Yummy Turkey-Apple Burger

Yummy Turkey-Apple Burger

With Sweet Potato Buns

About 8 weeks ago i changed my lifestyle, changed everything about my eating habits, started to do a lot more research into healthier eating options, its been an amazing journey that is even starting to reflect on my palette. Things i used to absolutely starting to taste really good to me, i don't get cravings for junk anymore, i am starting to understand food better than i ever did, its been a learning process, trying new things, taking risks and hoping it pays off. I appreciate my body even more now and because i will always love food i am trying my best to make everything i eat an experience, trying new recipes and replacing a lot of my ingredients with healthier versions... so far so good.

I wanted a burger yesterday so i decided to make a healthy one, i had come across a recipe on the social hermit's blog, that featured a turkey burger patty that had shredded apple in it.. sounded delicious; so yes of course i went for it, the addition of the apples makes it even juicier and adds a little bit of sweetness.

To make my meal even healthier and more filling, i grilled some sweet potato and used it as the buns, the trick to making your baked sweet potato perfect is to add a little starch to it, i always use some corn starch but tapioca starch will do as well.
I made my burger with healthy toppings, some grilled onions and sweet peppers that i lightly sprayed with olive oil and grilled while i made the patty and half a cup of spinach that i had sliced, i also had fat free cheese and a teaspoon of low sodium ketchup and of course some Sriracha hot sauce for my favorite spicy kick.

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Easter Recipe- Shepherd's pie

Easter Recipe- Shepherd's pie

With Sweet Potatoes

Made Shepherds pie at home on Easter Sunday, My dad is not a fan of lamb and i was looking for a way to keep it interesting but still healthy. I made a really large sized one in a 11X9 inch glass baking pan and forgot to take a picture, i also had smaller ones made so i could eat for lunch the next day which is what is pictured above. Traditionally Lamb is used for Easter meals so this is my spin on the classic Shepherd's pie, which is a lamb dish made with ground lamb meat and mashed russet potatoes, I used sweet potatoes for a healthier option and also replaced the traditional cream with 2% milk, i also used low fat canola butter and omitted the eggs, still tasted amazing. The taste of the fresh herbs makes all the difference and brings it to life

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Quinoa whole wheat pancakes

Quinoa whole wheat pancakes

With Sauteed Cabbage and Carrots

Pancakes have to be my favorite breakfast food, now in my bid to change my lifestyle and eat healthier, i am trying to incorporate healthy options into what i love to eat, so i am making realistic decisions rather than irrational ones. I am not really a syrup fan and apart from using reduced fruit sauces to eat my pancakes, sauteed vegetables are my usual go to. You can add diced cooked chicken into the vegetables for an extra oomph!!!

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