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Healthy Black Bean and Yogurt Dip

Healthy Black Bean and Yogurt Dip

Yields: about 2 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Protein-packed black beans combine with cheesy goodness to help this dip take a healthier track with Greek yogurt for creaminess and salsa for an extra kick! Ingredients 1 can black beans 1/2 cup favorite salsa 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Generous 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup cheese sprinkling on top Optional, minced chives or green onions for garnish Direct

Whole Wheat Chickpea Blondies

Whole Wheat Chickpea Blondies

Yields: about 12 bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes High in fiber and low in unhealthy fat, this is a sweet treat to delight your taste buds while loading up some great nutritional benefits Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup cane sugar 1/4 cup avocado oil 1 egg 2 teaspoons molasses 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions 1. Prehe

Frozen Banana Yogurt Bites

Frozen Banana Yogurt Bites

Yields: 12 bites Prep Time: 15 minutes (hands-on) Total Time: 25 minutes (hands-on); freezing time 1 hour A super simple snack, or even dessert, that is loaded with nutrients, yet has no refined sugar, is gluten free and is a delicious healthy treat! Ingredients 3 cups frozen banana slices 1/2 cup whole milk Greek vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon almond milk (or preferred milk, can be rice milk if dairy and nut allergy) 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips Directions 1. Prepare banana

Whole Grain Carrot Spice Cake

Whole Grain Carrot Spice Cake

Yields: about 12 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Reminiscent of a traditional carrot cake, this cake has many healthy swaps with ground oats and whole wheat flour, as well as applesauce and avocado oil replacing some sugar and added fat. A perfect combo of health and taste! Ingredients Cake: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup ground old fashioned oats (or oat flour) 3/4 cup cane sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon

Healthy Mac and Cheese Bites

Healthy Mac and Cheese Bites

Yields: about 48 bites Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes These little bites are all the flavor with less fat and more nutrition, chicken stock replacing milk and cauliflower replacing flour. And yes, you heard right – cauliflower is pureed right in without even realizing it, making for a tasty and healthy bite! Ingredients 2 cups (about 8 ounces) dry elbow macaroni 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups shre

Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

Yields: 12 muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Pumpkin and chocolate come together beautifully for this delicious and fluffy muffin! Whole wheat pastry flour, avocado oil and applesauce combine with the pumpkin to help keep this muffin full of nutrition, adding extra fiber, B vitamins, vitamin A and healthy fats. Ingredients 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (or canned pumpkin) 1 egg 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup avocado (or preferred) oil

Healthy Vegetable Orzo Soup

Healthy Vegetable Orzo Soup

Yields: about 9 cups Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Filled with hearty vegetables, this soup is loaded with nutrition and flavor! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, especially with a slice of fresh crusty bread. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup white or yellow onion, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup sweet potato (skin on), diced 1 cup zucchini, diced 1/2 cup Swiss chard, diced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried

Zucchini and Pumpkin Spice Oat Bread

Zucchini and Pumpkin Spice Oat Bread

Yields: 1 loaf Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours Perfect for using late summer or early fall garden harvests, this bread has a bit of a kick, reminiscent of pumpkin pie, bringing pumpkin and zucchini together in a deliciously healthy bread with a nutty, chewy texture from the oats. Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or steamed and pureed) 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded and water drained 2 eggs 1/4 cup avocado (or preferred) oil, plus a bit for greasing pan 1 tea

Healthy Creamy Zucchini and Avocado Soup

Healthy Creamy Zucchini and Avocado Soup

Yields: 7 cups Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes This soup gets its creaminess from the nourishing avocado, which also packs potassium, B vitamins and healthy fats. Zucchini gives it a light, yet fiber-filled foundation on which flavor builds with dried basil and oregano and a bit of sharp cheese! Ingredients 4 cups zucchinis, diced 1/2 cup diced yellow or white onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable stock 1 teaspoo

Cucumber and Feta Quinoa Salad

Cucumber and Feta Quinoa Salad

Yields: about 6 cups Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Crisp and refreshing, this salad is packed with vegetarian protein and has the perfect flavor combination of feta cheese, Kalamata olives and fresh dill. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa (red or white) 2 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Kalamata olive juice (found in the jar with olives) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 generous tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1/2 teaspoon sa

Gluten and Grain Free Zucchini Noodle Lasagna

Gluten and Grain Free Zucchini Noodle Lasagna

Yields: about 6-8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: about 1 hour Surprisingly filling, this dish is loaded with nutrition and flavor, zucchinis replacing the noodles from a traditional lasagna. The ground chicken and cheese mixture offer a hearty balance to the lighter, yet fiber-filled zucchini noodles, creating a perfectly delicious combination. Ingredients 1.5 pounds ground chicken (or turkey) breast 1/2 cup diced onion (smaller if you have pickier e

Whole Wheat Zucchini Waffles

Whole Wheat Zucchini Waffles

Yields: about 8 waffles Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes A full cup of zucchini and made with whole wheat flour, these waffles are not only filled with nutrition, they are also incredibly fluffy and delicious. Ingredients 1 cup shredded zucchini 2 tablespoons cane sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup avocado oil (or preferred oil) 2 cups while wheat pastry flour 4 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup 2% mi

Easy Zucchini Squash Pizzas

Easy Zucchini Squash Pizzas

Yields: - Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Incredibly easy, this is a healthy and delicious dish that can be whipped up in a flash to feed as few or as many people as you need! Ingredients Pizza sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese Shredded Parmesan cheese Olive oil Dried basil Dried oregano Salt Zucchini and squash slices Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Slice zucchini and squash so that you cut small circles, about 1/4 inch thick.* *Too th

No Refined Sugar Honey Almond Crispy Rice Treats

No Refined Sugar Honey Almond Crispy Rice Treats

Yields: 9 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes With protein, healthy fats, no gluten or refined sugar, these crispy rice treats are a perfect and nutritionally dense bite to satisfy! Ingredients 1/2 cup natural creamy unsalted almond butter 1/2 cup high quality honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon coconut oil 2 cups brown rice cereal (I used fruit juice sweetened) 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Directions 1. In a small

No Refined Sugar Blueberry Banana Muffins

No Refined Sugar Blueberry Banana Muffins

Yields: 12 muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes No refined sugar and filled with potassium, fiber and iron, these muffins are naturally sweet and perfect for a satisfying healthy breakfast, snack or tasty treat! Ingredients 3 ripe bananas (about 2.5 cups) 1 egg 1/2 cup quality honey 1/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

Healthy Refreshing Mocktails

Healthy Refreshing Mocktails

These drinks are perfect for any celebration, gathering with friends or even accompanying a good book. No alcohol and kid-friendly, here are three different options to enjoy a drink to satisfy! COCONUT MINT REFRESHER Yields: 1 8-ounce drink Enjoy a refreshing drink with a splash of sweet and a hint of mint! This is a perfect hydrating drink for those looking to keep the sugar content lower, using electrolyte-filled coconut water and agave syrup, which has less of an impact

Almond and Oat Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond and Oat Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yields: about 28-30 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes These cookies are reminiscent of a traditional soft chocolate chip cookie but offer so much more! Made mostly with a combination of almond and oat flour, these little morsels are loaded with fiber, iron and vitamin E. Honey replaces some of the refined sugar, and less than half the butter from traditional chocolate chip cookies. Ingredients 6 tablespoons softened butter 1/2 cup cane sugar 2

Gluten Free Teff and Banana Mini Muffins

Gluten Free Teff and Banana Mini Muffins

Yields: 24 mini muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Free of refined sugar and gluten, these little mini muffins are packed with protein, fiber and iron from oatmeal and teff and are naturally sweetened by bananas and a bit of honey. Ingredients 2 cups ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas) 1 egg 1/4 cup avocado (or preferred) oil 1/4 cup high quality honey* 1 cup oat flour (or ground old fashioned rolled oats) 1/2 cup teff flour 3 tablespoons

Lightened Up Cashew Creamed Spinach

Lightened Up Cashew Creamed Spinach

Yields: about 8-10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes A comfort food favorite, this creamed spinach is anything but traditional. The sauce base is made up of cashews, cauliflower, vegetable broth and a bit of cheese, making for a healthy twist on a delicious creamy dish! Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup raw cauliflower 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus 1/4 cup 1 tablespoon butter, plus a bit to grease dish 1/2 cup white or yellow onion, diced 2

Dairy Free Healthy Gingerbread Ice Cream

Dairy Free Healthy Gingerbread Ice Cream

Yields: about 3 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: about 6 hours This rich and flavorful dessert is loaded with healthy ingredients! Iron and potassium rich dates add sweetness, making this dish completely free of refined sugar, and yet a perfect hint of cinnamon and ginger to make for a delicious frozen treat! Ingredients 1/2 cup dates, pits removed (softened in water or with heat)* 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup avocado 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2

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