My name is Amanda and welcome to my blog! I created this as an outlet for healthy recipe creation while searching for a sustainable and balanced life. Follow my journey and together we can encourage and cheer each other on!
Air Fryer Beer Battered Cod with Tartar Sauce
Light and crispy beer battered cod that that will satisfy your cravings for fried fish without leaving you feeling greasy or weighed down. My homemade Lemony cajun tartar sauce makes for the perfect dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Parmesan Kale Chips
Light, crispy, and by far my favorite way to eat kale. Only 10 minutes in the air fryer and it’s the perfect salty, cheesy snack! Not to mention kale is a superfood loaded with calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin A, C, and B6.
Butterscotch Brownies GF
A gluten-free and refined sugar-free spin on one of my grandmother’s pantry-staple desserts. This recipe is so easy and seemingly magical since it requires such simple ingredients, none of which are butterscotch; However, they always impress with a chewy texture and flavor that lives up to their name.
Chickpea Salad
Tastes like tuna salad but with plant-based protein and fiber from chickpeas! A creamy and crunchy vegetarian salad that can easily be made vegan by swapping out the avocado mayo for a vegan version. Enjoy as a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce for a nutritious and filling lunch.
Cinnamon Coconut Cold Brew Coffee
A sweet and refreshing iced coffee to finish out the summer with. This beverage is reminiscent of the popular brown sugar shaken iced espresso that everyone loves. I make mine with homemade cold brew coffee, a coconut sugar-cinnamon simple syrup, and my favorite coconut milk, frothed of course.
Cold Brew Coffee
Making your own cold brew is super easy and will save you from spending all your money at Starbucks. This is the perfectly smooth, not bitter, caffeinated base to create all kinds of flavorful iced coffee beverages.
Spelt Banana Blueberry Muffins
Banana bread is a staple in my family, and easy to adapt the ingredients for a healthy twist, just as long as you have ripe bananas. I use flour made from the ancient grain spelt, which has more fiber than regular wheat flour, and this paired with coconut sugar makes for a low GI sweet treat! Add antioxidant-rich blueberries and Ashwagandha powder for adrenal health, creating a balanced snack to nourish your body and mind.
Coconut Sugar Candied Brie
This is hands down my favorite dessert and one of my favorite things to eat period. The creamy buttery brie, which is lightly sweetened with a coconut sugar crust, begs to be eaten with juicy fresh fruit and warm bread. It’s the perfect balance of flavors and textures in one bite. A wonderful addition to your next charcuterie board.
Teriyaki Style Grilled Chicken
I used coconut sugar and a little bit of honey as the sweetener for a sweet and savory marinade and sauce. The sauce creates a flavorful teriyaki style glaze that is sticky when applied to the chicken still on the grill. Serve with some rice and vegetables as a delicious dinner or make teriyaki chicken skewers and serve as an appetizer at your next event. Adult and kid approved!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies made with oats and spiced with a bit of cinnamon. Gluten free and refined sugar free, these cookies are sprinkled with sea salt to balance the sweetness and enhance all the delicious flavors.
Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam
Sweetened with coconut sugar, this jam stores perfectly in the refrigerator and freezer. Orange zest and juice adds a bit of natural pectin resulting in a creamy soft texture. If you love that super tart rhubarb flavor, this is the jam recipe for you!
Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake
Gluten Free and full of nutrient dense ingredients this satiating cake goes perfectly with your morning coffee and will keep you fueled for hours. Blueberries and lemon are a perfect match for the summer and combine those flavors with almond and vanilla to make for a decadent breakfast or dessert.
Shrimp Ceviche
Meaty chunks of shrimp paired with sliced cherry tomatoes, jalapeños and creamy avocado. Healthy, fresh and bursting with citrus flavor, this ceviche is incredibly simple to make and has beautiful color. It’s the perfect appetizer to bring to that summer picnic.
Pear Quinoa Bake
Nutrient and protein packed Quinoa offers that hearty whole grain texture while keeping this breakfast gluten-free. A crispy almond topping, warm spices and pears create a delicate sweetness to satisfying and fuel your morning.
Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Brown Rice & Mushrooms
Plant-based cabbage rolls stuffed with mushrooms and sweet chewy currants bursting with flavor from Chardonnay wine and savory coconut aminos. This dish is light, fresh and nourishing. For extra protein, add in one of your favorites such as beyond meat or lentils!
Cilantro Feta Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are flavorful yet so simple to make with just a few ingredients including my homemade creamy cilantro lemon dressing. An added bonus of using the creamy dressing in the meatball filling is that it makes the meatballs juicy and keeps them from drying out. Serve them as an appetizer with the same dressing for dipping, or coat them in your favorite sauce and pair with pasta and a side of veggies for a complete meal!.
Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing
Made creamy with protein packed Greek yogurt, this versatile dressing is perfect to for salad or as a sandwich spread. The bold flavors of lemon, cilantro and garlic make this great as a marinade and can even be brushed on salmon before baking! Use it as a healthy condiment for turkey burgers or as a creamy bright dressing for a pasta salad. Having this simple nutritious dressing on hand is a great way to add tons of flavor fast to any dish.
Crunchy Malt Cereal (Grape Nuts)
If you love Grape Nuts, then this recipe is for you! Making this cereal from scratch allows you to control the size and texture so it turns out perfect! The malted barley flavor is so delicious on top of yogurt and gives that crunchy granola texture we all crave. You could enjoy as a cereal paired with your favorite milk, but I think it would be more fun as an ice cream topping! Malted crunchy sundaes… yes please!
Kabocha Squash Gnocchi with Pea Arugula Pesto
Pillowy soft gnocchi packed with vitamin A, vitamin C and Magnesium from Kabocha squash, also know as the Japanese pumpkin squash. This delicate gnocchi is paired with lemony pesto made with peas, greens, and fresh herbs resulting in a delightfully bright and nutritious dish!
Maple Cinnamon Granola
Packed with whole grains, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids; this gluten free granola is nourishing and energizing! Puffed millet gives a super crispy texture like a healthy version of rice krispies, while real maple syrup and cinnamon gives this granola a slight sweetness perfect to top your yogurt or smoothie bowl.
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