Avocado Chocolate Mousse, the mere mention of it, is enough to make any dessert lover’s mouth water. But did you know that this indulgent treat can also fit into a list of low carb foods and be healthy too? Yes, you read it right! This heavenly concoction combines the goodness of avocado with the magic …
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The Maple Cinnamon Acorn Squash recipe comes from the cookbook by Half Baked Harvest, Super Simple. This recipe is the perfect fall or winter side dish to me so I wanted to share it with you! One of my favorite fall vegetables to cook these days is acorn squash. I like it even better than …
Too hot to turn on the oven? Crank up your air fryer and make these delicious air fryer-roasted cauliflower Steaks. They have an amazing flavor and happen to be the perfect healthy meal for lunch or dinner on hot days like today. This is a great way to jazz up plain old cauliflower into a …
This Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip is the perfect healthy, high-protein easy dip recipe. Simple ingredients like creamy cottage cheese and feta whipped together with, olive oil, then topped with marinated tomatoes, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. This is my favorite dip and is great for those who love a creamy dip without any cream cheese! This high-protein …
January is National Oatmeal Month so I am sharing this Chocolate Baked Oatmeal with you. This is a healthier version of oatmeal and because it is baked, it tastes like dessert! I use oatmeal in a lot of my recipes. One of my favorites is my No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. This baked oatmeal dish …
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are super crispy and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside. Because they are baked in the air fryer, they are not oily at all! If you are missing out on your daily dose of french fries, try making a batch of these to go with your …
This Thai Peanut Salad Recipe is amazing! Full of fresh shredded cabbage, peanuts, and chopped veggies. Then, toss the whole salad with a homemade Thai peanut dressing. This healthy salad recipe is one everyone will enjoy! The moment the Christmas ham came out and we finished that dinner, I have been on a salad kick. I …
I’ve been playing around with this recipe for an Egg Roll Stir Fry for a while now. I finally got it where I wanted it so I am sharing it with you today. Y’all — I have to tell you how much I am in love with this delicious recipe I recently perfected for our …
This recipe for Protein Packed Banana Bread has been sponsored by Naked Nutrition. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I am not a huge fan of protein powders. They can taste super chalky and add no flavor to your food. However, last year, I happened upon the Naked Nutrition brand of protein powders and …
These sweet potato tacos are perfect for when you want to eat a meatless meal. For the last few months, I have been working hard at changing my lifestyle from heavy decadent foods to ones that are more heart-healthy and better for me in the long run. I created these delicious tacos with that in …
These shitake mushroom sheet pan nachos are super easy to make and so budget friendly!! Skip the meat and indulge in the tasty goodness of mushrooms. I love when I can find a delicious and easy recipe that is MEATLESS to help out my grocery budget. We discovered these nachos one day when we were …
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower wings recipe will knock you off your socks! Tastes as good as any fried chicken bites you get. The only difference is that you are stuffing your face with good-for-you veggies! They’re a great healthy alternative to buffalo chicken wings loaded with flavor and make the perfect appetizer! These would …
These Copycat PF Chang‘s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are even better than the originals. You will love the sauce and just how easy it is to make these delicious little bites of goodness! I have made it a goal for my family to learn how to make everything we love to eat at all of our …
This tropical fruit salad with honey-lime dressing is the perfect Spring side dish for any get-together. Made with all tropical fruits and then topped with a tangy and sweet dressing. Sub out any of the fruits for your favorites. Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2022 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks! Flowers are starting to bloom, the …
If you are on TikTok and love food, I am sure you have seen the Green Goddess Salad going around that was started by Baked By Melissa. I watched everyone making this salad for weeks now and I finally had to see what the hype was about. I made it and now, I cannot stop …
This recipe for black bean brownies will help you get back on track this year! I don’t know about you, but I decided back in November that this holiday I was going to take some time off from blogging and work to focus on family and other things that are super important to me. While …
This recipe for a Simple and Easy Low Carb Veggie Sandwich has been sponsored by Carbonaut. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I don’t know about you, but after all the indulging I have been doing from the end of October until now has me wanting to do a full body reset with my …
Rafferty’s House Salad — Classic salad full of delicious ingredients and topped with potato sticks, hard boiled eggs and cheese. For a couple of weeks now, our family has been on a salad kick. I think it’s because of all the baking we have been doing and my body is just craving something healthy and …
This Ground Chicken Stuffed Delicata Squash recipe is roasted to perfection and then stuffed to the brim with ground chicken, broccoli, fresh tomatoes as well as garlic and onions. This healthy meal makes the perfect fall meal! It is a MUST-try for sure! Three years ago, I went to Georgetown, KY, and ate at a …
This recipe for Crispy Garlic and Herb Tofu Tacos has been sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Y’all — I think I have found a new love and it is tofu. Before today, I have been hesitant about trying tofu because it has gotten such a bad rap. However, I recently …
This recipe for a delicious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie has been sponsored by Naked Nutrition. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I don’t know about you, but when the summertime rolls around, I crave a lot of cold foods. Salads, gazpachos, fruit — and my all-time favorite — cold breakfast smoothies. Even if it is …
These spaghetti squash taco boats are perfect when you are craving tacos but want them to be a little healthier. I have a new found love for spaghetti squash. We’ve been playing around with it a lot in different recipes lately, and that is how I came up with this recipe for Spaghetti Squash Taco …
This Southwest Chicken Quinoa Salad is made with leftover chicken from the night before that has been seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. The other night we had tacos and my delicious restaurant-style Mexican Cheese dip. When we were finished, we had a lot of meat leftover – both ground beef and shredded chicken breast …
Looking for a quick and easy breakfast idea that is low carb and healthy? These broccoli egg and cheese muffins will hit those taste buds just right. Every year around January, I try to do my best to eat a little healthier since I have spent the last three months indulging in anything and everything. …
Love hummus? You will love this Everything Bagel Hummus that is simple to make. The best part is that there is no tahini paste in this hummus at all. One of my favorite snacks is hummus. I never buy it at the store though because it can get pretty expensive. I started making it homemade …
Need an easy low carb snack? This Lemon Hummus is delicious and there is no tahini in it! I have just recently started liking hummus. Kayla and I love making this delicious Cilantro Jalapeno hummus that is our go-to recipe, but now that I have this lemon one, I love it just as much. This post …
Did you know that you can make Instant Pot Yogurt with only 3 ingredients? And the best part — it’s a no-boil recipe making it super simple and super easy. Ever since I have been working on cleaning up my diet, I have been researching new foods to make. I recently ran across some talk …
Want a light and healthy lunch? This Greek Quinoa Salad definitely hits the spot with all the right flavors. This post was originally published in 2015 but has been updated with new photos and updated instructions. Today, Kayla and I baked cookies all. day. long. I think I wound up making like 10 dozen cookies …
This grilled vegetable salad with citrus vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for all your summer grilling! Simple and easy to make and is so good for you too! During the warmer days of Spring and Summer, one of my absolute favorite meals to have is a grilled vegetable salad and top it with a …
This recipe for Shrimp Scampi Zoodles is a healthy alternative to eating fatty pasta without losing the flavor. One of my new favorite things is using my Spiralizer to make zoodles — which are zucchini noodles. Veggie noodles are all the new craze which is how I came up with this delicious Shrimp Scampi Zoodles …