Snacks

How to Make Puppy Chow / Muddy Buddies with Chex + Clean Ingredients! Puppy chow, muddy buddies, monkey munch, reindeer chow, WHATEVER you like to call it—this crunchy-salty-sweet holiday treat is hard to beat! And, with just a few simple swaps, you can make the traditional puppy chow recipe SO much cleaner. The standard muddy buddies […]

Cinnamon Sugar “Churro” Glazed Pecans – Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans! Candied pecans are a classic holiday treat, but they’re rarely vegan-friendly and need almost an hour or more in the oven. Luckily, this lightened-up cinnamon glazed pecans recipe requires no oil, no egg whites, and NO oven—just the stovetop! Traditionally, candied pecans need egg whites […]

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 […]

Baked Pumpkin Pie Wontons – Healthy Holiday Appetizer for a Crowd! These adorable baked pumpkin pie wontons taste like crispy, bite-sized pie pockets! Sweet pumpkin and salty cream cheese make for a festive, heavenly filling, all wrapped up in a savory wonton wrapper. A lighter Christmas dessert that’s low in sugar, rich in flavor, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & Gluten Free Nutty No Bake Breakfast Cookies Make breakfast meal prep easier, sweeter, and stress-free with no bake breakfast cookies! NO oven needed—just heat your almond butter and a bit of maple syrup before stirring in the oats and nutty mix-ins. Naturally, oats are a classic healthy breakfast cookie base, rich in slow-digesting […]

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 […]

 Farro & Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies – Easy Vegan Breakfast! Take classic oatmeal breakfast cookies to a new level of whole-grain goodness with FARRO! Farro is a nutritious, superfood ancient grain with a hearty, chewy texture and rich nutty flavor. It’s packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, but is actually higher in fiber than most other […]

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. […]

Pumpkin Pie Dip without Cream Cheese – Healthy Holiday Party Recipe! Fall is the time for pumpkin EVERYTHING—why not pumpkin pie in dippable form?! With a few simple ingredients, you can create the crave-able flavor and indulgent creaminess of pumpkin pie. But, without the refined sugars and with loads of wholesome nutrients! Between the pumpkin […]

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 […]

No Bake Cereal Bars with Cheerios & Rice Krispies—and NO Marshmallows! Satisfy your sweet tooth with gluten free, 4-ingredient, NO BAKE cereal bars! I opted for Cheerios and Rice Krispies to keep these treats whole grain and low in sugar. But, you could also use whichever cereals you like! Personally, I think adding plain Cheerios […]

Low Carb Edamame Hummus Recipe – Healthy Homemade Hummus! For a fun, green twist on traditional hummus, give this easy edamame hummus recipe a try! Just as creamy and savory as the classic chickpea-based recipe, but edamame keeps this dip light and refreshing. I love the added protein boost, vibrant color, and the fact that […]