What You Will Need: 

Goat cheese

Greek yogurt 

Honey 

Pistachios 

Optional: berries or pomegranate seeds 

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

These hot honey brussels sprouts are the best side dish to compliment any meal. They aren’t too spicy but pack enough punch to add a little flavor to a meal. You only need 5 ingredients to make these! I love making them to eat on their own or to pair with grilled chicken, salmon, etc.

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!

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

A delicious new vegan recipe! This is a delicious take on the classic buffalo chicken dip. Don’t get me wrong, I love some buffalo chicken dip! But I wanted to make a vegan version because chickpeas are way more affordable than chicken. Also it’s fun to try new things in the kitchen, especially plant based. I always love experimenting with vegan recipes! Hope you all enjoy this vegan buffalo ‘chicken’ dip.

Honey & Pistachio Goat Cheese Dip

5 Minute Appetizers are the best. Perfect for a last minute get together! And with only 4 ingredients, this dip couldn’t be simpler.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

2

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Ingredients

12 ounces of goat cheese

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 

3 tbsp honey 

1/4 cup crushed pistachios 

Optional: berries or pomegranate seeds on top

Method

In a food processor, mix the goat cheese and yogurt until smooth. 

Stir in the honey 

Sprinkle pistachios on top and add more honey!

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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:

Bread

Butter

Goat Cheese

Fresh Blackberries

Bacon

Optional: jalapeños

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Vegan & Gluten Free Caesar Pasta Salad

This vegan and gluten free caesar pasta salad is the perfect healthy side dish! I can’t wait to bring this to a bbq this summer! It’s so tasty, people won’t even know that it’s vegan and gluten free. Packed with fiber, nutrients, and flavor. You can use any caesar dressing but I like to make an extra creamy, homemade version.

Air Fryer Pizza Grilled Cheese

This air fryer pizza grilled cheese is ready in 10 minutes and is drool worthy! This sandwich is crispy and perfect to dip in some marinara sauce. I mean, sandwiches are amazing and so is pizza so why not combine them into one?! I made this in the air fryer but you could make it in the skillet as well!

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

This chicken caesar salad pizza is one of my favorite pizza combos ever! If you love pizza and you love Caesar salad, you must try this!! It is so simple but so good! I used a premade crust to keep things simple. I also use a premade caesar dressing but you could make your own. I’m going to make a vegan version of this soon!!

Blackberry, Bacon, & Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese

Blackberry, bacon, & goat cheese grilled cheese. This sandwich is so good. If you like spicy food, try adding jalapeños to it!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

8 Minutes

Serves

1

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Ingredients

2 slices of bread 

1 tbsp butter 

2–3 ounces goat cheese, softened

1/4 cup fresh blackberries (about ½ cup), mashed 

3–4 slices of cooked bacon 

Optional: jalapeños for some spice

Method

Heat a skillet over medium heat

Add the butter when the pan is warm 

On one piece of bread, add the cooked bacon 

On the other, add the goat cheese & bacon 

Combine into a sandwich 

Add to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side 

Remove, slice, and enjoy! 

Makes 1 sandwich

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