fANNEtastic food | Washington D.C. area Registered Dietitian | Recipes + Healthy Living + Fitness

A couple weeks ago I had a fun treat: I went on a girls’ weekend with a big group of mom friends from my children’s school! We spent the weekend...

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One of my favorite ways to add tons of tangy flavor and creaminess to dishes is to use Greek yogurt! It’s high in protein and so versatile. It’s also one...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/recipes-with-greek-yogurt/

Hello all! Popping in on this fine Friday with some things I’m loving lately. Let’s get to it! Things I’m Loving Lately 1) Grilling! With the fantastic spring weather we’ve...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/things-im-loving-lately-22/

A beet smoothie might sound a little different, but it’s actually delicious and oh so creamy! This high protein beet fruit smoothie is made with bright strawberries, sweet bananas, earthy...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/beet-fruit-smoothie/

Hi all! I’m back with part 2 of our spring break adventures with the kids. (If you missed part 1, read that first!) On Wednesday morning, we checked out of...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/2024-spring-break-adventures-part-2/

Hello, hello! Our kids were on spring break from school last week. We debated a bigger trip but in the end decided to keep things low key and close to...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/2024-spring-break-adventures-part-1/

Hi friends! It’s one of my favorite times of the year here in the DC area: spring, aka cherry blossom season! Peak cherry blossom bloom this year down at the...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/easter-weekend-recap-cherry-blossoms/

Introducing a mashup of crispy feta fried eggs and avocado toast that comes together in just 10 minutes and is absolutely delicious. As a long-time lover of feta cheese, I...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/crispy-feta-fried-eggs/

Easter is coming up, and I’ve put together some of my favorite brunch recipes for Easter, in hopes that they brighten your Easter this year, too, regardless of whether you...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/brunch-recipes-for-easter/

With all the buzz surrounding fermented foods recently, most people probably know that there are “good” bacteria out in the world that can benefit your health, like prebiotics and probiotics...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/guide-to-prebiotics-probiotics/

Did you know you can make bright, delicious blueberry chia jam in just 10 minutes? All you need are four simple ingredients and a saucepan! This chia jam is much...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/blueberry-chia-jam/

Hi friends! I haven’t done a motherhood update in awhile, so for those interested, read on to hear how things are going in parenting land! I’m also including some pictures...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/lately-in-motherhood-recent-dates/

These wholesome vegan carrot cake muffins are probably my most favorite muffins, ever. They’re really moist, packed with goodness, and perfectly sweet (but without a ton of added sugar). You.....

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/whole-wheat-carrot-cake-muffins/

I love cooking with turmeric – both turmeric powder and fresh turmeric root! Not only does it have anti-inflammatory properties, but it also adds a delicious, zesty flavor to dishes...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/zesty-turmeric-recipes/

Hello all! I hope you’re having a great week. Popping in to share some fun adventures and eats as of late. First up: have you ever tried making pizza with...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/recent-adventures-in-food-farms/

Learn how to make a deliciously creamy chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie with almond milk! If you’re thinking: “will this smoothie actually keep me full longer than 10 minutes?” The....

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/

Hi all! We had a super long (a little too long, to be honest…) weekend last weekend – the kids were off school on Friday, Monday, AND Tuesday. We decided...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/long-weekend-outings-adventures/

This healthy peanut butter banana bread with oats will be your new favorite breakfast or satisfying midday snack; even my kids love it! It’s low sugar and full of nutritious...

https://www.fannetasticfood.com/whole-wheat-peanut-butter-banana-bread/