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Stephanie Suire
Food and Fitness 4 Real
Dallas, TX
As a working mom, I understand the challenges of balancing the demands of Real Life with Healthy Living. I write about eating Real food, running, fitness, creating healthy recipes, and the importance of being a role model for my two young children. I hope to inspire others to take small steps every day towards a healthy lifestyle.
The Best Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake Ever!
A decadent, delicious holiday cake topped with a browned butter cream cheese frosting.
A pumpkin pancake that has been pumped up with some extra protein, great for a post run recovery meal.
A grown-up take on my kid's favorite pizza braid, filled with a lightened version of creamy spinach & artichoke dip made with Oikos fat-free Greek yogurt.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
A healthified oatmeal cookie that is great for an afterschool snack, evening dessert or a perfectly acceptable breakfast when you are running late for work.
Lightened Up Mexican Layered Dip
A lighter version of the traditional 7 layer mexican dip. Serve with tortilla chips at your next football party!
Puffed Pancake with Carmelized Peaches
Looking for a new way to use up the last of your summer peaches? Carmelized peach slices on top of a puff pancake made breakfast a special treat.
These warm, homemade apples will add a touch of sweetness to oatmeal, pancakes or muffins.
Spinach, Bacon and Swiss Quiche with Almond Flour Crust
An easy and savory brunch recipe that can serve a large group and can be made in advance.
Adapted from Urban Nester's Gluten-free Baked Oatmeal Casserole, this baked breakfast dish combines sliced bananas, chocolate chips and walnuts. Perfect for breakfast on the go!
This cold smoothie, which is reminiscent of the apple pies my grandmother used to make, will satisfy your sweet tooth and is kid-approved.
A fun alternative to plain pancakes, this apple puff pancake can be breakfast or dinner!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Donuts
A sinfully delicious treat that satisfies your craving for both salty and sweet.
Adapted from Bob's Red Mill recipe for Nutritious Muffins, this blueberry version is a big hit and these muffins never lasts long in my house!
I call these mini meatloaves magic, because when you put them in front of my kids they disappear like magic!
Cheesy Corn and Potato Chowder
This cheesy chowder is the perfect way to warm up on those cool fall days. The mini cornbread muffins enticed my kids to try it and they were hooked by the cheesy taste of the chowder. Canned corn can be...
Perfect for those hot summer days, this light dessert is bursting with freshness (from the fruit).
Corn and Summer Vegetable Saute
This dish is perfect for a summer cookout with friends. If there are any leftovers, use them in a salad the next day. Simply toss 1/2 cup cold vegetables with salad greens, top with a tablespoon each of feta...
A steaming dish full of broccoli, sauteed zuchinni and feta cheese. I love this simple dish that I recreated after tasting it at a local pizza place.
A hearty lasagna that is packed with veggies! Everyone from my meat eating father-in-law to my picky kids loved this dish.
Cheesy Pasta Bake with Loaded Meatballs
A kid-friendly meal that the whole family loves, this pasta bake is filling and nutritous with almost 3 cups of veggies!
Cheesy Corn and Potato Chowder
Cheesy Pasta Bake with Loaded Meatballs
Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
Coconut Flour Pancake Stackers