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Cold Sweet Potato Noodle Salad Recipe– Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Ideas! With a light, fruity dressing and flavorful mix-ins, this cold sweet potato noodle salad is one of my fall-time favorites! Starchy sweet potatoes actually spiralize beautifully into sturdy veggie noodles that keep their shape in this spiralized salad. And, they’ve got a naturally vibrant, […]

Root Vegetable Mash: Parsnip Turnip Potato Mash, Swirled with Carrot & Sweet Potato Mash! Upgrade your old-school mashed potatoes and try this wholesome root vegetable mash at Thanksgiving! Adding root vegetables like parsnips, rutabaga, and carrots to the mix makes this mash extra nutritious AND colorful. Plus, this marbled mash pairs sweeter AND savory varieties […]

Healthy Baked Hush Puppies – Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas! Bring some bite-sized comfort to Thanksgiving with these scrumptious bacon and sweet potato BAKED hush puppies! No deep fryer needed—but they’re still filled with the nostalgic homestyle flavor and mouthfeel that I love. Buttery yet light, ultra-savory, and with just enough natural sweetness! For the base of […]

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 […]

Easy Low Carb Almond Flour Bread Recipe – NO Yeast, & NO Bread Machine! Whatever you THOUGHT you knew about dry, dense, cardboard-esque low carb bread recipes, think again. This low carb almond flour bread is soft, perfectly moist, and does not disappoint! It holds together well and has a fluffy, bread-y bite—perfect for low […]

Gluten Free Oat Bread Recipe – No Yeast, No Bread Machine! OAT my goodness…this honey oat bread recipe is just as delicious as it looks! Even without traditional all-purpose or wheat flour, oat flour bread is actually amazingly light and fluffy. Plus, every slice is filled with nutritious, whole grain goodness—and totally gluten free! Best of all, […]

6-Ingredient Gluten Free Bread Recipe – The BEST Homemade Gluten Free Sandwich Bread! This is the most basic and EASY gluten free bread recipe to make—but the taste and texture are out of this world! It’s soft, light, and fluffy, which isn’t always the case for a gluten free bread… Best of all, you only […]

Tomato, Olive & Guacamole Halloween Eyeballs – Healthy Halloween Party Snacks! Balance out the candy craze with healthy Halloween treats that are fun and festive instead of sugary and sweet! These goblin guacamole Halloween eyeballs snacks are healthy enough to eat ANY day of the year. Colorful, slightly creepy, and so easy to make! They’re […]

Spider Web Taco Dip – Spooky Halloween 7 Layer Dip Recipe! This crave-able Halloween 7 layer dip is full of wholesome fuel and fun, festive colors! If you’re looking for Halloween party snack ideas, it’s hard to beat this spooky spider web taco dip. Serve with chips, raw veggies or whichever dippers you like and it’s […]

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 […]

Fluffy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes – Healthy Gluten Free Pancakes! Protein-packed but with NO powder, these pumpkin protein pancakes are a great fall-time breakfast option for kids, or adults! And, you won’t believe how light, fluffy and filling they are. Usually, protein powder is the go-to option for most people making protein pancakes. But, you can […]

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 […]

Vegan & Paleo Breakfast Cookies made with Grain Free Muesli! Get the satisfyingly sweet-crunchy-chewy muesli experience in grain free COOKIE form—with these vegan and paleo breakfast cookies! Muesli is a wholesome Swiss breakfast dish, traditionally featuring raw rolled oats and mix-ins like dried or fresh fruits, seeds, and nuts, all served in a bowl of […]

Paleo No Bake Pumpkin Coconut Bars – Low Carb Holiday Dessert! These no bake pumpkin coconut bars are sweet, satisfying squares filled with autumn goodness! Between the pumpkin puree and comforting fall-time spices, they’ve got tons of holiday flavor. Plus, the added sweetness and low carb indulgence of coconut! Best of all, these healthy holiday […]

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. […]

Cookie-licious Pumpkin Pie Truffles – Paleo & Vegan Friendly! Sweetness, spice, and everything nice—these pumpkin pie truffles have it all! They’re oozing with festive pumpkin flavor, and coconut flour creates the soft, buttery texture of a holiday cookie. Wrap it all up in a dark chocolate coating for more wholesome, lower sugar treats! Seriously, these […]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies – Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts! Revamp traditional oatmeal raisin cookies with pumpkin pie spice and pecans! The fall flavors and crunchy nuts make these pumpkin oatmeal cookies even MORE comforting than the original. Satisfyingly sweet and indulgent, yet low in sugar, whole grain, and gluten free! These are SERIOUSLY delicious. Now, […]

No Bake Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites – Easy Edible Cookie Dough Balls! These tasty chocolate chip cookie dough bites LOOK and TASTE like indulgent little cookie dough balls—but they’re made from deliciously wholesome ingredients! Coconut flour is an awesome fuel-filled alternative to refined flours, rich in healthy fats and satisfying fiber. Plus, combined […]

Parmesan Crusted Salmon w/ Carrots, Potatoes & Fennel – Easy Sheet Pan Dinner! Prep a healthy, satisfying meal all on ONE pan with this lemon Parmesan crusted salmon sheet pan dinner! Creamy yogurt pairs with the bright flavor of lemon juice and fresh thyme to give this dish a Mediterranean-inspired flavor. But, it’s the savory, […]

Honey Walnut Baked Salmon with Goat Cheese, Beets & Green Beans – Easy Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner! This honey walnut baked salmon is just oozing with yumminess, fun texture, and wholesome nutrients. When rich, flaky salmon meets savory goat cheese, you’ve got a match made in heaven. Add sweet honey and walnuts on top, and […]

Baked Dijon Salmon with Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato – Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables! In this baked Dijon salmon recipe, you can prepare a moist, flavorful filet just by spreading a bit of Dijon mustard on top! Where there’s fat, there’s flavor—which is why you don’t need to do much to make salmon taste […]