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Single Serving Apple Crisp

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:02:09 +0000

I’m obsessed with this paleo, gluten free, & vegan single serving apple crisp. If you need an easy and healthier dessert, this is a good one! With the fresh ingredients, it could make a good snack or breakfast, too. Just so cozy and feels like fall in a mug with the apple, maple, and cinnamon flavors. It tastes just like apple pie – especially if you top with a scoop of ice cream! If you have some extra apples on hand or need something comforting, you will love making this plant-based dessert for one.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Apple

Coconut Oil

Cinnamon

Almond flour

Maple syrup

Coconut oil

Coconut sugar

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

Healthy S’mores Cookies

One of my all time favorite cookie recipes ever. The perfect texture with this soft, chewy cookie mixed with the gooey marshmallows + chocolate chips. Sounds pretty perfect, right? This dessert will be on repeat this fall because s’mores = fall in my book! Not that these wouldn’t be delicious anytime of year but they especially hit the spot during these cooler nights.

Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

These healthy gingerbread oatmeal cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious! The perfect way to start the day during the winter months. The flavor is delicious and they have the perfect amount of gingerbread flavor! Not overpowering but just enough to make you feel like you’re in a winter wonderland. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch but they’re ready in less than 20 minutes and perfect for on the go!

Pumpkin Pecan French Toast Bake

My hands down, end-all-be-all favorite breakfast food has always been french toast. My stepdad would make it for me on the weekends growing up and I think that plays into it beyond how AMAZING it is haha. There’s something about the food we ate growing up that connects us to memories + feelings of home. So this pumpkin pecan french toast bake not only tastes amazing but also brings back all the memories for me. But it’s way easier than the traditional french toast + a little healthier too.

Gluten Free and Paleo Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes

Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes! A dream come true for any cinnamon roll lovers! These pancakes are gluten free, paleo, and just so tasty. I topped mine with melted coconut butter and oh. my. gosh. was it good!!! We are so obsessed with these and I love to make a big batch and freeze some of them! They reheat well if you pop them in the toaster.

Single Serving Apple Crisp

Paleo & Vegan Single Serving Apple Crisp. If you need an easy dessert, this is a good one! Just so cozy and feels like fall in a mug,

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

1 apple

½ tbsp coconut oil

½ tsp cinnamon

Crumble topping:

2 tbsp almond flour

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp coconut oil

1 tsp coconut sugar

Method

Preheat oven to 350F

Heat a skillet over low medium heat.

Dice 1 apple and add to a skillet with a little coconut oil + cinnamon. Sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Grease a small ramekin or baking dish, add the apples to it.

In a small bowl, mix together the crumble:

2 tbsp almond flour

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp coconut oil

1 tsp coconut sugar* optional but I wanted mine to taste sweeter like a dessert.

Mix the crumble ingredients together then sprinkle over the sautéed apples.

Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350.

Enjoy!

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Turkey Apple Gouda Sandwiches

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:01:11 +0000

Savory, sweet, crispy – all the best textures and flavors in this delicious turkey apple gouda sandwich. It’s the best quick and easy lunch recipe ever – and filled with healthy nutrients. This sandwich takes less than 10 minutes to make. Thick slices of bread, basil pesto, crisp apple slices, melty gouda cheese, & honey make it a go-to meal for me these days! It is seriously better than anything you’d get at a restaurant – you’ll have to try and let me know how you like it!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Bread

Pesto

Apple

Gouda

Honey

Turkey

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

Bacon, Avocado, & Roasted Corn Salad

A flavorful, healthy side dish to spice up the normal salad you’d bring to a bbq or cookout. This bacon, avocado, and roasted corn salad is packed with flavor but doesn’t require much work to make. Now when you say you’re bringing the salad, you can surprise people with this tasty dish!

Freezer Healthy Breakfast Sandwiches

These freezer healthy breakfast sandwiches are an easy, healthy meal prep breakfast recipe. Made with whole grain english muffins, eggs, spinach, mushrooms, and bacon. You store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. They take about 30 minutes to make but you have 12 breakfasts after you’re done! These are a lifesaver on busy mornings, your future self will be very thankful for this meal prep!

Salmon Pasta Salad

Salmon pasta salad, a recipe packed with protein & veggies! I used chickpea pasta to give it some extra protein but you’ll get plenty from the salmon.

15 Minute Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Here is an easy recipe you will love! These 15 Minute Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are a vegan, gluten free dinner that is so quick. Add your favorite burger toppings and this will be your new favorite dinner!

Turkey Apple Gouda Sandwiches

This sandwich takes less than 10 minutes to make. Thick slices of bread, basil pesto, crisp apple slices, melty gouda cheese, & honey.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

5 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

2 slices of bread

2–3 tbsp pesto

1/3 apple

2 slices of gouda

1/2 tbsp honey

3–4 turkey slices

Method

Assemble it all into a sandwich and cook In the skillet for about 5-7 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:00:09 +0000

I love this Veggie Loaded Pesto Pasta Salad recipe. It’s great for meal prep, bringing to a gathering, or just a quick dinner option! There’s no better fun lunch idea than pasta, either, since it is doesn’t require reheating. For me, pasta is always a great dish to get in some extra veggies when I need them; and especially with the pesto, everything tastes so good together. The texture is amazing too, with all of the different ingredients. You can add in or sub whatever vegetables you like, and you can use gluten free pasta to make this dish GF-friendly. Try it and share how it turns out!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Gluten free pasta

Cherry tomatoes

Fresh mozzarella pearls

Cucumber

Avocado

Red onion

Fresh basil

Salt & pepper

Pesto

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Vegan Meatballs

If you’re looking for an easy, plant based dinner this recipe is for you! We’re slowly starting to add more plant based recipes into our dinner rotation over here. I’m much better at adding plant based breakfasts or lunches into our weekly meals but for some reason dinners are tricker.

Vegan & Gluten Free Samoa Bites

These vegan and gluten free samoa bites are inspired by the girl scout cookies! These little bites are such a fun treat- the perfect combo of chocolate and coconut with an easy 3 ingredient shortbread like base. You need to bake the base layer but after that, no baking involved! The center is made with dates and cashew butter. The toppings are melted chocolate chips and more coconut on top!

Peanut Butter Cup Nice Cream

Nice cream is so inexpensive to make and so easy compared to trying to make other homemade ice cream recipes. This peanut butter cup nice cream is easily made vegan, gluten free, and paleo!

Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad

Veggie Loaded Pesto Pasta Salad! This salad is loaded with vegetables. It’s great for meal prep, bringing to a gathering, or just a quick dinner option!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

16 ounce gluten free pasta

2 cups quarter cherry tomatoes

8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls

1/2 cup sliced cucumber

1/2 diced avocado

¼ cup diced red onion

2 Tbsp fresh basil

Salt & pepper, to taste

6 ounce jar of pesto

Method

Cook pasta according to package instructions
When the pasta is done cooking, carefully drain & set aside
While the pasta cooks, chop & prep the veggies
Rinse the pasta and let it cool
When it’s cooled, add to a bowl
Then add in the rest of the veggies, cheese, & spices except the Parmesan cheese
Stir together
Add the Parmesan cheese on top
Serve & enjoy!
If you have leftovers, squeeze some lemon on top to help prevent the avocado from turning brown!
Store for up to 5 days in the fridge

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Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:52:55 +0000

If you need a delicious, healthy meal in under 10 minutes, you’re in luck! This taco salad with cilantro lime dressing is one of my favorites to put together when I just need something quick. It’s a classic for a reason! You can use so many different fresh ingredients and the dressing really brings out all of the flavors. It’s even better with tortilla chips on the side!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Romaine lettuce

Tomatoes

Red onion

Cheese

Lime

Corn

Ground beef

Taco seasoning (I used Siete Foods)

Cilantro

Lime juice

Honey

Kosher salt

Garlic powder

Extra-virgin olive oil

Other Healthy Recipes:

Air Fryer Vegan Taco Bowls

Here’s a way to make dinner a little more fun, make this air fryer vegan taco bowl. It’s also gluten free and made with only 3 ingredients. Add in whatever you want! I added sauteed tofu, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and vegan feta on top.

Fish Tacos with Mango Guacamole

I am in love with using fruit in savory recipes right now! Earlier this week, we had chicken teriyaki pineapple boats (recipe). Then last night we made these cajun fish tacos with mango guacamole. I used paleo, gluten free tortillas. You can use any tortilla you want but if you’re looking to keep the recipe gf + paleo make sure you get a brand that complies with that! Enjoyed these tacos outside on a perfect summer evening.

Instant Pot Vegan Burrito Bowls

Another easy and healthy meal prep for you all. These instant pot vegan burrito bowls are ready in no time and require minimal effort. That’s the main reason I love my instant pot, the meals are quick and so easy. I prefer it to a crockpot for this reason.

Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

4 meals in 10 minutes Not the most groundbreaking recipe but this dressing is delicious! Also highly recommend packing some tortilla chips to enjoy with this.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

22 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

Salad:

Romaine lettuce

1 cup tomatoes

1 red onion

1 cup cheese

1 lime

1 cup corn

Meat:

1 lb ground beef

1 packet of taco seasoning (I used Siete Foods)

Dressing:

1/2 cup cilantro, packed

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Juice of 2 limes

1 tsp honey

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Method

Heat a pan over medium heat

Add the ground beef + seasoning

Sauté until the meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes

I always drain the grease off!

While the meat cooks, combine all of the dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend

To speed things along, chop your veggies for the salad in a food processor!

Assemble the salads in 4 containers, leaving that meat separate so you can heat it up!

Also store the dressing separately too.

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Refried Beans & Avocado Tacos

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:52:35 +0000

These refried beans and avocado tacos make a delicious meal or appetizer that’s ready in under 20 minutes! They’re made with really fresh ingredients are are super crispy- they’re a fun twist on a traditional taco. I love serving these with chips and dip, a salad, or fun drinks. Would make a great party snack! The flavors go so well together – let me know if you’d add any other ingredients! Can’t wait to see how yours turn out.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Vegan refried beans

Avocados

Taco seasoning

Gluten free tortillas

Salsa

Salt

Pepper

Olive oil

I love adding toppings to these refried beans and avocado tacos. Some options for you:

Vegan sour cream

Hot sauce

Vegan cheese

Salsa

Shredded lettuce

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Gluten free & vegan bang bang cauliflower made in the air fryer! This cauliflower is the perfect easy side dish or appetizer! Quick, easy, and delicious. Made with vegan mayo, sriracha, and lots of spices to give the cauliflower the perfect flavor. Pair with rice or eat before your meal.

Meal Prep Sesame Chickpeas with Almond Butter Sauce

These sesame chickpeas with almond butter sauce are one of my favorite vegan recipes. It’s great to meal prep or just great to make for dinner. It doesn’t take too long so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner! I love using this almond butter sauce on other recipes too.

Paleo Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups

These paleo salted caramel chocolate cups are made with only 6 ingredients. They’re also gluten free and vegan! Trust me, if you love easy and tasty desserts, you’ll love this recipe! The caramel filling is made out of dates + almond milk. I love making desserts in mini form- why does everything mini taste better?!

Refried Beans & Avocado Tacos

An easy 5 ingredient meal ready in under 20 minutes. This would also be an easy and quick appetizer!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

1 15-ounce can vegan refried beans

2 avocados

1/2 packet taco seasoning

8 small gluten free tortillas

Salsa for dipping

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Optional:

Hot sauce

Shredded lettuce

Vegan cheese

Method

Add the avocado into a bowl and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Mash with a fork.

Add the refried beans and taco seasoning to a separate bowl and stir to combine.

Brush one tortilla on one side with olive oil.

Then flip it over and add mashed avocado and beans to the other side.

Starting at one end, roll the tortilla up. Add rolled tortilla to a plate, the side you brushed with olive oil should be facing out.

Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes. Remove and serve with salsa and any other toppings you want!

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Salmon Teriyaki Bowls

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:51:41 +0000

These salmon teriyaki bowls are quick, easy dinner recipe idea. The crispy salmon, rice, seasoning, and teriyaki sauce create the best flavor ever! You can customize and add whatever veggies or toppings you’d like, too. Bowls are great family dinner ideas since everyone can create their own version! It’s always a crowd-pleaser. This is gluten-free friendly, and can be reheated for an easy weekday lunch. The possibilities are endless! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Salmon

Rice

Teriyaki Sauce

Coconut Aminos (or soy sauce)

Sriracha

Red pepper flakes

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

An easy and delicious way to have a vegan burger. And this recipe does not involve a bunch of complicated ingredients! Perfect for a summertime bbq or just a summer night in. These portobello mushroom burgers are so easy, you will want to eat them year round!

Vegan Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

I always accidentally type brussel sprouts instead of brussels sprouts, anyone else? I definitely always say brussel sprouts, I think that double s back to back is tricky to say! Anyways, these vegan buffalo brussels sprouts are perfectly spicy and pair with a lot of different meals. I like to pair with chicken or salmon! I keep the flavor of the protein simple so that way it doesn’t mess with the flavor of these brussels sprouts.

Salmon Teriyaki Bowls

An easy, healthy, & quick dinner recipe with crispy salmon topped with an easy teriyaki recipe.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

3-4

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Ingredients

1 pound salmon filets

1 cup rice

Sauce:

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce of choice (I used @primalkitchenfoods)

2 tbsp coconut aminos (sub soy sauce)

1–2 tbsp sriracha

Optional: red pepper flakes

Method

Cut the salmon into cubes

Add to a bowl

Add the sauce, sriracha, & coconut aminos

Coat the salmon

Heat a pan over medium heat & add a little oil

Add the salmon and cook for about 6-8 minutes. The sauce will start to thicken around the salmon

Cook the rice according to package instructions

Add salmon, rice, & whatever veggies you want to a bowl!

Top with black sesame seeds!

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Spicy Mayo Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:48:39 +0000

This has been on repeat for my weekday lunches! Packed with protein and veggies, this sandwich is so satisfying. It’s super nutritious and filling – not to mention really easy to put together when you’re short on time. Perfect for an office or work from home lunch, it’s a recipe you’ll love adding to your rotation.

What You Will Need For This Recipe

Bread

Turkey slices

Avocado

Mixed greens

Mayo

Sriracha

Lime

Olive oil or butter

Other Healthy Recipes

Meal Prep Thai Chicken Wraps

Meal Prep Thai Chicken Wraps are an easy, healthy meal prep lunch idea. I used my favorite peanut butter sauce recipe to cook the chicken in & save to spread on the tortilla itself. This is a great lunch to bring to work!

15 Minute Chicken & Avocado Salad

This 15 minute chicken & avocado salad is delicious and ready in no time! The perfect meal prep lunch that is also a no reheat lunch!

Apple Turkey Burgers

These apple turkey burgers are perfect topped with cheese, onions, basically anything you would put in your favorite fall salad. They also freeze well for a healthy meal prep for the week!

Meal Prep Turkey Pesto Roll Ups

These meal prep turkey pesto roll ups are the perfect lunch to go! They don’t need to be reheated either. I love the combo of pesto & cream cheese which is what I used here. Pair with some veggies & crackers!

Spicy Mayo Turkey Avocado Sandwich

The easiest 5 minute lunch! Turkey avocado sandwich with a 3 ingredient spicy mayo.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

5 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

Sandwich:

4 slices of bread

½ lb turkey slices

1 avocado

Handful of mixed greens

Spicy mayo:

1/4 cup mayo

2 tsp sriracha

Juice of 1 lime

Other:

1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Method

In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, lime juice, & sriracha

Assemble your sandwiches, adding ½ of the mayo mixture to each sandwich.

This makes enough for 2 sandwiches!

Heat a skillet over low medium heat.

Add the olive oil to the skillet once it’s heated

Add the sandwich and toast for a few minutes on each side.

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Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:48:12 +0000

This Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta is delicious & the perfect way to use any chicken you’re making on the grill. You can even use leftover chicken & make this exact same dish but as a pasta salad. I love to repurpose leftovers to eliminate food waste- plus, it helps me be more creative in the kitchen. Pasta salad is the best hot weather meal idea because it’s no heat and easy for a poolside or picnic lunch. This one is great for meal prep, too! It’s very customizable: you can add in any veggies you want and use gluten free pasta. Let me know what you think!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Chicken

Garlic Powder

Italian seasoning

Olive oil

Salt & pepper

Brussels sprouts

Gluten free pasta

Feta

Pesto

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

Paleo & Gluten Free Burger Bowls

These paleo and gluten free burger bowls are another healthy 15 minute lunch or dinner for you! With a homemade burger sauce, you can’t go wrong with this recipe! I love putting this burger sauce on not only these paleo and gluten free burger bowls but also regular burgers.

Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Salmon

One of my favorite recipes and it only takes 15 minutes to make! I absolutely love this air fryer with honey sriracha salmon. It is perfect paired with cauliflower rice or regular rice. It has an avocado pineapple salsa on top that is versatile so save that recipe to use on a bunch of other recipes this summer! You will want to make this salmon once a week. Not only is it so tasty, you don’t have to turn on your oven.

Spicy Chickpea Salad

This Greek inspired spicy chickpea salad is the easiest healthy meal! Ready in less than 10 minutes plus it requires no cooking and no reheating. Lots of veggies and protein in this meal! I love to make this for lunch because it’s so low maintenance.

Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta

This Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta is delicious & the perfect way to use any chicken you’re making on the grill. You can even use leftover chicken & make this exact same dish but as a pasta salad.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

1 lb Brussels sprouts

12 ounce gluten free pasta of choice

1/2 cup cheese of choice (I love feta so I went with that!)

1/3 cup pesto

Method

1) Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

While the pasta is cooking , preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Brush the chicken with olive oil & then season with the garlic, Italian seasoning, & salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill or grill pan for about 4-6 minutes then flip & cook for another 4-6 minutes until the internal heat is 165F

Cut the Brussels sprouts into halves.

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to them. You can either wrap them in aluminum foil & grill for 10 minutes. Or heat a skillet over medium heat & sauté them for 8-10 minutes. Either method works! The smaller you cut them, the faster they cook!

Add the chopped chicken, cooked pasta, & cooked Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Add in the pesto & cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss everything together until coated.

Serve warm or cold.

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Honey Lime Salmon with Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:30:24 +0000

This Honey Lime Salmon with strawberry jalapeño salsa is quickly becoming one of my favorite summer recipes. It’s a light and healthy dinner recipe idea! The flavors are so fresh and it has just the right amount of spice. In the warmer months, I love using the air fryer to avoid turning the oven on; plus, salmon is always soooo good when it’s air fried. This couldn’t be easier, and you can have it on the table in under 20 minutes! Definitely add this to your healthy meal prep idea list. Can’t wait to hear what you think!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Salmon

Honey

Lime

Strawberries

Jalapeño

Red Onion

Salt & Pepper

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Healthy 30 Minute Strawberry Jalapeño Chicken

This healthy 30 minute strawberry jalapeño chicken is the best easy and healthy summer meal. The chicken has a cilantro lime marinade and is topped with an easy strawberry jalapeno salsa. I have been dreaming up so many strawberry jalapeño dishes lately. Why? Because Trader Joe’s come out with some new strawberry jalapeño chips and it has me obsessed with that flavor combo! I feel like that always happens to me, I discover something new at Trader Joe’s and get inspired. Trying new food always gives me a lot of inspo which is a great excuse to always try new food haha.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

This honey mustard chicken salad is a delicious salad for spring and summer. This recipe makes enough for 4-5 salads so it is a great meal prep option for the week too! I marinated the chicken breasts in the same recipe as the dressing. Keeps things super simple and minimizes the amount of ingredients you need for the recipe.

Shrimp Cobb Salad With Avocado Dressing

This shrimp cobb salad with avocado dressing is ready in under 20 minutes and packed with flavor! I love this avocado dressing for salads in the spring and summer. It requires only 5 ingredients and takes no time to make. It seems like all I’ve been making recently are salads and smoothies haha. But not mad about that when I have tasty salads like this for lunch!

Honey Lime Salmon with Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa

Honey Lime Salmon with strawberry jalapeño salsa.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

Salmon

1 lb salmon

1/4 cup honey

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 tsp lime zest

Strawberry jalapeño salsa:

1 pound fresh strawberries, diced

1 jalapeño (I recommend seeding this so it isn’t super spicy but do whatever works!), diced

1/3 cup red onion, diced

Juice of a lime

1/2 tsp lime zest

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, & lime zest

Add to the salmon

Preheat your air fryer to 400F and air fry for 10-12 minutes

While the salmon cooks, assemble the strawberry salsa. Add all of the salsa ingredients to a bowl and mix together with a spatula

When the salmon is done, slice, & top with the salsa.

This makes about 4 servings

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Fried Goat Cheese Salad

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:29:41 +0000

This is the perfect spring or summer salad with delicious goat cheese bites and an easy strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. All the good things – sweet, savory, crispy. It’s gluten free and so easy to put together! I’m excited to put this on rotation all summer long for a quick, light meal. Can’t wait to see what you guys think! Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe!

What You Need For This Recipe:

Goat cheese

Coconut flour

Eggs

Gluten free panko breadcrumbs

Maple syrup

Olive oil

Balsamic vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Chopped strawberries

Salt and pepper

Strawberries

Spring mix

Onions

Feta

Pistachios

Other Healthy Recipes:

Salmon Pasta Salad

This recipe is packed with protein & veggies! I use chickpea pasta to give it some extra protein but you’ll get plenty from the salmon if you aren’t a fan of chickpea pasta or don’t have any on hand.

15 Minute Chicken & Avocado Salad

This 15 minute chicken & avocado salad is delicious and ready in no time. The perfect meal prep lunch that is also a no reheat lunch.

Vegan Caesar Salad

This vegan caesar salad is a plant based version of one of my favorite recipes! The vegan caesar dressing is so creamy with a cashew base and a lot of spices. You can use this dressing recipe for so many different meals- wraps, salads, sandwiches, and pasta salads are some of my favorite ways to use it!

Fried Goat Cheese Salad

The perfect spring or summer salad with delicious goat cheese bites and an easy strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

5 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

Goat Cheese Bites:

10 oz log of goat cheese

1/4 cup coconut flour

2 eggs

1 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1 tbsp maple syrup

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup chopped strawberries

Salt and pepper

The rest of the salad:

Strawberries + spring mix + onions + feta +pistachios

Method

Goat Cheese Bites:

In one bowl add the coconut flour. In another shallow bowl whisk in the eggs with. Then in the final bowl add the breadcrumbs.

Slice the goat cheese into about 8-9 slices.

Coat 1 slice of goat cheese with flour, then dip into the egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs.

Repeat for each slice

Place goat cheese on a plate or cutting board and freeze for 15-20 minutes.

Then remove from the freezer

Heat a pan over medium heat & add olive oil

Then add the goat cheese and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side

While the goat cheese is in the freezer, make the dressing.

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:

Add it all to a blender and mix it together until smooth!

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Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

Connor Phillips — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:26:58 +0000

Slightly spicy, packed with flavor. These buffalo chicken flatbreads are a fun twist on a classic recipe. I’ve been loving buffalo chicken everything – it’s seriously so good! We can’t get enough in our house. These easy flatbreads will be a perfect weeknight meal and they make great leftovers for lunch! So simple for meal prepping and will definitely be a hit for the entire family. Let me know how you make them!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Flatbreads

Olive oil

Red onion

Kale

Mozzarella cheese

Blue cheese

Ground chicken

Hot sauce

Mayo

Garlic powder

Salt

Pepper

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

Vegan Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

These vegan buffalo brussels sprouts are perfectly spicy and pair with a lot of different meals. I like to pair these with chicken or salmon! I keep the flavor of the protein simple so that way it doesn’t overpower the flavor of these brussels sprouts.

Buffalo Chickpea Salad

These roasted buffalo chickpeas are great on top of this salad, thrown into tacos, or just great on their own! I love making this buffalo chickpea salad for an easy 20 minute meal or for a vegan meal prep for the week! I think the chickpeas pair well with a bunch of veggies or just a few. They have a lot of flavor so you could just toss them on a bed of greens with a dressing. You can’t go wrong!

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

This instant pot buffalo chicken soup is delicious. It’s spicy but not too spicy that you’re running to grab a glass of milk haha. I love using coconut milk in it- so filling and I love the flavor/texture it gives the soup!

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

Slightly spicy, packed with flavor. These buffalo chicken flatbreads are a fun twist on a classic recipe.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

4 flatbreads

Olive oil

1/2 red onion

1 1/2 cup chopped kale

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Blue cheese

Buffalo chicken:

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 cup hot sauce

1/4 cup mayo

2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Heat a pan over medium heat

Add olive oil

Add ground chicken + spices

Sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes)

Add hot sauce and mayo and stir

Drizzle olive oil on the flatbreads

Add buffalo chicken

Add cheese

Add sliced onions and chopped kale

Bake at 400F until the cheese is melted (about 5 minutes)

Remove and enjoy! Add the blue cheese and more hot sauce on top!

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10 Minute Superfoods Salad

Connor Phillips — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:00:38 +0000

These 10 minute superfoods salad is THE spring and summer recipe you need! An easy weekday lunch idea, it is ready in just 10 minutes! And delicious to eat all spring & summer long. This salad is packed with superfoods like kale, blueberries, and avocado. It’s so good for you, and I know I crave alllll the fresh fruits and veggies during the warmer. You can easily meal prep the ingredients to make it when you need something fast. Hope you enjoy it! Let me know if there are any ingredients you would add.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Brussels sprouts

Kale

Spinach

Blueberries

Avocado

Walnuts

Onion

Feta

Extra virgin olive oil

Lemon

Dijon mustard

Honey

Garlic powder

Salt & Pepper

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

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Watermelon Fries with Yogurt Dip

Watermelon fries with yogurt dip, the perfect summer snack! This yogurt dip is so easy, only 3 ingredients. And not crazy weird ingredients that you’ve never heard of. Sometimes I see recipes that look good and then I look at the ingredients and have never heard of them haha. I grew up in a small town in Missouri that didn’t have a ton of options for grocery stores. I like to keep my recipes simple and accessible. This dip only needs greek yogurt, lime juice, and honey. That’s it! Plus the watermelon and you’ve got a delicious, healthy snack.

Buffalo Chickpea Salad

These roasted buffalo chickpeas are great on top of this salad, thrown into a tacos, or just great on their own! I love making this buffalo chickpea salad for an easy 20 minute meal or for a vegan meal prep for the week! I think the chickpeas pair well with a bunch of veggies or just a few. They have a lot of flavor so you could just toss them on a bed of greens with a dressing! You can’t go wrong!

10 Minute Superfoods Salad

Chopped Brussels Sprouts Spring Salad Ready in just 10 minutes! And delicious to eat all spring & summer long. Packed with superfoods like kale, blueberries, and avocado.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

10 ounces shaved Brussels sprouts

2 cups chopped kale

2 cups chopped spinach

2 cups blueberries

1 peeled & cubed avocado

1 cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup diced onion

1/2 cup feta cheese

Dressing:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tbsp dijon mustard

2 tbsp honey

2 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Method

Add all of the salad ingredients to a bowl & toss

Mix together the dressing ingredients in a food processor

Add to the salad & toss again

Serve & enjoy! Makes about 6-8 servings!

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BLT Pasta Salad

Connor Phillips — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:59:58 +0000

Name a better combo than bacon and pasta! This BLT pasta salad is a delicious (and healthier!) take on classic ingredients and flavors. It’s probably my favorite pasta salad recipe, which is saying. a lot because I love pasta salad of all kinds! If you’ve been following for a while, I’m sure you’ve noticed. You can take this one to a summer barbecue, pool party, or any kind of get together and it is sure to be a hit for everyone. It’s so easy to make and comes together in just 15 minutes – great for a last-minute dish or even a quick weeknight dinner. Let me know what you think about it!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Avocado

Cilantro

Dairy free milk

Avocado oil based mayo

Lime juice

Dill

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt & pepper

Gluten free pasta

Chopped romaine

Grape Tomatoes

Cooked Bacon

Dairy free cheese

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

15 Minute Chicken Avocado Salad

Another 15 minute recipe! This 15 minute chicken & avocado salad is delicious and ready in no time! The perfect meal prep lunch that is also a no reheat lunch!

Apple Turkey Burgers

Another 15 minute easy, healthy dinner recipe! These apple turkey burgers just scream fall and are perfect topped with cheese, onions, basically anything you would put in your favorite fall salad. They also freeze well for a healthy meal prep for the week!

Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf

This greek yogurt lemon loaf is a delicious spring recipe! It is dense, moist, and the perfect lemon flavor. It’s healthy, gluten free, and easy to make! Topped with a homemade lemon icing, you will want to make this asap!

BLT Pasta Salad

My all time favorite pasta salad recipe! Perfect for warm summer days, backyard bbqs, or when you’re craving an easy dinner.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

6-8

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Ingredients

Avocado ranch dressing:

1 avocado

1/4 cup cilantro

1/4 cup dairy free milk

1/2 cup avocado oil based mayo

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp dill

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta Salad ingredients:

12 ounce gluten free pasta

3 cups chopped romaine

1 pint grape tomatoes halved

1 1/2 cups cooked bacon, crumbled

Optional: add in 1/2 cup dairy free cheese

Method

Mix together the avocado ranch ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Rinse with cool water

Add pasta, chopped romaine, crumbled bacon, & chopped tomatoes to a bowl.

Add the dressing on top.

Add cheese if you want, serve, & enjoy!

Makes 6-8 servings!

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