This Banana-Spinach Pancake Pizza is the perfect way to serve up a healthy breakfast with a twist of fun! Sweetened entirely with fruit and loaded with spinach, it is so simple to make and a recipe you will enjoy creating with your kids! Paleo, gluten free, and dairy-free…Veggies just found their place at the breakfast table!
These Paleo Green Smoothie Donuts are the perfect and fun way to get veggies on the breakfast menu! Mixed entirely in your blender and naturally sweetened with bananas, they are loaded with beautiful spinach and full of squeaky clean ingredients. Get ready, because you are about to level up your veggie-loaded breakfast game!
These Superhero Waffles are the perfect start to any morning! Easy to make fresh or stash in the freezer to reheat in a flash, these waffles are not only packed with green veggies and other amazing-for-you ingredients, but are Paleo, gluten free, dairy-free!
One-Bowl Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Muffins are easy peasy to whip up and a delicious way to get vitamin-rich sweet potato into your family’s bellies. Paired with delicious peanut butter and made with just 8 real food ingredients, these muffins make the perfect addition to any breakfast or as a healthy snack.
One bowl and 7 squeaky clean ingredients is all that stands between you and these easy peasy Apple Cinnamon Almond Butter Muffins. Sweetened by nature and serving up some serious healthy fat and protein, these muffins are the perfect thing to start the day off right or to keep on hand for a healthy snack! Naturally Paleo, gluten free and dairy-free!
Carrots, butternut squash and apples…oh my! Applesauce is a classic childhood treat and a super simple recipe to whip up in your kitchen. However, I took applesauce to the next level but loading it up with naturally sweet, nutrient dense and delicious veggies! Deliciously kid-approved, full of warm fall flavors and easy peasy, Easy Peasy Veggie-Loaded Applesauce is going to change the snacking game in your house.
Golden Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes are pretty much the coziest way to kick off a day…and they are healthy to boot! Full of nutrient dense ingredients like anti-inflammatory promoting turmeric and vitamin C rich pumpkin, these pancakes are naturally sweetened with banana, nut-free, gluten free, dairy-free and are going to warm you up heart and soul.
Zucchini in a smoothie? Yep, that can totally be a thing! A great way to use up your end-of-summer squashes or a delicious blend to get extra veggies in, Creamy Zucchini Smoothie is dairy-free, Paleo, and the perfect breakfast or snack for a busy day!
Healthy enough for a muffin. Chocolatey enough to be a cupcake. Nut-Free Paleo Chocolate Butternut Squash Muffins are a delicious little way to serve up something sweet that also fuels your body on nothing but the good stuff!
Crank up your morning oatmeal a few notches by making it Morning Glory style! Naturally sweetened, full of real food ingredients that will fuel you on and even a dose of veggie goodness when your day with this recipe! Made with ease in your Instant Pot, this the perfect breakfast for those busy back-to-school mornings!
Veggies. We are all looking for creative and delicious ways to get more of them into our diets. And definitely ways to get more veggies into our kids' diets. Believe it or not, muffins are a great veggie vessel and are a favorite snack and/or breakfast of many kiddos! They are often easy to whip up, simple to store, are perfectly portioned out for you and super handy to have for those (inevitable) mornings when a grab-and-go breakfast is needed! Here are some tried-and-true, kid-approved, veggie-packed muffin recipes for you to keep on hand.
Quick to throw together on a sleepy Sunday afternoon during your meal prep or the night before an exceptionally hectic day, 5-Ingredient Bacon & Broccoli Egg Cups {Whole30, Paleo} are the perfect thing to wake up to! Loaded with protein, fat and veggies, they will keep you feeling full and energized until lunch!
I have become a pro at making quick, easy and healthy muffin recipes that are full of allllll kinds of good stuff that you want your kid to fill up on....and that I want to fill up on too. And these Almond Butter Blueberry Zucchini Muffins are DEFINITELY something I want in my belly and in my life every. single. day. Loaded with healthy fat, protein, veggies and minimal sugar...they the stuff healthy breakfast dreams are made of.
Are these muffins? Or are these cupcakes? Or maybe somewhere in between? Whatever you opt to eat them as, these Chocolate Avocado Strawberry Muffins are stinking delicious, perfectly chocolatey, the ideal level of sweetness from strawberries and *loaded* with healthy fat from awesome avocados. Yep, this muffins are pretty amazing, in flavor and ingredients! Totally Paleo, naturally sweetened, dairy-free and gluten free....you are going to fall in love with how simple and amazing this recipe is!
The perfect thing to shake up tea time, enjoy fresh from the oven and dunked into a fresh cup of coffee, or to make-ahead to hand to your busy family as they fly out the door on a Monday morning, these Scrumptious Paleo Orange Walnut Scones do not disappoint! Surprisingly easy to make, totally grain-free and dairy-free, they will be a regular breakfast must-make!
One-Bowl Paleo Almond Butter Zucchini Cookies! The perfect taste, soft texture, made from real food ingredients and loaded with veggie goodness! Gluten free and dairy free. These cookies are a must-make!
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Scones are the perfect, tasty, tangy breakfast treat for to dunk in your coffee on a sleepy weekend morning at home or to grab on the go to be enjoyed in your car (because thats how it happens sometimes). Kid-approved over and over again, these wedges of yum are Paleo, dairy-free, gluten free, and grain-free!
Oh. My. Gosh. Guys, if you have been looking for the *perfect* veggie-loaded breakfast recipe to feed your kids (and yourself), hold onto your hats....because I am about to bring you Chocolate Zucchini Oatmeal! Seriously SO easy I manage to make it on the most sleep deprived of mornings and oh-so kid-friendly plus...yeah, there are veggies in there!
This paleo-twist on traditional granola is a healthy ode to the chocolate cereals we all longed for in childhood.....but loaded with protein, fiber and even a dose of hidden veggies! Try it with some coconut yogurt and a few berries berries for an easy breakfast or snack when you don't feel like cooking and thank me later!
I am asked all the time why and how my family uses collagen in our day-to-day life! Here, is my tell-all about our journey to using collagen along with a stinking delicious muffin recipe that not only brings veggies to the breakfast table...but collagen too!
This Sausage Leek & Mushroom Breakfast Casserole is the perfect thing to make on a lazy Sunday morning with family and its an even better dish to make if you if you have a crowd to feed! Still better yet, make it Sunday night and enjoy the fruits of your labor all week when you reheat a slice for an easy peasy for breakfast!
These easy to make ahead, breakfast game changing Oatmeal Green Smoothie Waffles are going to be your new freezer staple. They are naturally gluten free, packed with protein, fiber, naturally sweetened and (my favorite part) loaded with veggie-goodness that your children will be THRILLED to have show up on their plate!
This simple, just-the-right-amount-of-sweetness smoothie is a great introductory smoothie for those who shy away from all things green! It's smooth, thick, tangy, creamy and so delicious. This is one of my all time favorite smoothies and a wonderful way to shake up what veggies show up in your smoothie cup!
'Tis the season for love, gratitude, togetherness and all things warm and cozy....like these Grain-Free Gingerbread Muffins. Perfectly Paleo, naturally sweetened, and gluten free...these beauties are the perfect thing to enjoy on a chilly December morning with a cup of coffee or to serve to the family as they open stocking on Christmas morning.
Grain-Free Carrot Apple Breakfast Cookies are tasty, healthy and a wonderful way to serve up veggies for breakfast ...whether at home or on the go. Super kid-friendly plus they're naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and naturally sweetened.
Gingerbread Pancakes are the perfect, easy way to enjoy all the flavors of the season. Made in just one-bowl, naturally sweetened, gluten free, dairy free, and fluffy with hints of rich molasses and warm ginger....they are the perfect breakfast to start a day during the holidays!
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Granola is great make-ahead breakfast that brings the warm flavors of the season to the table in a protein-packed dish! Whip it up in minutes and enjoy easy peasy breakfasts for days that will power you and your family through until lunch!
This Creamy Cauliflower & Blueberry Smoothie is loaded with tons of antioxidants, fiber, nutrients, healthy fat and protein. You'll be totally amazed that you can't taste the cauliflower and will adore how smooth and creamy the cauli makes your morning blend! This smoothie has become a new family breakfast staple and is especially great for getting a filling, balanced breakfast in on the craziest of mornings that will see us through until lunch.
One-bowl recipes are a magical thing, especially when they produce something nourishing and delicious that your family will love! One-Bowl Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are super simple to make, great for a quick breakfast, snack, or lunch box filler and simply just tastes like the best parts of fall!
Zucchini in a smoothie? Yep, that can totally be a thing! A great way to use up your end-of-summer squashes or a delicious blend to get extra veggies in, Creamy Zucchini Smoothie is dairy-free, Paleo, and the perfect breakfast or snack for a busy day!
The prefect treat that also gets your greens in, Veggie-Loaded Mint Chocolate Shake is naturally sweetened, totally dairy-free, and a dessert that you can going to feel amazing about enjoying!
This simple, just-the-right-amount-of-sweetness smoothie is a great introductory smoothie for those who shy away from all things green! It's smooth, thick, tangy, creamy and so delicious. This is one of my all time favorite smoothies and a wonderful way to shake up what veggies show up in your smoothie cup!
This Creamy Cauliflower & Blueberry Smoothie is loaded with tons of antioxidants, fiber, nutrients, healthy fat and protein. You'll be totally amazed that you can't taste the cauliflower and will adore how smooth and creamy the cauli makes your morning blend! This smoothie has become a new family breakfast staple and is especially great for getting a filling, balanced breakfast in on the craziest of mornings that will see us through until lunch.
Anything pink dazzles the socks off my little one and this Pink Power-Up Smoothie is no different! Made that stunning shade of pink by antioxidant rich red fruits and veggies, it's easy on the eyes and super nourishing for the body.
This Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie is oh-so delicious and loaded with protein, healthy fat and greens! Healthy enough for breakfast, but tasty enough for a treat. Whip up a batch in the morning to send your crew off happy and fueled up on nothing but the good stuff!
Need a little green in your life this holiday season? These Green Grinch Smoothies are a festive, healthy, and oh-so delicious way to get bonus greens into your belly. Kid-tested and approved (25 times), these smoothies will be a favorite treat all year round.
Sick of being sick? Aren't we all! Boost your immune system in a delicious and natural with this vitamin C packed smoothie
We all need a sweet treat from time to time....luckily sweet treats can also be healthy.
Smoothies are a magical and powerful tool in getting your children used to eating fruits and veggies! Find out how to introduce kiddos to the wonder of smoothies (even the resistant ones!) and enjoy 15 kid-friendly recipes to get your family's smoothie habit off on the right (and tasty) foot
This smoothie is for those days where your sweet tooth is in the driver's seat. It tastes like a sweet treat, yet is full of delicious fruits that will give your body the nutritional jump start that it needs before you hit the ground running.
Once upon a time, there was a girl who celebrated the holiday season with a little too much food and spirits. That girl is me. This is the story about how I became best friends with my blender (again) and made lots of green smoothies to help feel like myself again.
These Healthy & Easy Turkey Burgers are easy to make and are packed with so many vegetables! The perfect blend of sweet and savory, these burgers are loaded with flavor. Naturally Paleo, Whole30 when enjoyed bunless and something everyone will enjoy!
Super simple to throw together and quick to cook, Veggie-Loaded Mini Taco Meatloaves are a fun flavor twist on a classic dinner dish! Loaded with oodles of veggies and squeaky clean ingredients, these miniature meatloaves cook up in half the time of traditional meatloaf and are perfect for weeknight dinners! Paleo, gluten free, dairy-free, and Whole30.
I love a good Instant Pot recipe…especially when it is is full of veggies! Like Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli! This recipe is going to be a busy weeknight dinner game changer for you. Made with ease and speed, this dish is full of flavor and made with nothing but squeaky clean ingredients to fuel you on! Paleo, dairy-free, gluten free and even a Whole30 option.
The perfect veggie-loaded dinner for Taco Tuesday or any other night of the week, Veggie-Loaded Shrimp Taco Bowls are going to become a go-to meal in your house. Easy enough to make for a busy weeknight dinner and full of veggies, protein, and healthy fat, this dish is Paleo, Whole30, gluten free and dairy-free.
Ready as quick as you can cook up some pasta or spiralize some veggies, this Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta is a busy weeknight dinner game changer. Serving up lots of veggies and healthy fat in a deliciously creamy sauce, this dish is wonderful on its own or paired with your favorite protein added into the mix!
One-Pot Curry Lentil Soup might be the coziest thing I can think to curl up with! Made with just the right amount of warming spice, this soup is full of flavor while still staying family friendly. Made in one pot in about 30 minutes, it is the perfect end to your winter day.
These Chicken & Cauliflower Meatballs are bound to become a new staple! So simple and made with only 7 real food ingredients, these delicious little bites are the perfect thing to make for a protein-packed and veggie-loaded addition to any meal! And they are gluten free, dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30, egg-free and nut-free too!
Jazz up dinnertime in an easy and veggie-loaded way with 30-Minute Carrot Ginger Tuna Bites! Perfect as a finger food little and big eaters alike or served over greens, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower rice or your favorite pasta or spiraled veggie, these nuggets pack a punch of flavor and protein in perfectly portioned out bites.
For so many people, gluten and dairy are two food groups that just don’t fly with their digestive tract. However, they are also ingredients that are in so many celebratory foods that we enjoy at this time of year. Luckily, with a little creative cooking, the feast can go on sans gluten and dairy! Here are 20 amazing gluten and dairy-free recipes for your Thanksgiving table.
Instant Pot Apple Cider Pulled Pork is the perfect center of any fall dinner. Made in the ease your Instant Pot, it’s the ultimate comfort food to curl up with on a chilly fall night….no matter how busy the day has been! Full of warm fall flavors, this easy peasy protein is Paleo, Whole30 compliant, dairy-free and gluten free.
Delicious, easy and perfect for little (or big) fingers, these Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Bites are all protein and veggies…. rolled into one great recipe! Perfect to make ahead of time or in the moment, these little nuggets of yum are Paleo, Whole30 compliant, nut-free option, dairy-free, gluten free and 7-year-old approved.
Super fast to make, veggie-loaded and full of warm flavors, Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chicken Curry is the perfect dinner any night of the week! Heavenly over cauliflower rice, jasmine rice or completely on its own, this dinner will dazzle your tastebud while saving you time in the kitchen.
20-Minute Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice is easy, seriously delicious dinner that serves up oodles of flavor and a boatload of veggies! A healthy twist on a classic comfort food so many of us love, this easy peasy recipe is Paleo, Whole30 compliant, veggie-loaded and will completely dazzle your eyes and your tastebuds.
Nothing says cozy like like a hearty bowl of hot chili on a fall night…and this Instant Pot Paleo Pumpkin Chili is sure to become new autumn favorite. Quick to throw together on a busy weeknight, bursting with fall flavor and chocked full of veggies, this chili is a complete meal that your whole family will adore.
Whole30 Greek Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on a traditional dish that we all know and love. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish has maximum taste and texture, but without a lot of work. Dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30 compliant, it is a satisfying meal that you will find yourself making over and over.
Fajita Salad with Crispy Roasted Chickpeas is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will dazzle your family! Easy to adapt to your family's own personal preferences, it is loaded with amazing veggies and a kid-approved dressing that is easy to whip up. This salad is sure to be a veggie-loaded game changer in your house!
Beans have always been one of my simple go-to real food meal staples! Easy on the budget and cooked from dry in a relatively short amount of time with the help of a handy dandy pressure cooker, this recipe for Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans is full of flavor and real food goodness that will make real food realistic on so many levels.
Super flavorful without needing oddles of spices and ingredients, Instant Pot Salsa & Spinach Shredded Chicken is so simple to throw together and can be enjoyed in so many ways! In tacos, over a salad, with roasted veggies or cauli rice, stuffed into a baked potatoes or simply as is...this recipe is like a party party for your tastebuds...but barely any work!
A super easy, super delicious dinner that is truly perfect for those hectic weeknights. Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken & Broccoli will have your whole family swooning with its bright and hearty flavors. So simple to throw together, enjoy it in its own glory or with a side of rice, cauli rice, quinoa or your even favorite pasta!
These burgers are quick to throw together, making them the perfect veggie-loaded meal for weeknights. They bring lots of flavor to the table as well as 3 different kinds of green veggies! The added veggies not only add a power punch of nutrients to this easy peasy recipe, but they also help to stretch your meat further to feed more people on a budget!
Are you looking for an easy (and maybe slightly sneaky) way to get wholesome and nutrient dense veggies into your and your family's diet? 30-Minute Veggie-Loaded Tomato Sauce is the perfect place to start! Chocked FULL of oodles of veggies, all made in one pot and done cooking by the time the pasta has finished boiling, this veggie-loaded sauce is perfect for a healthy dinner on the busiest of weeknights! Plus, you'll have leftovers to enjoy and to help make your next meal veggie-loaded too!
Veggie-Loaded Spring Chicken Salad is an easy peasy, oh-so delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Simple to make, satisfying, and the perfect amount of crunchy from all kinds of veggie goodness, this is one quick dish that you'll want to make again and again.
Real. Simple. Wholesome. That is the dream shared round the world of tired mamas and papas as they stare blankly into their fridges, trying to muster up some sort of inspiration for what to cook for dinner... and that their crew will actually eat. And that is exactly what Sweet Potato & Salmon Poppers are. Perfect finger food for little eaters and flavorful enough to keep mature palates happy, these poppers are going to be the perfect dinner to serve up to your selective crowd!
The day I got my Instant Pot was a game changing day in the kitchen. It has really helped this busy working mama streamline and simplify healthy dinners for her family. And while the internet is FULL of things you can cook up in your Instant Pot, this roundup is full of THE BEST Paleo Instant Pot Recipes to Make For Your Family.
A veggie-loaded, Paleo twist on classic Italian dish, 30-Minute Chicken Piccata Stir-Fry is a must add to your weekly dinner menu! Quick, easy and full of bright flavors, it is sure to leave you satisfied in all ways!
All the great flavor and wildly healthier than actual deep fried egg rolls, Egg Roll Meatballs are totally the perfect weeknight dinner. Veggie-loaded with carrots, cabbage and green onion and that awesome sauce you have come to expect out of an egg roll, these little bits of deliciousness are also grain-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant!
Curling up with a warm bowl of this Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Hamburger Soup might be one of my favorite thing to do on a chilly winter night. Creamy, comforting, made from squeaky clean ingredients and veggie-loaded, this soup is a complete meal that your family is going to devour...and you are going to adore since you can make it in minutes in your handy dandy Instant Pot.
Are you like me and NEVER remember to defrost your fish for dinner? This Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Salmon is going to rock your socks then! Wildly easy to throw together, super flavorful and cooked to perfections FROM FROZEN in your handy dandy IP....this going to be your new fast food!
Savory, flavorful and crazy simple to make, Instant Pot Garlic Herb Pulled Chicken a serious staple around our house. Perfect for a quick no-muss-no-fuss dinner on a hectic weeknight. Or an ideal recipe to whip up during your weekly meal prep to make throwing together healthy meals easy breezy!
Whether you are knee deep in a round of Whole30 or just love to work recipes made with Whole30 guidelines into your everyday eating habits, this collection of veggie-loaded Whole30 recipes is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and start cooking awesome (and easy) real food.
This Instant Pot Garlic Cauliflower Potato Mash is a dreamy and creamy veggie-loaded side that is perfect for any dinner! Quick to make in your Instant Pot and full of amazing flavors, this gem of a healthy recipe is Paleo, Whole30, gluten free and dairy-free too!
A healthy twist on a nostalgic comfort food many of us grew up on, Sweet Potato Quinoa Tots are a delicious finger food to add to your life! Loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese and fiber from the sweet potato and chocked full of protein, iron and manganese from the quinoa, these beauties are also egg-free, gluten free, dairy-free, nut-free and perfect for hungry little hands!
I'm not sure that there is a more heavenly flavor combo than bacon and sweet potato. The perfect blend of sweet meets savory in this easy peasy in these oh-so delicious Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes. They are sure to steal the show at any party, potluck and gathering....if you can stop your family from eating them all!
Simple, delicious, and a healthy twist on a totally classic Thanksgiving dish, Paleo Green Bean Casserole is savory and loaded with flavors and textures. It is the ideal side for Thanksgiving dinner...... or heck, any night of the week!
Get your veggies in and dazzle your kids with this easy and creamy Pink-tastic Veggie Dip. Packed full of nutrients and flavor, this easy peasy recipe takes just a few minutes in the kitchen to prepare and makes an amazing dip, dressing, or sandwich spread.
Deviled eggs are the ultimate and quintessential summer BBQ dish....at least in my book. But I've bumped up the traditional recipe a notch or two. Hello Turmeric Deviled Eggs!
Bacon & Herb Potato Salad is the perfect side for your summer table. With the perfect balance of cream and savory, it is easy to make ahead of time and is sure to be to show stopper at any of your summer gatherings!
These Grain-Free Cauliflower & Broccoli Biscuits will become a surprising regular in your house! Super easy to mix in your food processor, loaded with all kinds of veggie-goodness, and so tasty that my 5-year-old couldn't keep her hands off of them...they are the perfect healthy accompaniment to any meal!
Fruit salads are not just for hot summer days! This delicious and easy fruit salad combines the wonderful flavors of the fall season in a dish your whole crew is sure to gobble up!
No cooking required for this amazing dish! Just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time is all that stands between you and this Smoked Salmon Salad with Quick Lemon Dijon Dressing. The perfect side for a quick dinner that is loaded with healthy fats, Omega-3s, nutrient dense veggies, and a boatload of beauty and flavor.
Do vegetables intimidate the heck out of you? I got just the book for you!
In this post, I'm not only reviewing the amazing cookbook, The Vegetable Butcher by Cara Mangini, but I am also sharing (with permission) her recipe for Pan-Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Brown Butter and Parmesan.
Roasted purple cauliflower is as delicious as it is pretty. This gorgeous veggie dish might just be the magical trick to getting your picky kiddo (or spouse) to embrace cauliflower.
This is a fun, veggie-filled twist on a classic snacking spread! This bean-free hummus alternative is creamy, flavorful, raw, and comes together in less than 5 minutes! Its a great way to add a little more veggie to your diet while jazzing up some snack time with a delicious dip!
Turmeric is one of those wildly healthy spices that you really should have more of in your life. Combining it with lovely vibrant carrots in a roasting pan makes working this incredible spice (known for its anti-inflammatory properties and gut healing benefits) into your diet easier and family friendly....even for your littlest food critics.
Get cauliflower onto your table and into your family's bellies in this deliciously healthy makeover of classic fried rice
Guys! You can TOTALLY make wonderfully simple, glorious sweet potatoes in your slow cooker! Life just got a little easier, tastier, and beautiful.
A light and ziggy salad that brings my favorite grain to the table in a delicious way...and loaded with veggies....because thats how I roll.
These savory pancakes are made with garbanzo bean flour (yeah, its a thing!) and are naturally vegan, gluten free, grain free, and loaded with protein. Use them as a pancake, a trotilla replacement, or enjoy them all on their own!
Little known fact: Homemade fries and ketchup are incredibly easy to make and are wildly healthier for you than anything you can get at a fast food joint! This recipe will have you swearing off the drive-thru the next time a fry craving hits and heading for the kitchen instead...with a clear conscience.
Summer is almost here, and I've put the best of it on one plate for you.
Cauliflower and I spent the first 30 years of my life not being on speaking terms. This is is one of the recipes has helped us find common ground.
One-Pot Curry Lentil Soup might be the coziest thing I can think to curl up with! Made with just the right amount of warming spice, this soup is full of flavor while still staying family friendly. Made in one pot in about 30 minutes, it is the perfect end to your winter day.
Nothing says cozy like like a hearty bowl of hot chili on a fall night…and this Instant Pot Paleo Pumpkin Chili is sure to become new autumn favorite. Quick to throw together on a busy weeknight, bursting with fall flavor and chocked full of veggies, this chili is a complete meal that your whole family will adore.
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is going to give you the warm fuzzies all over! Full of that classic flavor we all grew up on (and probably dunked a grilled cheese or two in), this dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30 complaint soup is made with ease in your Instant Pot in a matter of minutes and puts the processed canned stuff of our youth to shame.
Curling up with a warm bowl of this Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Hamburger Soup might be one of my favorite thing to do on a chilly winter night. Creamy, comforting, made from squeaky clean ingredients and veggie-loaded, this soup is a complete meal that your family is going to devour...and you are going to adore since you can make it in minutes in your handy dandy Instant Pot.
Oh-so veggie-loaded, creamy and thick and with a flavor that is totally on point, "Cheesy" Broccoli Soup is exactly what your body needs to heal when those annoying germs decide to move in or will warm you up, body and soul, when the winter chill gets the best of you.
This 30-minute Sausage & Veggie Soup is a complete one-pot dinner that comes together faster than delivery pizza. Loaded with savory protein, oodles of veggies and yummy rice, it'll be come one of your favorite go-to meals for those busy nights.
This 30-minute, easy peasy, Germ-Kicking Carrot Ginger Soup is like a big 'ol warm hug for your immune system. Fueling you up to fight those body invaders, but in a delicious, healthy and easy way.
This Slow Cooker Golden Soup is savory, flavorful, and packed with all kinds of natural goodness to kick you into healthy gear for the new year. With only 8 ingredients, you can throw this pot of hot liquid gold together in minutes and come home to coziest and nourishing of meals.
Fall is (unofficially) soup season and this Cozy Sweet Potato + Leek Soup one of my favorite thing to curl up with at the end of a long day. Ready in about 30 minutes, this nutrient-dense (and oh-so delicious) soup will be a home run with the entire family and is Paleo, Whole30 friendly, vegan/vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free to boot!
This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash + Apple soup is naturally paleo, gluten free, nut free, dairy free, Whole30 compliant, and naturally vegan/vegetarian when vegetable broth is used! It can fit a variety of eating styles and preferences while still bringing the real food quality to the table with ease.
Do you hate throwing away the odds & ends of your veggies as much as I do? Don't pitch them, then! Throw them into your slow cooker and make your own delicious homemade vegetable broth! So delicious and a great way to save a few bucks!
This soup celebrates the lovely, seasonal flavor of pumpkin without chaining you to the stove when you’d much rather be jumping in leaf piles and there is nothing that embraces the season of fall more than a cozy soup that warms you up right down to your toenails.
A vegetarian-twist on a tuna salad and loaded with plant goodness, Veggie-Loaded Smashed Chickpea Salad is a protein-packed lunch staple that is easy pease to make and delicious to enjoy.
Whole30 Greek Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on a traditional dish that we all know and love. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish has maximum taste and texture, but without a lot of work. Dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30 compliant, it is a satisfying meal that you will find yourself making over and over.
Fajita Salad with Crispy Roasted Chickpeas is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will dazzle your family! Easy to adapt to your family's own personal preferences, it is loaded with amazing veggies and a kid-approved dressing that is easy to whip up. This salad is sure to be a veggie-loaded game changer in your house!
Veggie-Loaded Spring Chicken Salad is an easy peasy, oh-so delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Simple to make, satisfying, and the perfect amount of crunchy from all kinds of veggie goodness, this is one quick dish that you'll want to make again and again.
There is something magical about ranch dressing and veggies together! And did you know that making your own, squeaky-clean and healthy ranch dressing at home is ridiculously simple? It totally is! It takes just a few minutes of your time and some real food ingredients that I bet you already have kicking around your kitchen to make this amazing Paleo Ranch Dressing.
Bacon & Herb Potato Salad is the perfect side for your summer table. With the perfect balance of cream and savory, it is easy to make ahead of time and is sure to be to show stopper at any of your summer gatherings!
Turmeric, known for is amazing natural anti-inflammatory proprieties, adds a wonderful punch of flavor and color to your typical egg salad. With a little added veggie and a really good mayo, dinner will never be more satisfying for your body or soul.
Fruit salads are not just for hot summer days! This delicious and easy fruit salad combines the wonderful flavors of the fall season in a dish your whole crew is sure to gobble up!
No cooking required for this amazing dish! Just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time is all that stands between you and this Smoked Salmon Salad with Quick Lemon Dijon Dressing. The perfect side for a quick dinner that is loaded with healthy fats, Omega-3s, nutrient dense veggies, and a boatload of beauty and flavor.
You guys know me....if I can add veggies to something, I do it! And why not!? The more vegetables in your life, the better! Veggie-Loaded Avocado Tuna Salad is mayo-free, paleo, Whole30 compliant and loaded with flavor! It is a hearty recipe that takes minutes to make and is perfect for a no-cook lunch or dinner. Eat it in a sandwich, over a green salad, or straight out of the bowl, you are sure to make this recipe a regular in your family's life.
A light and ziggy salad that brings my favorite grain to the table in a delicious way...and loaded with veggies....because thats how I roll.
Summer is almost here, and I've put the best of it on one plate for you.
These One-Bowl Peanut Butter Carrot Blondies are rich, super fudgy, and seriously delicious! Made with just 8 real food ingredients and in one bowl, too boot! Egg free, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, but a total crowd pleasing treat for all eating styles!
This Banana-Spinach Pancake Pizza is the perfect way to serve up a healthy breakfast with a twist of fun! Sweetened entirely with fruit and loaded with spinach, it is so simple to make and a recipe you will enjoy creating with your kids! Paleo, gluten free, and dairy-free…Veggies just found their place at the breakfast table!
These Paleo Green Smoothie Donuts are the perfect and fun way to get veggies on the breakfast menu! Mixed entirely in your blender and naturally sweetened with bananas, they are loaded with beautiful spinach and full of squeaky clean ingredients. Get ready, because you are about to level up your veggie-loaded breakfast game!
A delicious, veggie-loaded treat, these One-Bowl Paleo Carrot Chocolate Chip Muffins are going to dazzle your tastebuds! They are not only loaded up with with nutrient dense carrots, almonds and other squeaky clean ingredients, but these surprisingly fluffy and soft muffins are naturally gluten free and dairy-free!
Looking for a veggie-packed bread that’s gluten-free & dairy-free? Carrot Chocolate Chip Bread
is packed with sweet potatoes, carrots and bananas and a handful of chocolate chips for a little
chocolatey goodness.
Super fudgy. Super delicious. Super easy to make and with a healthy dose of good-for-you sweet potatoes thrown into the mix, One-Bowl Sweet Potato Brownies are the perfect little treat. Mixed entirely in one bowl and made from nothing but real food ingredients, you are going to be stunned that these bites of heaven are also Paleo, gluten free and dairy-free.
Perfectly moist, slightly sweet and loaded with healthy fat, this Chocolate Avocado Bread quickly comes together in your blender and is naturally gluten free, dairy-free, Paleo, veggie-loaded and has an easy nut-free option! You’ll be surprised how simple this delightful little treat is to make for breakfast, snack or dessert.
Carrots, butternut squash and apples…oh my! Applesauce is a classic childhood treat and a super simple recipe to whip up in your kitchen. However, I took applesauce to the next level but loading it up with naturally sweet, nutrient dense and delicious veggies! Deliciously kid-approved, full of warm fall flavors and easy peasy, Easy Peasy Veggie-Loaded Applesauce is going to change the snacking game in your house.
Possibly the easiest cookies you can whip up when a craving hits, Pumpkin Almond Butter Cookies are going to be your new fall jam! Made from 7 squeaky clean ingredients and whipped up in one bowl, these delicious beauties are totally Paleo, dairy-free, gluten free and naturally sweetened.
Soft and chewy. Chocolatey and nutty. Easy, simple and delicious. Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies are going to be your new go-to cookie recipe! They check off all of the boxes on flavor, texture and ease! Made from a handful of squeaky clean ingredients, these little bites of yum are the perfect things to whip up when you really want a cookie...but also want to eat real food.
Chocolate Almond Butter Fat Cups are something I have kicking around my fridge at all times. One little cup is all I need to zap the strongest of craving. And the best part is, I am satisfying that sweet tooth calling with healthy fats and protein mixed with natural sweeteners and amazingly healthy cacao powder. A treat that actually serves my body instead of weighing me down.
Ice cream just got a healthy little makeover in the form of Green Smoothie Nice Cream! All the frozen fun of traditional ice cream but made with just 3 amazing real food ingredients (spoiler alter: one of them is a veggie!), this healthy dessert is DELICIOUS, full of plant goodness and it comes together in a matter of minutes in you blender or food processor! Plus, it is Paleo friendly, dairy-free, vegan and just stinking yummy!
Are these muffins? Or are these cupcakes? Or maybe somewhere in between? Whatever you opt to eat them as, these Chocolate Avocado Strawberry Muffins are stinking delicious, perfectly chocolatey, the ideal level of sweetness from strawberries and *loaded* with healthy fat from awesome avocados. Yep, this muffins are pretty amazing, in flavor and ingredients! Totally Paleo, naturally sweetened, dairy-free and gluten free....you are going to fall in love with how simple and amazing this recipe is!
Letting food by thy' medicine never tasted so good! Golden Sweet Potato & Coconut Macaroons are loaded with one of nature's best anti-inflammatories, turmeric, and are made from other incredibly nourishing real food ingredients! These golden beauties are as easy on the tastebuds as they are on the eyes!
One-Bowl Paleo Almond Butter Zucchini Cookies! The perfect taste, soft texture, made from real food ingredients and loaded with veggie goodness! Gluten free and dairy free. These cookies are a must-make!
The prefect treat that also gets your greens in, Veggie-Loaded Mint Chocolate Shake is naturally sweetened, totally dairy-free, and a dessert that you can going to feel amazing about enjoying!
Perfectly fudgy, super delicious and with a dose of hidden veggies in the most unexpected place, Super Fudgy Brownie Bites are simply a must-make for when you sweet tooth calls. So delicious and decadent, these chocolate miracles are also Paleo, gluten free and dairy-free.
Would you guys believe me if I told you these magical Chewy Paleo Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are not only nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, gluten free...but they are also made in ONE bowl! 😱 *gasp* All true, my friends, all true. Not only that, but they also harbor some seriously sneaky super greens (!) and who doesn't need a extract dose of those during the holidays?! Oh and they taste like heaven! They are truly the perfect treat to make this holiday season.
'Tis the season for love, gratitude, togetherness and all things warm and cozy....like these Grain-Free Gingerbread Muffins. Perfectly Paleo, naturally sweetened, and gluten free...these beauties are the perfect thing to enjoy on a chilly December morning with a cup of coffee or to serve to the family as they open stocking on Christmas morning.
Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls are a quick, easy peasy and delicious ways to fuel up when hunger strikes or to appease a pestering sweet tooth. Make a batch now and store them in your fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack or to bring to a gathering to share!
Grain-Free Cranberry Apple Crumble is the perfect fall blend of sweet apples and tangy cranberries in on warm and cozy naturally sweetened dessert that is perfect for curling up with on a crisp fall morning or to share with a crowd as an easy and delicious dessert.
Just 7 superfood ingredients and a food processor is that stands between you and these No-Bake Superfood Bites! Loaded with all kinds of good-for-you stuff, these bites are naturally-sweetened and make for the perfect healthy dessert or snack you can throw together anytime!
A healthy ode to the totally delicious classic dessert, No-Bake Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes are a naturally-sweetened, Paleo and plant based treat that you can feel great about enjoying on the regular.
These Super Healthy Fudge Pops are creamy, delicious and the perfect chocolatey treat that will dazzle your family.....and they are loaded with nothing but the good stuff....including veggies (!!!!).
5-Minute Tropical Sorbet is the perfect thing to make when you want a healthy frozen treat that is full of vitamins, fiber and nutrients. A great recipe for when you want to feel good about the sweet treat you are enjoying and know that it is actually doing something positive for your body. A great recipe for making sure the ice cream truck rolls right on by your house because your kiddo is too busy enjoying this naturally sweet treat to notice that it is almost ice-cream-truck-o'clock.
I am all about living a life of balance and think there is nothing wrong with an occasional treat. But, I am also all about finding new, healthier ways of living the life we love. A way to have our cake and eat it too....or, in this case, donuts. Enter my Flourless Chocolate Donuts (with hidden veggies!). They bring a new level of health, deliciousness and nutrition that has never seen donut form before.
These Flourless Chocolate Chip Banana Breakfast Cookies are utterly delightful. Completely flourless and grain-free, they are surprisingly soft and cakey. Loaded with good-for-you ingredients like flax meal and nut butter, these cookies are healthy enough for breakfast...but tasty enough for dessert. Enjoy them when you will...but you will enjoy them.
This Healthy Chocolate Banana Protein Pudding is not only tasty and kid-friendly as can be, but is also super quick and easy! Whip together in a minute or two during your weekly meal prep and then enjoy having it on hand for quick grab-and-go snacks or a healthy dessert during the week.
Every mama or papa needs to have a really good cupcake recipe in their back pocket. And now I've got this amazing recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Coconut Butter Frosting firmly tucked in mine. Forever and ever.
Sometimes you have to take baby steps when warming your kids up to eating their veggies. Smoothies are my secret weapon for getting veggies into kiddos....and Radically Red Smoothie Pops will intrigue even your most cautious of eaters.
Nothing says cozy quite like a warm and steaming cup of hot chocolate. The BEST {dairy-free} Hot Chocolate comes straight out of my mom's kitchen and my own childhood....and right into your's. Its the quintessential kid-friendly drink of the season. And since it is made with lovely clean and simple ingredients, you can feel good about sharing it with your family all season long.
Need something easy, nourishing and comforting to start your morning off with? This Golden Turmeric Milk is a cool, smoothie-style twist on a healthy fall favorite that will get your whole family out the door on a healthy foot.
So simple. So delicious. And so much better (in all ways) than the powdered or syrup milk flavorings out there! It takes a minute of your time to whip up some Natural Chocolate and Strawberry Milk and your kiddos will love this special treat that you can feel good about putting in their little growing bodies.
My husband's tried and true margarita recipe is made with simple, clean ingredients and is always a crowd pleaser.
I'm kicking myself. guys. For years, I resisted making my own almond milk. Little did I know, I was skipping out on (likely) the easiest homemade anything there is out there.
Refresh and rehydrate with these simple, delicious, 4 ingriedent slushies.
This smoothie is for those days where your sweet tooth is in the driver's seat. It tastes like a sweet treat, yet is full of delicious fruits that will give your body the nutritional jump start that it needs before you hit the ground running.
This Carrot Banana Protein Oatmeal is full of nothing but the good stuff and is super easy to make! The perfect healthy breakfast for those busy weekday mornings, you are going to love how these oats fill you up and fuel you on until lunch!