What You Need for These:

Yogurt

Bananas

Milk

Eyeball Candies

Parchment Paper

Popsicle Sticks

Tips for This Recipe:

When I say this recipe is simple, it truly doesn’t get any easier than these! My biggest tip is to use regular yogurt instead of greek yogurt because you want it to be thinner to coat the banana. If you only have greek yogurt on hand, add milk to thin it out.

Also, make sure you use parchment paper to line a pan to put these on. You don’t want them to freeze just on the pan/plate because they’ll get stuck. Using just a little bit of parchment paper will help prevent this!

I cut the bananas in half, you could cut them into four pieces but only do this if they aren’t super ripe. I cut a few into four pieces but my bananas were too ripe. When I put the popsicle stick in they fell apart because they were too thin. So just an fyi don’t make them too thin!

Ghost Yogurt Bananas

These ghost yogurt bananas are the perfect healthy halloween treat!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Serves

6

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Ingredients

* 3 bananas, cut in half 

* 1/4 cup plain vanilla yogurt 

* 2 tbsp milk

Method

* cut the bananas in half, peels on. It helps hold them together better! 

* Optional but you can cut the bottoms like I did in the video! 

* Remove the peel 

* Add a popsicle stick in the middle 

* Add the yogurt + milk to a glass 

* Dip the banana in 

* Add whatever you want to use for the eyes + mouth 

* Place in the freezer for 1 hour! I put my on a pan lined with parchment paper to make them easy to remove 

* Enjoy! 

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What You Need For This Recipe:

The ingredients for this recipe are quite simple! The star of the show here is the brie but it’s easy to substitute things like kale for the spinach, add in some nuts for a crunch, etc. The fun part of recipes is adding your own personal touch and preference! Of course, I think these are great just the way they are!

Ingredients:

• Brie Cheese
• Spinach
• Hot Honey
• Onion
• Apples
• Flatbreads, I actually like to use Naan bread
• Sheet Pans
• Parchment Paper

How To Make:

These flatbreads really don’t require many steps or much effort to make. You’ll start by caramelizing your onions. This is the only step that requires any effort in my opinion! Heat a pan over medium heat, add your sliced onion + oil. Cook until nice and caramelized. Then you’ll line your sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the flatbreads, layer on brie, caramelized onions, apples, & spinach. Feel free to switch up any of these ingredients! Pears are delicious in place of apples here, add on some bacon or prosciutto, add kale instead of spinach, etc. You’ll add the flatbreads to the oven and bake. Then when they’re done, you’ll top with hot honey.

What Hot Honey I Use & Ways to Use it

I use this hot honey. I love to add it on pizzas, pasta, chicken, avocado toast, eggs. It honestly adds so much flavor in such a simple way! Here are some of my favorite recipes using it:

Apple, White Cheddar, and Hot Honey Grilled Cheese

Crockpot Hot Honey Sandwiches

Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta

Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

And of course these flatbreads! If you make this recipe, make sure to leave a review!

Apple, Brie, & Caramelized Onion Flatbreads

These apple, brie, and caramelized onion flatbreads are the easiest fall dinner! Perfect for entertaining, hosting, or an easy family weeknight dinner

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Serves

2

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Ingredients: 

2 flatbreads 

1 apple 

1/2 onion, sliced thin 

6-8 ounces of Brie cheese, cubed 

Hot honey 

Handful of spinach 

Method

 

Heat a skillet over medium heat & add your sliced onion with some onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until nice and caramelized 

Preheat oven to 400F and brush flatbreads with olive oil. 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the Brie cheese, apples, caramelized onions, & spinach to the flatbreads .  Bake for 12-14 minutes until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Top with hot honey & enjoy!

 

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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:

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:

Coconut Sugar

Water

Vanilla

Butter extract

Espresso 

Milk of choice

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Healthy Hot Chocolate

A 4 ingredient healthy hot chocolate recipe. All you need for this recipe are 4 ingredients you probably have on hand. It’s also vegan if you follow that lifestyle! I love topping it with some coconut milk whipped cream to keep it dairy free. You can find it at Walmart!

Healthy Frozen Coffee

This healthy frozen coffee is the best way to start your day! A fun and easy at home coffee drink that will make you feel like you’re at your favorite coffee shop. It’s ready in less than five minutes, packed with protein, and absolutely delicious! A great way to get some chocolate for breakfast too haha.

PB Chocolate Collagen Oatmeal Cups

I am all about easy, healthy breakfasts in the morning. A grab and go breakfast or snack is always a good choice. Do yourself a favor and make these on the weekend to have on hand to grab throughout the week. It’s a gluten free, chocolatey, protein packed breakfast. Is there any better combo than the peanut butter-chocolate one?! These PB Chocolate Collagen Oatmeal Cups are the perfect recipe to have on hand!

Sugar Cookie Latte

Let’s save some money and make your favorite Starbucks drink at home! You can make a big batch of this sugar cookie syrup to use for 2 weeks for a fraction of what it costs to get a coffee out!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

5 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Syrup:

(Makes enough for 4 drinks) 

1/4 cup coconut sugar 

1/4 cup water 

3 tsp vanilla 

1/2 tsp butter extract

Sugar cookie latte:

1–2 tbsp sugar cookie syrup 

2 oz espresso 

1 cup milk of choice

Method

Sugar Cookie Syrup:

Add everything to a small pot and heat over medium heat until combined. It should only take a few minutes! 

Remove from heat, let cool, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

 

Sugar Cookie Latte:

Stir together 

Frothed milk on top + sprinkles

 

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What You Will Need For This Recipe

Vegan vanilla ice cream 

Spinach

Vegan vanilla protein powder –  It’s so hard to find protein that mixes well and isn’t chalky. I love Ritual’s vegan vanilla protein. It blends so well on its own or in recipes.  I have a discount code to save you 20% on your first purchase! It’s code PeytonP20 and it’s linked here! 

Peppermint extract 

Frozen bananas 

Vegan milk of choice

Topping Ideas

You can enjoy this shake on its own but I love adding some toppings. To make it feel more like a shamrock shake, add some crushed oreos on top and some almond milk whipped cream! 

Other Healthy Recipes

Vegan & Gluten Free PB&J Oat Loaf

Vegan & gluten free pb&j oat loaf! A healthy breakfast that is perfect to meal prep for the week. Is there anything more classic than a pb&j?!

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Minis

These gluten free and vegan cinnamon roll minis are so easy to make and so fun. Do you remember when Mcdonald’s used to have cinnamon rolls, I think they were called cinnamelts? Oh my gosh, those were delicious. These kind of remind me of those little perfect bites of cinnamon rolls. The icing for this recipe is made with just two simple ingredients and is my go to icing recipe!

Vegan Banana Bread Bites

I love banana bread in any form but these bites just hit different. Mini form anything is just more fun and therefore tastier, right? Plus these are made with only 5 ingredients and are gluten free + vegan. We’ve been trying to eat more plant based recipes lately and these bites are a great plant based breakfast, snack, or dessert. Basically, these vegan banana bread bites are tasty any time of time!

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

This vegan cinnamon roll smoothie is a great healthy breakfast that is ready in less than 5 minutes. Packed with healthy fats, carbs, and protein. This smoothie tastes like your favorite cinnamon roll but only has sugar from bananas! You can add in a little maple syrup if you want to make it sweeter. I added a yogurt rim with cinnamon which is so fun to do for smoothies.

Vegan Shamrock Shake

Easy vegan shamrock shake. You only need 6 ingredients to make this recipe. 

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

2

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Ingredients

1 cup vegan vanilla ice cream 

Handful of spinach (can add more to enhance the color) 

2 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder 

1/2 tsp peppermint extract 

2 frozen bananas 

1 cup vegan milk of choice

Method

Add everything into a blender and blend until smooth.

Add more spinach to make your shake greener! 

Topped with  almond milk whipped cream and Oreos.

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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Watermelon 

Cucumber 

Feta 

Mint 

Basil 

Lime 

Olive oil

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

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!!

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.

Paleo Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Another chicken nugget recipe over here but with a crispy twist. These chicken nuggets are made with only 6 ingredients, paleo, gluten free, and ready in 12 minutes. You cannot go wrong with whipping these up for an easy dinner that the entire family will be satisfied with. A win win for all you mamas out there trying to make healthier versions of some childhood classics. These paleo crispy chicken nuggets will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta

Easy, Refreshing, & Healthy Watermelon Salad. The easiest side dish for any summer cookout! Perfect last minute dish for any plans you have this weekend!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

6

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Ingredients

4 cups cubed watermelon 

1 cup sliced cucumber 

1/3 cup crumbled feta 

1/2 tbsp mint 

1 tbsp basil 

Juice of 1 lime 

1/2 tbsp olive oil

Method

Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl 

Drizzle olive oil, lime juice, & seasoning on top 

Serve & enjoy!

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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

4

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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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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Puff pastry 

Pesto 

Hot honey 

Parmesan cheese 

Other Healthy & Easy Recipes To Try:

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!

Christmas Monster Cookie Bars

These Christmas Monster Cookie Bars are the perfect holiday dessert! Add these to your dessert menu this month because they are always a hit. I used Christmas colors for the m&ms to make them festive. They have a texture that is almost a combination of cake and cookie. These paired with some hot chocolate, you can’t do much better!

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!

Christmas Puppy Chow

A childhood classic! This Christmas Puppy Chow is something we made alll the time growing up! I remember having to use ALDI paper bags instead of ziploc bags to shake it up because we would make so much at one time haha. But it is so delicious- you have to make a big batch or it’s gone almost instantly! The full recipe is at the bottom of this post + healthy swaps towards the end. Enjoy this festive and simple recipe!

Pesto Christmas Trees

Pesto Christmas Trees, The easiest appetizer for a holiday party! You only need 4 ingredients to make these fun treats!

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

14 Minutes

Serves

8

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Ingredients

1 roll of puff pastry 

1/4 cup pesto 

2 tbsp hot honey 

2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Method

On a piece of parchment paper, roll out the puff pastry 

Add the pesto, hot honey, and Parmesan cheese 

Cut into no bigger than 1 inch slices 

Fold each slice over 3-4 times, making each layer smaller as you go. This helps it look more like a Christmas tree! 

Leave one strip to cut into stars for the trees. 

Either bake the trees as is or add to skewers to make them easier to eat! 

Bake at 400F for 12-14 minutes but remove the stars at 10 because they bake faster! 

Add the stars to the skewers after they bake. 

This makes about 8 trees!

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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

2

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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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What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Ginger beer 

Cranberry juice 

Orange juice 

Oranges

Cranberries

Rosemary

Sugar

Other Healthy Recipes To Try:

Sugar Cookie Baked Oats

These sugar cookie baked oats are gluten free, vegan, and so easy to make! One of my favorite breakfasts of 2021 because it legit takes like a sugar cookie. Top with a little bit of icing & you can’t go wrong! I added festive sprinkles when I made them to make them even more sugar cookie-like!

Healthy Hot Chocolate

A 4 ingredient healthy hot chocolate recipe. All you need for this recipe are 4 ingredients you probably have on hand. It’s also vegan if you follow that lifestyle! I love topping it with some coconut milk whipped cream to keep it dairy free. You can find it at Walmart!

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.

Cranberry Ginger Mocktail

A tasty and easy mocktail! I love a good mocktail and had so much fun last year when I was pregnant making them. This one only requires 3 ingredients but I highly suggest making some fun add ins to spice it up! 

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

0 Minutes

Serves

2

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ginger beer 

3/4 cup cranberry juice 

1/3 cup orange juice

Method

Drinks:

Mix together and serve over ice 

Cranberry ice cubes: 

Add diced oranges, rosemary, and fresh cranberries to ice cube trays 

Fill the rest of the way with cranberry juice 

Freeze for a few hours 

Add to your drinks and enjoy! 

Sugared rosemary: 

Dip the rosemary in water then roll them in sugar 

Lay them on a plate 

Let them dry before adding to your drink!

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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

4

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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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What You Will Need For This Recipe

Ricotta 

Hot honey 

Olive oil 

Red pepper flakes 

Fresh parsley 

Lemon zest 

Salt & pepper to taste 

What to Pair With This Dip 

This dip pairs well with a variety of things. I personally like to toast bread and drizzle it with a little olive oil then dip it in this whipped ricotta dip. You could also try: 

Pita chips 

Fresh vegetables 

Crackers 

Let me know what you end up using!

Other Health 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.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon & Apples

Here’s the best healthy side dish! This brussels sprouts salad with bacon & apples is a delicious salad that will be a crowd pleaser for sure! It has an easy honey mustard dressing that is so tasty, I use this dressing recipe on so many salads & roasted veggies!

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.

Hot Honey Pecan Baked Brie

This easy hot honey pecan baked brie is a great appetizer! It pairs well with pita chips and will be the hit of the party. Seriously, you must add this to a charcuterie board. The hot honey is a little spicy but not too spicy. You can use regular honey if you aren’t into the spice though! It’s a fun way to elevate your cheese board or appetizer game.

Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta

The easiest 5 minute appetizer.  This whipped ricotta dip is so creamy & tasty. And of course easy to make. 

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Serves

6

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Ingredients

1 cup ricotta 

1 tbsp hot honey 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 

1 tsp fresh parsley 

1/2 tsp lemon zest 

Salt & pepper to taste

Method

Place the ricotta in a food processor. Purée for 2 minutes or until it’s smooth. Place the whipped ricotta in a serving bowl or spread on a plate.

In a separate bowl, stir together the parsley, lemon zest, olive oil & honey.

Pour the herb and honey mixture on top of the whipped ricotta.

Top with salt & pepper to taste.

Serve with grilled baguette slices, crackers, or vegetables.

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