Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans is simple, requiring only 30 minutes. Tender spinach, crunchy pecans and juicy strawberries are tossed with a homemade tangy-sweet vegan dressing that is sure to please the whole family. It happens Every. Single. Night. I spend hours (ok.. maybe 45 minutes?) preparing 3 separate meals in a desperate attempt...
Whole Food Chocolate Breakfast Shake
This Whole Food Chocolate Breakfast Shake is made with wholesome ingredients and loaded with protein and fiber. It's smooth, creamy and will definitely keep you satisfied until lunch time! Yesterday I failed miserably as a parent. This is without a doubt not the first time that this has happened, but it is the first time that we...
Healthy Caesar Salad Dressing (V, GF)
EASY 5-minute Healthy Caesar Dressing with Hummus, Capers, Garlic, Lemon Juice and Dijon Mustard! No Eggs. No Mayo. No Anchovies. I know what you're thinking.. "what's left?" Whelp.. quite honestly, all the good stuff! You guys, I topped some romaine lettuce, homemade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese (otherwise known as a salad) with this healthy...
Lemon Herb Salmon El Papillote
Lemon Herb Salmon el Papillote? Who am I? This is totally not something that I would not normally think to make because A) 90% of the time my family eats chicken, and B) Lemon Herb Salmon el Papillote - sounds like it would be better left to someone who is full-blown culinary genius status. This recipe...
Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Bake
A healthy twist on an Italian Classic. This cleaned up version of chicken parmesan is lighter on the cheese and frying and loaded with roasted Italian veggies! If someone had told me 3 years ago that in 2016 I would be writing a blog, with recipes, about clean eating, and that people read it ... I...
Whole Food Dark Chocolate Brownies
One bowl, Whole Food Dark Chocolate Brownies are simple to make, requiring just 8 ingredients and sweetened with a combination of Maple Syrup and Cane Sugar. Simple, decadent, delicious. Sooo.. Whole Food Dark Chocolate Brownies ? I've been sitting on this one for A LOOOOONG time. The original plan was to share this recipe during the "eat...
BBQ Burger Stuffed Bell Peppers - Freezable
These BBQ Burger Stuffed Peppers topped with parsley, melty mozzarella, and toasted bread crumbs are making Mondays everywhere a little less BLAH! As a rule, I am not a fan of Mondays. Mainly due to the fact that Joe goes back to work. You see, Joe's the fun Dad. When he's home there is lego building, roller-coaster...
Quick Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice (Easy Recipe)
Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice is a quick, 30-minute low carb meal made in one pan. Riced cauliflower, marinated chicken, veggies and an amped up soy sauce combine to create a stir-fry that mimics traditional fried rice.
Superfood Hot Chocolate
Superfood Hot Chocolate is sweet, creamy, chocolatey, decadent and full of "good for you ingredients" that are guaranteed to keep you feeling amazing all season long. Pin Superfood Hot Chocolate for later!! It's that time of year again! Baking, decorating, tradition making, crafting, gift buying, social events, and family time. It's exciting, and fun, and...
How to Make Healthy Graham Crackers
Homemade Whole-Food Graham Crackers are light and airy, have a rich buttery taste and just the right amount of sweetness. They are whole-grain, packed with protein, and free from refined sugar and oils. Bonus... homemade gives you control of the quality and quantity of the ingredients you use! Fun fact of the day... graham crackers were originally introduced...