For more wonderful fruity desserts, also try our Amaretto peach cobbler or healthy apple crisp! These Amaretto poached pears are juicy and filled with a sweet almond flavor. You don’t need any special skills or tools to make them, and it’s a great recipe that you can prepare ahead of time. Feel free to customize your liquid with ginger, vanilla, a cinnamon stick, cloves, or even swap the sugar for honey....
The batter is made with fresh shredded apple and cinnamon and spices to give them a cozy fall flavor profile. They are perfect topped with rich maple syrup! Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, half of the oil (2 tablespoons), and eggs. Step 3: Stir Pancake Batter Together Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir it together with a silicone spatula until it is just combined....
What is a mug cake? It is just as it sounds – cake that you make entirely in a cup! Seriously! After chasing after your kids all day long, it’s the perfect single-serve cake that you can turn to for a much needed “power up” as my son likes to say. I especially like to enjoy this as a late-night dessert after the kids are down for the night. Hallelujah! All you need are a handful of ingredients, measuring cups, a whisk, and a mug....
Should I Offer a Bedtime Snack? Offering a bedtime snack to toddlers can be a good idea, but it depends on your child’s needs and routines. Here are some questions you can ask: How much time is there between dinner and bedtime?If there’s a gap of 1.5 to 2 hours or more, and your child frequently says they’re hungry before bed, it might be a good idea to offer a small snack....
If you love green goddess dressing, try our green goddess chicken, green goddess pasta bowls, or green goddess pizza! It’s equally creamy and cool with all the feel-good pantry ingredients you can imagine blended into a delicious and nutritious dressing. Use it as a dip for fresh or roasted veggies, or drizzled on salads, bowls, and more. It’s easy to make, extra-colorful, and super versatile so you can add any herbs that are fresh in your garden, or leftover in your fridge....
Don’t forget to share this recipe collection with your friends. And make sure to leave a comment letting us know which is your favorite cookie recipe While you might not think ‘healthy’ when you hear the word cookies, these recipes here are about to change your mind. Many of these recipes are made without refined sugar and most are gluten-free. Healthy swaps, like using whole grains, turn many of these cookies into good-for-you versions....
It’s the season for healthy snacks and we have TONS of healthy snack ideas for you. Whether you’re looking for back to school snacks or healthy snack recipes for yourself, we’ve got you covered. In this list, you’ll find savory snacks like Easy Chicken Bites and Lemongrass Vietnamese Meatballs. Packable snacks like Grab and Go Bacon and Egg Cups and Baked Apple Chips. And all sorts of energy balls, healthy muffins, and healthy snack dip recipes....
From cheesy party dips, unique dips, guacamole, chip dips, and so much more – these really are the best dips for parties. And if you can’t decide which one to choose, the #1 unique party dip is one of the most popular recipes we have! Also, if you need a super quick and easy party dip, check out our three easy party dips that are made with only five ingredients each!...
When Can Babies Have Yogurt? You can offer yogurt as soon as your baby starts solids, usually around 6 months. Be sure to pay close attention to the developmental signs of readiness, not just age. If unsure, be sure to grab my FREE handout by signing up below! The texture of yogurt is great for babies regardless of which feeding method you chose – baby led weaning or purees. What I especially love is its versatility....
Want to lighten things up? This healthy chicken alfredo is the answer, made using a sneaky-delicious cauliflower sauce. Back when I was in school, I loved Zatarian’s blackened chicken alfredo as a quick after-school meal—have you tried it? Since then, I’ve veered away from frozen dinners, but my taste for creamy blackened chicken comfort food has not gone anywhere. While frozen dinners are great for convenience, this blackened chicken alfredo recipe is also super easy and speedy to whip up, but it tastes restaurant quality!...
Other perfect fall pizzas to try include this brussels sprouts pizza with blue cheese and this bacon jam pizza! Now that you have your dough, it’s time to talk toppings. This butternut squash pizza recipe is loaded with roasted squash, caramelized onions, spinach, fresh rosemary, and goat cheese. Plus, if you’re a garlic fan raises hand then this one’s for you! With two whole heads of roasted garlic, you better believe it’s packed with that soft, sweet roasted garlic flavor....
For another delicious and nutritious zucchini noodle recipe, try our spicy sesame zoodles! Chicken: we use boneless chicken thighs, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces. Zucchinis: firm, medium-sized zucchinis tend to work best for making zoodles. Try to avoid the really large summer zucchinis with watery centers. Cashew butter: cashew butter is the base of the luscious sauce, and has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor....
For more incredible shortbread recipes, try our melt-in-your-mouth shortbread and holiday spiced almond shortbread cookies! To make them, we start by preparing a batch of our favorite Scottish shortbread cookies which requires only four simple ingredients. We cut them into classic rectangles and then bake them until they’re golden. Then the fun part: we dip them halfway in melted chocolate and sprinkle them with our favorite festive toppings. Make a big batch of these delicious chocolate dipped shortbread to share with friends and family around the holidays....
If you love a refreshing holiday cocktail, also try our Christmas cranberry margarita or a classic whiskey ginger. Mojitos are our go-to drink when we’re craving something refreshing and flavorful in the warmer months. This holiday-inspired version with cranberries, ginger, mint, and mulling spices is perfect for chilly temperatures. It makes a wonderfully festive welcome cocktail for dinner parties or holiday gatherings, and it’s easy to prepare in advance. If you’re serving a crowd, double the recipe and serve it in a bowl for a cranberry mojito punch!...
If your family’s on a salmon kick, try this coconut orange poached salmon and these Thai fish cakes with mango avocado salsa! Yum! This coconut crusted salmon recipe calls for a beautiful salmon fillet that you will dip in flour, egg, and coconut before lightly frying in coconut oil. This is one of those recipes that tastes so good that it shouldn’t be labeled healthy – but it is!...
Ingredients Step-by-Step Instructions Substitutions and Variations More Easy Muffin Recipes As with all my baby-friendly muffins, these muffins have just the right amount of sweetness without all the added sugars. The bananas bring a natural sweetness, the Greek yogurt adds a creamy richness, and the butter and maple syrup provide that perfect touch of indulgence. And the star of these muffins is the shredded coconut, which not only contributes to the texture but also infuses every bite with a tropical vibe....
For another variation, try our chicken salad recipe made with grapes, almonds, and a little dill. It’s delicious, too! Ingredients You don’t need many ingredients to make a delicious cranberry chicken salad, but every item you use plays its own essential role. Gather these items: It’s a classic chicken salad with a festive, wintery vibe. Because cranberries and pecans put all recipes into the holiday category, right? But who are we kidding – this is a recipe we eat year-round....
For more creamy crunchy salads, also try our kale waldorf salad, creamy cucumber salad, and celery salad. This salad really is all about the savory-sweet dressing. It’s a delicious mix of tahini, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, miso, and garlic all whisked together until creamy. With fresh sliced apples in the salad and maple syrup in the dressing, it’s a salad that feels a bit like fall. It’s perfect for fall dinner parties, or even on the Thanksgiving table....
Fresh Strawberry Juice Store-bought juices are convenient, but oftentimes they are laden with added sugars and preservatives. Although I’ve been finding more and more no added sugar options. So I make fresh juices at home with whatever ingredients I happen to have at the time. It’s strawberry season, and they are so incredibly juicy and delicious right now. My kids and I have really been enjoying slurping on this refreshing drink!...
Healthy Vanilla Yogurt Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, protein, and probiotics. The only concern is that most options contain high amounts of added sugar. And that’s why I always recommend purchasing plain yogurt and sweetening it yourself. It takes very minimal effort and tastes just as good, if not better because you have full control over what to add and how much. Like this creamy vanilla yogurt!...
