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

2

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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

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

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Watermelon 

Red bell pepper 

Cucumber 

Yellow bell pepper 

Mint

Salt

Sugar

Lime

Olive oil

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

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.

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies (paleo, gluten free)

The perfect dessert when you just want a little something extra! Also great if you live alone and don’t want to make a big batch of something. Or if you live with people who aren’t huge dessert people (I know, hard to believe people like that exist but I live with one). My husband isn’t anti dessert he just isn’t super obsessed with it like I am. So these small batch chocolate chip cookies recipe are perfect for our household of two!

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ooooh crispy salmon is one of my favorite meals! I get so excited any time I know salmon is on the menu for the week haha. It’s a great meal prep option because it reheats sooo well if you reheat it in the skillet. I also think it’s one of the best proteins to eat cold. If you’re on the go and can’t get to a microwave, this is a great option! Now let’s talk about the flavor of this- lemon garlic salmon just sounds so tasty doesn’t it?!

Watermelon Salsa

Save this watermelon salsa for your next bbq or outdoor gathering. It is so refreshing and takes no time to throw together!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

8

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Ingredients

4 cups diced watermelon 

1 cup diced red bell pepper 

1 cup diced cucumber 

1 cup diced yellow bell pepper 

1/4 cup Mint, diced 

1/2 tbsp salt

2 tbsp sugar* optional 

1/4 cup lime juice 

1 tbsp olive oil

Method

Mix the watermelon, red bell pepper, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, & mint together in a large bowl 

Stir together 

Then add in the salt, sugar, lime juice, and oil 

Stir together again 

Remove and serve! 

Makes about 6-8 servings.

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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:

Brussels sprouts 

Sweet potatoes 

Red onion

Olive oil 

Chicken breasts

Maple syrup 

Dijon mustard

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

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!

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!

Cake Batter Cookie Bars

A healthy dessert that would be so perfect for Valentine’s Day! I’m actually more of a vanilla fan over chocolate so these cake batter cookie bars are right up my alley. Paleo, gluten free, and relatively simple to make!

Bacon Wrapped Maple Brussels Sprouts

My favorite side dish maybe ever!! These bacon wrapped maple brussel sprouts are a HIT over here! I mean- how could they not be? Sweet, salty, and some savory. You truly get a little of everything with these! This is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or game day. They’re made with minimal ingredients + minimal effort! Enjoy!

Maple Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan

Fall Meal Prep Inspo. Make this maple Dijon chicken sheet pan meal and have healthy lunches all week long!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

1 lb Brussel sprouts 

2 medium sweet potatoes 

1 red onion

3 tbsp olive oil 

2 chicken breasts

2 tbsp maple syrup 

2 tbsp Dijon mustard 

Method

Preheat the oven to 400F.

In a bowl, add chicken and coat with dijon mustard maple syrup. 

Dice the onion, cube the sweet potatoes, and slice the Brussels sprouts. add each to a bowl and coat with 1 tbsp olive oil ( I just reused the same bowl) .

Add the veggies to a large baking sheet.

Bake the veggies for 10 minutes. 

Then add the chicken to the sheet pan and drizzle with a little olive oil. 

Bake everything for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165F internal temp. 

This makes 4 meals!  Store in the fridge for up to 4 days

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Lemon juice 

Pasta (I use chickpea pasta for more protein) 

Pesto (I used the Trader Joe’s vegan pesto) 

Parmesan cheese

Red pepper flakes

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 if you want to use regular pasta.

Gluten Free & Vegan Vodka Pasta

This gluten free and vegan vodka pasta is a delicious and healthier spin on the classic pasta recipe. I love making plant based versions of my favorite recipes. This pasta is creamy and has a great flavor. You can use any pasta you want but I used gluten free chickpea pasta to pack in some extra protein.

Vegan Tortellini Pasta Salad Meal Prep

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. 

Lemon Salmon Pasta

A light, delicious, simple pasta recipe with flakey lemon salmon, parmesan cheese, and a little bit of spice.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

1 pound salmon filets (I cut mine into 4 pieces) 

1/2 tbsp lemon juice 

16 ounces pasta (I use chickpea pasta for more protein) 

1 cup pesto (I used the Trader Joe’s vegan pesto) 

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some spice

Method

1: Preheat oven to 400F 

2: Spread 1/3 cup pesto on top of the salmon 

3: Bake for 12 minutes at 400F 

4: While the salmon cooks, boil water for the pasta 

5: Cook the pasta al dente 

6: Drain the pasta (save a little bit of pasta water) 

7: Add cooked pasta to a bowl 

8: Add cooked salmon (cut into pieces) 

9: Add the rest of the pesto 

10: Add cheese (I did a mix of grated and shaved. I would recommend grated cheese if you only have one option!) 

11: Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes 

12: Stir everything together, top with more cheese 

13: Serve and enjoy!

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Ground chicken 

Olive oil

Garlic powder

Salt 

Black pepper 

Diced red onion

Black Beans

Sweet corn

Enchilada sauce

Cheddar cheese

Mozzarella cheese

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

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 Pizza (Gluten Free)

This buffalo chicken pizza is one of the many pizza creations I’ve made! I use my gluten free sweet potato pizza crust and top with veggies, buffalo chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese. Making pizza from scratch really isn’t as hard as you think! Give this pizza a try and let me know what you think.

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.

Chicken Enchilada Dip

Easy and tasty chicken enchilada dip! Perfect simple recipe to make to bring to a gathering! You can sub ground turkey or beef, too.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken 

Olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp black pepper 

1/2 diced red onion

1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can of sweet corn

3 cups enchilada sauce

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4–1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Method

Heat a pan over medium heat 

Add olive oil + diced onion 

Sauté for 3-5 minutes 

Add the ground chicken + spices 

Sauté until browned 

Add in the black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and cheese 

Bake in the oven at 450F for 5 minutes 

Then turn oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes to get the cheese nice and crispy 

Makes about 10 servings! 

Serve with tortilla chips!

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Sweet potatoes 

Olive oil 

Garlic 

Salt 

Sprinkle of pepper 

Ground chicken

Diced bell pepper

Diced onion

Chopped spinach

Chopped mushrooms

Chili powder

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Cayenne

Salt

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

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 & Fries Sheet Pan Meal

Chicken tenders and fries but made in the oven on just one pan!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

Sweet potatoes: 

2 sweet potatoes 

2–3 tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp garlic 

1/2 tsp salt 

Sprinkle of pepper 

Chicken burgers:

1 lb ground chicken

1/4 cup diced bell pepper

1/4 cup diced onion

1/4 cup chopped spinach

1/4 cup chopped mushrooms

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp cayenne

1/4 tsp salt

Method

Preheat oven to 400F 

Slice the sweet potatoes into fries 

Add to a bowl 

Add olive oil and spices 

Add to a sheet pan 

Add to the oven and bake for 15 minutes 

While those cook, prepare the burger ingredients. 

Chop the pepper, onion, mushrooms, and spinach.

In a small bowl, mix all the spices together  to create your fajita seasoning (you could use a pre-made packet as well!)

In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, veggies, and spice mixture. Mix everything together with a spatula then form burgers.

Makes 5-6 burgers.

Add to the sheet pan

Cook for about 7 minutes on each side. I always use a meat thermometer to check the temp! 

Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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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:

Pasta

Strawberries

Chicken

Feta

Spinach 

Avocado

Olive oil 

Salt & pepper 

Balsamic glaze

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

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!

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.

Buffalo Chickpea Salad

These roasted buffalo chickpeas are great on top of this salad, thrown into a taco, 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!

Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad

Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad  

This pasta salad recipe will be on repeat this summer. I was unsure when I first started playing around with this combo but I loved it!! 

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serves

8

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Ingredients

16 ounces dry pasta

1 pint strawberries, halved 

1 1/2 cup shredded chicken 

1/2 cup feta cheese 

1/2 cup chopped spinach 

1 avocado, diced 

2 tbsp olive oil 

Salt & pepper to taste 

1/4 cup balsamic glaze of choice

Method

1) Cook pasta according to package instructions 

2) Rinse under cold water and let it cool 

3) I used a rotisserie chicken and shred it, let it cool

4) Prepare the rest of your ingredients 

5) When the pasta and chicken are cooked, add everything except the balsamic glaze to a bowl 

6) Stir together 

7) Top with the balsamic glaze 

8) Serve and enjoy! Makes 6-8 serving 

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What You Need For This Recipe:

Salmon 

Smoked paprika

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Dried oregano

Salt 

Olive oil 

Chopped pineapple 

Avocado

Red onion 

Diced tomatoes 

Salt 

Cayenne pepper (optional) 

Cumin 

Corn tortillas 

Spinach 

Other Healthy Recipes:

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. These are 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! We enjoyed these tacos outside on a perfect summer evening.

Air Fryer Vegan Taco Bowl 

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. Plus, you can add in whatever you want! I added sauteed tofu, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and vegan feta on top.

Instant Pot Vegan Burrito Bowls

This vegan lentil taco meat has so many uses! I use this easy recipe for taco bowls like this recipe or actual tacos, quesadillas, nachos, etc. You can throw this on any recipe you use regular taco meat for! The nice thing about this meal is lentils are so inexpensive compared to chicken or beef. You can make an easy, inexpensive vegan meal!

Air Fryer Blackened Salmon Taco

15 Minute Healthy Dinner Recipe: Air Fryer Blackened Salmon Tacos

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Serves

6

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Ingredients

Salmon:

1lb of salmon 

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt 

1 tbsp olive oil 

Pineapple Salsa:

1 cup chopped pineapple 

1 avocado (peeled, pitted, & cubed) 

1/4 cup red onion 

1/3 cup diced tomatoes 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 

1/2 tsp cumin 

Other:

Corn tortillas 

Spinach

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400F
2. Cut the skin off the salmon & cut it into bites 
3. Add to a bowl, brush with oil, & sprinkle the seasoning on top 
4. Add to your air fryer & air fry for about 6 minutes on each side 
5. While the salmon cooks, make the pineapple salsa 
6. When the salmon is done, remove from air fryer 
7. Add the tortillas to the air fryer & air fry for 2-3 minutes 
8. Remove from the air fryer, add some greens, the salmon, & the salsa. Add any other toppings you want! 
9. Serve & enjoy! Makes about 6 small tacos

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The best way to prepare myself for a busy day is to make breakfast the day before or even a few days before. Then whenever I’ve snoozed my alarm 5 times (oops…) I don’t have to sacrifice my breakfast There’s nothing worse than running around hangry. With these vanilla blueberry oatmeal cups, you don’t have to worry about that!

For these oatmeal cups, I combined all my ingredients together in a bowl, used a spatula to mix all the ingredients together, sprayed a muffin pan with nonstick coconut oil spray, then baked for 20 minutes. Having these on a semi warm spring morning made my soul so happy. Nothing makes me more excited for spring/summer than fresh berries- I am SO ready for fruit season to be upon us!

The recipe made about 10-11 cups. I haven’t tried freezing them but you could probably do that or cut the recipe in half. I stored the extras in the fridge for about 4 days. But trust me- you’ll want all of them I topped mine with a little bit of nut butter- perfect pairing! But anything goes well with nut butter haha.

I used vegan vanilla protein in these but you could use any protein powder you have on hand!

If you want more meal prep breakfast ideas:

Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast

Pb&j Baked Oatmeal

Paleo Protein Bites

Maple Pecan French Toast Skillet

Overnight Maple Cinnamon Oats

Vanilla Blueberry Oatmeal Cups

These vegan, healthy, plant based vanilla blueberry cups are the perfect easy meal prep breakfast. They also would be a great healthy meal prepped snack! If you want the best simple vegan breakfast- this is a tasty recipe!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

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Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats

2 cups unsweetened almond milk

2 scoops vegan vanilla protein (I used Nuzest USA)

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup coconut sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup blueberries

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a bowl- add in all the ingredients except the blueberries. Mix everything together with a spatula or wooden spoon. Then add in the blueberries and mix together.
3. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray or rub a little oil on it.
4. Evenly pour the oat mixture into the cups, about 3/4 full. Makes 10-11 cups
5. Bake for 20 minutes!
6. Enjoy

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This is great to make on a Sunday to have throughout the week, the night before then pop in the oven the next morning, or make it right when you get up and then go about your morning. Whatever method you go about making it- you won’t regret it

I used my 2 ingredient blackberry jam in this recipe. I made the jam the night before so when I made this pb&j baked oatmeal, it took less time. If you don’t feel like making the jam (although you def should- it’s so tasty!), you can just use regular blackberries.

To make this pb&j baked oatmeal, all you need is some oatmeal, egg, almond milk, cinnamon, coconut sugar, peanut butter, and the jam (or blackberries). Mix everything together in a bowl, then spray a pan with nonstick spray, and bake for 35 minutes! That’s it. Easy and it reheats soooo well.

I had it a few days later with yogurt, blackberries, and more pb. It was almost better a few days later than straight out of the oven. Now that’s what you need from a meal prep breakfast

Seriously- a great meal prep option and just so tasty! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Enjoy! -Pey

Looking for other baked oatmeal options? Check out my :

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

Pb&j Baked Oatmeal

A perfect easy, healthy meal prep breakfast that you will love! Made with minimal ingredients, no refined sugar, but still so flavorful! Plus it reheats well. My new favorite easy meal!

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Ingredients

2 cups oatmeal 

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 

2 tbsp coconut sugar

1/4 cup organic peanut butter

1/4 cup 2 ingredient blackberry jam*

1 tbsp cinnamon 

1 egg

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400F 
2. In a bowl, whisk the egg. Then add in oats, almond milk, cinnamon, coconut sugar, peanut butter, and jam. Mix well- I just used a spatula because I didn’t want to blend the oats. 
3. Spray a cast iron skillet or small baking dish with non stick spray or oil it. 
4. Transfer the oatmeal mixture into the skillet. 
5. Put in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. 
6. Remove and top with whatever you want- I added more pb and jam  

Notes

*you can sub regular blackberries

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I am a self proclaimed sweet potato enthusiast haha. Seriously, if you’re new around here, you will soon find that I am sweet potato obsessed! Check out just a snippet of my many, many sweet potato recipes: Paleo sweet potato waffles, paleo sweet potato pancakes, bbq chicken sweet potatoes, or taco stuffed sweet potatoes.

Out of all of those many sweet potato recipes, this one has to be up there in the top 3 of all time. Seriously, I think I’m going to add this into my weekly rotation. Warm sweet potatoes, melty almond butter, and caramelized pecans- what more do you need?!

I used a Japanese sweet potato for these pecan pie sweet potato bites because they are my favorite thing ever. They have them at health food stores like Whole Foods and seriously if you’ve never had one, get your hands on one ASAP! It will be a game changer.

I like to slice the sweet potato pretty thin so you have more room for toppings If it’s too hard to slice, boil it or microwave it to get it softer. Then line a baking sheet and pop the sweet potatoes on them. Make sure you put the sweet potatoes on the bottom shelf or else they’ll burn.

While the sweet potato cooks- get the pecans cooking. You’ll mix coconut sugar, coconut oil, and cinnamon together and coat the pecans. Then in a skillet add the pecans and let them caramelize.

When the sweet potatoes are ready (10 minutes later), get ready to top them with all the goods! Organic almond butter, kefir or greek yogurt, and pecans- truly a dream!

Hope you all fall in love with this as much as I did!

Pecan Pie Sweet Potato Bites

These pecan pie sweet potato bites are such a great healthy snack, dessert, and breakfast.

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Ingredients

1 large sweet potato

1/2 cup pecans

1 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp melted coconut oil

1 tbsp honey

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

2 tbsp almond butter

Method

1. Heat oven to broil on high (500F)
2. Slice the sweet potato into rounds
3. Spray a pan with non stick spray and add the sweet potatoes
4. Cook on the bottom shelf for 10 minutes
5. While the sweet potato cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat
6. In a bowl, mix together pecans, coconut oil, cinnamon, and coconut sugar.
7. Add some oil to the skillet and add pecans in.
8. Toast for 10 minutes
9. When the sweet potatoes are finished, remove from oven.
10. Top with the greek yogurt, almond butter, pecans, and honey.

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