Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Date Sweetened Pumpkin Smoothie

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Who's ready for a smoothie that literally tastes like you're drinking pumpkin pie filling (in a good way)? Pumpkin recipes are everywhere! Give me all of the pumpkin spiced recipes all fall long please! The only problem I have with making a pumpkin recipe that a lot of them only use a portion of the can, so I always seem to have leftover pumpkin in my fridge from September - November. More often then not, it ends up getting moldy before I use it up. I have tried freezing it to use it … [Read more...]

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Happy Monday, friends. I have got a really fun one for you today. BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes!!! I love this recipe because the BBQ chicken is reminiscent of summer picnics, or grilling out, while the sweet potato screams cozy fall food. Stuff the sweet potato with a yummy BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese mixture and you've got one hearty, comforting fall meal. Sweet potatoes, I so LOVE you. You are so simple, yet packed with flavor and nutrition, and so sweet. I am so glad you're … [Read more...]

Apple Crisp (Sweetened with Maple Syrup)

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I have one question: is there anything better than the smell of apples, cinnamon, and a little maple syrup baking away in your kitchen? Maybe pumpkin pie baking. But the smell of sweet apples coated in cinnamon is by far one of the best smells out there. To me, it smells like my Grandma's house, which is probably why I LOVE baked apples anything. I don't ever remember my Grandma baking apple crisp when I was growing up because we were all too obsessed with her apple pie to want anything … [Read more...]

Protein Packed Pumpkin Oatmeal with Yogurt “Whipped Cream”

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Do you ever want pumpkin pie for breakfast but you know it's not the healthiest option? Now you can eat oatmeal that tastes pretty darn close to eating a slice of pumpkin pie. Breakfast that tastes like dessert FTW!!! This pumpkin oatmeal is super easy to make! Only takes about 7 minutes to make and it's cooked in the microwave. It literally makes your kitchen smell like pumpkin pie has been baking away. I mean, if that alone is not incentive to make this recipe I don't know what … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Creamy Lentil Curry (30 Minutes)

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Fall is officially upon us. As I write this post it is a cool, rainy fall day and I am so excited to cozy up to a warm comforting bowl of this creamy lentil curry for dinner tonight. Leftovers FTW!!! I first made this recipe in the beginning of spring when weather was still cold. I knew I needed to save it for fall because my blog calendar for recipes was already planned out with spring and early summer recipes. Here we are. Finally ready for cozying up with sweaters and steaming bowls of … [Read more...]

Easy Indian Spiced Peas (20 Minutes)

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Do you ever realize very last minute when you're making dinner that you want a side vegetable, but you're out of fresh veggies? That's how these Indian spiced peas were born. I was making my Instant Pot creamy lentil curry and began scrounging around in our freezer for some frozen veggie....which I don't usually love on their own. Especially peas, I like peas in things, but on their own they're just a pile of mushy green things. While my entree was cooking away in the instant pot - the … [Read more...]

Quick Pickled Red Onions

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Hi, it's me! I have been MIA for a while because I came down with a nasty cold that hung around for 2 weeks. Finally feeling better and the first thing I have to share is boring old pickled red onions? I know, what kind of food blogger am I?! It's just how things flowed. Anyways, quick pickled red onions may not seems super exciting..but they are actually pretty amazing! They have become super trendy.  I guarantee that there are pickled onions served on at least one dish in every … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Turmeric Energy Balls

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You all know how much I love a good energy ball, right? They are one of my favorite healthy snacks to have on hand for pre or post workout, for a morning snack before breakfast, or as part of a breakfast. They are a great afternoon snack and perfect for traveling because they can be stored at room temperature for most of the day. Yes, that makes them perfect for school or work lunches. Also, if I have a little sweet tooth craving energy balls can usually satisfy that urge. Today, I have … [Read more...]

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Cookies

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The second day of September and people are dreaming of cooler weather and beginning to bake cookies, breads, and all the pumpkin things! I am over here sharing no bake chocolate cookies as my effort to squeeze in one more summer inspired recipe. As you know, turning my oven on during the summer is something I try my best to avoid, that's when these no bake chocolate cookies come into play. No oven needed. All you do is boil some of the ingredients for 3 minutes, exactly and then stir in the … [Read more...]

3 Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipes with Greek Yogurt

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I FINALLY did it! I finally made a healthy ranch dressing/dip using clean ingredients! I have made a few okay versions in the past but nothing that made me want to made me want to replace store bought ranch dressing for the rest of my days! My dear foodies, friends, ranch lovers, and fellow Midwesterners (BC we are obsessed with out ranch here in the Midwest), I present to you my 3 healthy ranch dressing recipes that are made with Greek yogurt!! Yes, I said Greek yogurt! And no, you … [Read more...]