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Savory Waffles for Breakfast or Dinner: PIZZA Waffles made with Brown Rice Flour!

Batch-Baked Freezer Bacon: How to Cook Bacon in the Oven & then FREEZE It! If you’re on a low carb or keto diet, learning how to cook bacon in the oven will revolutionize your meal prep game! Plus, see how to FREEZE cooked bacon to store for later, and reheat in the microwave when you want it. Perfectly crispy like you won’t believe!

Low Carb & Freezer Friendly Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Eggs & Veggies! If you’re a fan of one pot meals, try this morning-time twist: my make ahead keto breakfast casserole! Fluffy eggs, savory sausage, & loads of veggies, all baked into one drool-worthy dish. Freeze it before OR after baking for easy meal prepping!

Easy Sheet Pan Eggs for Keto Meal Prep or Breakfast Sandwiches! Ditch the skillet & spatula and whip up a batch of sheet pan eggs instead! With loads of veggies, 7g protein, & only 1g of net carbs, it’s become a keto meal prep staple for me. It only takes about 30 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for making breakfast sandwiches!

Paleo Sheet Pan Dinner: Garlic Chicken Wings, Roasted Broccoli & Baby Potatoes | Whether you’re eating Paleo, doing the Whole30, or just trying to stick with a healthy lifestyle, MEAL PREP is a lifesaver. In particular, sheet pan dinners make weeknight meals so much easier and less stressful for me. And this Paleo garlic chicken wings meal is one of my all-time favorites!

Easy Holiday Party Appetizer: Apple Pie Dip & Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips! Nothing beats chips and dip when you’re feeling snack-y. For the holidays, try a sweeter twist on the classic duo: apple pie dip with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips! A lighter, healthier treat to serve as a holiday party appetizer, or a fun after-school […]

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter | Easy Homemade Christmas Gift! Salty, creamy, and with a pinch of holiday spice—this pumpkin spice peanut butter recipe is deliciously irresistible! All of peanut butter’s savory, nutty goodness, infused with comforting, fall-time flavor. Personally, I love pumpkin everything all year-round, so this pumpkin spice peanut butter is a timeless […]

Instead of Marshmallows, Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans & Oatmeal Topping! For this healthy sweet potato casserole, I’ve lightened up the traditional recipe by using mashed bananas for natural sweetness! I love the fruity flavor they bring to this fluffy mash and the nutty, crunchy topping. Plus, I don’t have to add ANY sugar […]

Russet & Sweet Potato Stacks – Easy & Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers! These gorgeous Parmesan russet and sweet potato stacks are like fun-sized, health-ified potato gratin—on a stick! Using russet potatoes AND sweet potatoes adds more fun color and wholesome nutrients. Plus, it’s an irresistible savory-sweet flavor combination! If you’re looking for Thanksgiving appetizer ideas, these […]

Almond Stuffed Celery Sticks – Spooky Witch Fingers Halloween Treats! Try this crunchier, creepier version of ants-on-a-log for Halloween: spooky witch fingers! A.k.a. almond stuffed celery sticks—an awesome option for healthy Halloween snacks for kids. Simply fill celery ‘fingers’ with the nut or seed butter of your choice, and use whole almonds as ‘fingernails.’ You […]

Dairy Free & Gluten Free Funfetti Mug Cake – Easy Microwave Mug Cake! Whether you’re living in a studio apartment or a college student in a dorm, this healthy funfetti mug cake has you covered. With just a mug, a microwave, and a few simple ingredients, you can have a warm, fluffy cake ready in […]

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Dorm Friendly Microwave Meal! These taco stuffed sweet potatoes make for a deliciously nutritious, satisfying, AND budget-friendly vegetarian dinner! With canned tomatoes, beans, and corn in the meatless filling, you cut down on costs and prep time—without sacrificing flavor. An easy dinner option to include in a no cook meal prep […]

Vegan & Paleo Broccoli Salad Recipe + How to Cook Broccoli in Microwave! One of the secrets to eating enough veggies is to learn HOW you like your veggies prepared. Not a fan of cooked or steamed broccoli? Give this cold broccoli salad a try! By blanching your broccoli florets, they turn out slightly tender […]

Canned Chicken Salad on Avocado Boats – No Cook Meal Prep Lunch! Simplify your lunch meal prep with this easy canned chicken salad recipe! Instead of cooking chicken yourself, you can make your prep easier AND more affordable with canned chicken. It still offers the same nutrients and wholesome protein, and it’s perfect for dorm friendly […]

Easy Quinoa Oatmeal with Banana & Yogurt – Healthy Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! Oatmeal is a go-to option for college meal prep (especially in a dorm), but it’s not the only healthy, microwaveable breakfast. Instead, try this deliciously simple and budget-friendly twist: a QUNIOA breakfast bowl! Basically, it’s like a quinoa breakfast porridge or quinoa hot […]

Boneless Grilled Pork Chops with Ranch Seasoning No grill? No problem. With a simple grill pan, you can whip up perfectly grilled pork chops on the stove! If you’re intimidated by or unsure of how to cook pork chops, this quick and easy recipe is a great place to start. Simply toss your boneless pork […]

Bacon Wrapped Crock Pot Pork Loin – Easy Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast! For an impressive, flavor-filled weeknight dinner, try this maple bacon crock pot pork loin! Even though the bacon wrapping looks ultra-gourmet, you won’t believe how simple this dish is to throw together. If you’ve ever roasted a whole chicken in the crock pot, […]

Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Loin – How to Cook a Pork Roast Personally, oven roasted pork loin is my favorite method for preparing pork—it’s so simple, juicy, and flavorful! And, since I love a salty-sweet combo, I chose a honey Dijon glaze for this pork loin roast recipe. With a bit of tarragon and fresh parsley, […]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies – Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe! There’s nothing wrong with cookies for breakfast—when they’re this delicious AND nutritious! Made with real pumpkin, oats, nuts, and raisins, these pumpkin breakfast cookies taste like chewy, soft-baked granola treats. And, the fragrant blend of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg makes every bite so […]

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe – No Banana, No Coconut, No Dairy! Get your sweet, pumpkin-y fix in a sippable, on-the-go breakfast! This pumpkin pie smoothie is sweet, luscious and creamy, just like your favorite fall time dessert. But, it’s a far more wholesome and fuel-filled alternative to a noshing on a slice of leftover pie […]

Pumpkin Cornbread – Healthy Side Dish for Thanksgiving! When savory cornbread meets sweet pumpkin, you’ve got a holiday treat that can’t be beat! This pumpkin cornbread has just a hint of creamy sweetness from the pumpkin puree, which also helps to keep the texture nice and moist. But, if you’re a cornbread purist, don’t worry. […]