
Homemade Goo Goo Clusters!
Nashville’s favorite candy, but healthier, made from home, and dare I say, just as delicious!
Nashville’s favorite candy, but healthier, made from home, and dare I say, just as delicious!
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!
Moist banana bread meets fudgey chocolate muffin goodness. Need I say more? Oh, they’re grain and gluten-free!
The hearty goodness of oats, turned into the fun of a waffle! Juicy blueberries takes this satisfying breakfast over the top.
One of my favorite ways to eat chicken, with a Tex Mex twist! Plus a side of delicious non-fried refried beans.
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!
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.
All of the goodness of creamy, indulgent egg nog, but completely dairy-free! Enjoy ‘virgin’ or with a dash of your favorite spirit!
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!
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!
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!
Cozy fall flavors in a hearty, bakery-style muffin. What more could you want?!
These cupcakes are tender, with just the right amount of moisture and sweetness, plus they happen to be low-carb/sugar-free/keto-friendly!
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!
One of my most popular recipes in recent memory, this started in Instagram and HAD to make its way to the blog!
My favorite food of all time, triplified (?!) into a rich, decadent and M-O-I-S-T chocolate cake worthy of any celebration!
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.
This grain-free, low-carb mug cake stills tastes amazingly decadent, thanks to Monk Fruit In the Raw sweetener!
Your favorite holiday cookie, healthified!!!! These thumbprints are so easy, and you can totally play around with different fillings!
Some of your favorite Fall flavors in a hearty, easy and delicious crumble!
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!
All about my obsession with ALDI and this Black Bean & Quinoa Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette!
A quick and flavor-packed side dish that offers the best of an air-fryer! Crispy edges, tender insides and easy clean-up!
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?!
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.
Exactly how they sound, these dense, M-O-I-S-T little delights are a perfect seasonal but still healthy treat!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
I am SO excited to share a These Tropical Sushi Rolls from my friend Marie’s amazing new cookbook, Alternative Vegan!
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!
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?
In honor of all things delicious, I present a healthier, dairy-free KUGEL for your holidays!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Here it is!!!! Long awaited, this creamy, cheesy but secretly nutritious mac n’ cheese is everything you could want in comfort food!
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!
This is a perfect warming, spicy Fall dessert or breakfast!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
This ridiculously simple, easy and flavorful dish is one of my go-to veggie sides when I don’t know what else to make!
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!
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!
One of my all-time favorite treats, majorly healthified and I couldn’t be more excited about it!
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!
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!
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.
My go-to pantry staple purchases from Thrive Market AND a super simple veggie side dish that will make eating zucchini FUN!
“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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Your favorite Asian food flavors marry with a classic comfort food to create this irresistible loaf!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Roasting cabbage and drizzling it with my homemade Caesar dressing turns this humble vegetable into a side dish you cannot stop eating!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
America’s number one favorite ice cream flavor, healthified! The recipe has a few steps, but it’s incredibly easy and so worth it!
All the beautiful green things come together in one of my all-time favorite vegetarian dishes!
I can’t get enough of this familiar and delicious combination of salad ingredients and this refreshing, creamy vinaigrette!
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.
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.
One of my first and most popular recipes, redux-ed into a simpler, easier and equally delicious 2.0 version!
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!
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!
Want your breakfast to look like something from a chic Brooklyn juice bar…oh, and be easy, delicious and packed with nutrients? Read on!
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.
An incredibly simple recipe for a fool-proof delicious side dish, these sesame green beans make a regular weekly rotation in my house!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?!
A creamy, satisfying breakfast when you don’t have the time (or inclination) to cook. Perfect for the whole family and totally customizable.
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.
Yep, you heard that right! The childhood sugar-bomb masked as dessert got a healthy makeover!
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!
My Best Chocolate Chip Cookie fell in love with my Holy Fudge Black Bean Brownies and had these squares of bliss as a baby.
A lightened, dairy-free and veggie-packed version of your favorite childhood soup. What could be better on a chilly winter day?
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.
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!
This spicy-sweet, warming, family meal is everything you want on a cozy winter night, with a healthy secret twist on mashed potatoes.
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!
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.
Let’s re-think Thanksgiving with lighter, real-food versions of our favorite dishes, such as this creamy, flavorful Healthy Green Bean Casserole!
You favorite brunch dish married your favorite dessert, and resulted in this ridiculously delicious hybrid that will leave your house smelling like heaven.
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
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.
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!
Everything you want on a chilly fall afternoon–creamy, warm, nourishing and of course, easy to throw together!
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
One of your favorite street foods just got a healthy Asian makeover. Continue reading to find the result!
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!
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!
Your all-time favorite side dish, made healthier with nutrient dense, lower-calorie parsnips and more delicious with Old Bay Seasoning
Crazy simple and perfect for summer, this will be your go-to side dish or vegetarian entree when tomatoes are at their peak!
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!
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!
A simple, perfectly summer salad that has an absolutely irresistible combination of flavors…but why would you even try when it’s this healthy?
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!
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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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.
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.
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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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.
Your favorite Indian takeout, healthified!
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.
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.