What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Feta cheese 

Greek yogurt 

Pumpkin purée 

Salt

Pepper

Hot honey

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Pumpkin Whipped Feta

A perfect fall appetizer that takes 5 minutes to make! An easy appetizer for thanksgiving, friendsgiving, football games, and more! 

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Serves

5

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Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese 

1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt 

1/3 cup pumpkin purée 

Salt and pepper to taste 

1/4 cup hot honey (or use regular honey if you don’t want any spice) 

Method

Crumble the feta into a food processor and process for 1 minute

Then add in Greek yogurt + pumpkin and process until smooth (about 3-4 minutes)

Then add in the honey with a spatula

Top with some more hot honey, red pepper flakes, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste! 

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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

1

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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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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Sweet potato

Peanut butter 

Eggs

Maple syrup 

Pure vanilla extract

Cocoa powder 

Baking soda 

Dark chocolate bar

Other Healthy Recipes To Make: 

S’mores Cookie Cups

The perfect easy, healthy summer dessert recipe. These s’mores cookie cups are ready in just 15 minutes. A cookie base topped with melted chocolate and fluffy marshmallows. They’re a great indoor s’mores recipe if you don’t have access to a bonfire. You can definitely make indoor s’mores but these are a fun alternative!

Banana Churro Bites

These Banana Churro Bites are paleo, gluten free, vegan, and made with only 4 ingredients. The perfect healthy dessert or snack that the whole family will be fans of. They’re ready in less than 5 minutes and devoured even quicker than that haha. Made with bananas, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and coconut oil. Simple but oh so delicious!

Strawberry Crumble Bars

These strawberry crumble bars are a delicious healthy, vegan, and gluten free breakfast. They’re honestly perfect any time of day though. You’ll want to eat these for every single meal, trust me haha. I can’t get enough of the texture of the oatmeal base and the strawberry jam middle. And when they’re warm- you just can’t get any better!

Copycat Cashew Cookie Larabar

I am a huge snacker so these no bake bars are right up my alley. I am not one of those people who can just eat three meals a day with no snacks in between or I turn into a hanger monster haha. The problem is that constantly eating bars gets pricey. Making them at home can be kind of tricky sometimes but not these bars! Made with only 5 ingredients, paleo, gluten free, vegan, and whole30. This copycat cashew cookie Larabar recipe is the perfect snack to have on hand.

Sweet Potato Brownies

You would never know one of the main ingredients in these brownies are sweet potatoes! These brownies are so chocolatey and fudgy you’d never know they’re secretly packed with veggies.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

40 Minutes

Serves

9

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Ingredients

1 cup mashed sweet potato

1 cup peanut butter 

2  eggs

⅔ cup maple syrup 

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

⅔ cup cocoa powder 

½ tsp baking soda 

1 bar dark chocolate, broken up into chunks

Method

1. Cook the sweet potato. You can bake at 400F for 30-40 minutes or microwave for about 8 minutes! 
2. Let cool & peel the sweet potato 
3. Preheat oven to 350F for the brownies 
4. Mash the sweet potato and measure out 1 cup 
5. Add the mashed sweet potato to a large mixing bowl along with the wet ingredients: peanut butter, eggs, pure maple syrup & vanilla extract.
6. stir well until everything is well-combined
7. Stir in the cocoa powder & baking soda 
8. Add in the chocolate chunks
9. Add to a 9 inch brownie pan lined with parchment paper 
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes 
11. Remove, let cool, slice, & enjoy!

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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

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.

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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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Romaine lettuce

Chicken

Tomatoes 

Bacon 

Avocado

Red onion 

Olive oil 

Apple cider vinegar 

Honey 

Dijon mustard 

Garlic powder 

Salt 

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

20 Minute Chicken Caprese Skillet

This 20 minute chicken caprese skillet is delicious and so easy to make. It requires minimal time and minimal ingredients. Chicken breasts, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and garlic. I made this after having chicken caprese this past weekend and needed an at home version. 

Spicy Mayo Turkey Avocado Sandwich

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.

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!

Honey Mustard Chopped Chicken Salad

Honey Mustard Chopped Chicken Salad! An easy & delicious salad to enjoy this summer. Perfect way to use leftover chicken!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

Ingredients:

4 cups chopped romaine 

2 cups chopped cooked chicken 

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 

1/3 cup chopped cooked bacon 

1 avocado, chopped 

1/3 cup chopped red onion 

Honey mustard dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil 

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 

2 tbsp honey 

1/4 cup dijon mustard 

1/2 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

Method

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together.

In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. 

Add the dressing and toss.

Remove and serve.

This makes 4-5 servings!

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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

4

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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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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Olive oil

Onion

Garlic

Celery

Carrots

Chicken Bone Broth

Bay Leaves

Thyme

Turmeric

Chicken Breasts

Salt

Pepper

Egg Noodles

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Healthy Chicken Burgers

A delicious and healthy dinner that feels like summer. I love grilling and barbecue but sometimes it’s nice to be able to do it on the stovetop! These healthy chicken burgers were made in a grill cast iron skillet on the stovetop. The skillet allows them to have that char on the outside but also allows you to make them in the comfort of your kitchen vs outside on the grill.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Need a new easy, healthy recipe to spice up your meal plans for dinner? These baked buffalo chicken tenders are the perfect way to do that. Easy to make in the oven, they are a no fuss recipe. Coated with an egg and almond flour mixture then brushed with hot sauce after they’ve baked.

Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Bites

A delicious and fun plant based recipe that you can make for dinner, as an appetizer, or even a healthy snack! We’re trying to do more meatless dinners over here but it can get boring if you rely on the same recipe as your go to. I definitely fall into that habit. Well the good thing is nothing is boring about these air fryer buffalo tofu bites ! Even if you fall into the rut of making them over and over again (which you might because they’re amazing).

Chicken Noodle Soup

This is a basic but delicious chicken noodle soup recipe. I like to add turmeric to chicken noodle soup for some anti-inflammatory benefits!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Serves

12

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 diced onion

6 cloves of garlic, minced

5 celery stalks, sliced

4 carrots sliced

12 cups chicken bone broth

2 bag leaves 

1 tbsp thyme

1 1/2 tsp turmeric 

4 chicken breasts

Salt and pepper to taste

10 ounces gluten free egg noodles 

Method

Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat 

Add olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes. Then add broth, bay leaves, thyme, turmeric, salt, pepper, and the chicken breasts. 

Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is 165F. 

Then remove the chicken and shred it. 

While you remove the chicken, add the egg noodles and continue to let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes while you shred the chicken 

Add the chicken back to the soup 

Remove from heat and enjoy! 

This makes a big batch! 10-12 servings.

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Peach 

White cheddar

Honey

Basil

Balsamic

Bread

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Strawberry, Bacon, Goat Cheese, & Arugula Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, but why stick to the traditional when you can take it up a notch? If you’re looking for a fun way to spice things up look no further than this Strawberry, Bacon, Goat Cheese, & Arugula Grilled Cheese. It’s a unique twist on a classic favorite combining the sweetness of strawberries, the savory goodness of bacon, the tanginess of goat cheese, and the peppery bite of arugula. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible combination of flavors. Definitely put it in your summer lunch idea rotation!

Blackberry, Bacon, & Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese

It’s so fun putting a fancy twist on childhood classics! One of my best to date is this blackberry, bacon, & goat cheese grilled cheese. This sandwich is so good- basically gourmet! All of the sweet and savory flavors are delicious together. If you like spicy food, try adding jalapeños to it, too – it gives it an extra kick. You can put this together for an elevated but easy weekday lunch using just a few ingredients. Seriously, you’re gonna love it! 

Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwiches

If you need a great spring and summer recipe that’s perfect for a picnic, then these Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwiches are it! These are so easy to put together in just a few minutes and are made with simple, healthy ingredients. I love having sandwiches for lunch in the summer, and these are an elevated option! The flavors are so good – pesto is the quintessential summer flavor IMO. The sandwiches would work great for a party or any outdoor event, too. Let me know if you try these! 

Peach Grilled Cheese

Peach Grilled Cheese with crispy bread, melty cheese, and sweet peaches. You need to add basil, balsamic, or honey (or all 3) to this sandwich!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

1

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Ingredients

1/2 peach 

2 slices white cheddar cheese 

Honey, basil, & balsamic to taste 

2 slices of bread

Method

Add the cheese to one slice of bread, add the peaches to the other 

Combine into a sandwich 

Cook in a skillet until melty and crispy 

Top with basil, balsamic, & honey! 

Enjoy! 

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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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What You Will Need For This Recipe

Salmon 

Pepper

Salt

Onion powder 

Garlic powder

Paprika

Cayenne pepper 

Thyme 

Chipotle powder (optional) 

Maple syrup 

Olive oil

Balsamic vinegar 

Apple cider vinegar 

Chopped strawberries 

Salt and pepper 

Spring mix 

Onions 

Feta 

Pecans

What To Add In The Salad: 

I love adding fruit to certain salads which I know isn’t for everyone. But I think with this strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, it works! Strawberries, blueberries, & blackberries are perfect additions with the blackened salmon and dressing. I also recommend adding some type of cheese & nut. I like using feta and pecans in this salad but you can use whatever sounds good to you!

Other Healthy Recipes

Air Fryer Honey Sriracha 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! 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.

Healthy 30 Minute Strawberry Jalapeño Chicken

This healthy 30 minute strawberry jalapeño chicken is the best easy and healthy meal. The chicken has a cilantro lime marinade and is topped with an easy strawberry jalapeno salsa.

Salmon Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This salmon salad with green goddess dressing is a 15 minute meal that is so tasty! You don’t need a ton of time or ingredients to make this meal. Also who says you have to just make it a salad? Make the salmon and the dressing to throw in a wrap, sandwich, etc. The possibilities are endless! I like that this dressing is oil free, it feels a little lighter for spring and summer.

Healthy Orange Chicken

This healthy orange chicken is the recipe you need to save some money and replace your favorite takeout. I love a good takeout dinner but it’s always nice to have a recipe to make a healthier version at home.

Blackened Salmon Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

This blackened salmon is made in the air fryer which makes it so crispy on the outside and only takes 12 minutes to make.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Serves

3

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Ingredients

Salmon:

1 fillet of salmon 

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp onion powder 

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tbsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 

1/2 tsp thyme 

1/4 tsp chipotle powder (optional) 

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 

Other:

Strawberries

Spring mix

Onions

Feta 

Pecans

Method

Mix the spices for the salmon in a small bowl

Brush the salmon with olive oil and seasoning

Air fry at 400F for 12 minutes

While the salmon cooks, add the strawberry balsamic vinaigrette ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Vanilla Greek yogurt 

Purely Elizabeth cinnamon peanut butter keto granola 

Peanut butter 

Chocolate

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Cinnamon Roll Loaf

A dreamy breakfast that everyone will love! This cinnamon roll loaf is always a hit. It has a cinnamon sugar layer in the middle that is just amazing. Topped with icing, you just can’t go wrong! It’s also paleo and gluten free!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Skillet

This peanut butter chocolate cookie skillet is the perfect dessert recipe. The skillet makes the cookie bars slightly crispy but still soft. I added lots of chocolate chips on top because you can never have too many. It’s gluten free too so if you follow a gluten free diet this will be perfect for you.

S’mores Cookie Cups

Another s’mores recipe over here (if you missed it- my s’mores cookies are here). These s’mores cookie bars are gluten free, ready in 25 minutes, and totally drool worthy. Like, melt in your mouth delicious. This is my first cookie bar recipe and I have to say, they may be my new favorite dessert. A mixture of cake, brownie, and cookie- what more could you ask for? Maybe a little melty marshmallow in the middle which luckily these cookie bars have.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Crunch Yogurt Bars. These are so tasty for breakfast or dessert, the perfect amount of crunch in them! I love using  Purely Elizabeth granola in recipes and just having it as a topping on oatmeal, yogurt bowls, and so much more. Gluten free and made with no artificial flavors! Use code: PEYTON for 20% off!

Prep Time

1 hour

Serves

4

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Ingredients

2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt 

1/2 cup @purely_elizabeth cinnamon peanut butter keto granola 

1/4 cup peanut butter 

1/4 cup melted chocolate

Method

Fill a popsicle mold 1/4 of the way with Greek yogurt then add 1-2 tbsp granola, 1 tbsp peanut butter, and 1 tbsp melted chocolate. Repeat again until the mold is full. You should end with the granola 

Repeat for each popsicle. This makes for! 

Place in the freezer overnight. 

Remove and enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Pasta

Corn

Tomatoes

Bacon

Red onions

Avocado

Feta

Greek yogurt 

Pesto

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

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.

Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This vegan spinach and artichoke dip is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for a get together or football sunday recipe. You might want to make a double batch, just a warning. It’s made with cashews and coconut milk as the base. It also reheats well so I’ve been snacking on this all week!

Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowls

If this recipe doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. While taking a tropical vacation isn’t really an option right now, recreating tropical meals at home is! Get in the summer spirit with these chicken teriyaki pineapple boats. They’re so fun and actually really simple. They take about 20 minutes to throw together. Eating out of a pineapple is 10x better than eating off a boring ole plate!

Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Bites

A delicious and fun plant based recipe that you can make for dinner, as an appetizer, or even a healthy snack! We’re trying to do more meatless dinners over here but it can get boring if you rely on the same recipe as your go to. I definitely fall into that habit. Well the good thing is nothing is boring about these air fryer buffalo tofu bites ! Even if you fall into the rut of making them over and over again (which you might because they’re amazing).

Summer Pasta Salad

The best summer pasta salad With roasted corn, bacon, & the creamiest pesto! I’m in love with this recipe!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Serves

8

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Ingredients

Ingredients:

* 10 ounces pasta of choice orecchiette pasta or other short pasta

* 1 cup of corn, cooked. I like to air fry corn on the cob then cut it off. This is about 2 ears of corn! 

* 1/2 cup tomatoes 

* 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 

* 1/4 cup diced red onions 

* 1 avocado, diced 

* 1/4 cup feta cheese 

Pesto:

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 

1/2 cup pesto (I like the vegan pesto from Trader Joe’s) 

Method

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. 

When it’s done, rinse and let cool. 

Combine all of the ingredients besides the Greek yogurt and pesto into a large bowl. Stir together 

In a small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt & pesto together 

Add the creamy pesto to the salad & mix together 

Enjoy! 

This makes enough for about 7-8 people 

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Coconut milk

Vanilla extract

Maple syrup

Strawberries

Freeze dried strawberries

Vegan & gluten free vanilla sandwich cookies

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

These vegan cookie dough ice cream sandwiches are also gluten free and paleo. The perfect healthy dessert if you love ice cream and you love cookie dough. The cookie dough is made with almond flour and the ice cream is made with frozen banana. No baking involved in this recipe! If you’re also dealing with this summer heat, this is the perfect dessert.

Vegan Tortellini Pasta Salad

This vegan tortellini pasta salad meal prep is another easy and healthy lunch recipe. Or dinner. Or even a side dish! It works for so many different meals. The flavors are so summery which I love because I’m hanging onto summer for as long as possible, anyone else?

Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies

These vegan cookie dough brownies are gluten free and absolutely delicious! I love brownies and I love cookie dough so combining them into one recipe is a pretty epic dessert! The brownies are made with sweet potato, maple syrup, cashew butter, cocoa powder, and some other easy ingredients. The cookie dough layer also has minimal ingredients and it’s so good on its own if you don’t want to go through the trouble of making the whole recipe.

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Vegan & Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars! So easy and sooo delicious for summer nights. Enjoy!

Prep Time

12 Hours

Serves

6

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Ingredients

Ice cream bars:

1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup pure maple syrup

1 cup strawberries, tops cut off 

Topping:

1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries 

⅓ cup crushed vegan & gluten free vanilla sandwich cookies 

Method

Combine all ice cream bar ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour the ice cream mixture into popsicle molds, cover and add a popsicle stick into each mold

Then put the popsicles in the freezer for at least 6 hours- up to overnight.

When you’re ready to add the topping, remove the bars from their molds. Line a pan with parchment paper and add the popsicles to the pan. Let them thaw a little bit so the topping will stick to them.

While they thaw, add the freeze dried strawberries & cookies to a food processor and pulse for just a bit, leave the mixture not perfectly crumbled.

Once the bars are a little thawed, it’s time to coat them! 

Place the ice cream bars into the coating, pressing it lightly into the bar. Make sure to get all sides. Repeat for each bar!

You can enjoy them right after you coat them or put them back in the freezer to harden more.

You can also store these in an airtight container in the freezer! 

Makes 6 ice cream bars.

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