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  • Homemade Goo Goo Clusters!

    Nashville’s favorite candy, but healthier, made from home, and dare I say, just as delicious!

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  • lactose free ice cream

    Homemade Vanilla Froyo!

    Attention all of my lactose-free friends: You can now make delicious lactose-free vanilla frozen yogurt in the comfort of home with FAGE BestSelf Plain yogurt, whether you have an ice cream maker or not!

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  • Jumbo Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Moist banana bread meets fudgey chocolate muffin goodness. Need I say more? Oh, they’re grain and gluten-free!

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  • gluten free blueberry oat waffles

    Blueberry Oat Waffles

    The hearty goodness of oats, turned into the fun of a waffle! Juicy blueberries takes this satisfying breakfast over the top.

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  • tex mex chicken cutlets with refried beans

    Tex Mex Chicken Cutlets & Refried Beans

    One of my favorite ways to eat chicken, with a Tex Mex twist! Plus a side of delicious non-fried refried beans.

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  • low carb, keto-friendly flax porridge

    Low-Carb/Keto-Friendly Flax Porridge

    This breakfast takes just a few minutes to make, and it is surprisingly delicious! This is a great way to start the day: low in sugar, high in fiber and healthy fats!

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  • Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

    If you love traditional scalloped potatoes, you will be smitten with my twist, which uses Japanese sweet potatoes, coconut milk and a hint of nutmeg.

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  • Luscious Vegan Egg Nog

    All of the goodness of creamy, indulgent egg nog, but completely dairy-free! Enjoy ‘virgin’ or with a dash of your favorite spirit!

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  • Creamy Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup

    This soup is EVERYTHING you want heading into these chillier months! Add other veggies or sausage to make it your own, but you’ll fall in love with the chewy nutiness of wild rice!

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  • Grain-Free Garlic Naan!

    This recipe takes all of 5 minutes to prep and less than 20 to cook, and it’s totally customizable to whatever toppings you want to throw on! If you’re looking for a gluten/grain-free alternative to flatbread or naan bread, here it is!

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  • dairy-free cinnamon rolls no mixer

    Healthy-er Cinnamon Rolls: To Die For!

    Here’s my slightly healthified take on classic cinnamon rolls. Don’t be intimidated by using yeast. It’s super easy and a lovely way to pass time on the weekend!

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  • Jumbo Apple Pie Muffins

    Cozy fall flavors in a hearty, bakery-style muffin. What more could you want?!

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  • Keto-Friendly Vanilla Cupcakes

    These cupcakes are tender, with just the right amount of moisture and sweetness, plus they happen to be low-carb/sugar-free/keto-friendly!

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  • sugar free strawberries and sour cream crumble bars

    Ooey Gooey Strawberries & Cream Bars

    Heavenly summer goodness! I use a sugar-free sweetener to lighten these bars up, and I think they will be your new favorite BBQ or potluck dessert!

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  • THE Chocolate Chip Vanilla Loaf Cake

    One of my most popular recipes in recent memory, this started in Instagram and HAD to make its way to the blog!

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  • Triple Chocolate Cake using monkfruit

    Triple Chocolate Cake

    My favorite food of all time, triplified (?!) into a rich, decadent and M-O-I-S-T chocolate cake worthy of any celebration!

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  • Vegan Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili

    For all my plant-based chili lovers out there, this dish is rich in flavor and gets better over time! A perfect make-ahead large-batch meal for busy weeks.

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  • White Chocolate Peppermint Keto-Friendly Mug Cake

    This grain-free, low-carb mug cake stills tastes amazingly decadent, thanks to Monk Fruit In the Raw sweetener!

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  • healthy peanut butter and jam thumbprint cookies

    PB&J Thumbprint Cookies

    Your favorite holiday cookie, healthified!!!! These thumbprints are so easy, and you can totally play around with different fillings!

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  • gluten free apple pie crumble

    Apple Pie Crumble

    Some of your favorite Fall flavors in a hearty, easy and delicious crumble!

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  • Swedish Almond Coffee Cake

    My new favorite breakfast or afternoon snack with a hot cup of coffee or tea! If you love pound cake and almond flavor, I think this will be your new fave as well!

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  • Better-For-You Products from ALDI!

    All about my obsession with ALDI and this Black Bean & Quinoa Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette!

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  • Air Fryer Curried Carrots with Dates & Almonds

    A quick and flavor-packed side dish that offers the best of an air-fryer! Crispy edges, tender insides and easy clean-up!

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  • bakery style healthy blueberry crumble muffins

    Bakery-Style Blueberry Crumble Muffins

    Inspired by a divine local Nashville bakery, these Blueberry Muffins have the classic combination of a crunchy exterior with a moist, blueberry-studded interior. Unlike most traditional muffins, though, mine are significantly healthier. Oh, and I did I mention the buttery crumble on top?!

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  • grain free low sugar keto friendly blueberry muffins

    Low Sugar Blueberry Brie Muffins

    Cheese in a blueberry muffin!? Oh yeah, TRUST ME! These low-sugar muffins taste like a blueberry cupcake, but they’re healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or dessert! They’re also grain-free and incredibly satisfying.

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  • Gooey Grain Free Pumpkin Spice Blondies!

    Exactly how they sound, these dense, M-O-I-S-T little delights are a perfect seasonal but still healthy treat!

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  • gluten free grain free buckwheat fig cake

    Buckwheat & Fig Tea Cake

    It took me FIVE tries to get this tea cake the way I wanted it, but I think it was 100% worth it, and I hope you agree! Packed with fiber and healthy fats, this snack & breakfast cake is dreamy topped with melted butter or nut butter!

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  • Peanut Butter, Honey & Graham Cracker Bars

    Peanut butter and graham crackers are a match made in heaven, but I wanted to showcase that marriage in a nutrient-dense, portable and utterly delicious bar!

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  • Soft Baked Maple Pecan Almond Butter Granola

    Your new granola addiction, this isn’t your typical crunchy clusters, but instead a decadent-tasting soft-baked topping for oatmeal, ice cream, yogurt, with almond milk or straight-up by the handful!

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  • Strawberry Date Buckwheat Muffins

    If you’ve never given buckwheat a try, this recipe will convince you to make it a staple! Slightly nutty but fresh and sweet from the dates and strawberries, these muffins are a lovely summer snack or breakfast!

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  • Sugar Free Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    You will not believe how utterly decadent and satisfying this mousse is, and you can rest easy knowing that it is completely sugar-free and full of healthy fats and antioxidants!

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  • Miso Sesame Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    So simple and easy, but this side dish tastes almost like dessert! So dreamy in a grain bowl or as a side with salmon or baked tofu

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  • The Best Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese

    My recent recipe for Avocado Cream Cheese inspired me to make a completely vegan version that tastes like the REAL DEAL. I am so excited for how this turned out, and it is definitely customizable if you want to make it plain, or add chives or make it sweet!

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  • Avocado Cream Cheese & Basil Chimichurri Toast

    Inspired by my favorite items at The Box Bakery in Nashville, TN, this combination of creaminess, tang and a touch of sweetness will have you thinking avo toast as basic!

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  • Flourless Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Ridiculously easy, decadent and full of healthy fats and antioxidants, I think this cake will become your go-to contribution to parties, potlucks and…your mouth!

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  • Lemon Ricotta Spinach Gnudi

    My absolute favorite recipe from my Italian cooking class was gnudi, and I knew I had to make an even easier version for y’all! Great as an appetizer or side dish, low-carb and rich in flavor!

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  • 1 Minute Molten Lava Cake

    Whether you’re a party of 1, 2 or more for Valentine’s, this recipe has your back! Just 5 minutes to prep and 1 minute in the microwave (ok, and 2 minutes to cool), and you have an uber-decadent gooey cake ALL to yourself!

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  • Sundried Tomato & Lentil Falafel

    Although these veggie balls are small, they are MIGHTY packed with savory and umami flavors! I love them in a traditional pita, but you can enjoy them on salads, in grain bowls or just straight-up!

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  • Grain- Free PB&J Swirl Banana Bread

    What else can be said!? This is a combination of pretty much all my favorite things, and I’m sure it will be a hit in your family as well. Enjoy this bread for breakfast, as a snack or as dessert!

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  • Tropical Sushi Rolls from Alternative Vegan!

    I am SO excited to share a These Tropical Sushi Rolls from my friend Marie’s amazing new cookbook, Alternative Vegan!

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  • Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

    My current side dish OBSESSION, these crispy, slightly spicy-sweet cauliflower florets are downright addicting! I truly feel like I’m enjoying fried food, but there’s barely any oil for the entire recipe!

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  • Cozy Chunky Minestrone Soup

    This lovely Winter soup is hearty and satisfying, and it’s equally packed with veggies and flavor! Plus, who doesn’t like an excuse to eat more noodles?

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  • Spiced Pear Kugel with Oat Crumble (dairy-free)

    In honor of all things delicious, I present a healthier, dairy-free KUGEL for your holidays!

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  • Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pecan & Sage Crumble

    An homage to the glory of cauliflower, this cozy, hearty and elegant dish is perfect for the holidays! Serve it as a side, or even as a vegetarian entree!

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  • Dreamiest Carrot Cake

    Who DOESN’T love carrot cake? The spices, the textures, the perfect landscape for cream cheese frosting…how can it get better? I’ll tell you: when it’s HEALTHY! This carrot cake is so easy, full of nutrition and insanely delicious!

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  • Tomato & Spinach “Ricotta” Vegan Lasagna

    I guarantee this vegan lasagna will turn even the most carnivorous skeptics into believers that plant-based food can be insanely delicious! It is somewhat labor-intensive, but it makes ample food and is worth every step!

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  • Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    Exactly how it sounds! These tender, lightly spiced donuts are everything you want on a chilly, slow Fall morning with a cup of steaming tea or coffee. Feel free to play with toppings and add-ins!

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  • Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken & Pesto Calzone

    If you live near a Trader Joes, turns out you can be less than an hour from this INSANELY amazing calzone, which is perfect for a healthier game day snack, week night meal or potluck dish!

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  • Hidden Veggie Mac n’ Cheese

    Here it is!!!! Long awaited, this creamy, cheesy but secretly nutritious mac n’ cheese is everything you could want in comfort food!

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  • Oil Free Autumn Oatmeal Bars 2 Ways

    These crazy-easy oil and nut free oatmeal bars are the perfect quick breakfast or snack for you and/or your kiddos! The hardest part? Deciding which one to make!

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  • Apple Cinnamon Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

    This is a perfect warming, spicy Fall dessert or breakfast!

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  • Creamy Beef & Potato Skillet Pie

    Packed with flavorful, hearty and comforting, this recipe is everything you want on a chilly fall evening. Serve it over wilted greens or alongside roasted broccoli for a completely nutritious and satisfying meal. Note: this recipe has multiple steps, but I promise they’re 100% worth the time!

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  • Sweet & Spicy Turkey Meatballs (Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe)

    These meatballs are super simple and flavorful on their own, but you can kick them up a notch with my homemade hot sauce for a perfect pre-game snack or potluck addition!

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  • Nut Free Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

    Exactly like it sounds, this tender, moist Banana Bread is full of cinnamony goodness, AND it’s a great allergy-friendly option: dairy, gluten and nut free!

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  • Grain Free Lemon Chia Seed Pancakes with 2 Ingredient Raspberry Sauce

    Grain free, nut free and dairy free but still ultra fluffy and delicious, these are the stuff of breakfast dreams! So lovely at the tail end of summer when you want something brunchy but fresh on the weekends.

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  • DIY Superfood Instant Oatmeal

    These delicious and nutrient-packed single-serving baggies have been absolutely invaluable when I am traveling and want something quite, inexpensive and healthy! Feel free to play with your own favorite add-ins and ratios.

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  • Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    This ridiculously simple, easy and flavorful dish is one of my go-to veggie sides when I don’t know what else to make!

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  • Blueberry Peanut Butter Crumble Bars

    Easily one of the best baked goodies I’ve ever made, for real!!! Buttery, crumble, full of gooey blueberry flavor…what’s not to like?! This is my healthier take on classic crumble ingredients and I think you’ll be addicted!

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  • Healthy Dill Ranch & Roasted Mushroom Pizza on Cauliflower Foods Crust

    An addictively delicious healthy homemade Dill Ranch that couldn’t be easier to make, as well as a scrumptious pizza recipe to use it with!

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  • Gluten Free Blueberry Cake Donuts 2 Ways

    One of my all-time favorite treats, majorly healthified and I couldn’t be more excited about it!

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  • Chewy No-Bake Trail Mix Bars

    A healthier, more delicious and more affordable version of your favorite chewy trail mix bars. These have protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates to fuel you through a long afternoon or workout!

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  • Broccoli Mushroom & Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

    Quiche is one of my favorite foods, and this is a classic combination with a healthier twist and a creative gluten-free take on crust!

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  • Vegan & GF Strawberry Shortcake with Coconut Cashew Cream

    Strawberry season is here, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this delectable LL Balanced version of the classic Strawberry Shortcake.

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  • Fave Thrive Market Staples & Italian Roasted Zucchini Fries

    My go-to pantry staple purchases from Thrive Market AND a super simple veggie side dish that will make eating zucchini FUN!

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  • Healthy Turkeyburger Helper

    “Hamburger Helper”: A classic childhood meal that tasted amazing but was anything but healthy. Now you can have the best of both worlds with my version!

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  • Short No-Bread Cookies & Fave Thrive Beverages

    A DIY copycat of one of my all-time favorite cookies from Juice Press in NYC, as well as my favorite drink mix-ins from Thrive Market!

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  • Trader Joe’s Favorites & Butternut Squash Tomato Basil Soup

    A list of my go-to Trader Joe’s purchases, as well as a creamy, vegan and paleo Tomato Basil Soup with a hint of sweetness from butternut squash!

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  • Minty Fudge Brownie Bites & 7 Quick Snack Ideas!

    If you like thin mints, mint chocolate chip ice cream or those Andes candies they hand out at restaurants, you will be obsessed with these! Plus, a list of some of my favorite grab and go store-bought & homemade snack ideas!

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  • Greek Salad & 3 Ingredient Hummus Dressing

    The easiest, most delicious dressing and a simple, customizable Greek Salad equals dinner or lunch DONE for the week! You can also use the dressing on any salad, grains, beans, roasted veggies, or as dip!

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  • Fave Savory Thrive Market Snacks & Almond Butter French Toast

    You asked, I answered! Here, I list all of my favorite savory go-to snacks from Thrive Market, as well as share an easy dairy-free and healthy French Toast recipe that I can’t get enough of!

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  • Paleo & Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    The best ice cream flavor ever (IMO), now made dairy-free, refined-sugar free and full of nourishing healthy fats and whole foods! Homemade ice cream is actually SO easy: let me prove it!

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  • BINTO & Miso Coconut Roasted Cauliflower

    Dealing with hormonal irregularities? In this post, I share information BINTO: curated personalized natural kits for reproductive health, as well as an amazingly delicious hormone-regulating recipe!

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  • Jumbo Bakery Morning Glory Muffins

    Now you can satisfy your craving for big ole’ bakery muffins from the comfort of home AND know that they are full of nutritious ingredients! These Jumbo Morning Glory Muffins are one of my favorite baked goods to date.

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  • Hoisin Ketchup Glazed Asian Meatloaf

    Your favorite Asian food flavors marry with a classic comfort food to create this irresistible loaf!

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  • Double Chocolate Paleo Loaf Cake

    You won’t believe that earthy beets make this cake impossibly tender, moist and rich! A perfect Valentine’s treat…or any time of the year!

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  • Healthy Chocolate Turtles with Molasses Caramel

    Remember those little chocolately caramely clustery things of childhood? Yeah, well, they’re packed with junky ingredients, so I made a healthy version that you can truly feel good about! This is the perfect super easy Valentine’s treat or dessert to share with your bae…or yourself!

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  • No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

    The best part of eating chocolate chip cookies is, duh, the dough!!! These bites are a nutritious, simple, whole-foods way to enjoy the flavor of cookie dough whenever you want!

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Scones

    Exactly what it sounds like! Your favorite cookie in tender, perfectly crumbly and lightly sweetened scone form. These scones are a dreamy way to start the day when you want something just a touch indulgent, and they also make for a perfect afternoon pick me up with milky tea!

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  • Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Steel Cut Oatmeal

    Take five minutes to throw this dish together, and you have the coziest breakfast to enjoy throughout the week! Perfect for busy schedules and families.

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  • The Best Chewy Oatmeal Goat Cheese Cookies

    If you like Oatmeal Raisin cookies, you’ll be 100% smitten head-over-heels for these! You won’t taste an obvious flavor of goat cheese, but it adds richness and a lovely ‘tang’. These cookies are small, so you can enjoy several at a time without feeling weighed down!

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  • Grain Free Orange Cinnamon Granola

    Full of warming flavors and contrasting textures, this grain-free granola is the perfect way to start the day when you want to feel indulgent but healthy at the same time!

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  • Homemade 1-Bowl Cereal

    Love cereal but have trouble stopping at just 1 bowl? This is the recipe for you! Full of filling, nourishing healthy fats, protein and fiber, you’ll enjoy every bite of this cereal and be satisfied for hours.

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  • Roasted Beet, Miso Chickpea Curry

    Love beets and love stews and curries? You will be in heaven with this antioxidant-packed dish! This is a perfect meal when you want something really nutritious after the holidays, but you still crave nourishing and cozy.

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  • Curried Sweet Potato, Peanut & Black Bean Burgers

    These veggie burgers are packed with flavor, they hold together and they’re oh-so-satisfying! And p.s., they’re easy to make! Enjoy them on buns, english muffins, over a salads or in a cozy grain bowl with roasted veggies.

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  • Caesar Roasted Cabbage Wedges

    Roasting cabbage and drizzling it with my homemade Caesar dressing turns this humble vegetable into a side dish you cannot stop eating!

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  • Apple Cinnamon Hazelnut Breakfast Bake

    The perfect Autumn breakfast for guests, a potluck, or when you want something make-ahead that will last throughout the week! There are so many ways to enjoy this Breakfast Bake; it’s sure to become a Fall staple.

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  • Glazed Carrot Cake Energy Bites

    Your favorite cake, in portable, nutrient dense and EASY to make form! These are a perfect pre-workout snack, and they’re fun to make with kids as a healthier treat around Halloween!

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  • Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake & Rosemary Pecan Crust

    In the immortal words of Blink 182, “All the FALL things” are here in this recipe. Ok, maybe I changed up the lyrics, but you still need this decadent, creamy Autumn Cheesecake in your life immediately!

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  • Pumpkin Gingersnap Overnight Oats

    These delicious make-ahead breakfasts are everything you love about fall, and they are also chock-full of protein, fiber and nutrients. These will make you so excited for cool, cozy mornings!

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  • Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Banana Buttercream

    These cupcakes are easy to make, and they’re so healthy you could even have them for breakfast! Try these the next time you have a birthday to celebrate, and I promise you won’t disappoint!

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  • Mexican Chicken Tortilla Casserole

    Looking for crowd-pleasing meals to serve your family throughout the week so you only have to cook once? Whelp, this amazing casserole is your answer!

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  • Fruity Oatmeal Breakfast Bites

    My spin on one of my favorite store-bought cookies, these nourishing bites are a perfect nut-free on the go breakfast or snack. Pack these in lunch-boxes, spread with nut butter or crumble on yogurt!

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  • Chocolate Banana Ponderosa Cake

    Inspired by a dear friend, this a healthy take on the famous Ponderosa cake from the University of British Columbia. Think: Gooey chocolate cinnamon filling sandwiched between two layers of divine banana bread…oh and more chocolate on top, of course!

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  • Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

    America’s number one favorite ice cream flavor, healthified! The recipe has a few steps, but it’s incredibly easy and so worth it!

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  • Every Green Pesto & Mushroom Pasta (GF & Vegan)

    All the beautiful green things come together in one of my all-time favorite vegetarian dishes!

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  • My Favorite Salad

    I can’t get enough of this familiar and delicious combination of salad ingredients and this refreshing, creamy vinaigrette!

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  • Sesame Noodles 2.0

    Another recipe redux, this time for my absolute favorite childhood dish, Sesame Noodles! These are creamy, can’t-stop-opening-the-fridge good, but my version is full of healthy fats and calcium, so you can feel great eating them! A perfect summer potluck dish.

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  • Blueberry Coconut Porridge 2.0

    Another re-do of one of my favorite recipes, this creamy Blueberry Porridge is such a welcome treat in the morning, and all the work is done for you! Filling, delicious and packed with nutrition, this will become a busy-week staple.

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  • Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies 2.0

    One of my first and most popular recipes, redux-ed into a simpler, easier and equally delicious 2.0 version!

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  • Morning Immunity Elixir

    Feel like you might be coming down with a cold? Take 5 minutes to whip up this healing Elixir, and your immune system will go into full-effect to beat out the bad guys…not to mention, it’s delicious!

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  • Crispy Fried Egg Power Breakfast

    Part of my Sleep Series, this delicious savory breakfast is an amazing option when you’re exhausted and need something easy, filling and energizing. My special spice mixture takes it over the top!

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  • Vanilla Chia Pudding & Berry Compote

    Want your breakfast to look like something from a chic Brooklyn juice bar…oh, and be easy, delicious and packed with nutrients? Read on!

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  • Anti-inflammatory Root Veggie Hummus

    As nourishing as it is gorgeous, this hummus is packed with anti-inflammatory foods, and it’s a crowd pleaser with it’s creamy texture and slightly sweet taste.

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  • Silly-Easy Sesame Green Beans

    An incredibly simple recipe for a fool-proof delicious side dish, these sesame green beans make a regular weekly rotation in my house!

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  • Maple Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

    This heavenly healthy fudge is pretty much all the best things in life, ridiculously easy to make, versatile and seriously satisfying for a sweet craving…yet it’s low in sugar!

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  • Oil-Free Crockpot Fajitas

    With this one-step recipe, I’m busting out the crockpot again to make dinner a breeze! Not only are these Crockpot Fajitas crazy simple, they’re delicious and fall-apart tender! AND they’re amazing as leftovers.

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  • Actually Delicious Asian Salmon Cakes

    Throw out any idea you have of fish cakes and try this incredibly quick and easy dish that will blow your mind with its deliciousness! Such a great way to get Omega 3 fats that will please the whole family.

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  • 30 minute Sweet Potato & Curry Lentil Stew

    Easy, delicious comfort in a bowl, this creamy Lentil Curry is a savior on winter nights where you don’t have time or energy for a complicated meal. Enjoy it throughout the week over rice or extra veggies and your body will thank you!

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  • Chili Lime Cauliflower Rice

    A satisfying and nutrient packed side-dish that is gluten, dairy, grain, soy and corn free…oh and incredibly delicious! This is the perfect dish to pair with protein for lunch or dinner.

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  • Banana Walnut Muffins (grain + dairy free)

    More than just banana bread in muffin form, these little gems have the rich, caramel flavor that you get in a traditional bananas foster flambeed dessert…but did I mention they’re actually GOOD for you?!

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  • Spiced Bircher Muesli

    A creamy, satisfying breakfast when you don’t have the time (or inclination) to cook. Perfect for the whole family and totally customizable.

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  • Farro & Sweet Potato Risotto

    Creamy, chewing, nutty comfort food that you can feel fantastic eating. This is perfect for cozy fall or winters days as a side dish or as an entree, with some protein added.

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  • Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts (grain free)

    Yep, you heard that right! The childhood sugar-bomb masked as dessert got a healthy makeover!

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  • Turkey Lentil Jalapeno Meatloaf

    Comfort food at its finest with this ridiculously moist, tender and flavorful meatloaf. You’ll be transported to childhood around your mom’s cozy kitchen, but this version is actually healthy!

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  • Gooey Chocolate Chip-Pea Blondies (GF, V)

    My Best Chocolate Chip Cookie fell in love with my Holy Fudge Black Bean Brownies and had these squares of bliss as a baby.

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  • Creamy Broccoli No Cheddar Soup

    A lightened, dairy-free and veggie-packed version of your favorite childhood soup. What could be better on a chilly winter day?

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  • Crockpot Salsa Beef aka Dinner Savior

    It doesn’t get simpler than this set-it-and-forget it Salsa Beef…and it’s absolutely delicious despite the name! This will become your best friend on chilly days when you don’t have time to come home and cook.

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  • Healthy Snowball Cookies

    All the crumbly, buttery, nutty amazingness of the classic Snowball, or Wedding Cookie, but none of the guilt! These addictive little guys are going to become a staple around the holidays…and year!

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  • Honey Bourbon Chicken & Sneaky Sweet Potatoes

    This spicy-sweet, warming, family meal is everything you want on a cozy winter night, with a healthy secret twist on mashed potatoes.

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  • Chewy Ginger “Snap” Cookies (grain-free)

    My favorite Holiday cookie grew up and turned into this healthier, real-food version that will make kids and adults excited for cozy nights baking!

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  • Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake (Grain & Dairy Free)

    Who really needs the coffee when you have this ridiculously moist, unforgettably delicious and healthy coffee cake?! One of my favorite recipes ever, and awesome as a dessert, snack or breakfast.

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  • Healthy Creamy Green Bean Casserole

    Let’s re-think Thanksgiving with lighter, real-food versions of our favorite dishes, such as this creamy, flavorful Healthy Green Bean Casserole!

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  • French Toast Donuts (GF, DF)

    You favorite brunch dish married your favorite dessert, and resulted in this ridiculously delicious hybrid that will leave your house smelling like heaven.

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  • Taco Frittata (GF, DF)

    Breakfast and dinner come together in this recipe to form something so delicious and versatile, you’ll want it for every meal! This frittata is for the Mexican food lovers out there, and it’s also a high protein, low-carb option if that’s on your agenda

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  • Addictive Turmeric Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

    Think you don’t like cauliflower? Try it roasted with the creaminess of tahini and the warmth of turmeric, and you’ll be whistling a different tune! This is also incredibly nutritious and anti-inflammatory.

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  • 3rd Try Pumpkin Pecan Loaf (Grain & Dairy Free)

    Fall, personified in this warming, perfectly sweetened and spiced Pumpkin Loaf. Healthy enough for breakfast or dinner, make a few batches at a time because it will get GOBBLED up! *Note, this has been slightly updated from the original!

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  • Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup

    Everything you want on a chilly fall afternoon–creamy, warm, nourishing and of course, easy to throw together!

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  • Easy Beef & Veggie Stir Fry

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  • Meatloaf Meatballs

    Yes, you heard that right. One of your favorite cozy fall dishes in meatball form…oh, and dairy-free, gluten-free and grass-fed. Dig in!

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  • Easiest Cinnamon Raisin Granola (V, GF, DF)

    Store-bought granolas are usually packed with hidden sugar, and most recipes require tons of ingredients, so what’s a granola lover to do?! Make my crazy simple, low-sugar and absolutely scrumptious version!

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  • Pesto, Chicken & Spinach Frittata

    You will not believe how easy, delicious and satisfying this frittata is! It’s the perfect and portable breakfast, lunch or dinner, which is also low-carb and grain-free with a dairy-free option. I can almost guarantee this will be a household staple for lazy nights or mornings!

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  • Curried Pecan Broccoli Salad

    Your favorite classic Southern side dish just got a creative makeover! The addition of curry adds incredible flavor without all of the extra mayo and sugar in traditional recipes.

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  • Summer Peach & Blueberry Crumble

    This is warm, gooey, perfectly sweet summer in a skillet, and it’s about as easy as a recipe gets. Honor the last month of the season with this dish that also makes for a drool-worthy breakfast.

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  • Tempeh “Sushi” Burritos (Vegan, GF, DF)

    One of your favorite street foods just got a healthy Asian makeover. Continue reading to find the result!

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  • Seared Sesame Chicken and Miso Kale Salad

    This remake of one of my favorite childhood memories has it all going on–warm and cool, filling and light, packed with flavor and nutrition. This is a perfect dinner staple any season!

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  • Quick & Easy Beet Burgers (Veggie)

    A simple take on my all-time favorite veggie burger. Make a double batch and have an awesome plant-based meal waiting to go in the fridge all week!

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  • Old Bay Mashed Parsnips

    Your all-time favorite side dish, made healthier with nutrient dense, lower-calorie parsnips and more delicious with Old Bay Seasoning

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  • Roasted Tomato Quinoa Salad

    Crazy simple and perfect for summer, this will be your go-to side dish or vegetarian entree when tomatoes are at their peak!

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  • Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups

    A healthier, more delicious version of your favorite Chinese dish, which is also a completely cinch to throw together. Dine out in your house and feel amazing afterwards!

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  • Workout Water

    Move over, Gatorade. This simple, homemade sports drink is packed with nutrition to keep you hydrated after a workout or in the hot sun, but it is also delicious enough to drink just for fun!

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  • Blackened Salmon & Strawberry Salad

    A simple, perfectly summer salad that has an absolutely irresistible combination of flavors…but why would you even try when it’s this healthy?

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  • Inspired Pecan and Date Loaf

    This one-bowl, simple quick bread was inspired by one of my favorite fellow food-bloggers, and it is ooey-gooey, energy giving deliciousness at its best! Perfect for a snack, breakfast or dessert!

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  • Healthy Tarragon and Almond Chicken Salad

    Who says you need a vat of mayo to make super creamy and delicious chicken salad? You won’t be able to get enough of my healthy take on this Southern classic!

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  • Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Bourbon Frosting

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  • Taco Stuffed Peppers

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  • Avocado Pasta with Garlic Shrimp

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  • Blackberry Breakfast Bread

    Breakfast gets easier and more delicious with this lovely make-ahead loaf, packed with nourishing oats, fresh berries and a touch of sweetness. Perfect on its own or toasted with almond butter and a drizzle of honey.

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  • Un-Fried Crunchy Chicken Tenders

    This is your healthy answer to those days when nothing speaks to you except a big ole’ plate of crispy, crunchy chicken tenders dipped in your favorite sauce.

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  • Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The title says it all, except that these are also grain-free, vegan, packed with wholesome ingredients and healthy enough to be an indulgent breakfast. Get baking!

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  • Grain Free Pumpkin Biscuits

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  • Maple Pecan Pie Balls

    More delicious than the classic Southern Pie, in almost completely raw, whole-foods form! These are a perfect dessert or portable snack that will satisfy a sweet tooth.

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  • Healthy Crockpot Butter Chicken

    Your favorite Indian takeout, healthified!

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  • Apple Cider Muffins with Honey Cinnamon Drizzle

    What is it about Autumn that makes it so magical? Of course, every season has its own wild beauty, but people talk about fall with a giddiness and reverence that is unique to this particular time of year.

    For many, it may be because Autumn signals a new year, a sloughing off of the old to make room for a fresh start. For Southerners, magic also lies in the irresistible cooling down and those first deep, sharp breaths since the arrival of July humidity. And certainly, what can compare with Autumn leaves as they ripen in hue and smell and paper themselves to the ground?

    Of course, for me, the hallmark flavors of this season are its greatest joy. Knobbly local apples and persimmons and pumpkin, warming spices, baked and crocked and souped everything. Fall food reminds comfort and family, and these apple cider muffins fit oh so snugly into this category.

    I’m taking creative license again with this post, as there are no apples or apple cider to be found. But there is apple cider vinegar, which adds the perfect hint of acidity to complement the sweet cinnamony-ness (you heard it here first).Traditional apple cider is super sweet and made with cane sugar, which I wanted to replace with a natural sugar like maple syrup. Plus, apple cider vinegar is fantastic for improving your digestion and gut health, alkalizing your blood, detoxifying your organs and even helping with weight loss.

    These moist, tender muffins are everything wonderful about the season, and they fill your kitchen with the most magnificent scent as they bake. They’re also a great staple to have around for snacking and a fabulous vehicle for nut butters, jams, grass-fed butter OR more of my killer Honey Cinnamon Drizzle. This honey cinnamon delight is so delicious that I saved the leftovers and actually stirred it into oatmeal for the next few days.

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  • Tempeh Coconut Curry with Cauliflower Rice

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  • All for One Cashew Sandwich Bread

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  • Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    You won’t believe that this dip is dairy-free! Whenever I bring it to a potluck or Game Day event, the bowl is practically licked clean! Feel free to sub cashews for the pine nuts.

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