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Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein 🍜

Ingredients: 1 Spaghetti Squash1 tbs Sesame Oil1 Yellow Onion (medium, diced)4 stalks Celery (sliced diagonally)4 cups Coleslaw Mix3 Garlic (cloves, minced)1 tbs Ginger (peeled and grated)1 1/2 tsp Coconut Oil1 lb Extra Lean Ground Chicken1/4 cup Coconut Aminos Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and slice the spaghetti squash in half. Place cutside down on […]

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Chickpea pasta with roasted red peppers and kale

Chickpea pasta with kale and roasted red peppers

I was experimenting with a new pasta (Barilla Chickpea Pasta) and designed this yummy recipe. To be honest, I like the taste and texture of the chickpea pasta but I don’t love it. Definitely serve it hot to help keep the texture soft. Ingredients: 1 box of Chickpea Casarecce Pasta (8.8 oz or 250 g) […]

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Sweet Potato Veggie Bowl

To be honest, I do not love the flavor of sweet potatoes but they are a quality carb so I try to include easy sweet potato recipes.  Katie, my assistant, tried out this recipe and said that it was tasty and easy.  Have fun with adding your favorite toppings. Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked […]

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Cacao Bean Avocado Smoothie

I know that a “bean smoothie” does not sound appealing but I can guarantee that this smoothie will not disappoint.  You know I am always on the lookout for balanced smoothies without a ton of fruit and sugar.  I love my Daily Sustain protein powder and my signature low sugar smoothie recipes but I realize […]

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Delicious Hot Cocoa (non-dairy, lower sugar)

One of my favorite drinks as a kid was hot chocolate with marshmallows.  Now, I wanted to figure out a way to make a much healthier, yet still delicious hot chocolate that could satisfy the kid in me! Here is a recipe I whipped up that I know you will love. (This recipe serves one […]

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Betsy’s Fudge Fat Bombs

I am not a Keto girl, but I am in favor of utilizing healthy fats to curb cravings.  The original Keto recipe I tried was too oily for me so I experimented and created more balance.  These fat bombs truly help satisfy and cut cravings.  One will do the job!   My kids love them too.  […]

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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte

Everyone is excited because “pumpkin spice latte” is back!  Luckily it’s just a seasonal thing because the ingredients that come with a Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte are not something you want to put into your body on a regular basis. Did you know it has 50 grams of sugar?  Get this…there isn’t any real pumpkin […]

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Avocado Toast Recipes

Avocado toast is such a simple concept (avocado + toast).  It’s fulfilling and yummy.  Have fun and take it to the next level by topping it with tasty additions. ½ Hass avocado 2 Slices of whole grain (Ezeckial) or gluten free bread Dash of sea salt and black pepper for taste Toast bread until golden brown. While […]

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Speedy Salad with Quinoa and Sunflower Seeds

This is my go-to healthy salad and it literally takes me 2 minutes to put together.  First it’s important to note: Prep Ahead!  I always encourage my clients to prep some staples.  For this recipe, it is helpful to make a batch of my Basic Salad Dressing and a pot of quinoa.  For quick quinoa, […]

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Zucchini Noodle Blend

Tons of recipes call for zucchini noodles or zoodles.  I’ve tried them out with my family and they rejected them – darn it!  But I did not want to give up on them because they are so easy and healthy. Here is my resolution…Mix 1/2 zucchini noodles + 1/2 spaghetti (I use gluten free pasta).  You […]

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