If you’re trying to meet your protein and fiber goals, this high-protein breakfast idea will have you well on your way. The portion size is big and satisfying. In fact, I had to find a bigger plate while photographing this because my usual one wouldn’t hold it all! What’s better is that you can prep the veggies and beans ahead of time . All you have to do in the morning is scramble them with a few eggs....

These Chicken Burrito Bowls come together in just about 30 minutes, for a fast and easy weeknight dinner. Instead of using rice, I make these bowls with cauliflower “rice” , which is a low-carb alternative that is easy to prepare in the Instant Pot. No food processor necessary! What I love about these healthy chicken burrito bowls is that they are properly combined for better digestion and can be cooked all in one pot, at the same time....

Kale is not everyone’s favorite dark leafy green. It has a bitter flavor and chewy texture, but it’s also loaded with nutrients, so we should probably be eating more of it. That’s why I set out to create the best kale salad dressing. It took me seven tries to get this right, but I’m thrilled with how this dressing tastes when tossed with kale. It’s delicious enough that you might want to drink it straight from the jar, but the flavor is more balanced when tossed with dark leafy greens....

In case you were wondering, eating all of those dates worked. Although statistics say only 10-20% of women will have their water break before labor starts, I’ve had it happen twice now. This time around, I woke up to a small, wet spot on my bed. I wasn’t 100% positive it was my water, since it’s not uncommon for pregnant women to pee their pants at this point in pregnancy, but I had a gut feeling that it was amniotic fluid starting to leak out....

This Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream is made with no added sugar for a healthy dessert. It’s so creamy that it’s hard to believe it’s dairy-free! If you’re already familiar with banana ice cream , making it in your Ninja Creami is like making it in reverse. Instead of using frozen bananas, you’ll use fresh ones! This vegan ice cream is made with 4 simple ingredients without relying on a pudding mix....

This Vegan Cheesecake is surprisingly creamy, thanks to a blended cashew filling that’s packed with a sneaky serving of vegetables . When served straight from the freezer, it has a texture remarkably similar to the real thing! How to Make a Vegan Cheesecake Cashews give this filling its signature creaminess, but the real secret is the hidden veggie that’s also inside– zucchini! When you peel the zucchini, it doesn’t impact the overall color of your dairy-free cheesecake, but it does improve the texture....

If there’s one variety of overnight oats that I could eat over and over again, it’s this peanut butter flavor. The nut butter adds extra flavor and protein, making this recipe a filling meal prep breakfast idea. Overnight oats are a relatively forgiving dish to make, so you don’t need to follow a precise recipe, but it can be annoying if you get the liquid ratio wrong. (This could lead to oats that are too thick or runny the next day....

Never in a million years would I have considered adding beans to my chocolate chip cookies, but that’s the fun thing about being an ambassador for the 2016 Year of Pulses– it’s giving me a great excuse to experiment with more ways to incorporate beans, lentils and dried peas into my recipes. And the result is REALLY tasty. I’ve been asked what my process is like when I develop recipes, so I thought I’d share a bit more about that today....

Whether you’re following a vegan diet or need a dairy-free alternative to cheesy quesadillas, you’re going to love this dairy-free quesadilla recipe. It has all the flavor you love (honestly!) and tastes better than the version you’d get from a Mexican restaurant. The star of this recipe is the vegan nacho cheese sauce. I developed this recipe years ago, when I was determined to make a cheese sauce that doesn’t taste like nutritional yeast....

Vegan Ranch Dressing tastes better than store-bought dressing, and is made without using dairy or mayo! Drizzle it over salads, or use it as an easy veggie dip. Why You’ll Love It It tastes like the real thing. This homemade vegan ranch dressing tastes like the popular mix that you can stir together at home, but it’s made with simple ingredients. It’s easy to make. Just toss a few ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth to create the creamy base....

If you’re not familiar with millet, it’s a grain-like seed, similar to quinoa , that is gluten-free and loaded with nutrients. The thing that I noticed most about millet when I first tried it, is how much it tastes like corn. It’s remarkably similar! I’ve always had it in the back of my mind that I would try to make a “cornbread” with it one day, so I decided this would be the year I figured it out....

This almond butter fudge is a fast no-bake dessert that’s naturally sweetened with a touch of honey. It has an incredibly buttery flavor… without using a drop of actual butter. It’s a healthy dessert you can feel good about indulging in! The secret to this addictive fudge is the addition of coconut oil and sea salt. Please, don’t be tempted to omit these very important ingredients. The coconut oil is what makes this fudge hold together, and gives it a firm, yet creamy, texture, while the salt adds a pop of flavor that perfectly balances out the sweetness of the honey....

Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect way to warm up as the weather cools down. Made with apple, cinnamon, and a hint of spice, this soup recipe is loaded with flavor! Why You’ll Love It It’s delicious. All butternut soup recipes are not created equal. This one is lightly sweet, but with a mildly spicy kick, and the velvety texture makes it irresistible. It’s hard to stop taste-testing it as you go!...

Who says you shouldn’t play with your food? These cucumber roll-ups are a fun twist on traditional veggies with dip. You can use any of your favorite dressings or sauces to create a platter of delicious finger food–> perfect for a light meal or snack. — Cucumber Roll Ups makes as many as you’d like Ingredients: 1 large cucumber Raw Bean-Free Hummus Sun Dried Tomato Sauce (recipe below) Directions: To create your cucumber rolls, you’ll need a mandolin or a wide vegetable peeler ....

I bought an air fryer 5 years ago with the sole purpose of making crispy french fries at home. If you’re in the same boat, this recipe is for you! It took quite a few experiments to come up with the “best way” for cooking them, because several questions came up each time, like: Which potatoes make the best French fries? I had to try these with both Russet and gold potatoes to know for sure....

Living in Kansas City, where we have some of the best BBQ in the country, my standards are pretty high when it comes to the sauce. I had experimented with homemade barbecue sauce before, but I was never fully satisfied with the flavor… until now. That’s why I’m excited about this healthy BBQ sauce recipe. It’s made with no added sugar, and I finally figured out a combination of pantry spices that work well together....

This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is an easy weeknight meal that is ready to eat in about 30 minutes . I love how it calls for pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand! Healthy Butter Chicken (Without The Butter) If you’re looking for an authentic butter chicken recipe… this isn’t it. When I set out to make any recipe, I want to make it as EASY as possible, while also making it a little healthier....

This lavender syrup recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients and can be drizzled into coffee drinks, cocktails, lemonade, and more. Simple syrup is easy to make at home, but did you know that you can use other sweeteners and herbs to make it extra special? Lavender’s floral flavor pairs well with coffee and cocktails, but you could also use this method with rosemary or mint to create more flavor variations....

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is the best kind of banana ice cream , if you ask me. The peanut butter makes this ice cream unbelievably creamy, and helps to hide the “banana” flavor, so it feels remarkably like the real thing! Banana ice cream is naturally dairy-free and vegan, and it’s easier to make than coconut milk ice cream . This recipe is also the base for my Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles , if you want to make this in a hand-held ice pop form, instead!...

The next time you need a comforting soup recipe, try this Turmeric Chicken Soup. Made with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger, the flavor is hard to resist. Instead of using pasta or rice, this recipe features tender sweet potatoes that add extra nutrients to each bite. It took me a few weeks to perfect this recipe, as I wanted it to feel hearty without relying on fillers like pasta or rice....