Kale Salad

Lemony Kale Avocado Chickpea Salad

This salad is simple, wholesome, and easy to make for all the eaters in your family. Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 avocado, halved 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 cups) 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds Directions Scoop the flesh from one …

Healthy Snack

Brownie Batter Hummus

Creamy velvety and chocolaty hummus that is not only delicious but healthy too! It is very easy and quick to make. Plus, it’s vegan and  gluten-free. Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 can chickpeas cooked, rinsed and drained ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp almond butter ¼ cup coconut sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tbsp water adjust depending on the consistency that you want Instructions Place all of the ingredients in …

weight loss

3 Tips to Stay Healthy this Season

Every year, the average American gains 7-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Yikes. It’s hard enough to maintain your current weight, or lose weight, so let’s not gain more that we’ll have to deal with in 2023! Here are three simple ways to stay healthy and maintain your weight this busy season!   Apply the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent …

granola bars

Easy No-Bake Granola Bars

This granola bar recipe is so easy and delicious – simple ingredients and no baking! These wholesome granola bars are naturally sweetened, gluten free (with certified GF oats), and the perfect healthy, hearty snack or quick breakfast.  Recipe yields 16 bars. INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (if using …

weight loss

LEMONY AIR FRIED CHICKEN BITES!

Perfectly marinated chicken thighs air fried to golden crispy and extra lemony…how can you not stop eating them? As you pull out the fryer basket, you can hear the sizzling sound. The house smells so good and everyone’s waiting to dig-in! Serve with some fresh veggies or greens and you’ve got a nice meal. Ingredients: 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on (very …

weight loss

LEMONY CANNED TUNA SPAGHETTI

prep time: 5 MINScook time: 10 MINStotal Canned tuna can be healthy! This tuna pasta recipe is lemony, light, and refreshing. With only 5 main ingredients, this is the best gluten-free pantry meal tuna pasta recipe! And it can be adapted for many dietary needs. INGREDIENTS: 6 oz. gluten-free spaghetti, or paleo spaghetti 5 oz. (1 can) tuna soaked in oil and no salt added, if in water, drain it first. …