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Healthy Snacks

Snacks are great for giving energy between meals and post workout. Healthy snack recipes include low sugar and natural protein combinations. Our favorite snacks are recipes for 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls, Fruit and Nut Balls, and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Treats.

Tropical Sugar-free Granola

Published: December 31, 2019 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

tropical sugarfree granola

In this tropical granola, we use a simple Sugar-free granola base.  This recipe is versatile – simply add the fruit and nuts of your choice.  It’s sweetened with apple sauce and cinnamon.  Our family has been enjoying it with Hawaiian inspired add-ins during our winter holiday vacation, making it with our own tropical granola twist.

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Baked Healthy Chilaquiles

Published: November 24, 2019 Last Modified: May 16, 2020

Baked Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole (Healthy Chilaquiles) is a family favorite for brunch that’s always a hit around the holidays.  I like to think of this dish as breakfast nachos with a healthy twist!

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Baked Corn Tortilla Chips

Published: November 13, 2019 Last Modified: January 17, 2025

Baked Corn Tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa

It’s easy to make fresh, baked corn tortilla chips right at home.  Store-bought and restaurant tortilla chips are more than likely deep-fried.  To make them at home simply slice up your favorite corn tortillas, add spray oil, salt, and spices.  Healthier chips will be at your fingertips and ready for salsa, guacamole, or chip strips…

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Filed Under: Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Healthy Baking, Healthy Snacks, Lighter Lunch

Healthy Cowboy Cookies

Published: October 22, 2019 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is the perfect treat. These holiday cookies have chocolate, oats, nuts, cranberries, coconut, and a splash of rum! Each chewy bite will melt in your mouth! This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is a riff on Laura Bush’s popular recipe for Cowboy Cookies (also known as Laura Bush’s Texas…

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Easy Homemade Hummus

Published: September 30, 2019 Last Modified: January 17, 2025

Hummus is so good!  Homemade hummus is even better.  It’s easier than you might think to make hummus from scratch.  I’ve done it so often that I can whip some up mornings so we can pack hummus in school and work lunches to go.  I’m a big fan of chickpeas because they are a great…

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Gluten-free Crustless Quiche Recipe

Published: September 23, 2019 Last Modified: July 15, 2022

Crustless Veggie Quiche

Today I’m sharing the recipe for a crustless, vegetarian quiche.  A fun thing about this recipe is its versatility.  It’s super easy to switch up the veggies or add cheeses to suit your tastes and preferences.  This dish is delicious for everyday breakfasts and handy for special occasion brunches.  No crust means it’s suitable for…

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

Published: September 16, 2019 Last Modified: October 15, 2019

Fall is in the air.  Yesterday I made lentil soup and the house started to smell like Thanksgiving.  Bob was in full relaxation mode watching football.  Then we woke up to rain this morning.  I lit my pumpkin scented candle to accentuate the going mood.  Today I’m making these cozy sweet potato pancakes.  Soup, pumpkin…

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Zucchini Frittatas

Published: September 2, 2019 Last Modified: October 15, 2019

Plate full of zucchini frittata muffins.

Today’s recipe is for basic zucchini frittatas, loaded with flavor and protein.  These handy egg muffins are easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meal planning.   This recipe was developed by my good friend and upcoming breakfast cookbook partner, Michelle DeWolf (Festive Table).  Michelle has many years of experience teaching healthy cooking techniques to kids,…

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Edamame Corn Cakes

Published: August 19, 2019 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

Edamame cakes are high in protein and fiber. This makes edamame cakes filling, nutritious, are super healthy, smart choice snacks.

Edamame corn cakes are a fun appetizer or side dish so tasty your friends and family will never guess how healthy are.  Add a fun dipping sauce for fun finger food perfect for game day or any day. Edamame corn cakes are high in protein and fiber and are naturally gluten-free. With a poached egg…

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Overnight Oats Recipe

Published: August 6, 2019 Last Modified: October 15, 2019

Today’s recipe is for a large batch of basic overnight oats.  The best part of making soaked oats is waking up to a breakfast that is ready to go for several days in a row.  Make the first choice of your day be a good one and shape the flow of the rest of your…

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