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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...]

Easy Herbed Marinated Mushrooms

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Hi, my name is Emily, and I am a mushroom addict. It's been an ongoing addiction my entire life. And I just now found yet another way to eat them. Marinated mushrooms. There is no end in sight. Can you accept me and my obsession with all things mushrooms? Umm and just to clarify I am not talking about any trippy mushrooms here LOL! Only good-for you, fiber packed, vitamin, and mineral loaded edible mushrooms. Give them to me raw. Saute them in a little butter, always has … [Read more...]

35 Minute Chicken Pad Thai

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I feel like I have been on a Thai food flavors kick lately along with Greek flavors (just wait for the upcoming recipes). One of the most beloved dishes in the world of Thai food is pad Thai and I knew it must be made. I first discovered the deliciousness that is good Thai food, when I was in college. One of my favorite dishes to get was pad Thai. What's not to love? Tender noodles are coated in an exotic sweet, tangy, salty sauce and piled high with veggies and tender chicken or shrimp, then … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Curried Trail Mix

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  You're instantly thinking, "What the heck is curried trail mix going to taste like?" It's going to taste like little crunchy savory-sweet, slightly spicy bits of heaven!!! That's what it's going to taste like! Yes, I know a curried trail mix doesn't sound like your typical flavor of trail mix - I fully agree. But, I know that you aren't sticking around this blog if you are looking for your typical flavor profile lol. Adventurous flavors is my expertise. And it's my job to … [Read more...]

Our Favorite Marinated 3 Bean Salad (Great for Meal Prep)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. I shared this marinated 3 bean salad on the blog a few years ago and it has since become one of our favorite non-lettuce salads to make. It's packed with flavor, texture, and is super healthy. This marinated 3 bean salad is so good that it becomes the main portion of our meal. Forget all the other things. Just give me the bean salad, please and thank you! I have made this … [Read more...]

The Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake

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It's Friday and your carrot cake recipe is here. As promised!! Now you can make good use of that cream cheese frosting we made on Monday. And with plenty of time to spare before Easter. You're welcome! You guys!!! I made a cake!!! One that has two layers!!!! I have been wanting to share a gluten free carrot cake recipe for years but chickened out. Guys, this is only the second cake I have shared on Robust Recipes. The first one was a caramel apple upside down cake. It was delicious, but … [Read more...]

Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar

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If you don't know this already, Friday means CARROT CAKE!!! I mean, no, Friday does not actually translate to carrot cake lol. What I mean is that on Friday I am sharing a carrot cake recipe. Right here, on this very blog. Just in time for your Easter celebrations!! But first, before the carrot cake, I am here to talk about the frosting. Cream cheese frosting...without powdered sugar, to be exact. Yes, you read that right. A cream cheese frosting. Without. Powdered. Sugar. But, is … [Read more...]

Roasted Sweet Potato Hash with Brussels Sprouts

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This is your weekend breakfast recipe, or it's your brinner. Breakfast + dinner = brinner! It's your easy 25 minute meal that is satisfying and healthy any time of day. It's veggie and protein packed.  It's simple, yet bursting with flavor. It's roasted sweet potato hash with Brussels sprouts and a hint of smokiness from chili powder and smoked paprika - and a runny fried egg. Because roasted sweet potato hash is just meant for a rich, runny egg yolk for dipping. How do you not … [Read more...]