Food and Nutrition Blog by Mackenzie Burgess
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?? Whether you’re laying by the pool, entertaining guests, or want to celebrate the weekend—I’ve got the drink for you. This Spiked Strawberry Lemon Spritzer is naturally flavored from seasonal strawberries and freshly squeezed lemons. Unlike most cocktails, this drink has sugar-free + low-sugar options and has less than 100 calories […]
Mixing up a salad doesn’t have to be either bland or time consuming. This 5-minute Simple Fruit & Nut Salad proves that a quick salad can be both flavorful and easy. This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and has nut-free options. Bonus: You don’t have to scout out the endless dressing options at the store. […]
If you’re like me, when you go in for a bite of a recipe, you love a good CRUNCH. That’s why I came up with this delicious Quinoa Crunch Granola. Quinoa makes for the perfect addition to this simple granola recipe as it provides an awesome crunch and packs in some added protein and nutrients. […]
This recipe is my entry for the Food & Nutrition Magazine Test Kitchen Recipe Contest featuring Siggi’s Icelandic-style yogurt. All opinions are my own, I never feature a brand that I don’t love! Stuffed peppers have been my go-to meal lately. It’s so easy to whip up the filling, throw them in the oven, and […]
These energy bites are the perfect snack to grab and go! Completely customizable and take 5 minutes or less! I always have these bites on hand to grab-and-go because if I don’t pack snacks with me for the day, I get serious “hangrxiety”. Hungry, angry, and anxious. Never a good combo. Avoid the hunger with […]
With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, hummus is a must. Don’t be left dip-less when the grocery shelves empty. Instead, whip up this healthy peanut butter hummus in 10 minutes or less with ingredients right from your pantry. Hummus typically calls for an ingredient called tahini. Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, […]