By Jessica Nusbaum, HCTP July 2017 All the yummy flavors of a tropical getaway baked into a cookie! These loaded cookies are gluten-free and filled with healthy fats. The perfect trio of coconut, macadamia nuts, and dark chocolate will satisfy your sweet tooth while providing nutrients. INGREDIENTS 1 pasture-raised egg 1 cup almond flour 1/4 … More Aloha Cookies
By Chrissie Duffield-Bittner, HCTP November 2018 Take your go-to oatmeal and add just a few ingredients to create these tasty, easy, and healthy pancakes. Perfect to make ahead for a quick breakfast or a warm weekend breakfast! INGREDIENTS 1 medium ripe banana 1/2 cup quick oats 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla … More Oat Banana Pancakes
By Andrea Biethman, HCTP January 2012 This homemade, dairy-free chocolate milk will leave you without the worry of refined sugars and artificial ingredients. It takes only a few pantry staples to assemble and two simple steps to create. It’s a perfect way to satisfy those chocolate cravings and will make your sweet tooth happy, too! … More Vegan Mint Chocolate Milk (video)
By Sapana Chandra, HCTP November 2015 Elevate any meal with this delicious and easy-to-make kale citrus salad. It’s tangy, flavorful, and sweet, and it takes less than 15 minutes to come together. Make it for a meal at home or for work the next day! INGREDIENTS For the Dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 … More Kale Citrus Salad
By Madison Surdyke, HCTP May 2018 These avocado oil–fried chickpea balls are insanely flavorful and paired with a creamy, lick-all-your-fingers good, matcha tahini sauce. Stop everything you are doing and get the ingredients for this recipe now. INGREDIENTS For the falafel: 3 diced garlic cloves 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons mint, tightly packed … More Falafel with Matcha Tahini Sauce
By Talita Rouvier, HCTP September 2018 These healthy banana muffins are dairy-free, flourless, and require no added sweetener. They’re quick and simple to make in a blender for a no-hassle cleanup. This recipe makes naturally sweet muffins using those ripened bananas sitting on your counter! You can enjoy them in the morning with your coffee, … More Healthy Banana Muffins (Video)
By Linda Villines, HCTP November 2016 This warm vegan salad features Linda’s take on the classic Thai peanut sauce and is tossed with root vegetables and hearty quinoa. It’s a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner that comforts and satisfies! INGREDIENTS 4 cups golden beets, peeled and diced into 1″ pieces 4 cups carrots, … More Nutty Golden Beet, Carrot, and Quinoa Thai Vegan Salad
By Liza Baker, HCTP October 2013 Pesto comes from the Italian word that means “to pound or crush,” and the paste is traditionally made by crushing basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil in a mortar and pestle – but these days it’s easier to use a food processor. And if basil is out … More Flip Your Kitchen Basic Pesto
By Michelle Ronay, HCTP September 2013 These veggie-filled tacos are made with hibiscus, mushrooms, and the perfect blend of spices. Simple ingredients are loaded into fiber-filled homemade quinoa, cassava, and cactus flour tortillas, making it a meatless meal that is sure to satisfy. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons chipotle-flavored avocado oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 … More Hibiscus and Shiitake Chipotle Tacos
By Alexandra Chaffanjon, HCTP July 2015 This warm banana-infused tea will break your tension and get you into a deep state of relaxation. Drink this before bed to wake up feeling refreshed, centered, and energized. INGREDIENTS 2 organic bananas 3 cups water 1 tablespoon honey Sprinkle cinnamon and/or ginger 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon … More Banana Bread Tea
By Rebecca Powell, HCTP September 2016 Super creamy and colorful turmeric ginger oats topped with coconut yogurt is the perfect balance of healthy fats. This one is topped with fruit and bee pollen – an antioxidant-rich and inflammation-busting breakfast addition, which also looks pretty and tastes great! Add grated zucchini or cauliflower to the oats … More Creamy Turmeric, Ginger, and Coconut Oats
By Dina Assaad, HCTP January 2017 These mouth-watering almond butter muffins are both delicious and nutritious! They require few ingredients and minimal effort. Enjoy them as a healthy snack on the go, as an after-dinner treat, or even for breakfast! INGREDIENTS 1 medium banana 1 egg 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup gluten-free oats 2 tablespoons … More Flourless Almond Butter and Banana Muffins
By Rowena Davis, HCTP September 2015 A nutrient-dense, protein-packed, flavor sensation perfect anytime, including as an awesome post-workout meal. INGREDIENTS Chia Seed Pudding Layer 1-3/4 cup coconut milk 2 servings chocolate protein powder 1 medium/large ripe banana 1/4 cup chia seeds Yogurt Layer 1/2 cup yogurt or kefir of choice Granola Topping 1/4 cup chopped … More Chocolate Banana Split
By Michelle Badoco, HCTP November 2016 This nourishing, dreamy bowl of oats is made with organic ingredients without all the chemicals. It’s loaded with nutrients, like skin-loving antioxidants from the berries that are bursting with goodness; fiber; and gut-healing oats, plus a touch of delicious peanut butter! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup organic oats Sprinkle cinnamon 1 … More Creamy Coconut Flurry Porridge Bowl
By Nicole Nelson, HCTP July 2016 These cauliflower tacos are plant-based, grain-free, and absolutely delicious – and they take just 30 minutes to make. Loaded with flavorful, roasted cauliflower, delicious guacamole, and fresh cilantro, you’ll never miss the meat! INGREDIENTS 2 heads cauliflower 2 tablespoons avocado or coconut oil 3 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons chili … More Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
From Models Do Eat author Jill de Jong, HCTP October 2013 Want an easy way to eat more veggies? Make soup! After a bowl of this very-easy-to-make split pea soup, you’ll feel satisfied and full for hours. You can’t go wrong including split peas in your diet as they are highly nutritious and rich in … More Easy Pea-sy Soup
By Alexandra Napoli, HCTP July 2014 This quinoa and mango salad is a fresh and delicious way to enjoy nutrient-dense ingredients. It’s a colorful dish filled with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fiber that will keep your hunger at bay. This salad is simple to throw together and perfect to eat as a side or … More Quinoa Mango Salad
By Laura Harshbarger, HCTP March 2018 If salads usually leave you wanting more, give this hearty salad a try! Filled with veggies, hearty protein-packed quinoa, and black-eyed peas, this salad is sure to please. The dressing features Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice. It’s zingy and really brings the flavors together. The salad is a … More Quinoa, Arugula, and Black-Eyed Peas Salad
By the Balanced Beyars Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday known for watching football while munching on some of the best appetizers and snacks you’ve had all year. But why endure the bloat, inflammation, and headaches that comes with greasy, sugar-laden foods? Instead, try out these healthy takes on classic game-day treats with … More Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
By Stephanie Powers, HCTP March 2015 Calling all smoothie lovers! This acai bowl will be your next obsession. It’s basically a smoothie but thick like ice cream and can be enjoyed with a spoon and crunchy toppings. Plus, unlike ice cream, it’s loaded with antioxidants and vitamins to get your energy up without a blood … More Acai Bowl
By Emily Claire Clarke, HCTP May 2017 These light and fluffy cookies are high in nutrients and skip any refined sugar. They’re sweetened naturally with coconut sugar and only take eight ingredients to prepare! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter spread 1/4 cup unrefined coconut sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt … More Honestly Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Danielle Keith, HCTP July 2018 If you love Asian food but don’t want to eat unhealthy takeout filled with sodium, trans fat, and MSG, this recipe is perfect for you! It gives the satisfaction of fried rice without any of the guilt. It is gluten-free and plant-based and can be soy-free if you skip the … More Healthy Quinoa Fried Rice
By Marla Hertzman, HCTP May 2017 This is the perfect re-creation of a classic dish with a healthy twist! Shepherd’s pie is typically made with rich decadent ingredients, like potatoes, butter, and meat, that can leave you feeling inflamed and overstuffed. Instead of anticipating the dreaded feelings that follow the feast, this lightened-up version uses … More Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
By Rosanna Queirolo, HCTP October 2014 These heart-healthy oatmeal muffins are loaded with whole grains and fiber to keep you full and satisfied. They skip unnecessary refined sugars and take just a few ingredients with a no-hassle cleanup. Muffins are also an easy portable breakfast perfect for those mornings you’re on the go! INGREDIENTS 1/4 … More Chocolate Muffins with Almonds
By Andrea Palacios, HCTP May 2015 These peanut butter and jelly pancakes made with a healthy twist will take you back to your childhood – except these are made with only natural sweeteners and no refined ingredients! See for yourself how fun and amazing these pancakes taste by whipping this easy recipe together for your next … More Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes