A great recipe for Double Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookies from the amazing Skinnytaste cookbook with a sneaky healthy ingredient that you would never guess was in the mix. I’ve done some crazy, unconventional things in my baking, like adding black beans to fudgy, kid-friendly cookies, but using avocados in place of butter is totally new to me! As crazy as it sounds, it works! For these chewy Double Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookies made with chunks…

33 Healthy Throw-Together Meals When I think about how I cook from week-to-week, it’s really basic and definitely not fancy like what you might see on social media. Maybe I’ll make one new recipe each week, but, for the most part, I’m mostly cooking family favorites and simple throw-together meals. And, truthfully, most of which aren’t even “official” recipes, but they’re still nutritious and delicious! 🙂 I personally love to switch up our meals from week-to-week, but I…

Hi, friends! I wanted to show you guys another favorite throw-together meal. This one I call a “meal prep salsa cauliflower rice bowl.” It’s just 4 ingredients, nutritious, delicious, and super simple to make! 🙂 Really, I think you’ll want to add this meal to your regular rotation! 🙂 So, the first ingredient in this meal prep salsa cauliflower rice bowl is cauliflower rice – you can use fresh or frozen. I typically use frozen just for…

This No-Fail Chimichurri Sauce with fresh cilantro, olive oil and garlic is an easy recipe that’s bursting with bold flavors. Serve as a salad dressing, dip, or add to grilled chicken and fish. Vegan and gluten-free. A sauce can make or break a recipe. And when they’re good, they can take a simple recipe (or a bunch of random meal prep ingredients) to a whole new level. We love this super easy, no-fail chimichurri sauce…

I get a ton of requests for macro-friendly meal prep recipes, so that’s what I’ve got for you today – starting with the first meal of the day: breakfast! From eggs to oats to breakfast cookies, there’s a mix of sweet and savory recipes to keep your breakfast game exciting and delicious! Macro-Friendly Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes Healthy Broccoli & Parmesan Hash Brown Bake This healthier hash brown bake with broccoli, egg whites, and parmesan…

These air fryer chickpea tacos make a tasty, meat-free option for Taco Tuesday. Full of fiber and plant protein, they are both healthy and delicious. Vegan and gluten-free. We love a good (protein-packed) meatless meal in our house, and these vegan crispy chickpea tacos fit the bill. Need a new recipe for Taco Tuesday? Hey, I’ve got you covered. Like most of the recipes that come out of the CNC kitchen, these tacos can me…

Does anyone else get stuck on food kicks? Right now, I’m all about this super easy Macro-Friendly Peanut Sauce that I’ve been making non-stop lately. I just whip up a big batch at the start of the week and then pour it on EVERYTHING! I swear, it makes a so-so meal taste amazing! Hooray for Easy Macro-Friendly Peanut Sauce! I mean, how doesn’t love a homemade peanut sauce, right? Trust me, you need it in…

These Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos are ridiculously easy to make with just 4 main ingredients. Whip them up in less than 15 minutes flat – a healthy and flavorful meal for Taco Tuesday! Gluten-free & dairy-free.   [adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”UvYvB4MG” upload-date=”2019-08-27T16:05:38.000Z” name=”Air Fryer Shimp Tacos” description=”Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos”]     How good do these tacos look? Can you believe they take less than 15 minutes to throw together? Thank you, air fryer! Seriously love that…

Holy goodness, this Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowl is incredible. I’ve made it so many times over the years, and I still can’t get enough of it. I’m obsessed. I love that it’s a single-serving recipe, so I’m not tempted by a whole batch of cookies. It’s hard to say no when they’re fresh out of the oven! This Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowl only requires 6 wholesome ingredients – many of which you might…

I’m not one to pass up a cocktail, but I also don’t want to consume a ton of sugar or unnecessary calories. I realize that no cocktail is healthy for you, but if you’re going to have a drink or two, you can choose lower calorie options that are still delicious and sometimes even nutritious. Here are 7 low-calorie cocktails (you need to try)! 7 Low-Calorie Cocktails (You Need to Try) Skinny Pina Colada The…

This Fig & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich takes this simple sandwich to a whole new level. With just four ingredients, it tastes totally gourmet!  Even though I don’t include a ton of dairy in my everyday diet, I adore cheese as much as the next person. We typically save cheese for special occasions – date nights, dinner parties with friends, and the occasional (and necessary) grilled cheese sandwich – my idea of pure comfort food!…

This crispy & “cheesy” vegan cauliflower gnocchi recipe, made with just 4 ingredients in an air fryer, is an easy and delicious way to prepare Trader Joe’s infamous cauliflower gnocchi. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. If you’re looking for an incredibly easy, nutritious, and cheesy way to cook up Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi, try this way: it only uses 3 ingredients (4 if you include a pinch of salt). Introducing: Crispy & “Cheesy” Vegan Cauliflower Gnocchi!…

This papaya chia seed jam, made with just 5 ingredients, adds a tropical twist to toast, oats, and more! Vegan and gluten-free. I have a sweet recipe for you all today with the main ingredient being one that doesn’t show up here all too often… papaya! I don’t know why I don’t purchase and enjoy this tropical fruit more often because it’s truly delicious. Not only is it sweet and unique in flavor, but it’s…

These No-Bake Almond Joy Cookies are made with just 8 ingredients. They truly are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. Vegan and gluten-free. The other day, I had a serious craving for chocolate chip cookies. But it’s been so hot here lately, there was no way in hell I was about to turn on my oven to melt in my kitchen from the heat. So, instead of giving up on…

This Mediterranean cauliflower rice bowl made with ground sausage, tomatoes, cucumber and feta makes for a flavorful low-carb meal. It’s the perfect summer dish to enjoy outdoors. Gluten-free and grain-free. I love the flavors of Mediterranean food. Anyone else? They are always so fresh, and Mediterranean food usually makes me feel really good too. No wonder the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world! These low-carb cauliflower rice bowls have a Mediterranean…