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stuffed eggplant boats on a baking sheet

Julie’s Stuffed Eggplant Boats

chickpea avocado sandwich

Delicious Healthy Lunch Ideas to Pack for Work (over 40+ recipes!)

monique and tony ice skating

Weekend Favorites: 2.12.16

heart-shape whole wheat sugar cookies with strawberry icing

Whole Wheat Coconut Oil Sugar Cookies with Natural Strawberry Icing

banana pancakes on a plate

Weekend Favorites! 2.5.16

whole wheat chocolate cinnamon rolls

Whole Wheat Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Pistachios + Orange Icing (vegan!)

egg skillet bake with polenta and avocado

Polenta, Refried Beans & Egg Skillet Bake

Skinny Refried Bean & Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Weekend Favorites: 1.29.16

lentil sloppy joes over spaghetti squash in a bowl

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes over Spaghetti Squash

avocado toast with eggs and asparagus on a plate

Weekend Favorites: 1.22.16

13 Nutrition & Energy Bars to Try

Wellness Wednesday: 13 Nutrition & Energy Bars to Try

green goddess smoothie in two glasses

Green Goddess Smoothie + my favorite places in Grand Rapids, Michigan

slow cooker chicken noodle soup in two bowls

Comforting & Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (with a hint of lemon & rosemary)

healthy blueberry peanut butter oatmeal

Weekend Favorites: 1.15.16

beach

Weekend Favorites: 1.8.16

peanut butter protein balls

Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Protein Balls

brown butter blondies in a stack

Nutella Stuffed Brown Butter Blondies

healthy pancake bar with toppings

How to Make a Healthy Pancake Bar for Breakfast

stuffed poblano peppers on a plate and on a baking tray

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Black Bean, Corn & Sweet Potato

top recipes of 2015 collage

Top 15 Recipes from 2015

Healthy Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust (Gluten Free!)

Chewy double chocolate chip cookies in a stack

Weekend Favorites: 12.18.15

avocado crostini with feta and pomegranate seeds

Whipped Feta & Avocado Crostini with Pomegranate

homemade cashew butter in a jar with cacao nibx

Homemade Cacao Nib Almond Cashew Butter

weekend favorites featuring a dresser

Weekend Favorites: 12.11.15

slow cooker chicken chile verde in a bowl topped with avocado

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde

Weekend Trip Guide to Pensacola: Part 2

Weekend Trip Guide to Pensacola, Florida: Part 2

row of quinoa granola bars

Incredible Peanut Butter Quinoa Granola Bars

boats on marina in pensacola, florida

Weekend Trip Guide to Pensacola, Florida: Part 1

caramel apple crisps in iron skillets

Vanilla Coconut Milk Caramel Apple Crisp For Two

coconut oil biscuits with honey

Dairy Free and Gluten Free Coconut Oil Biscuits

chocolate chip cookie

Weekend Favorites: 11.20.15

bowl of shredded brussels sprouts salad with apple, pecans, and cheese

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans

table spread of snacks and food

Weekend Favorites: Thanksgiving Menu Edition!

road and landscape in Moab, Utah

AK Travel Guide: 48 Hours in Moab, Utah

drizzling peanut butter glaze on apple oatmeal cookies

Whole Wheat Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Glaze

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