Craving a hearty vegetarian dinner that’s perfect for a cold night? Try this butternut squash quinoa chili! This meal is easy to make and comprised mostly of pantry staples. It also makes quite a bit, so you’ll have leftovers to enjoy the next day! Note: This recipe was first published in 2015 and has been…
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Spiralized Cucumber Apple Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
This spiralized cucumber apple salad is a perfect light side dish to enjoy any time of year! It’s super fresh, with those hydrating cucumbers alongside crisp, tart green apples. The dressing combines nutty, smooth pumpkin seed oil with tangy apple cider vinegar and sweet honey. All together, these few simple ingredients create flavorful and visually…
No Bake Apple Peanut Butter Energy Balls
I’m always on the lookout for snacks that are tasty and filling. I love plain ol’ fruits and veggies just as much as the next person, but let’s be honest – I think we all want some variety in our snack options. And that includes having something rich and sweet that satisfies your cravings. These…
Easy Almond Milk Pancakes (Dairy Free & Eggless)
If there’s one thing that I love after a long weekend run, it’s coming home to eat a big ‘ol breakfast – especially a stack of these almond milk pancakes. They’re just perfect when you need some carby goodness to refuel. Ideally, you want to combine those carbs with a bit of protein for optimal…
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Disclosure: I recently worked with Almond Breeze on a sponsored social media campaign. As always, all opinions are my own. Since I was traveling earlier in the month on my birthday, I had a belated celebration last week with my family! I made these vegan vanilla cupcakes with rich chocolate frosting as a little treat…
Zucchini Noodles with Almond Butter Sauce!
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartAHealthyRelationship #CollectiveBias Are you ready for some zucchini noodles coated in a creamy, salty, umami-rich almond butter sauce?! Oh, heck yes. Ya’ll are going to want to head to Walmart and grab some MaraNatha almond butter immediately…
Slow Cooker Cuban Shredded Beef {Ropa Vieja!}
Slow cooker Cuban shredded beef – also known as ropa vieja – is an inexpensive, hearty dish that the whole family will love. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff. As always, all opinions are my own. The term ropa vieja literally means “old clothes”, affectionately given to this meal since the shredded…
15 Delicious Smoothie Recipes Without Yogurt
Smoothies can be a convenient choice in the morning for a quick breakfast, or for recovery after a tough workout. But I’ve heard from quite a few people that they don’t make smoothies because they’re not a fan of yogurt, which many recipes include. While I personally love some greek yogurt in my smoothies to…
Turmeric Fruit Smoothie to Kick Off New Year’s Day!
A turmeric fruit smoothie made with Dole’s Fruit & Veggie Blends Orange Medley is the best way to kick off New Year’s Day! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods. As always, all opinions are my own. The countdown is on…only a few more days until the New Year! Like I mentioned in…
Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
Chicken noodle soup casserole features all the tasty ingredients in the classic soup – but in a dump & bake casserole recipe! It’s getting to that time of the year when everyone seems to be coming down with something. We spent all of Thanksgiving weekend lounging at home, thanks to a virus that knocked the…