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Oat and Apricot Granola Bars
These granola bars are so yummy and easy to make that you’ll wonder why you’ve been buying the premade ones. They are the perfect blend of oats and quinoa flakes, dried fruit, and seeds with just enough sweetness to make them deliciously cravable. Print Recipe Oat and Apricot Granola Bars Granola bars made with oats and/or quinoa flakes, dried fruit, seeds, and just enough sweetness to make them deliciously cravable. Course Snacks Cuisine American Keyword apricot, dairy free, gluten free, granola, nut free Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20-25 minutes Servings bars Ingredients 3 cups quick oats or quinoa flakes (or a combination of the two)1/2 cups ground flaxseed…
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Healthy Egg Salad (mayo free)
Using avocado instead of mayo in this egg salad cuts the amount of fat and calories in half plus it’s the “healthy” kind of fat! And my little trick is to add pickle juice to the mashed avocado. The pickle juice adds the vinegar, salt, and some bonus garlic flavor all in one easy step and it very closely mimics the flavor of mayo. If you are new to substituting avocado for mayo, you can always start with half mayo and half mashed avocado until you get used to the flavor – this really helps when you’re trying to get your kids used to the change. This recipe is super simple! Just…
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Zucchini Cakes
Try these zucchini cakes on crackers topped with tartar sauce and additional Old Bay similar to how you would enjoy crab cakes. They are a great way to use up any extra zucchini from the garden. They can be served as a side dish or a main course. Anyone who grew up in or near Maryland knows about Old Bay. To Marylanders, Old Bay goes with almost everything: french fries, steamed vegetable, and of course any and all seafood. If you haven’t experienced this delicious spice blend, it can be found in most grocery stores in the spice section. In this recipe, Old Bay adds some delicious flavor and…
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Greek Pasta Salad
This is my favorite pasta salad. It is flavorful, healthy and easy to whip up in minutes. It is summer pasta perfection! I love making greek food in the summertime when home-grown tomatoes and cucumbers are everywhere. This pasta salad is made with chickpeas and olives so it is more hearty than your average pasta salad and could be a meal, rather than just a side dish. I always like to bring it as my contribution to a cookout so even if they don’t have anything else that’s vegetarian-friendly, I just make a meal out of it. My favorite type of pasta to use in this recipe is Trader Joe’s…
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# 1 reCAP Mason Jar Lids These lids are the best! I like to put my smoothies and iced coffee in a mason jar but without a lid, it would be all over my car in seconds. And the metal lids that mason jars come with are too difficult to deal with if I’m driving. That’s why this pop-top is so handy. You have to screw them on really tight, but once you do, they are 100% leak proof. They are a little pricey so I almost didn’t get them at first but they are TOTALLY worth it. I also use them for homemade salad dressings and sauces and it…
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High Protein Waffles
This waffle recipe uses white beans to add protein to a breakfast classic. They are made with 100% whole grain and no refined oils or sugars but are still so delicious and fluffy, you will want them for breakfast every morning. I freaking love breakfast!!! It is my absolute favorite! I mean, isn’t it everyone’s??!! But waffles, pancakes, and french toast aren’t the healthiest of meals. So I’ve spent years trying to come up with ways to make them healthier, but still delicious. The beans hidden in this recipe add some healthy protein without the chalky taste of processed protein powders. It’s also made with a blend of 3…
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Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
This is the perfect recipe to make on a lazy Sunday afternoon when you have plenty of time. This is NOT the type of recipe to make on a hectic Monday evening. It requires quite a bit of prep work and has to cook for about an hour between the stove and the oven. But I just HAD to share it because it is so delicious but also sooo healthy. Both my kids loved it . . . I know, shocker! And my son hates mushrooms. All the flavors and textures just blend together so perfectly into the beautiful mess that is this vegan, protein packed deliciousness (those words do not even…
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Spaghetti Squash and Balsamic Beans
This has to be one of my ALL TIME favorite meals. The sweet of the red pepper and spaghetti squash paired with the salty beans and sour from the balsamic dressing is the absolute perfect blend of flavors. I’m obsessed. I know it sounds weird at first. I didn’t think I would even like it, and now I make it all winter long and I have been for years. I love spaghetti squash, especially when its roasted to a beautiful golden brown. And it’s so simple to just throw it in the oven and pour on some pasta sauce and have an easy vegetarian meal with very little work on…
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Mushroom Stroganoff
I’m ashamed to admit it but, I fell in love with stroganoff when I first tried the hamburger helper version. I love that creamy powdered sauce mixed with pasta. I don’t know why I love it so much but the kid in me loves something so salty, and soooo deliciously pre-packaged. Since we transitioned to a healthier, whole food lifestyle, I’ve been trying to replicate my beloved Hamburger Helper Stroganoff for years. This really seems to hit the spot. There are lots of gluten-free noodles out there. Even when comparing ones with the same ingredients, you can get vastly different end results. My absolute favorite noodles for this recipe are…
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The best and worst gluten-free pastas
Like I’ve said before, I’m not anti-gluten. I eat what I like to call a reduced-gluten diet. I avoid wheat when I can but mainly in favor of a variety of grains, not because I think gluten is bad. I do try to eat only whole grains, which most pastas are not. I’ve tried many whole wheat pastas and they taste okay but honestly, I prefer the taste of the gluten-free pastas made with whole grains. They are usually made with brown rice or a combination of brown rice and other grains or sometimes beans. Some are made with white rice and corn, so stay away from those. It is amazing how so…
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