Easter Eats: Sides Served Easy

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Who else is in the summer spirit?! Laying out by the pool, soaking up the rays, enjoying a nice cool treat to finish off the day just right. With Easter this weekend, it’s no surprise that recipes for the best dessert and deviled eggs are coming out of the woodworks!

With all of the family coming into town, who wants to slave away in the kitchen all day to make a meal that will last all of 15 minutes in front of you before it ends up disappearing mysteriously? 😛

These 2 recipes I am making for my family this weekend accomplishes 2 things: satiating my families crazy sweet tooth, and giving a nice healthy twist on 2 signature dishes at the Easter Feast.

The cutting up of all of the fresh fruit is no easy task, but look at how cute the watermelon bunnies and pineapple duckies are!! So worth it right? And this lemon dip that I created to go with it, well let’s just say I might have almost ruined the photo, had I grabbed a spoonful to go with my fruit before capturing this dip in all its glory.

So, now with the sweet tooth fulfilled lets move onto something a little bit more savory. Deviled eggs have always been a staple in my family. Pickled, sweet, and the good ole original deviled eggs.

This recipe eliminates the ingredient that is important for that creamy filling, so I thought why not put in avocado instead to keep the texture consistent? I don’t know about you, but avocado is a must have in our household, so it was easy to just throw in.

Now I am no wizard, but these little green glories are delish!! My husband even loves them despite mayo being his loyal comrade at every family gathering.

If you’re looking for a healthy pot luck option to bring to Easter tomorrow, consider these a safe bet. What is your dish of choice for an Easter feast?

Reply in the comments below.

Fruit Kabobs w/ Lemon Dip

Ingredients

1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (Fage 0%)
1 Tbsp instant lemon pudding mix (or more to liking)
Candy sprinkles (optional)
Fruit for dipping
– Strawberries
– Cantaloupe
– Grapes
– Pineapple
– Watermelon

Directions 
In a large bowl, mix yogurt and pudding mix until completely combined.
Spoon into a serving bowl and top with sprinkles.
Cover and chill until ready to serve with fruit.

If you are looking for more fluff in your dip, you can add Cool Whip (original).
Nutritional Facts (original recipe)

Serving Size: 1 fruit kabob with 1/4 cup of lemon dip

Calories: 99

Protein: 7 gram(s)

Fat: .25 gram(s)

Carbohydrates: 19 gram(s)

Sugar: 4 gram(s)

Avocado Deviled Eggs
Ingredients

4 hard boiled eggs
2 tablespoons mashed avocado
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dill weed, to taste
Paprika, for garnish

Directions
Slice hard boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolk from whites and set in a bowl.
Add avocado, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill weed.
Mix together until creamy.
Spoon or pipe filling into empty whites. Garnish with paprika.

Serving Size: 1 egg or 2 halves

Calories: 89

Protein: 6 gram(s)

Fat: 6 gram(s)

Carbohydrates: 1 gram(s)

Sugar: 1 gram(s)

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  • Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

    Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

    With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

    Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

    Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

    Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.

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