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Baking

Baking made easy! Find simple step by step recipes here. From hide the veggies recipes to classic comfort desserts made healthier, you'll find variety here.

Need a quick recipe, try our Green Monster Muffins! Looking for something seasonal, how about these cute Gluten Free Reindeer Donuts and this 3 Ingredient Granola Bar recipe can't get any easier!

Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 24, 2020 · Updated December 28, 2021 · 10 Comments

Cookies on a napkin

Chewy, ooey gooey thick cookies! These are my absolute favorite. Now you can make them at home. These chewy chocolate chip cookies are incredible! Chunky Chewy Chocolate Cookies are so so good!  Sometimes you just a good old warm chocolate chip cookie!   Why You'll Love This Thick Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe The Real Thing...

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Tasty Vegan Chocolate Cake

April 17, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · 3 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Cake

Few things in life are better than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake is one of those things people mention when listing life’s simple pleasures. But did you know you can make it without using any animal products? This chocolate cake recipe is a hit for vegans and non-vegans alike! This recipe is based off a depression-era...

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Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken

March 23, 2020 · Updated February 25, 2021 · Leave a Comment

close up of baked chicken with vegetables

One sheet pan dishes are awesome! Less to clean, and easy to prep. You can even cook up this sheet pan pineapple chicken with canned vegetable on a pinch! It's an easy recipe made in less than 30 minutes. Dishes and pans can add up.  If you're anything like me, doing dishes isn't my favorite....

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

March 8, 2020 · Updated March 14, 2021 · 1 Comment

peanut butter cookies on parchment paper

Some days we all need a little treat that is fast and easy and also homemade! These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe won't last long at your home. Best of all it only takes three ingredients to make and you don't need an electric mixer! All you need is peanut butter sugar and...

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Pepperoni Stromboli

March 5, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

cut up stromboli on a baking sheet

If you’re as big a pizza lover as our family is, chances are you’re a pretty big Stromboli fan too. But if you’ve never had one, Strombolis are pretty similar to pizza in terms of ingredients, but instead of a flat piece of dough with toppings, strombolis are filled and rolled.  This pepperoni stromboli recipe...

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Healthy Pop Tarts

February 3, 2020 · Updated January 5, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Close up of pop tarts

Everyone loves a toaster pastry for breakfast, but the pre made, foil-wrapped rectangles we know and love offer little in the way of nutrition. In fact, these adorable breakfast pastries are easy to make nutritious. I loved pop tarts growing up! By making a healthier filling with less icky ingredients and packed with nutrients, these...

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Shrimp Scampi With Pasta

January 11, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Seafood Pasta in a bowl with napkin

Shrimp scampi with pasta is the perfect date night meal! It looks and tastes restaurant quality, but is quick and easy to prepare. You’ll want to make extra, because this date night delight also makes a fantastic lunch. My kids have a fairly decent sophisticated palate and love this easy shrimp scampi pasta too! Lemon...

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Vegetarian Lasagna Rollups

December 4, 2019 · Updated February 25, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Rollups on a plate of spinach

What is better than lasagna?! It has pasta and cheese – both are two important food groups.  The best part for me is that adding veggies to the recipe isn’t just a healthy choice; it also majorly adds to the yum factor. Anytime I can find a way to serve vegetables that is both healthy...

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Banana Bread Muffins

November 13, 2019 · Updated January 19, 2021 ·

Banana Muffins in muffin in with some raspberries as side dishes

Is there anything more comforting than banana bread? These banana bread muffins are a healthier take on the classic favorite baked good. It's also more kid friendly and a great alternative to banana bread. You’ll feel good about serving these for breakfast, or enjoying them as a treat any time of day. Your home will...

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Baked French Toast Casserole

September 26, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Flat lay of french toast, yogurt and coffee

Weekends are made for tasty breakfast! Try this baked french toast casserole this Saturday! Pop this in the oven, hang out with friends or family for half an hour and breakfast is ready! Traditional French Toast Casseroles can have so much sugar!  Most baked french toast recipes have a ton of sugar. While, this still...

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Easy Pumpkin Muffins

September 8, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · 2 Comments

Flat lay of pumpkin muffins

Tis' the season for all things pumpkin! This easy pumpkin muffins recipe is soft and tasty with a hint of orange. Make it in less than half an hour for breakfast, lunch boxes, or snacks. Why You'll Love This Easy Pumpkin Dessert Pumpkin -  Pumpkin is great for your skin! It is high in carotenoids like...

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Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

May 31, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Sheet pan with broccoli bell peppers, onion and red potatoes

Search no further, I've got the best baked chicken recipe! This chicken sheet pan recipe is incredibly flavorful and packs a nutritious punch! One sheet pan, less cleanup, and it's delicious!  I'm always in search for a low carb chicken meal. This one is so flavorful, plus I can make it on a Sunday for...

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Lemon Butter Chicken

May 13, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · 2 Comments

Close up of chicken glazed with lemon butter and fresh parsley as ganish, also sliced lemons

This lemon butter chicken recipe is light and refreshing for an evening at home. Try my lemon chicken marinade to add more flavor to your everyday chicken. It takes less than half and hour to make and you won't regret trying it! Chicken breast can be so dry and lack flavor. This is the best...

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Flourless German Chocolate Bars

April 15, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Several square chocolate bars in a flat lay on a marble surface with nuts around

These flourless German chocolate bars are decadent and healthier than its brownie counterparts. Just 12 minutes in the oven and a little preparation and you'll have these bars ready to share! It's made with wholesome ingredients, like oats and bananas! Traditional chocolate bars have so much sugar! There's definitely a time and place for traditional brownies,...

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4 Ingredient Cauliflower Bread

April 11, 2019 · Updated March 14, 2021 · 2 Comments

stacked cauliflower grilled cheese

All the goodness of bread without the high calorie carbs! This 4 Ingredient Cauliflower Bread is your answer to low carb cauliflower, guilt free bread. This is a great recipe that is one of my favorite low carb cauliflower, keto friendly bread recipes. I've also included a microwavable option below, if you don't want to...

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Healthy Chick Muffins

April 2, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Chicken muffin on white wooden board

These healthy chick muffins are moist and tasty. This only has 2-3 tbs. of sugar instead of the cups of sugar most muffins usually have.  It's a great alternative to all the sweets during the Easter season!  Easter is jammed pack with so many sweet desserts.  You'll get the sweetness in this muffin without the...

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Shamrock Hand Meat Pies

March 13, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · 2 Comments

Shamrock hand pies on a white plate with garnish

These festive shamrock hand pies are so fun to make with your kids! It's a great alternative to the all the sweets during the St. Patrick's Day season. Make these for dinner, lunch or even a quick snack in less than half an hour!   Holiday treats are always filled with sugar! Why not make these...

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Green Monster Veggie Muffins

February 14, 2019 · Updated February 24, 2021 ·

Close up muffins in a basket lined in a gingham kitchen towel

A healthy, kid-friendly, spinach muffin with vegetables and no oil, no added sugar and no butter! Make these guilt free veggie muffins in less than 30 minutes. You'll get your vegetable servings in pretty easily with these healthy bites. Jump to recipe to get started! Sweet muffins have so much sugar.  Most have several cups...

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Sweet Potato Muffins with Mix-Ins

February 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Purple and Pink lunch box with food inside

What if I told you this muffin recipe is packed with so many great ingredients plus you have a variety of mix-ins you can choose from for added nutrition? Every single day, I get asked to make recipes to please picky eaters. Second to that I get asked for lunch box ideas.  Because of this,...

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Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches

December 25, 2018 · Updated January 9, 2021 · 2 Comments

Group of sandwiches

My mornings are always rushed at my house. and 9 out of 10 times I'm pressed for time. These croissant breakfast sandwiches are freezable and are easy on a pinch and starts off your family's morning right. Who can resist a yummy buttery croissant? Make these in 10-15 minutes and make your mornings go so...

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Veggie Cheesy Roll Wreath

December 4, 2018 · Updated February 23, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Wreath shape rolls decorated with roseamary and cranberries

Thanks to Horizon Organic for sponsoring this recipe. The holidays are officially here, and it’s time for some hot, healthy meals like these cheesy veggie rolls. A bonus is this holiday wreath design will get everyone in the holiday spirit! My pizza-loving kids especially enjoy them. They're delicious and nutritious and best of all easy...

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Gluten Free Reindeer Donuts

November 30, 2018 · Updated February 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment

The holiday season is officially upon us. Every year it feels like it approaches faster and faster, right? There’s no better fun way to celebrate with your family than with my gluten-free donuts in fun reindeer shapes! Without a doubt, there are so many temptations set out on the table yearly.  From decadent desserts to...

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Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki and Veggies

November 3, 2018 · Updated March 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Chicken teriyaki is a big favorite with kids everywhere—it’s something about the sauce! Those store-bought chicken teriyaki bowls may be quick and convenient, but the home-made version is so much better. With less sugar, a lot less salt and fewer preservatives, this is the way chicken teriyaki was meant to be! Your taste buds and...

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Chewy 3 Ingredient Granola Bars

October 29, 2018 · Updated February 23, 2019 · Leave a Comment

I love granola bars, especially chewy ones. This chewy granola bar recipe has no refined sugar and only requires three ingredients. You can also add chocolate chips to make it even more tasty, but it's totally up to you! This recipe is quite versatile, allowing you to sub chocolate chips for dried cranberries as well....

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