Cookie Dough Bites

If you love raw cookie dough you will FALL IN LOVE with these! This recipe is nothing short of magical. You may actually feel compelled to weep after your first bite, which I fully support. I promise, you won’t even miss the sugar, flour or processed ingredients. Filled with healthy fats & protein, a cookie…

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Mixed Greens, Strawberries & Goat Cheese with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

This lively salad captures the essence of early summer. It’s an incredibly gorgeous appetizer for casual entertaining, an excellent addition to summer bbq spreads, and a killer centerpiece for a weekend brunch. Honestly, you can’t really go wrong with this. Total showstopper. The fig balsamic vinaigrette rocked my taste buds and changed my mind about…

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Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Easy & satisfying. The filling in these bad boys is simple: chickpeas, tomatoes, feta, parsley and a healthy dose of lemon juice. I dig this veggie filling in everything from salads and burrito bowls to lettuce wraps, but stuffed in a roasted sweet potato, is where it really shines. Scary good (for vegetarians & meat lovers alike). The…

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Broiled Romaine With Lemon Cream & Hazelnuts

Romaine lettuce, it’s your time to shine. Broiled romaine gets a slight smoky char flavor, which gives ordinary, bland lettuce some needed gusto. This simple salad contrasts with the crunchy crispness of the lettuce and the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts & it pairs perfectly with the tangy and creamy lemondressing. A delicious and unique recipe…

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Black Bean Avocado Mango Tacos

These tacos. Let me break it down for you, warm sprouted tortillas are spread with a generous layer of creamy refried beans, hearty black beans, roasted corn, salsa fresca, crispy romaine lettuce, and then topped with a heaping portion of fresh avocado & sweet mango. For a finishing touch plus a gentle jalapeño-induced kick, each…

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Bars

They’re really just kind of perfect. There are lots of reasons to obsess over these bars, friends. First and foremost, it’s peanut butter and chocolate, which is obviously delightful. They are sweet (but not too sweet) and surprisingly rich, so a little goes a long way when it comes to satisfying a chocolate craving. But…

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Moroccan Chickpea Carrot Salad with Pistachios

There are a few reasons I love adore this carrot salad. First, it’s absolutely delicious. The tart lime dressing, spiced by cumin & turmeric, takes a plain carrot salad and turns it into a dish worth getting excited about. The dates are sweet, the pistachios are salty. The whole package is an amazing combination. Forget…

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Mango Mint Smoothie

With the days getting longer and the air getting warmer, it is only natural that we begin to gravitate towards more fruits and vegetables. This is why I love making smoothies this time of year! You can pack them full of fiber-rich vegetables, fat-burning fruits and then blend them into a concoction that tastes to…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

I am a sucker for chocolate and peanut butter. This chocolate, peanut butter, and banana combo is perfect for an afternoon snack or an easy dessert. The result is decadent enough to satisfy an ice cream craving, while still being a healthy option. I like them in bite-sized form like this, but you can also…

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Blackberry Avocado Salad

If you are in the market for a festive salad to serve at your next soiree, look no further.  This salad is beyond fetching served on a platter or plated individually. I love to serve it alongside white bean soup garnished with fresh rosemary but it pairs well with pretty much any main dish you…

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