Air Fried Onion Rings
Get ready for some air fried onion rings! Anyone else as into onion rings as I am? I'm a HUGE fan of them, but unfortunately they're always deep fried. That's where the air fryer comes in! It took me a while to figure out how to use mine, but once I did, it's my new best friend! More on that below.. Air Fried Onion Rings Specifics These onion rings take a bit of time, but trust me, it's worth it! Let's dive into what you will need to make them.. Air Fryer: Duh! Now, if you don't already have one, I recommend this...
Copycat Dole Whip: Pineapple Nice Cream
Is there truly anything better than a delicious Disney treat?! I think not! But then again, a yummy, homemade, just as good, but even better for YOU treat is right up my alley! That's my I absolutely love this copycat dole whip pineapple NICE cream! And you will too, guaranteed! PS - this is dairy and gluten free, as well as completely vegan! Copycat Dole Whip Breakdown! Dole Whip is a nostalgic Disneyland treat, but healthy copycat dole whip?! Cannot be beat! And the best part?! It's only a few simple ingredients with absolutely NO added sugar! Let's go through the ingredients! Pineapple:...
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
A good dressing can make or break a salad, and in my opinion, this Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing definitely MAKES this salad! It's so flavorful and delicious and is also able to be used for much more than simply a dressing - it can be used to season veggies, fish, meat, etc.! Let's dive in! Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing Breakdown! As I mentioned, this Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing is to die for, but it's also super simple as well! Fare warning - I would double this batch because it's just THAT good, and so refreshing to have on hand, especially in the...
Summer Shrimp Kabobs
Grill season for me just screams summer! More specifically, shrimp kabobs are just the perfect summer meal in my opinion! It's refreshing, tropical, and all around simply delicious! I love using local seasonal produce as well. Let's get into the specifics! Shrimp Kabob Breakdown! As I mentioned, these shrimp kabobs are simple, but also super delicious! They pack a ton of delicious fruits and veggies for the summer. I'll break it down for you...
Flourless Chocolate Protein Waffles
I don't know about you, but I'm a HUGE fan of sweets for breakfast. Especially chocolate! That's why I'm so excited to share these flourless chocolate protein waffles! They're packed with protein, fiber and are insanely delicious! Let's get into it. Flourless Chocolate Protein Waffles Breakdown! These waffles are too damn good! I've been making them on repeat since I first made the recipe and they're so amazing. They're also insanely filling too! Here's why: Protein: In these waffles, I used a combination of eggs and a chocolate protein powder for the protein. I specifically used the Ancient Nutrition Multi-Collagen Chocolate Protein Powder. It's...
Healthy Coconut Shrimp
OK does anyone else LOVE coconut shrimp and crave it whenever you're on vacation?! Obviously many of us won't be going on vacation anytime soon (writing this during COVID-19), however, summer is just around the corner and it's the perfect dish for any summer meal! This healthy coconut shrimp is so AMAZING and I love pairing it with my broccoli slaw and it's the PERFECT treat! Healthy Coconut Shrimp Breakdown! These coconut shrimp of course are not fried, completely refined sugar free - something that is pretty much unheard of/un-find-able when ordering out at a restaurant! That's what I love about this....
Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts
You know that I love veggies as much as the next gal, but sometimes the bland olive oil, salt and pepper just doesn't do it for me! Hence, I've been playing around with different flavors and seasonings to spruce them up. These sweet chili brussel sprouts were a product of that sprucing up experiment that turned out so well! Read on! Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts Breakdown! These brussel sprouts have the perfect mix of flavors - sweet, spicy, savory and salty. There truly is no better trio! Here's how to get that amazing flavor combo: Sweet: The sweetness in this special sauce comes from...
PurelyPope Bagel Bread
AH I can't even put into words how excited I am about this recipe! I've been wanting to adapt my bagel recipe into a bread recipe for so long, and now it's finally here! This bagel bread is truly everything I want and more each morning! It's such a good addition to any brunch, soup, salad, etc. Without further ado, let's jump in! Bagel Bread Breakdown! The fact that my bagels have been the most popular and loved recipe on my website and blog just added to the fact that I needed to make this bagel bread happen. Here's the bulk of...
Copycat Paleo Filet-O-Fish
OK, confession time - my favorite sandwich from McDonald's (yes I used to eat there, I grew up in the 90's, lol) was always the Filet o Fish! Obviously I had to create a copycat paleo filet-o-fish! I've chatted about this before, but I always love to take typically 'not the best option for you' food and healthify it! I can't help myself. Let's dive into how I did it! Copycat Paleo Filet-O-Fish Breakdown! Alright, so as you can imagine, the McDonald's version of this sandwich has way more ingredients than I chose to use in this one. That being said, let's...
Healthy Tomato Soup
Campbell's Soup has nothing on this healthy tomato soup! I don't know about you, but when I think of a comforting, nostalgic meal my mind immediately goes to tomato soup and grilled cheese. What's not so amazing about Campbell's Tomato Soup? The ingredients! Learn more about those below. Tomato Soup Ingredients When you think of your nostalgic soup, you probably don't think of fake ingredients, right? Which is exactly the reason that this recipe should replace that childhood favorite for you. Here's a peek at the ingredients: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Wheat Flour, Water, Contains Less Than...