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Homemade Hummus homemade hummus Sep 07, 2022

Here's a quick and easy hummus recipe that tastes much better than store-bought.

Make up a batch at the beginning of the week to have on hand for snacking. 

Hummus and veggies are my go-to snack.

Homemade Hummus

Ingredients:

1-28oz can of chickpeas, drained, reserve liquid
½ cup...

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Nut Butter & Chocolate Nice Cream nut butter & chocolate nice cream Sep 01, 2022

A healthier ice cream?

YES, PLEASE!

The sweet creaminess in this recipe comes from bananas. 

Nut Butter and Chocolate Nice Cream

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients; 

4 frozen bananas, peeled and sliced
¼ cup raw cocoa powder
2 tbsp unsweetened natural nut/seed butter (almond,...

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Dairy-Free Avocado Pesto dairy-free avocado pesto Aug 25, 2022

This pesto recipe is SO delicious you’ll be adding it to your regular recipe rotation!

It gets its lush texture from avocados, which means it’s loaded with healthy fats.

Once you master this recipe as written, feel free to change up the herbs and nuts based on what you have on hand or...

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Beet and Peach Salad beet and peach salad Aug 18, 2022

This salad recipe sounds a little strange, but it’s absolutely delicious.

It’s easy & simple enough for weekday meals and lunches … but tasty enough for entertaining.

BEET & PEACH SALAD

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients: 

10 oz. spring mix salad greens or...

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Mexican Grilled Corn mexican grilled corn Aug 10, 2022

If you have never tried grilled corn on the cob, you are in for a real treat.  

This grilled corn recipe is sweet, salty, spicy, and just plain delicious. 

It takes a bit of time to grill the corn, but it is worth the effort. 

Mexican Grilled Corn

(1 serving = 1 ear)

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Layered Smoothies layered smoothies Aug 03, 2022

Look no further if you’re looking for a special occasion healthy breakfast or brunch recipe!

These layered smoothies are BEAUTIFUL, and they also happen to taste great.

Basically, these are two different fruit smoothies layered on top of each other.

You can substitute other fruits –...

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Low-Carb Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps low-carb tuna salad lettuce wraps Jul 27, 2022

This tuna salad recipe is a keeper – but experiment and make it your own.

Eat it as-is, or try it with a bit of wasabi or hot sauce. So good!

It also makes a good meal prep meal and will stay in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Low-Carb Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

(6 servings)

Ingredients: 

  • 4...
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Simple Korean-Style Seared Salmon simple korean-style seared salmon Jul 21, 2022

This recipe takes a simple weeknight meal to the next level!

The sauce is sweet, salty, spicy and just plain delicious. Serve it with steamed veggies and brown rice or sweet potato. 

Simple Korean-Style Seared Salmon

(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp gluten-free soy...
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Blueberry Overnight Oats blueberry overnight oats Jul 14, 2022

This overnight oat recipe couldn’t be any easier!

You simply toss the ingredients into a mason jar or reusable container, mix it up, and let it sit overnight in the fridge.

Feel free to use different fruits or nuts to change up the ingredients. 

You also can stir in...

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Berry Kefir Smoothie berry kefir smoothie Jul 04, 2022

If you haven’t tried kefir yet, it’s time!

Kefir is packed with probiotics and protein, and that means it’s a GREAT base for a smoothie.

My favourite kefir is Healing Spirit Nutrition Organic Coconut Kefir, as I prefer to keep my smoothies dairy-free.

Berry Kefir Smoothie

(Makes...

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Simple Salad Niçoise with Asparagus simple salad niçoise with asparagus Jun 30, 2022

This is a fast lunch or dinner you can quickly throw together when you don’t feel like cooking.

Tips for buying canned tuna:

  • Tuna with the most omega-3s, albacore, skipjack and bluefin
  • Choose BPA-free packaging
  • Check labels for “pole-caught” or trolling – they are more...
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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken grilled buttermilk chicken Jun 24, 2022

Have you ever noticed how cooked chicken breasts can sometimes be dry and boring?

This marinade recipe will change ALL of that. It uses buttermilk to help tenderize the chicken while still keeping it moist.

Buttermilk is a great marinade choice because it’s only slightly acidic, so it...

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