Veggie Tots
Is there anything better than a good tot?! I think not. Also, can we pause to acknowledge how funny of a word 'tot' is? LOL. Anyways, coming up with this veggie tots recipe was SO FUN and I wish I would've doubled the batch, just saying - you may want to consider! Let's dive int! Veggie Tots Break Down! OK so these have some really FUN ingredients in them. One very important one that I attribute to a lot of the delicious flavor as well. One of my favorite parts of this recipe is that it does pack in the veggies, so...
Lightened Up Healthy Broccoli Slaw
Doesn't broccoli slaw just take you back to family parties?! I know for me, our Pope Family BBQs would always have a good broccoli slaw - but not as good FOR you as this one is! As always, with a few better for you swaps I was able to make this just as delicious and tasty as the original one. Let's dive right in.. Healthy Broccoli Slaw Details! I was able to keep the ingredients very minimal in this recipe, which I loved! Let's go through each of the ingredients so you can learn why I chose each of these items and...
Healthified Vegan Taco Lasagna
Taco Tuesday never disappoints, am I right?! Well, sometimes (especially while in self quarantine, I like adding a fun little twist - hence the lasagna portion of the equation! It also is a great one pan, easy meal that a group can enjoy and you don't have to worry about cleaning 1,000 bowls for all of the toppings from the taco bar! Rant over, let's dive in.. ;) Vegan Taco Lasagna Details! The ingredients for this are exactly what you would have on hand for regular tacos, no need to go crazy! However, you know I like to "healthilfy" each one of...
Low Carb Pad Thai
Pad Thai is hands down one of my favorite meals to eat out, so I had to make an easy, healthy version for myself to make at home. Enter: Low Carb Pad Thai! The flavors in the low carb pad thai are absolutely delicious and it's so simple to put together - a one pan meal in fact! Let's jump right in! Low Carb Pad Thai Details! As I mentioned, this recipe is so simple, but it's also great because it's insanely versatile. You can really make it with anything that you have on hand, so let's walk through that. Choose your...
Grain Free Buffalo Cauliflower
First of all, you just absolutely cannot go wrong with Buffalo anything in my opinion, let alone grain free buffalo cauliflower! My inspiration for this dish was the classic buffalo chicken wrap, but since I'm not eating meat ATM, I wanted to make a cauliflower version and of course a healthier version all around. Read on to learn the deets! Let's Health-ify That! I've been loving sharing how I make a version of anything that will 'love you back' if you catch my drift, so I'm going to do just that. Take you through how my brain works in finding healthy subs...
Black Bean Vegan Enchiladas
Enchiladas are easily one of my favorite ways to enjoy Mexican food, but often I'm only ordering fajitas when I'm out as they're the safest bet ingredient wise at a restaurant. However, the beauty of being in my own kitchen is that I know EVERYTHING that goes into my vegan enchiladas - my favorite part! I'm going to give you a peek inside how my brain works with "healthify-ing" any typical dinner, read on! Vegan Enchiladas Made Healthy! Your typical enchilada will be loaded with cheese, on a typical flour or corn tortilla, and you're not entirely sure what oils and spices...
Thanksgiving Cauliflower Stuffed Squash
As I was brainstorming what Thanksgiving recipes I would make this year, I had to really get creative considering I'm not eating animal protein (outside of eggs and fish)! Something that popped to mind was a hearty, Thanksgiving Cauliflower Stuffed Squash Recipe. I've been a huge proponent of squash this fall season and I've been LOVING it. To be totally honest, it's something that I shied away from in the past since it's a higher carb veggie, but I'm in a phase where I'm doing everything in moderation, and tuning in with what I'm craving and leaning into those cravings. And...
Crunchy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is there anything better than a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie? For me, it truly takes it out of the park when they're paleo, sugar free, grain free and dairy free - which these are! My sweet tooth is no joke, and these totally fulfill that. Don't get me wrong, I love a chewy chocolate chip cookie, but there's something special about an extra crunchy one too, don't ya think?! Let's get right into it! Paleo Sweetness Done Right Something that is always taken into consideration in my baking is what type of sweetener I'm going to use. In the wellness space,...
Lightened Up Chinese Chicken Salad
"Chickity China the Chinese chicken , you have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin'"...
Low-Carb Chicken Chimichangas
Can you believe it? A HEALTHY chimichanga? Well, ya better. This chimichanga recipe is not only low carb, but they're also down right delicious. Honestly these are just a new staple in our house and the sauce I made with it - don't even get me started! Let's fiesta right on into this recipe!! Chimichangas & Ditching the Deep Fry Traditionally when you think of Chimichangas, you think of the deep fried goodness that comes along with it. Thankfully with modern technology we can now turn to our oil-less air fryer to be the life saver in making everything 100x more tasty. Not...