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Transform leftover hard-boiled eggs into this delicious Avocado Egg Salad! This mayo-free salad makes the perfect protein-packed filling for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, and more. Ingredients You’ll Need While classic egg salad is made with mayonnaise, this recipe gets its creaminess and healthy fats from a ripe avocado. Paired with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, it has a tangy flavor you’ll love. Diced celery and red onion add a necessary crunch to the texture of this salad, but you can add any other veggies you have on hand....

If you keep cold brew in your fridge, or find yourself with some leftover cold coffee, this coffee smoothie recipe is for you. It reminds me of a blended frappuccino, with a slushy, milkshake-like texture, but it’s naturally sweetened and packed with extra protein in each sip. I originally tried making this recipe with a frozen banana, but in my opinion, the flavors of banana and coffee don’t mix well....

These rich and fudgy brownies contain a sneaky, secret ingredient. In lieu of oil or butter, they get their moist texture from pureed beets! Paired with rich cocoa powder, it’s difficult to detect the earthy flavor of the beets in these brownies, but that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the nutritional benefit that these root vegetables bring to the table. Beets are one of the best sources of folate and betaine, which are thought to work together to reduce inflammation and prevent heart disease....

When embarking on our grain-free journey earlier this year, one of my biggest concerns was finding suitable upgrades for some of our favorite meals. Pizza and pasta nights have been easy to manage, but up until recently, I had yet to create an authentic-tasting grain-free bread. To be honest, bread has been rather low on my priority list because I’m perfectly happy simply rolling up my favorite sandwich ingredients into a romaine leaf or collard wrap....

This is not the first sweet potato brownie recipe I’ve shared, but after experimenting with the concept further, I decided that this recipe deserves its own space on the internet. It’s too delicious to keep to myself! Even if you’re not the biggest sweet potato fan, you can’t taste the hidden veggie in these brownies. They have a rich, fudgy consistency that you’ll love, without the use of flour....

If you find yourself with too many fresh strawberries on hand, freezing them is a great way to make them last longer. Frozen strawberries are one of my favorite smoothie ingredients! You’ll find all of my tips and tricks for how to freeze strawberries below. Should Strawberries Be Washed Before Freezing? I do recommend that you wash fresh strawberries before you freeze them , because it’s unlikely you’ll wash them after they are frozen....

One of the keys to eating fast and healthy year-round is finding several meals that you can repeat often, while still being able to switch-up the flavors so you don’t get bored. That’s why I’m so excited about these make-ahead lunch bowls! You can vary the toppings however you like, but the base ingredients are easy to prepare and can be made up to a week in advance– so your packed lunches are ready whenever you are....

If you are hoping to bake with oat flour more often, you’re in good company here. I’ve spent 10 years developing recipes with oat flour because it can be used in gluten-free baking without the need for extra gums or binders. (It does require eggs, but nothing special like xanthan gum.) Even if you don’t keep oat flour in your pantry, you can make homemade oat flour in just a few minutes with a blender and regular rolled oats....

I’m having way too much fun experimenting with new (to me) grain-free flours. These rolls get their crisp and chewy texture from tapioca starch, a grain-free “flour” derived from the cassava root. Tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour) is a little tricky to work with, as it can be sticky, gluey, and can’t stand alone in baked goods, but it works well when mixed with another flour. In this case, I mixed it with coconut flour to keep the overall recipe nut-free....

This PB&J Smoothie tastes so much better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It’s loaded with vitamin-rich fruit and has no added sugar, and is filling enough to be enjoyed as a meal replacement. You won’t want to share it! If you’ve tried my Peanut Butter & Jelly smoothie before, you might have noticed this recipe has gotten a bit of an update. I’ve started adding a small amount of frozen raspberries to the mix, and they make a world of difference!...

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are about to become one of your new favorite cookie recipes. Soft and chewy, they have a rich peanut butter flavor, with whole grain oats sprinkled throughout. Why You’ll Love Them They are gluten-free. These cookies are made with oat flour instead of all-purpose flour. You can make homemade oat flour by simply grinding rolled oats in a blender, so this is an easy option when your pantry is running low on supplies....

If you’re looking for an alternative to marshmallow-based rice crispy treats, this peanut butter version is for you. Instead of using marshmallows, it’s bound together with a simple combination of peanut butter and honey. I’ve been bringing this recipe to parties for years, and everyone always wants to know how to make them. They are shockingly simple! The key to this recipe, in my opinion, is balancing the sweet and salty flavors....

Most people know to save their pumpkin seeds for roasting , but what about the seeds from other squashes? I think they tend to get overlooked (possibly because there are less seeds inside to work with) and that’s why I’m sharing a recipe today specifically for roasted squash seeds. I’ve been scooping the seeds from butternut squash, acorn squash, and spaghetti squash recently, so I’ve made a note below of how many seeds I usually get from each....

Move over leafy green salads—this shredded carrot salad is a must-try. Carrots are tossed with a simple lemon dressing, along with fresh herbs, chewy raisins, and crunchy pecans. It’s perfect for a holiday side dish, but also easy enough for an everyday lunch or dinner. I recently revisited this recipe because shaved carrot salads are having a viral moment. People are using their veggie peelers to make carrot “ribbons” for a salad base....

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes make an easy holiday side dish. Your slow cooker does most of the work for you! (Other than peeling the potatoes, of course.) Why You’ll Love Them They taste amazing. Instead of using fresh garlic or onions, which you would have to saute in a separate pan first, this recipe calls for onion and garlic powder to create a similar flavor. This makes a convenient alternative (no extra chopping required!...

With all of the upcoming holiday festivities, I have a feeling we could all use an extra serving of veggies this week. These sweet and crunchy Brussels sprouts would make an excellent addition to any meal, especially with this chilly weather! This warm dish features shredded Brussels sprouts tossed with a splash of fresh orange juice, sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy pecans and a hint of cinnamon for a pleasing holiday flavor....

Bunny Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect Easter morning breakfast. Classic cinnamon rolls are shaped into bunny ears, without much extra time or effort! Cinnamon rolls are an extra special Easter breakfast treat and this shaping method makes them even more fun. You can use any recipe you love or even store-bought cinnamon roll dough to make the process easier. They can bake as you hunt for Easter eggs! I tested this idea using a few different methods, so I’ll share the results below....

Cashew milk is an easy dairy-free milk that you can make at home in just minutes. Just like homemade hemp milk , there’s no need to strain it! Benefits of Cashews How to Make It How to Store It Using it as a Coffee Creamer Making Chocolate Milk Frequently Asked Questions Benefits of Cashews What are the benefits of cashew milk? Cashews are technically a seed, though they often get grouped together with tree nuts because they have a similar nutrition profile....

This creamy icing is reminiscent of traditional cream cheese icing–> but without the heavy cream cheese! Loaded with nutrient-rich raw cashews, it’s not your average sweet topping. It’s a great source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and vitamin K, and happens to be bursting with anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, thanks to the coconut oil and raw honey. Enjoy over your favorite cupcakes and quick breads for a creamy, decadent treat!...

I’ve become famous for my easy cranberry sauce , but sometimes you want to change things up with a new holiday recipe. Enter this cranberry relish. It’s quite possibly the easiest side dish you can make! There’s no cooking required, so if you need to save some stovetop space for other recipes, this is the recipe to keep in your back pocket. You can make it a day in advance to save yourself some effort on a big holiday....