Posts Tagged ‘almonds’
3 Healthy Holiday Treats!
Let’s be honest… “treats” are probably not going to be ultra healthy, unless you’re talking fruit or nuts. I don’t know about you, but a handful of raw almonds and a sliced pear does not invoke fond memories of the holiday season. That being said, here’s a quick list of 3 healthy holiday treats that…
Read MoreStrawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad is spring and summer in a bowl! It’s an irresistibly sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy, fresh and vibrant explosion perfect for every occasion from Mother’s Day to a casual brunch or summer picnic. It will knock your socks off. Key Salad Ingredients: Spinach. Spinach and strawberries are classic together and an excellent choice. For a peppery…
Read More3 Delicious Thanksgiving Sides!
Thanksgiving is here, and the people have spoken. Please don’t pass the yams this Thanksgiving. This is according to a survey from polls conducted on more than 5,000 American adults in October 2021. So what do Americans wish weren’t on their Thanksgiving plates? According to the results from the survey, these are among the worst Thanksgiving…
Read More10-Minute Curried Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower “rice” is hot right now. In part because cauliflower rice can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone, regardless of whatever fancy program they happen to be following (paleo, gluten-free, plant-based, keto) but most likely because it’s ridiculously easy to make. There’s less than 10 minutes of actual cook time and this entire masterpiece only requires…
Read MoreInside Out Almond Joy Bites
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, I thought it was appropriate to share this super simple sweet that has become a tradition in my house. All you need for these almond joy bites are four common ingredients and a saucepan and boom — you’re instantly a candy-making genius. Because sometimes you feel like a nut. Simply melt…
Read MoreCreamy White Bean Dip with Rosemary & Almonds
If you like hummus even half as much as I do, you’re definitely going to lose it over this dip. It’s like a buttery smooth hummus, but lighter, and kicked up with the distinctive flavor of fresh rosemary and the nutty crunch of toasted almonds. Although I could just eat the stuff with a spoon…
Read MoreCurried Chickpea Spinach Salad with Almonds & Apricot
You will be craving this from now on, mark my words. This curry vinaigrette has just the right amount of sweetness, acidity and creamy depth to round out the salad, but it’s the crunchy roasted chickpeas combined with the chewy sweet apricots that really take it to the next level. When you take a bite,…
Read MoreCrunchy Detox Salad with Tahini Dressing
Detoxing is rarely this delicious, friends. Besides being beautiful, delicious, and fun to eat, the vegetables in this salad contain nutrients and phytochemicals which can alter levels of liver enzymes, clear toxic compounds from the blood, lower inflammation and regulate hormones. It’s a win-win! This salad is so clean and crisp but crunchy and rich…
Read MoreAlmond Joy Overnight Oats
Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
These bars are sweet & full of delicious fat from cashews and almonds and deliver all the joy of cheesecake! Who knew that blitzing cashews in a food processor could yield such creamy awesomeness? Just throw the cashew in a food processor with the remaining filling ingredients, blend for a couple minutes, and boom. Mission:…
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