easy black bean and salsa dip
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Five Minute Black Bean Salsa Dip

Five Minute Black Bean Salsa Dip is a fantastic snack and appetizer. This isn’t a cooked or heated dip; it’s served immediately after mixing or chilling. It’s nice to take advantage of convenient canned beans to make a hearty and delicious snack anytime. Late July Sea Salt Dippers or Tostitos Baked scoop-type chips are perfect…

easy meatless chili with a hint of smoky flavor
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Farmer’s Market Black Bean Chili ~ Meatless

Farmer’s Market black bean meatless chili is a thick, hearty, scoopable chili. When I say scoopable, I mean you can scoop up this delicious chili in a dippable or scoopable chip, which is exactly what I love to do. My favorite scoopable chips are Late July Sea Salt Dippers, Fritos Scoops, and Tostitos Baked Scoops….

healthy low-fat carrot cake muffins
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Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

Healthy carrot cake muffins are deliciously sweetened with bananas, applesauce, and pure maple syrup. They are simply a joy to sink your teeth into. These muffins are low-fat, gluten-free, and vegan, but you can substitute the gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour if preferred and use any milk of your choice. Healthy carrot cake muffins are…

slow cooker chicken quinoa tortilla soup
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Slow Cooked Chicken Quinoa Taco Soup

Slow cooker chicken quinoa taco soup is my new taco Tuesday dinner. Choose the heat: mild, medium, or hot, and slow cook boneless and skinless chicken breast with black beans, corn, quinoa, tomatoes, and spices. Every hearty spoonful is loaded with healthy ingredients and delicious spicy flavors. This chicken quinoa soup has everything going for…

blueberry zucchini breakfast cookies
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Blueberry Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Blueberry Zucchini Breakfast Cookies are scrumptious. What a delicious way to start your day. These breakfast cookies are soft and satisfying, but not just for breakfast; they are perfect for snack time and even dessert. If you are like me, I think you will find yourself munching on a blueberry zucchini cookie at any time…

sweet potato pie muffins
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Plant-Based Sweet Potato Pie Muffins ~ Gluten-Free

These plant-based sweet potato pie muffins are bursting with all the flavors of a homemade sweet potato pie minus the crust and the fat. Actually, I’ve never had sweet potato pie, but this combination of spices is what I imagine it might taste like. The good news is that these muffins have much less fat,…

apple oat cookies, gluten-free and vegan
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Chewy Low-Fat Apple Oat Cookies

Chewy, low-fat apple oat cookies are just as delicious as they are truly healthy. These cookies are also great breakfast cookies or between-meal snacks. The high-fiber ingredients and peanut butter make these cookies an all-around win-win. Oats are one of those superfoods that should be eaten every day if possible, and here are a few…

sweet potato low-fat muffins
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Low-Fat Sweet Potato Muffins ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

I love indulging in a low-fat, healthy muffin like these sweet potato muffins. Most of the time, I add either fresh or dried blueberries to these muffins. My choice for dried blueberries is the wild variety; they are small but incredibly tasty. I decided I needed to do more baking with sweet potatoes; one reason…

pineapple mango fresh salsa without fat.
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Pineapple Mango Salsa

This is the easiest pineapple mango salsa you will ever make, bursting with fresh flavors and gorgeous color. The only disappointing thing about this salsa is that it disappears too fast! I’m not a fan of sweet salsa, so I needed to find a way to still enjoy the heat from a jalapeno and fruity…

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Holiday Crinkle Cookies
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Holiday Crinkle Cookies

Gluten-free chocolate chip holiday crinkle cookies are dairy and nut-free, and ideal for low FODMAP diets too. You will want to roll up your sleeves and make these delectable chewy cookies. Sprinkles are optional but they add a little pizzazz for parties and holidays. These cookies are easy as can be and mixed up all…