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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fall Turkey Chili with Pumpkin
I’m always looking for more ways to enjoy the flavors of fall. Pumpkin adds a wonderful creamy texture to this chili making it even more hearty and tasty. I added in some delicate squash for more texture and fall spirit! A tiny bit of cinnamon is the secret ingredient — trust me on this, the cinnamon flavor is not easily recognized but it adds such warmth and depth to the chili.
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