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David James Di Pardo

- Light Warrior, Coach, Speaker, and Author of Awakening The Light Warrior Within

low calorie recipes

DIY Burrito Bowls

September 13, 2017 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

Vegan Burrito Bowl

Those who know me, know that burrito bowls make a regular rotation in my kitchen. Mostly because they are so easy to prepare and are also great when meal prepping for the week ahead. You can use and combo of toppings but the recipes below are perhaps my favorite rendering.

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Recipies, Sugar-Free Tagged With: black beans, burrito, burrito bowl, chili, cilantro, corn, dinner, easy, food, gluten-free, healthy, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, main dish, mexican, rice, sofritas, tahini, vegan

General Tao Tofu & Broccoli

August 5, 2017 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

General Tao Tofu

Looking for an easy plant-based dinner, loaded with protein and veggies? Look no further. As much as I love Chinese food, I can rarely eat at Chinese restaurants. Generally speaking pretty much everything on the menu is laden with soy sauce and gluten.

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Recipies, Sugar-Free Tagged With: broccoli, coconut oil, dinner, easy, fast, food, general tao, ginger, gluten-free, healthy, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, maple syrup, sugar-free, tofu, vegan, wellness

Chipotle (Blender) Salsa

July 19, 2017 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

DIY Chipotle Salsa

As iconic as chips and guacamole are for a night of drinks with friends, chips and salsa are a close second. They’re budget friendly and a snap to prepare. This recipe is so simple it barely requires an introduction or post, but let me tell you this. This beats any jarred salsa hands down. Its…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Condiments, Gluten-Free, Recipies, Sugar-Free Tagged With: 5 ingredients, blender, blendtec, chipotle, food, gluten-free, healthy, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, low-fat, mexican, salsa, snack, vegan

DIY Kale Chips

March 31, 2017 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

DIY Kale Chips

I have a bit of confession today. I’m kind of obsessed with kale chips! After all who doesn’t love chips? Salty and crispy, not to mention the fact that these are actually healthy. Who would feel bad about eat an entire bowl? You basically just ate an entire head of kale! Yes there is salt…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Recipies, Sugar-Free Tagged With: coconut oil, food, gluten-free, healthy, kale, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, snack, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

December 7, 2015 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

Yup, another pumpkin recipe. I know, I really should be concentrating on holiday cookies now, but as I woke the other morning to a blanket of white snow covering the yard and roof tops, i decided I just wasn’t ready. Determined to cheer up that gray gloomy day, I spotted the silicone muffin tray in…

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Recipies Tagged With: breakfast, cinnamon, cream cheese, dairy-free, egg-free, food, ginger, healthy, holiday, low calorie recipes, low-fat, muffins, Pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, soy-free, vegan

Berry-licious…

February 13, 2014 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

About 4 weeks ago my husband and i embarked on a new fitness routine. One that involves cutting out refined sugar, starchy carbs, added oils, and wheat. This combined with the exhaustion from the excruciating workouts have left me searching for breakfast alternatives… Tofu scramble and overnight oats are great, but they have there limits….

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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Gluten-Free, Recipies Tagged With: almonds, blackberries, blueberries, breakfast, cranberries, dairy-free, food, gluten-free, healthy, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, low-fat, medjool dates, non-dairy, oil-free, protein, quinoa, raspberries, raspberry, rice milk, soy-free, strawberries, sugar-free, vegan

Donuts worth dunkin…

October 2, 2013 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

Perhaps into a warm mug of mulled cider. Or would that be too much apple cider, or is there even such a thing as too much apple cider? Apple cider, another seasonal favorite of mine. Thick, and super sweet, served ice cold or piping hot, it wouldn’t be Autumn without it.

Filed Under: Donuts, Gluten-Free, Recipies Tagged With: apple cider, apples, breakfast, cinnamon, desserts, donuts, flax seeds, food, glaze, gluten-free, holiday, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, low-fat, non-dairy, soy-free, vegan

Lemon Raspberry Muffins

October 2, 2012 by David James Di Pardo Leave a Comment

Every since we started back at the gym a few weeks back my cravings for sweets have been out of control. In an attempt to keep my calorie and fat intake in check and still allow for the occasion indulgence, I’ve been working on low fat and low calorie recipes. These muffins are the first…

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Recipies Tagged With: breakfast, dozen muffins, food, Lemon, low calorie recipes, low-calorie, low-fat, non-dairy, raspberry, raspberry muffins, vegan, yogurt

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