low sodium beef broth, 2/3 c sour cream, 1 c plain greek yogurt, salt and pepper to taste.

Directions: Brown meatballs and mushrooms in skillet on medium heat until cooked through. You can use a tbsp of olive oil or 2-3 tbsp of water to cook these in. While they're cooking, boil water and cook noodles according to package. Remove meatballs and mushrooms from pan and boil beef broth then reduce it til it thickens. Whisk in the sour cream and greek yogurt on low heat. You can add a small spoonful of flour if you want the sauce thicker. Add meatballs, mushrooms, and sauce to noodles and salt and pepper to taste. I topped with a sprinkle of parmesean cheese but herbs such as oregano are nice too.

Healthy Power Cookies

Cookies without flour, sugar, and eggs?! Cookies that give you long lasting energy not just a spurt before a crash?! Since our new baby boy arrived time is of the essence and I can barely find time to make a smoothie, let alone a good healthy breakfast. But I'm breast feeding and getting enough nutrients is a must so this recipe has become my new quick breakfast or 3am power snack.

Ingredients: 2/3 c of unsweetened applesauce, 1/3 c of peanut butter, 2 mashed bananas, 1 1/2 c of rolled oats, 1/4 c favorite nuts (optional), 1/4 c. chocolate chips (optional), 1 tbsp flax seeds (optional- I just sneak these in whenever I can), 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix peanut butter and bananas together well. Add apple sauce. oats, vanilla, flax seeds, nuts, and chocolate chips. Let sit 10 minutes then scoop spoonfulls onto cookie sheet and press with a fork. Bake 30 minutes.