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This creamy, comforting Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is ready in less than 20 minutes and in just one pot! Using pre-cut butternut squash, this easy dinner idea is friend, family, and kid-friendly and ready to feed a crowd! Are you ready for a bowl of not-so- healthy-ish comfort food? Ever since my…
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Curious how to cook sweet potatoes in the oven? In the microwave? In the Instant Pot? Need a recipe? I got you covered in this ultimate sweet potato guide! Read on for healthy and delicious sweet potato recipes as well as nutrition benefits of this budget-friendly vegetable. Have you ever realized how versatile sweet potatoes…
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These healthy oatmeal pancakes are made with whole grain oats and buttermilk for a hearty, and delicious gluten-free breakfast. These oat flour pancakes don’t have any regular flour and take just 15 minutes to make from start to finish! Pancakes are made for slow Sunday mornings. And these easy oat flour pancakes are a delicious…
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As a registered dietitian, I often hear people say it’s so expensive to eat a healthy diet. I understand how it can appear that way but some of the healthiest foods are also the cheapest. And there are a few things you can do to stretch your food dollars further while putting healthy foods on…
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Wondering which melatonin is best for sleep? Read on for more on liquid melatonin for jet lag plus ways to create healthy sleep habits today! Thanks to Life Extension for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sleep is my thing. Everyone has a thing. And since I’m a registered dietitian, you…
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These healthy baked sweet potato fries are an easy to prepare side dish or appetizer. By adding a seasoning blend with chipotle powder, garlic, and onion, these spicy sweet potato fries are full of flavor! This recipe was originally published on November 5, 2012. Fall is in full swing in most of the country! Now…
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This healthier blackberry muffin recipe is made with whole grain oats, less sugar, and a secret ingredient for a moist and delicious finish! They are perfect for breakfast, snacks or meal prep! I won’t call these healthy blackberry muffins. These blackberry oatmeal muffins have regular sugar and flour. BUT they are healthier because these muffins…
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These 5-minute Peach White Wine Slushies will be your new favorite summer drink. Make this healthy-ish peach cocktail to sip by the pool or for a girls night in! Once you make these peach white wine slushies you’re going to wonder where this recipe has been all of your life. It’s so easy and delicious…
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This 20 minute, Mediterranean inspired chickpea pasta salad recipe is loaded with tomatoes, cucumber, and tangy feta cheese. Dressed with a vibrant lemon garlic vinaigrette, this pasta salad is perfect for your next picnic, party, or meal prep! This salad is a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean. It’s also perfect for weekly meal prep, picnics,…
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These blackberry walnut overnight oats are a satisfying, no-cook breakfast for summer! This easy oatmeal recipe is packed with ingredients that might help boost gut health. Thanks to California Walnuts for sponsoring this post. These blackberry walnut overnight oats are perfect for a summer breakfast on the go. This tasty combination of oats, walnuts, and…
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Blend up this easy, no-sugar added Cherry Lime Slush for a refreshing summer drink! The post was originally published 08/05/2015 and updated with new photos on 05/25/19. The deep, rich color of cherries hints at the abundant nutrients inside. My sugar optional Cherry Lime Slush recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them! Before I get…
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This juneberry jam is a sweet, easy way to preserve serviceberries this spring. Backstory: I went foraging. Ok. Maybe foraging is a stretch. Does plucking berries from a tree across the street count as foraging? That’s what I did. And came back with a small basket of these juneberries, AKA serviceberries. They look like a…
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Trying to create a sustainable kitchen? These plastic-free kitchen products are essential to help you reduce, reuse, and generate less waste. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase an item, I may get a small commission at no cost to you. It also includes gifted items (as noted) but most are…
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This hemp and greens smoothie is packed with protein and fresh ingredients to help boost healthy digestion! THis is my everyday smoothie. Well. Not EVERY day. I don’t drink smoothies daily but when I do have a smoothie, it’s often this one! It’s not only a great way to get your greens but it’s packed…
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These easy cheddar chive cauliflower bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party! This post is sponsored by my friends at Cabot. Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for lighter, brighter fare. You might be seeing bridal shower, graduation party, and spring brunch invitations trickle in too. But if you’re the host,…
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Wind down with this moon milk made of warm almond milk with honey and tart cherry juice. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase an item, I may get a small commission at no cost to you. Sleep is one of my things. It helps me think more clearly and feel…
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With no refined sugar, this 2 ingredient recipe for broiled grapefruit is an easy way to bring out the sweet-tart flavor of ruby red grapefruit. Did you grow up with a mom who ate half a grapefruit every morning for breakfast? I did not. But. Somewhere along the way, I got the message that grapefruit…
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Go back to your childhood with this dairy-free creamsicle chia seed pudding. Made with fresh oranges, creamy coconut milk, chia seeds and a splash of vanilla, it’s an easy dessert or slightly decadent snack or breakfast. Did you grow up eating creamsicles from the ice cream truck? I did. There’s something about that bright orange…
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This vegan black rice salad is tossed in a citrus vinaigrette and topped with crunchy cashews and juicy oranges. This easy grain salad is perfect for a healthy lunch and meal prep. Citrus season is going strong right now. I’ve been eating everything from Minneola tangerines and Cara Cara oranges to blood oranges and grapefruit.…
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Pear season needs more love. Start with these tender, sweet honey walnut roasted pears. These easy baked pears make a simple breakfast or elegant dessert. Eating fruit for dessert sounds like something a dietitian would tell you to do. I usually don’t say things like that. But I can honestly say that this would make…
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