Easy Chocolate Fudge Protein Bites
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Easy Chocolate Fudge Protein Bites

Snacking is an important part of my day so I try to keep snacks as healthy as possible, like these Easy Chocolate Fudge Protein Bites. And whenever chocolate is included as a healthy snack…I’m in! Dates are natural sweeteners with some great health benefits; they are rich in fiber and antioxidants, a good source of…

Warm Cheesy-Chili Dip ~ Gluten-free option
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Warm Cheesy-Chili Dip ~ Gluten-free option

Warm cheesy chili dip is by far my most popular appetizer, my family has been enjoying this tasty dip for years. A slightly spicy and twangy flavored dip that we especially like with just plain corn chips, or scoops. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and about 5 more to disappear… This dip is…

Fat Free Hummus ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Fat Free Hummus ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

This fat-free hummus is the perfect appetizer, party dip, or everyday snack! Hummus is one of my favorite snack options with low-fat crackers, pretzels, and veggies. The problem I find too often is the amount of fat in most recipes. Therefore, I was ecstatic when I found this recipe.  I can’t take the credit, though; this awesome…

Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe
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Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe

Pesto is a fairly new favorite food of mine. I keep about 3 basil plants growing in my kitchen year-round because we eat them so often. Growing basil inside is almost too easy. I just keep my plants sitting in a sunny spot and water them every single day. The full leaves remind me it’s…

The Best Appetizer Meatballs  ~ Gluten-Free option
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The Best Appetizer Meatballs  ~ Gluten-Free option

These tasty appetizer meatballs are crowd-pleasers, and the leftovers make wonderful sandwiches. This recipe makes a huge batch, which I like because I love having ready-made meatballs in the freezer. I don’t freeze the meatballs in the sauce; that way, they can be used for soup, spaghetti, or whatever I might be making at that…

Savory Sweet Potato Nuggets ~ Gluten-Free & Plant-Based
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Savory Sweet Potato Nuggets ~ Gluten-Free & Plant-Based

I know what you’re thinking…these savory sweet potato nuggets look like chicken nuggets, right? That’s actually how I came up with the name…but these little gems have no meat, they are made from mostly sweet potatoes, nuts, and seeds. They are fun to eat and pretty darn versatile, though my favorite way is to dip…

Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions
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Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions

You are right where you need to be if you love fresh mango salsa! Not too sweet…not too spicy. What a treat this salsa is…and a nice variation from the traditional salsa we normally eat on a daily basis. We are serious salsa lovers in this house! As many of you may know, my husband…

Date With A Fig Energy Bites – Grab something healthy to snack on!
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Date With A Fig Energy Bites – Grab something healthy to snack on!

Dates and figs are “fairly new” fruits I’ve started eating and cooking with over the last few years. They are both quite healthy so that’s a great reason in itself for me to be learning more about them. I only like my figs dried, which works out just fine since I’m a huge fan of…

Ham & Pineapple Skewers ~ Gluten-Free
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Ham & Pineapple Skewers ~ Gluten-Free

Ham & Pineapple Skewers are fun as well as satisfying. The flavorful yet simple sauce sizzles into the meat perfectly and the leftovers are amazing on pizza the next day for another easy dinner idea. Ham isn’t something you will find on a skewer very often at our house. Mostly because I just don’t think…