Category: Healthy Eating
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Cranberry-Pistachio Granola
I like to make this granola in the winter months—I use cranberries a lot in my winter recipes. It’s great around the holidays, too, because the dried cranberries, pistachios, and pepitas give this Cranberry-Pistachio Granola a touch of red and green. But you can enjoy it all winter long!
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Fresh Cranberry Relish
If you are a fan of cranberries, you’ll want to try this really easy recipe for Fresh Cranberry Relish! There’s no cooking—just add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor, chop them up, and it’s done! It’s super easy and tastes great!
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Maple Cinnamon Raisin Granola
If you’re looking for fall and winter breakfast or brunch ideas, this Maple Cinnamon Raisin Granola is great for this time of year! I love homemade granola, and it’s fun experimenting with different variations and flavors. So this granola has some fall-inspired flavors like maple syrup, cinnamon, and raisins.
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Pumpkin Hummus
I’m a big hummus fan and I usually make this hummus recipe, but I thought I’d try making some hummus with pumpkin in it for autumn! This Pumpkin Hummus is a great healthy dip—really smooth and creamy, with a light pumpkin, savory taste. Perfect for balancing out all those pumpkin sweet treats you may be baking!…
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Peanut-Cranberry Granola
Usually when I make granola, I use chopped walnuts or pecans as part of the ingredients. But I tasted a granola that had peanuts in it, and thought I’d try to make my own! This Peanut Granola also has some maple syrup and dried cranberries in it, making it a great granola to snack on…
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Vanilla-Almond Granola
I’ve been putting off making granola because it’s been so hot outside! I try to avoid using my oven if I don’t need to when the weather is really hot, but I was really wanting to make some granola. So I got up very early one Saturday morning—which lately has been the coolest part of the day—and made this Vanilla-Almond…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake
Chocolate for breakfast? Sure—especially when it’s a healthier way to have chocolate! This may not sound very healthy, but don’t let the words “chocolate” or “shake” fool you. There’s lots of good-for-you ingredients in this—banana, peanut butter, honey, unsweetened cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and low-fat milk (you can substitute non-dairy products in this, too). This shake has a…
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Black Bean Hummus Bagel
If you’re a fan of bagels, here’s a quick and easy sandwich you can make that’s perfect for lunch! I made this particular bagel sandwich with Bagel Thins® Bagels but you can use a regular bagel too—either store-bought, from a bakery, or homemade! You can also use your favorite hummus in this bagel sandwich—I used…
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Cucumber-Mint Water
In the hot days of summer, drinking lots of water is always a good idea! I made this particular pitcher of water with some fresh mint I’m growing in a large pot and some home-grown cucumbers a friend gave to me from their garden. You can always buy your fresh mint and cucumbers at your local…
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Mango-Strawberry Slush
Now that the weather is getting more hot and humid, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage—like this Strawberry-Mango Slush. It’s made with two of my favorite fruits! There’s also some crushed ice, a little lime juice, and some honey added in, which give this slush a great flavor!
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Mango Radish Cucumber Salad
I first saw this recipe in an old issue of Martha Stewart Living and discovered that it’s also at MarthaStewart.com. The vivid colors drew me to this salad recipe and I knew I had to try it out! It’s not a combination I would have thought up myself for a salad, but I really liked it…the soft, sweet…
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Vegetable Paella
I received a review copy of The Vegetarian Reset: 75 Low-Carb, Plant-Forward Recipes from Around the World, which is the source of this Vegetable Paella photo and recipe; all opinions expressed are mine. You could describe this new cookbook, The Vegetarian Reset by Vasudha Viswanath, as vegetarian food reimagined with lots of flavor and nutrition!…
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