
Nooch popcorn is having a moment and I’m here for it. My vegan chili cheese popcorn is the answer to your salty, smoky, spicy healthy snack dreams. Anybody else a fan of chili cheese corn chips? Just me? Ok then. When I was a kid, I loved chips. I was never much into candy or…
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Looking for a healthy party appetizer? These easy Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole Bites are perfect for your next party. This healthy-ish twist on chips and guacamole packs a protein punch and a bunch of crunch! I had a TV segment this week that focused on hosting a healthier Cinco de Mayo fiesta. As a result, I had a…
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This vegan chickpea salad is an easy, healthy lunch idea that will be your new favorite! Smashed for maximum flavor and meal-prep friendly this one is lunchbox ready. I shared this recipe during my recent cooking demo. The theme was “Plant-Based Tastes Great.” That’s a big promise to fill but I was up for the…
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Almond butter, oats, and dried cherries combine in these no-bake bites designed to deliver a quick boost of energy and flavor any time of day. I’m excited to partner with California Almonds (my client) to share heart health tips and 20 different snack ideas to keep you crunching through the month of February. These no-bake Cherry Almond Energy…
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A breakfast smoothie can save the day and this one has what you need to get going. Packed with probiotics, protein, and fiber, this Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie will be your favorite new way to get your morning oats! I don’t know about you but life has been incredibly BUSY lately. Between developing recipes, speaking…
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Add this healthy spinach dip to your game day spread. With whipped cottage cheese and plenty of garlic for flavor and spice, this lightened up spinach dip makes a satisfying game day snack! The Falcons are in the Super Bowl! Since I live in Atlanta, you might expect me to be excited. Though I’m a Carolina…
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Apple Sweet Potato Toast is the perfect crunchy and sweet snack. Enjoy it any time of day or serve it as an appetizer at your next party. The sweet potato toast trend has taken root, and now I understand why. If you haven’t heard, sweet potato toast is a toasted (or baked) sweet potato slice…
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| Wondering how to make glazed nuts? These Gingerbread Glazed Almonds are a little sweet and a little spicy. Snack on them at home or share them as a DIY gift this Christmas! I’ve been craving gingerbread since October. No kidding. I just want one delicious square – perfectly spiced with just the right amount…
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These Pesto Roasted Almonds are the perfect snack or crunchy addition to salad or pasta! Disclosure: California Almonds paid my expenses to attend the 2016 Almond Harvest Experience, but I was not compensated to write this post. I just wanted to share this delicious recipe and a little of what I learned on the trip! Last…
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These easy, cheesy corn cakes with sharp cheddar and scallions are the perfect whole grain appetizer, snack or base to hold more food! This month’s recipe redux challenge was to recall our earliest culinary memories. I immediately thought about summers spent shelling butterbeans and shucking fresh corn on the porch with my Grandma, then packing…
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