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Healthy Shamrock Shake (AKA Indulgent Smoothie)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated the photos and the recipe for a better experience. Enjoy! St. Patrick's Day is only a few days away and I have one question for you: What's your favorite St. Patrick's Day food? Really, I'm asking the Americans who are reading this post, because I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage with potatoes every St. Patrick's Day. I loved every second of it and it's still a meal that I thoroughly enjoy. Honestly, it … [Read more...]

Steak with Mushroom Sauce (30 Minutes)

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Valentine's Day is next week!!! It's on a Friday this year! Do you have your reservation made? If not, no worries, I've got you covered. A special homemade dinner that only takes 30 minutes to make, and only requires 1 pan?!?! YES! That's how we roll on Valentine's Day date night in. Because who wants to spend a bunch of time cooking a meal followed by a bunch of time spent doing a ton of dishes? Not me. I want to sit down with my husband, sip at some wine, and enjoy a nice relaxing … [Read more...]

How to Make a Matcha Latte

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Have you had a matcha latte before? If you get your hands on a good matcha latte it is quite the treat. Creamy, sweet, with pleasant grassy, earthy notes. It's an experience like none other - one you have to try for yourself. The first time I tried a matcha latte at a good tea place, I didn't like it. It tasted like I was drinking grass clippings. Then I discovered the power of a little bit of sweetener. All you need is the right amount of agave nectar or maple syrup and everything … [Read more...]

Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana Soup

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have re-photographed the pictures, tweaked the recipe, and updated the post to make it a better user experience for you. Enjoy! Zuppa toscana soup, you know the one. The one from Olive Garden. Zuppa toscana soup and I go way back. I used to eat at Olive Garden a lot growing up and this soup was always one of my favorite meals to order. I made a dairy free zuppa tozccana soup a few years ago and it has continued to fill me dreams … [Read more...]

Healthy Spinach Muffins with Apricots and Raisins

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We are just over here rocking a healthy January by blending spinach into our muffins. Yes!!! These green little muffins have 2 tightly packed cups of fresh baby spinach blended right into the batter, and you can't taste that spinach one tiny bit. All you can taste is a fluffy, moist, perfectly sweetened muffin that's studded with oats, and juicy dried apricots, and raisins. You're gonna love these spinach muffins! And you're gonna feel pretty amazing that you snuck some extra leafy … [Read more...]

Chipotle Lentil Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

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Welcome to 2020, my friends! Having a healthy food blog has it's perks. Everyone is looking for clean, healthy recipes to kick start their new year and to unload from all of the Christmas indulgences. As much as I love creating desserts and rich Holiday foods, my soul is happiest when I get to share recipes that are as delicious as they are good for you. Today starts with none other than a chipotle lentil sweet potato buddha bowl that's packed with veggies, fiber, protein, healthy fats, … [Read more...]

Date Sweetened Rum Balls (Vegan)

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Are you ready to RUMMMMBBBBAAAALLLLL!?!! Get it? Because they are rum balls ha! So funny! You guys. These rum balls are pretty much the best thing ever. They are like a little shot in dessert form. Yes, make no mistake, these babies are bursting with alcohol. Sink your teeth into soft little balls that are slightly chocolate-y with hints of warming spices, and heavy on the booze, coated in crunchy chocolate sprinkles. Trust me, no matter how your day is going these rum balls will … [Read more...]

Gingerbread Pear Muffins (Gluten Free)

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated the photos, recipe, and post for a better user experience. Enjoy! Happy December! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!! I have a lot of goodies for you this December. First up, gingerbread pear muffins!!! OMG so yum! These muffins are fluffy, tender, packed with warming spices that make it just a tiny bit spicy, filled with rich, sweet molasses and studded with ripe juicy pears. the top has a sprinkle of coarse, … [Read more...]

Pecan Pie Cookies (without corn syrup)

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Move over pecan pie! We've got pecan pie COOKIES now!!! These cookies are pretty amazing. Soft, buttery cookies with a maple sweetened, gooey filling studded with crunchy, nutty pecans. They are melt-in-your-mouth good, and I bet you can't eat just one. I had no idea pecan pie cookies were a thing until one of our friends made them to share at our Friendsgiving a year ago. I saved a note to my phone and knew they would be on the top of my list to create this year. I'm so glad I gave them a … [Read more...]

Roasted Carrots with Orange Honey Glaze

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Thanksgiving is next week! How crazy is that?! Are you ready? Do you have your stretchy pants on? These roasted carrots with orange honey glaze are just the side you need to add to your Thanksgiving menu. They are super simple and come together in only 30 minutes. Thanksgiving cooking extravaganza. We've got this!!! Sweet and tender whole roasted carrots are topped with a sticky sweet, tangy, slightly spicy orange honey glaze and crunchy toasted pine nuts. Did you ever think carrots … [Read more...]