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3-Ingredient, No-Bake Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Brownies

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It’s hard to believe that these three simple ingredients can turn into a beautiful, healthy dessert in almost no time. I love making these brownies with my kids – minimal ingredients and no baking makes it easy, with almost-instant gratification. Of course the best part of the process is eating them :)

 

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3-Ingredient, No-Bake Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Brownies
Servings
18brownies
Servings
18brownies
3-Ingredient, No-Bake Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Brownies
Servings
18brownies
Servings
18brownies
Ingredients
Servings: brownies
Instructions
  1. Here's the recipe for the picture I posted of the quinoa and chickpea salad I had for lunch last weekend.
  2. In a 9x9 dish, press to approximately 1 to 1 ½ inches thick. Place in fridge for at least 20 min before serving.
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Breakfast Tacos!

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It's no secret that breakfast is a favorite meal of mine. When I have time to sit down and create a substantial meal full of flavor, I'm a happy camper.

These breakfast tacos are easy, fast, and so tasty! Make a couple extras, wrap in foil and save for the next day. Then all you have to do is pull it out of the refrigerator and reheat in the oven.

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Breakfast Tacos
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4
Servings
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Breakfast Tacos
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4
Servings
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Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs.
  2. If you have a gas stove, lightly cook/char each tortilla by placing it directly on the stove grates. Use metal tongs to turn the tortilla to char both side. Repeat for all 4 tortillas. If you do not have a gas stove, place each tortilla one at a time in a pan over medium high heat. Flip the tortilla often so it doesn’t burn. Remove when tortilla begins to show light brown spots. Reserve tortillas.
  3. Coat a medium skillet with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Cook the onion for 1 to 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the jalapeno and spinach and cook for 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Pour the eggs over the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to mixture. Cook eggs for 3 to 4 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove from heat.
  4. Top the four tortillas with the reserved egg mixture. Add corn, queso fresco and dash with hot sauce (optional).
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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

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Sometimes the hardest part of preparing a lunch or dinner meal is figuring out what you’re in the mood for. When in doubt, my go-to is a quinoa bowl full of my favorite foods. In this case, I put together chickpeas, kidney beans, carrots, and celery. A simple combination that satisfies my craving for a healthy, filling lunch that keeps me happy all afternoon.

To top it off, I put together an easy dressing with ingredients I had on hand. I love balsamic vinegar and with a dash of salt, pepper and oregano, I was able to add just the right amount of flavor.

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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
Servings
2
Servings
2
Quinoa & Chickpea Salad
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
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Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Add the chickpeas, beans, carrots, celery, and sea salt to the quinoa and toss to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
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Super Superbowl Snacks

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Sports fan or not, the Superbowl is a classic time for friends and family to get together. Perhaps you're cheering for a specific team or player…. Or if watching the game isn't your thing, perhaps you'll be watching for the hundreds of commercials debuting during the prime time spot. Either way, who doesn't love an excuse for a gathering?

I love hosting and the prep before the party is a great way to spend some time in the kitchen with my family and create some fun meals and snacks for everyone to enjoy. For an occasion like this, I typically tap into my vault of favorite appetizers that always get rave reviews.  If you're hosting at your house, or taking a dish to a friends', here are some simple, yet delicious, recipes that you can show off.

Enjoy the game!

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These recipes can be found (along with 94 others) in “The Healthy You Diet: The 14-day Plan for Weight Loss with 100 Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating”

 

Roasted Vegetable Soup

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I am always looking for different and creative ways to integrate vegetables into my family’s diet. (With a 6- and 8-year-old at home, I’ve discovered that I need to somehow keep veggies interesting). This Roasted Vegetable Soup recipe incorporates 8 fresh vegetables and simple herbs to create one amazing combination. Roasting the veggies before pureeing brings out their sweetness and intensifies their natural and delicious flavors.

I find that this soup hits the spot after a few weeks of indulging during the holidays. It's a great recipe to take with you into the New Year!

I hope you enjoy the soup! If you want to jump start your healthy eating, join me for a 5-day detox.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup
Servings
4
Servings
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Roasted Vegetable Soup
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4
Servings
4
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the vegetables in ¼ x ¼ x 2 inch pieces and place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Note: you will need several baking sheets to accommodate all the vegetables. The sweet potatoes often take longer than the other vegetable so make sure to place them on their own tray.)
  3. Roast the vegetable for approximately 25 minutes at 400 degrees, turning once. Increase temperature to 425 degrees and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. In a large saucepan, combine vegetable broth and roasted vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a high-speed blender and puree in batches. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve.
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Almond Crusted Chicken Breast

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It's sometimes challenging to get my young kids to eat a healthy chicken meal. Like most kids, they tend to prefer fried chicken nuggets; so when I place a standard grilled chicken breast on their plates, I brace myself for complaints. Having this in mind, I tasked myself with creating a delicious chicken recipe that the whole family will enjoy while still providing nutritional benefits.

This crispy almond crusted chicken uses a splash of extra-virgin olive oil (eliminating the need for butter or peanut oil) and skips the white flour that is standard in most recipes. The end result is a gluten-free, nutty-tasting chicken that's awesome on its own or atop a bed of greens. Feel free to add your favorite veggies, squash, or grains to create a heartier meal.

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Almond Crusted Chicken Breast
Servings
4
Servings
4
Almond Crusted Chicken Breast
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, oat flour, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt and garlic powder and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and set aside.
  3. Pound the chicken to an even thickness (about ½ inch) by placing the breasts between 2 plastic bags or sheets of plastic wrap and hitting the thick part of the chicken with a flat meat pounder or rolling pin.
  4. Dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture. After dipping chicken into the egg, dip into the dry mixture so that it is evenly covered.
  5. In a deep skillet, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Time will depend on the thickness of the chicken.
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