Slow cooker BBQ chicken sliders with 13g protein each. A dietitian's easy crowd-pleasing recipe with healthy coleslaw and pickled onions. Honestly? I've been making these slow cooker BBQ chicken sliders for family gatherings for years, but I never thought to share the recipe — it felt too easy to count as a real one. As […]
Hello friends! This year, we've got THREE lunches to pack — a second grader and two preschoolers! I wanted to share some of my favorite lunch box items, plus the things my kids actually love eating. I've also updated 50+ Preschool and Kinder Lunch Ideas with 50 real lunches I've packed for my preschoolers and […]
Juicy 3-ingredient crockpot barbecue chicken with 33g protein per serving. This slow cooker BBQ chicken shreds perfectly for sandwiches, bowls, and easy meal prep. This slow cooker barbecue chicken is my family's go-to summer and game day dinner with over 10 servings packed with 33 grams each - it's a family favorite for sure! And […]
This viral 2-ingredient berry crumble uses a genius shortcut — premade cookie dough as the crumble topping. When I saw this one go viral on the 'gram, I knew I had to try it. Mixed berries + cornstarch + break-apart cookies = the easiest dessert you'll ever make. (Yes, that's technically three ingredients — but […]
Baked cottage cheese eggs are fluffy, creamy, and scrambled egg-like with 21 grams of protein for just 220 calories per serving. These cottage cheese eggs are basically creamy scrambled eggs, but baked hands-off in the oven. Just add eggs, feta, cottage cheese, and seasonings to a baking dish, bake until set, and you’ve got an […]
By the end of the school year, I am done making dinner. Not forever, obviously, because children continue to require food — inconvenient but true. But after months of packing lunches, managing snacks, getting everyone to activities, helping with homework, and surviving the general May chaos, dinner needs to be as low-effort as possible. These […]
Delicious salmon slathered in flavorful chimichurri sauce! Use any cooking method, including roasting, grilling, or air frying! Chimichurri salmon is a quick, flavorful salmon dinner made with flaky oven-roasted salmon and a bright herb sauce packed with parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon, and red wine vinegar. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, works with fresh or […]
Crockpot crack chicken is a go-to family favorite for weeknight dinner. This creamy, high-protein slow cooker dinner packs 46 grams of protein and about 400 calories per serving. Hi Friends! This healthy crockpot crack chicken is a lightened-up version of the classic slow cooker favorite, made with tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, ranch seasoning, and […]
Craving takeout? This low-carb Egg Roll in a Bowl has 20 grams of protein and comes together in just 20 minutes. This egg roll in a bowl recipe I've been making since 2019 and for good reason! It has all the savory, sesame-ginger flavor of classic egg roll filling, but without the wrapper. It’s made […]
Baked, 5-ingredient protein bars made with bananas, peanut butter, cocoa, and chocolate chips. These peanut butter chocolate protein bars are baked (not no-bake which means you can transport them easily), made with 5 ingredients—banana, peanut butter, cocoa, chocolate protein powder, and chocolate chips—and take about 35 minutes start to finish. They’re fudgy, sweet, and great […]
These are my go-to healthy canned tuna recipes—quick, satisfying meals that turn a basic can of tuna into something you’ll actually crave any time of day. These healthy canned tuna recipes are 10 high-protein lunches and dinners—think tuna melts, salads, and easy casseroles—made with pantry staples and simple swaps (including Greek yogurt or avocado options). […]
Hi friends, The start of 2026 was rocky for the Shallal crew. On January 6th, I was involved in what I can only describe as a wild and terrifying incident. We were driving home from school with all three kids in the car when suddenly a vehicle flew off the median and ended up perpendicular […]
Hi friends! Today, I'm sharing my updated list of healthy Costco items for 2026! I've also updated the printable PDF grocery shopping list for those of you on my email list. Just head to the Library of Resources page and sign in with the email you are subscribed to Hungry Hobby with! Remember that […]
Bake Starbucks-style gluten-free cranberry bliss bars at home—these almond-flour blondies are kissed with maple syrup for sweetness and orange flavor then stuffed with cranberries and white chocolates, and finally layered with a delicious cream cheese frosting. These gluten-free cranberry bliss bars are a lighter Starbucks copycat: almond-flour blondies studded with dried cranberries and white chocolate, […]
Crab cake bites are baked to a golden brown slightly crunchy perfection instead of fried. Low calorie, gluten free, high protein appetizer! If you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer that always disappears first, these Mini Crab Cake Bites are it. As a dietitian who loves fast, delicious, nutrient-packed party food, I am fully obsessed with these […]
Set-and-forget slow cooker pesto chicken pasta with just 10 minutes of prep, 40g of protein per serving, and 550 calories. You guys know that I'm absolutely obsessed with high protein slow cooker recipes to help get through the weeknight grind. But many high-protein pastas I've tried have met their demise in my slow cooker, until […]
This Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole is a lighter, gluten-free version of the classic holiday side dish — naturally sweet, incredibly creamy, and topped with a crunchy oat-pecan streusel that tastes like a warm granola crumble. I've been making this healthy sweet potato casserole for over ten years in a row. Every Thanksgiving it is the […]
Hello friends! I realized that it had been over a month since I last posted a Friday Favorites update on October 3rd. Definitely time for a life update. However, if you are looking for Thanksgiving ideas, I've got plenty for you! Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers Healthy Thanksgiving Sides Healthy Thanksgiving Dessert Healthy Thanksgiving Menu And don't […]
Golden, buttery, and slightly sweet — this healthy cornbread melts in your mouth! Made with almond flour and honey for a gluten-free, wholesome twist. This healthy cornbread recipe has officially become my favorite Thanksgiving (and any holiday!) side dish. It took me years to finally nail a light, fluffy, and wholesome cornbread that actually tastes delicious. It's been five […]
Sweet and spicy honey chipotle wings that crisp up on the grill, oven, or air fryer — high-protein and game day ready. These honey chipotle wings have been a staple in our house for over five years — and for good reason! Sweet, spicy, and perfectly crisp, there isn’t a protein my honey chipotle sauce […]
