If you’re trying to eat an apple a day, you’ll want to try this easy apple smoothie. It’s naturally sweetened with fruit (so you won’t need an added sweetener), and it tastes like Fall, with warming notes of cinnamon. There’s minimal prep work involved, so you could be drinking this in no time. Be sure to add more apples to your grocery shopping list, as this is one you’ll want to repeat often....

If you love the flavor of pizza, you’re going to love these pizza-roasted vegetables. They taste like pizza, but without the greasy crust. (And with more nutrition!) I make this easy dish at least once a week. You can make a big batch and serve it as a main course (I can eat the whole pan by myself!), or you can serve it as a side dish. Either way, it’s a delicious way to eat more vegetables....

Have you ever carved a pumpkin and wondered what to do with the leftover seeds? This recipe is the solution! You can snack on these roasted pumpkin seeds directly from a bowl, or sprinkle them over salads and soup this week. Pumpkin seeds are relatively easy to prepare, except for cleaning off the pumpkin pulp, which I find a bit annoying. But, this recipe is worth it! Pumpkin seeds are a great source of nutrients, and I spent over a month scooping out seeds from multiple pumpkins and roasting them in various ways to determine the best roasting method....

This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a recipe you’ll crave all summer long. Tossed in a quick balsamic vinaigrette, it comes together in just minutes! The combination of fresh berries, creamy feta cheese, crunchy almonds, and tangy dressing make this a salad you’ll want to eat often. It’s perfect for a spring or summer party, or simply any time you’re looking to get more greens into your life. This strawberry salad is an easy side dish, or it can be served with your favorite protein on top, like salmon or grilled chicken, as a more filling meal....

One of the things I love about my Instant Pot is how it can make healthy food fast. These healthy Instant Pot recipes are some of my favorite weeknight meals because I can dump the ingredients in my pot, press a button, and walk away while my meal cooks to perfection. Below you’ll find some of my favorite healthy Instant Pot recipes so you can try them for yourself. If you’re a little intimidated by your Instant Pot, be sure to check out my video here , sharing 10 things I think will help you get started right away....

These healthy breakfast bowls make a comforting, warm breakfast. They are perfect for a weekend brunch, or you can prepare them in advance for a fast morning meal. This savory breakfast bowl is a great way to start your day with plenty of fiber and protein. Featuring roasted potatoes and sauteed veggies, they are easy to customize using what you have on hand. Following a special diet? You can leave off the eggs to make this vegan , or for a low carb & paleo bowl, you can skip the potatoes and enjoy the sauteed cabbage as a shredded hash brown alternative....

Cauliflower Tabbouleh is a refreshing summer salad featuring fresh herbs and a bright lemon dressing. It’s a delicious alternative to the traditional version! Featuring cauliflower rice instead of bulgur wheat, this tabbouleh recipe is a fun twist on this popular Middle Eastern salad. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and loaded with nutrients! It’s the perfect dish when you’re serving hummus and falafel, but can also act as the base for your favorite protein, too....

Making a Chipotle-style burrito bowl at home couldn’t be easier with the help of your Instant Pot. Black beans and brown rice cook at the same time (from scratch!) in the same pot, in just a 30 minute pressure cooking cycle. No soaking required! I set out to create this recipe because my family has committed to eating at home for the next 30 days, and I knew we’d be missing Chipotle as an easy take-out option....

This Chocolate Almond Flour Cake is my family’s new favorite! It’s inspired by my popular Almond Flour Cupcakes , and has a rich, moist texture you’ll love. Ingredients You’ll Need I love baking with almond flour, because you only need a handful of real food ingredients to make this cake batter come together. Here’s what you’ll need: Blanched almond flour (preferred over almond meal) Maple syrup Eggs Cacao powder Olive oil Vanilla Baking powder Almond flour is naturally gluten-free, so you do need eggs or starch as a binder for this recipe....

This Italian Salad is tossed in an easy homemade Italian vinaigrette, and tastes like a house salad you’d get from an Italian restaurant. You can make it in just a few minutes! Why You’ll Love It It’s delicious. The dressing alone will make you want to lick your plate clean. When you pair it with fresh veggies, crunchy croutons, and a little shredded Parmesan, it’s hard to resist. It’s easy....

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are made with just five simple ingredients and are naturally sweetened with honey. I love how they have a soft, almost gooey texture when they are warm, and you can cool them down for a chewier result. Why You’ll Love Them They have a rich, peanut butter flavor. The peanut butter flavor doesn’t get diluted when you make cookies without flour. This means you’ll wind up with peanut butter cookies that have a rich, peanut butter taste....

Gingerbread is one of my seasonal favorites. Sweet and spicy, these gingerbread bars are made with buckwheat flour, one of my favorite pseudo-grains. Despite its deceptive name, buckwheat isn’t at all related to wheat, and is actually a seed that’s loaded with protein and fiber. It’s the perfect flour alternative for those who want to remain gluten-free and nut-free, without giving up the classic baked goods we all love. You may also know that I love sneaking an extra dose of vegetables into my baked goods whenever possible, and these spicy gingerbread bars are no exception....

It’s clementine season! If you’re like me, and have a few too many of those tiny oranges sitting on your kitchen counter, this shake is a delicious way to polish them off. Originally, this shake was created for my son. I like to give him a smoothie daily, and they usually contain some sort of fruit, greens, and a healthy source of fat. I knew he wasn’t the biggest fan of oranges, so I added a fresh date to the mix to help sweeten up their slightly tart flavor, added some avocado for creaminess, and threw in a handful of spinach, for good measure....

Once you try these Instant Pot chickpeas, you may never need to rely on the canned version again. Instead of boiling chickpeas on the stove for over an hour, you can add everything to the pressure cooker, press a button, and walk away. (It will even turn off when it’s done.) I spent the past few weeks re-testing this recipe to see if I could shorten the cooking time, because some other recipes online suggest that it’s possible....

If you’re looking for a delicious alternative to lattes and coffee drinks made with refined sugar, this London Fog recipe is for you. It’s not made in a traditional way (there’s no steamed milk involved) but it’s so easy and delicious that I think it will become your new favorite. All you need is is 3 simple ingredients to make this dairy-free latte, including brewed tea, Medjool dates, and almond butter....

I think the urge to “nest” has finally started to hit me, because not only am I feeling the pressure to organize and clean every inch of my house (which is really the only time I ever think about cleaning things like my baseboards or behind my washing machine), but I’m also feeling the need to make large batches of food, as if I’m stocking up for winter. I never had the chance to prepare a batch of freezer meals during my first pregnancy, because my son surprised us by arriving three weeks early....

These protein waffles came into existence because it’s a struggle to get my kids fed in the morning before they go to school. We love the convenience of a toaster waffle, but the average freezer waffle has only 3 grams of protein per two waffles. Even the popular protein waffles sold at the store require you to eat two waffles to reach the 12 grams of protein advertised on the front of the box....

Roasted Tomato Soup is the best way to use up you ripe tomatoes! Roasting them brings out a rich, slightly sweet flavor, and makes this recipe relatively hands-off. Serve it with garlic roasted chickpeas on top for a healthy and comforting meal. This Roasted Tomato Soup recipe is adapted from The Clean Plates Cookbook . I’ve adjusted it to suit my family’s preferences, and I love how you don’t need to add cream to get a silky, satisfying soup....

Carrot cake has always been a favorite of mine, so I decided to give it a healthier makeover today with these vegan and gluten-free carrot cake muffins. They’re made with gluten-free oat flour, which gives them a heartier texture than a traditional cupcake, but they’re also a bit more moist and chewy than your average muffin. These healthy muffins are loaded with nutrient rich ingredients, including fresh pineapple, shredded carrots, unsweetened coconut, coconut oil, and oat flour to leave you feeling satisfied all morning long....

This Vegan Chocolate Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that you can stir together in minutes. I love serving it over banana ice cream for a healthier dessert! All you need is 3 ingredients to make it. Vegan Chocolate Sauce Ingredients This easy chocolate sauce can be stirred together in minutes, in just one bowl, without heating it up on the stove. All you need is: Almond Butter Cacao Powder Maple Syrup The almond butter gives this sauce a creamy texture, and it has a neutral flavor when you mix it with cacao powder....