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Cooking From Your Pantry
It’s mealtime. Your fridge is looking scarce, but there’s no time to go to the store. So you head to the pantry, scan your shelves of random ingredients, and begin formulating what you can quickly throw together. (Or maybe you’re just looking with a blank stare. That’s okay, too.) Does this situation sound familiar? If so, then this article is for you! We’ve compiled a list of our taste panel-approved recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Made with staples you likely have on hand, these recipes are great for days when you’re running low on time or your usual grocery items. Breakfast Out of cereal? Make a big batch of Muesli for easy breakfasts. (You can sub in whatever dried fruits or nuts you have, then mix it with yogurt, milk, or kefir!) Make a hearty Breakfast Quesadilla. Break out the bacon with this Sweet Potato and Bacon Skillet. Use any dried fruit you have to make these Fruit and Spice Muffins. Try a versatile and easy Refrigerator Oatmeal. Lunch With only five ingredients, these Creamy Chicken Taquitos are insanely good. Pair this Creamy Tomato Soup with grilled cheese for a classic lunch. Keep it simple with Where's The Bacon Quesadillas. Out of bread? Use pancake mix and create Pulled Pork Waffle Sandwiches. Want a healthier chicken nugget? Try these Baked Chicken Dippers. Get creative with these Pizza Wraps. Involve the kids and make Baked Corn Dogs. This Mac ‘n Cheese with Peas is the perfect comfort food. Throw this Honey Mustard Chicken on salad, rice, quinoa, or whatever you have. Sick of pasta and spaghetti sauce? Switch it up with Curried Tomato Pasta. Dinner A family favorite: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas. The Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake is the easiest Italian dish you will ever make. Just open some cans with this Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup. You might not have zucchini, but if you have potatoes and onions in the pantry and salmon in the freezer, this Norwegian Sheet Pan Salmon is a great option. Skip the pepper if you don’t have it, but the rest is likely in your pantry for this Instant Pot Quinoa Burrito Bowl. Swap fresh tomatoes for canned and make this crowd-favorite Vegan Chipotle Chili. Missing your favorite Indian restaurant? Try this Red Lentil Dhal. Use frozen broccoli and make Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli. If you don’t have it, skip the kale, but still make this African Peanut Soup. Frozen veggies for the win! Try this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. If you have frozen broccoli or any other veggie, try making Honey Sriracha Chicken Rice Bowls. Snacks/Treats Apple Pizzas are a fun snack for kids. No marshmallows? Try these Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats. Craving something sweet? Try these Dark Chocolate Fruit Bites. Have protein powder? Try Protein Power Balls. And then make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups. Looking to boost your protein intake? Our new iFit Nutrition protein powders are a great way to do that and they taste delicious in just about any recipe! Also, if you’re sick of cooking, check out our line of delicious and filling meal replacements in the iFit Shop!
March 31, 2020

Chill & Cook Playlist
The leaves are changing. The nip in the air is bringing out comfy sweaters and cozy scarves. You’ve probably started planning holiday gatherings, and with that comes food! Don’t worry...we have the perfect playlist for you while you prepare for guests, or for when your guests arrive. With Iron & Wine, Vienna Teng, Ed Sheeran, and more, you’ll feel relaxed as you enjoy food and friends! Need a few nibbles for your event? Here are some delicious appetizers, perfect for your fall palate! Pumpkin Parfaits Pear Arugula Crostini with Balsamic Glaze Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus Also, if you’re stressing about cooking Thanksgiving dinner for everyone, we’ve provided an easy-to-follow guide that includes grocery lists, timing, recipes, and more! Get the Ultimate thanksgiving guide
November 15, 2019

5 Must-Have Recipes for Your Next Bridal Shower
Aside from the big day itself, weddings usually come with a lot of little celebrations along the way. From engagement parties to family dinners, these special events are typically centered around the same delicious thing: food. While it’s fun to be on the receiving end (the one showing up to the party to eat), it’s normally a daunting task if you’re the one figuring out the menu for so many people. (If you’ve ever planned a party, then you already know the work that goes into this.) So whether you’re a family member throwing a shower, a friend planning a bridal shower, or a bride organizing your wedding day luncheon, we’ve got you covered with these sweet and savory healthy-ish, crowd-favorite recipes perfect for any party! ------------ Savory recipes Pear Arugula Crostini with Balsamic Glaze This appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Toasted bread topped with goat cheese, arugula, pear, and drizzled with a balsamic glaze—is your mouth watering yet? While each element of this crostini has its own distinct flavor they all compliment one another very well for an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Get the Recipe Turkey Dill and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches This recipe was inspired by classic tea sandwiches. They are a perfect light entrée to serve for a wedding brunch or pack for a picnic. We kept that creamy cucumber filling, but made a few tweaks of our own. First we added a little bit of peppered turkey for an extra kick of protein and flavor. This is entirely optional and these still taste great if you choose to go without it! Get the Recipe Candied Pecan and Pear Salad This sweet-’n-savory salad will tingle your tastebuds! I love eating salads that are stuffed with exciting flavors, so I don’t get bored eating the same thing, bite after bite. But this salad has it all—sweetness from the pear, tang from the onion, and crunch from the candied pecans. So with each bite, you’ll taste something new and delicious! Get the Recipe ------------ Sweet recipes Mini Fruit Tarts These tarts consist of a sugar cookie cup that is filled with creamy vanilla Greek yogurt and topped with your favorite fruit. They are the perfect bite-sized dessert to have this summer. I love traditional-sized fruit tarts, but there is something about mini desserts that makes them more fun to whip together and enjoy in my opinion. These fruit tarts are a delicious and healthier take on your traditional tarts. Get the Recipe Strawberry Cheesecake Shooters These shooters are easy to make and perfect for parties. To lighten this dessert, we used low-fat cream cheese and cut it with vanilla Greek yogurt. This adds creaminess and sweetness, allowing us to decrease the cream cheese and sugar needed to make the filling. Plus, Greek yogurt provides calcium, potassium, and protein, which slows digestion and prevents blood sugar spikes. Get the Recipe
June 4, 2019

Turkey Dill and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Ingredients 1 cucumber ½ pound turkey, sliced (optional) 28 slices of bread (whole wheat recommended) Dill spread: 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, room temperature 5.3 ounces plain, Greek yogurt 4 Tablespoons fresh dill, minced 1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions Use a mixer to blend together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add dill, garlic salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined. Spread ½ Tablespoon of dill spread on two slices of bread. Place the cucumber and a slice of turkey on top. Cut the crust off of the sandwiches, then slice each sandwich in half. Serve and enjoy! *Analysis done with turkey NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING Calories 230 (30 from fat) Total fat 3.5 g Saturated fat 1 g Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 390 mg Carbohydrate 34 g (4 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar) Protein 7 g WARNING: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFit assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.
June 2, 2019

Pear Arugula Crostini with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients 16 slices of bread thinly sliced (french bread recommended) 16 ounces Goat Cheese 4 cups arugula 1 pear, thinly sliced ⅓ cup of balsamic glaze *olive oil cooking spray Directions Turn your oven to broil. Take 16 slices of your choice of bread and spray with one side of olive oil cooking spray. Place on a cookie sheet and broil for about a minute or until golden brown. Top each bread with 2 tablespoons of goat cheese, ¼ cup of arugula, 2 thin slices of pear and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of balsamic glaze. Repeat with each slice. Serve and enjoy! NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING Calories 190 (80 from fat) Total fat 9g Saturated fat 6g Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 290mg Carbohydrate 18g (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar) Protein 9g WARNING: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFit assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.
June 1, 2019

Appetizers for the Perfect Kentucky Derby Party
Everyone knows the best part of any party is the food. If you need some appetizer ideas for your Derby Day feast, look no further. I’ve put together a list of my favorite sweet recipes and savory recipes that are sure to be a hit! Mini Cheese Balls Instead of one big cheese ball, divide this recipe into lots of little balls and spruce them up with different toppings. It'll make a fun finger food for your guests! Get the recipe Avocado Deviled Eggs If you love avocados and you love eggs, then you’ll love this recipe. We swapped the mayonnaise out with avocado for extra nutrients and a creamier texture. Get the recipe Baked Coconut Shrimp This recipe calls for baking the shrimp, rather than frying it, which saves a whole lot of calories. It’s perfectly crisp and crunchy and only 60 calories per serving! Get the recipe Chocolate-Dipped Clementines All you need for this recipe is three ingredients! It’s easy to throw together and the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Get the recipe Peach Crisp You can’t go wrong with a little sugar, coconut, cinnamon, and some peaches. This recipe makes one serving, but you can multiply it to make more for your guests. Get the recipe Skinny Pecan Pie To keep this pie sweet without adding tons of sugar, we used dates, which is a much healthier option and still so yummy. You could also tweak this recipe to make individual pies! Get the recipe
April 30, 2019

Easter Egg Leftover Recipes
For many of us, Easter is not only a religious celebration, but also a family tradition. My earliest memories of Easter were of an elaborate egg hunt created by my dad. Each year on the night before, he would write clues, place them inside plastic eggs, and hide them all around the house. On Easter morning, my sisters and I would work together to find the ultimate prize (usually a toy), while my mom and grandma prepared delicious food for brunch. Dying eggs has also been an Easter tradition, but what can you do with all of those leftover, hard-boiled eggs? These dishes are a great way to use up those eggs after the celebrations are over. If you don't celebrate Easter, these recipes are still a great way to incorporate eggs in your diet for a bit of extra protein! If you don't celebrate Easter, try out our matzo recipes for your Passover feast. They're healthy and delicious, so even if you're not planning Passover meals, head over and try them out! Avocado Deviled Eggs Try these bright avocado deviled eggs, perfect for welcoming warmer weather! This recipe replaces the mayonnaise (used in a traditional deviled eggs) with avocado, giving you a major nutrient boost. The egg and avocado make an excellent combo, providing healthy fats, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Amazingly, they’re also paleo, vegetarian, and gluten-free! Get the recipe Lemon Garlic Aioli This delicious spread has a marvelous, garlic lemon flavor. In this recipe, we cut down on the mayonnaise and added some Greek yogurt to make it much healthier. It’s low in calories, but still has tons of delicious flavor. After you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to go back to plain, old mayonnaise again! Get the recipe Lemon Garlic Breakfast Sandwich Boil a bunch of eggs and make the aioli at the start of the week, then you will have a full week of quick, easy breakfasts that you can eat while you're running out the door. Each serving of this recipe has 17 grams of protein to help start your day out right. Get the recipe Simple Easter Toast Growing up, my family would often use up Easter leftovers in Eggs Goldenrod, salads, or appetizers. To keep with tradition, I often feel like I have to find some fancy way to reuse them. This year, I decided to simplify. I put them on a slice of toast with a little spinach, avocado, and a few dashes of salt and pepper for a tasty breakfast, lunch, or snack! Get the recipe Surprise Corn Muffins These cornbread muffins are filled with a protein surprise in the middle! You may even find yourself cooking hard-boiled eggs, just so you can make these delicious muffins! I love the touch of sweetness the maple syrup adds to this savory side dish. They also make a great protein snack when you’re on the go! Get the recipe
April 15, 2019

Quick and Easy Passover Recipes
As a little girl, I was taught that Passover celebrates perseverance and freedom, both of which are extraordinarily important when understanding the history of the Jewish people. However, there is only so much perseverance that can be expected of a person when it comes to eating matzo for eight days! Matzo is an unleavened cracker that is a fundamental component of the Passover festival, where leavened wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt are prohibited. Basically, for eight days, Jewish people can't eat bagels, bread, pasta, muffins, regular crackers—all the delicious carbs we know and love. Instead, we eat matzo. I asked our nutrition team to come up with some delicious alternatives to the traditional matzo pizza I eat at least once a day during Passover. Thankfully, after some fun experimenting in the kitchen, they came up with healthy, tasty, and easy recipes that are guaranteed to make Passover a more enjoyable experience. For those of you who don't celebrate Passover, these recipes are still worth a try! Matzo is a lower-carb alternative to traditional bread and has very simple, minimal ingredients. It also has a wonderful, crunchy texture and is really tasty (if you don't eat it for eight days straight!) Matzo Nachos Fresh veggies, melted cheese, and tons of flavor! These Matzo nachos are filling, delicious, and really easy to put together. Matzo is available in most grocery stores year round, so consider switching out the deep-fried tortilla chips for some equally tasty matzo to lighten this meal up. Get the recipe Fresh Veggie Matzo Pizza A new spin on the classic matzo pizza, this veggie matzo pizza switches out the melted cheese with savory cream cheese and tons of fresh veggies. This is a perfect opportunity to get creative and experiment with toppings. Get the recipe Matzo Crusted Chicken Tenders My personal favorite! These chicken tenders are so delicious and feel far more indulgent than they actually are. Pair them with some kosher ketchup and you have a far healthier alternative to fried chicken tenders. Again, this is a great recipe to have on-hand throughout the year when you're craving some chicken nuggets but want to make a healthier choice! Get the recipe Matzo Fruit Pizza Instead of a tasteless sponge cake, do yourself and your guests a favor this Passover and make this matzo fruit pizza instead. The white chocolate adds a little sweetness, while simultaneously creating a barrier between the yogurt and matzo so the crust doesn’t get soggy. The fruit adds a level of freshness that really balances out the yogurt and white chocolate. Pro tip: Make at least five of these because they will go fast. Get the recipe I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do, and that they will add a little excitement to your Passover meals this year! If you choose to recreate these recipes or have other favorite Passover recipes, please tag us on Instagram @iFit so we can see your tasty photos!
April 10, 2019

Peanut Butter Protein Granola
Ingredients ¼ cup honey (agave for vegan) ¼ cup unsalted, crunchy peanut butter 1 scoop plant-based protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)* 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if needed) Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine honey and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds. Mix in protein powder. Add the oats and stir until they’re thoroughly covered in the peanut butter mixture. Pour onto the baking sheet and pat down so the oats are in a single layer. Bake for about 15 minutes. When removed, oats will still be soft. As the mixture dries, it will harden. Store in an airtight container. *Nutrition facts vary depending on protein powder selected. Whey-based proteins also work well. NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING Calories 170 (60 from fat) Total fat 6g Saturated fat 1g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 30mg Carbohydrate 24g (3g dietary fiber, 11g sugar) Protein 6g WARNING: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFit assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.
September 4, 2018