Healthy Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
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Healthy Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

This new healthy instant pot black bean soup recipe is so incredibly easy it’s absolutely perfect for busy weeknights. I think it’s fair to say that I might be getting the hang of this whole Instant Pot thing. With all the flavorful spices there was absolutely no reason for me to add any fat to this…

Oatmeal & Raisin Energy Balls ~ A Healthy Protein Snack
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Oatmeal & Raisin Energy Balls ~ A Healthy Protein Snack

These Oatmeal & Raisin Energy Balls will reel you right in; in fact, this combination of oats, coconut, and raisins might be my new favorite snack! This is actually surprising, considering I am such a huge chocolate fan. But because I am also an avid cookie dough lover…I thoroughly enjoyed munching on this coconut, oat,…

Conscientious Cowboy Beans ~ Healthy Baked Beans
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Conscientious Cowboy Beans ~ Healthy Baked Beans

  Conscientious Cowboy Beans are almost homemade; yet so much easier! Don’t save these healthy baked beans just for summer barbecues, these should be enjoyed all year long. This favorite bean recipe is requested by both my family and my husband’s family on holidays and an occasional get together. If you are wanting to reduce…

Don’t Raise Your Cholesterol Plant-Based Lasagna
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Don’t Raise Your Cholesterol Plant-Based Lasagna

  Unbelievable that’s what this plant-based lasagna is! It’s loaded with healthy vegetables and surprising spices that blend beautifully. You might already know I’m a huge fan of  Rip Esselstyn and his delicious recipes.  So here is yet another awesome recipe, he calls it Raise-the-Roof Sweet Potato-Vegetable Lasagna. Wow…that’s a mouthful!     But seriously…this…

Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack’n Cake  
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Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack’n Cake  

Here is a super easy gluten-free chocolate snack’n cake recipe you are going to want to keep handy. It’s moist, delicious, and simple; everything we want in a dessert and more! The texture of this chocolate cake is so soft your teeth just sink into every dreamy bite.     If you count weight watcher…

Slow-Cooked Refried Beans 
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Slow-Cooked Refried Beans 

These are absolutely the best homemade slow-cooked refried beans I have ever made! It took a few tries, but this recipe is a keeper! What do I love even more about this recipe? It makes the best slow-cooked pinto beans I have ever had too! I can make three different meals from just this one…

Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Muffins ~ Grain-free & heart healthy
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Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Muffins ~ Grain-free & heart healthy

  It’s true; lots-a-oats healthy banana muffins are grain-free, heart-healthy, and very low-fat. But guess what? These oat and banana muffins are so darn good no one will ever guess they are low-fat.   I’m an oat and muffin lover that’s for sure. If you were to ask me to recommend a healthy muffin to…

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…

Spring Rolls & Homemade Peanut Sauce ~ Gluten-free
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Spring Rolls & Homemade Peanut Sauce ~ Gluten-free

These spring rolls are fun to make and surprisingly filling! Spring rolls are also a clever way to get kids to eat new vegetables. Spring rolls are perfect for warm summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven, and they are pretty darn quick to make. Of course, you won’t want to save…

Gluten Free Crispy Oat & Honey Bars – A healthy snack
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Gluten Free Crispy Oat & Honey Bars – A healthy snack

Homemade Gluten-Free Crispy Oat & Honey Bars ~ they will be a hit I’m sure of it! This quick recipe is a treasure. I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t like these bars. Not to mention, they taste a lot like the ones you can purchase. Of course, you could change things up and…