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Tomato Bruschetta

Capers and olives add complexity to this fresh tomato bruschetta recipe. It’s simple and delicious – perfect for warm summer nights.

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

You’ll love this chocolate zucchini bread recipe! Packed with shredded zucchini and gooey chocolate chips, it’s amazingly moist and fudgy.

Muhammara

This recipe is my take on muhammara, the Syrian red pepper dip. Nutty, zingy, spicy, and sweet, it’s best enjoyed with warm pita and fresh veggies.

Farro Salad

Farro adds delicious chewy texture and nutty flavor to this fresh, versatile salad recipe. Enjoy it for a healthy lunch, or serve it as an easy side dish.

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These buffalo cauliflower wings are an irresistible side dish or game day snack! They have delicious crispy edges and an amazing spicy, tangy flavor.

Best Bean Dip

This easy bean dip recipe is the ultimate party appetizer or game day snack! With a smooth, creamy texture and bright, zesty flavor, it’s always a hit.

Spinach Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a popular savory Greek spinach pie frequently served as cut pieces from a whole slab pie, but we made individual pockets to save you the waiting time between baking, cooling, then slicing. As soon as they pop out of the oven, they’re ready to be plated and devoured by your hungry guests, no knives necessary.

Stuffed Mushrooms

To make these, we stuff baby bella mushrooms with garlicky, herby bread crumbs and plenty of cheese. Stuff them ahead of time and bake them off when you’re ready for the most Thanksgiving-friendly appetizer ever.

Cheesy Green Bean & Mushroom Tart

Green beans and mushrooms are a combo we never get tired of, and that goes double for this tart. Fresh blanched green beans are layered onto a creamy blend of ricotta and goat cheese, topped with garlicky mushrooms and cheddar cheese, then baked on a puff pastry crust until perfectly melty, crisp, and crave-able.

Sweet and Salty Healthier Caramel Apples

Made with 5 simple ingredients- real maple syrup, honey, cream, and vanilla. Each caramel apple is dipped or drizzled with chocolate and finished off with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Zero processed sugars! A yummy, wholesome twist on a classic fall treat. Fun for both Halloween and Thanksgiving to come.

Soft Pumpkin Granola Bars

These soft pumpkin granola bars are what every loaf of pumpkin bread aspires to be. Get the recipe here.

Warm Cinnamon Apple Chips

These will fill your house with the smell of apple and cinnamon as they bake away in the oven for a few hours. You’ll need some patience, but at only 40 calories per serving, the end result is well worth the wait. Get the recipe here.

Sweet Potato Toasts

Sweet potato toasts make for an easy, fun snack or even breakfast, especially if you’re trying to avoid gluten or grains. With such delicious veggie toppings, you won’t miss toasted bread!

Strawberry Energy Balls

These Strawberry Energy Balls Recipe make a great snack when you need an energy boost during the day.

Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute get-together. Fresh goat cheese, nuts and honey add contrasting flavors and texture in one exquisite bite.

Chopped Salad

This quick and easy chopped salad is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, including chickpeas, cucumber and feta. A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.

Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls

If you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

Soy-Lime Roasted Tofu

Here we marinate tofu cubes in soy sauce and lime juice with a touch of toasted sesame oil, then roast them–perfect tofu every time.

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chocolate chia pudding is so simple and amazingly delicious. It’s the easiest healthy dessert recipe you can make with no baking. It’s creamy, chocolatey, indulgent and yet, loaded with nutrients. Bonus, it’s also vegan and dairy-free. A winner of a dessert recipe that you’ll make again and again.

Baked Tuna Meatballs

Baked tuna meatballs are a healthy seafood spin on your average meatballs. They’re easy to make with a few cans of tuna fish and perfect for a low-carb snack or topped on zucchini noodles for a full meal.

Falafel Flatbread

Falafel flatbread is a vegan and gluten-free bread made from a blend of herbs, vegetables, and chickpeas. It’s a unique take on a traditional flatbread that’s bursting with fresh and savory Mediterranean flavors.

Pineapple Salsa

Need snack to impress? Try this Pineapple Salsa! The zing of the lime and heat of the jalapeno are the ideal pairing for this sweet fruit. Grab a juicy, ripe pineapple for this one: scoop it up with chips or crackers and each bite is an explosion of sweet, savory, salty and spicy.

Veggie Dip

Here’s a go-to snack you’ll want to make again and again: this Veggie Dip recipe! It’s just creamy and savory enough, simple to whip up with just the right combination of spices. No need for prepackaged ranch seasonings here! This healthy veggie dip is a snack everyone will love: and it comes together in just 5 minutes.

Easy Yogurt Bark

Here’s a go-to snack you’ll want to make aHere’s a fun and easy snack no one can turn down: Yogurt Bark! This play on chocolate bark uses frozen yogurt as the base. Mix Greek yogurt with a little honey and vanilla, then sprinkle with toppings of your choice: fruit, granola, chocolate chips, and nuts. Freeze it up and break it into pieces, and each bite is creamy and refreshing: perfect for kids and adults. 

Healthy Sour Candy Frozen Grapes

These kid-friendly candied grapes are the perfect Sour Patch swap! Satisfy your cravings with healthy green grapes frozen & turned into nostalgic sour candies!

Watermelon Popsicles

Watermelon is already a quintessential summer snack, but with this recipe, it’s extra cold and extra fun!

Veggie Pinwheels

Here’s another incredibly bright and fun summer snack that’s filling and super tasty.

Avocado Summer Rolls

These fresh vegetable summer rolls make a fantastic healthy snack or light meal. Serve with creamy vegan coconut basil sauce for dipping!

Easy Mango Salsa

Change up your salsa game with this sweet and spicy mango salsa recipe! Scoop it up with tortilla chips, or top it onto tacos, burritos, and more.

Jalapeño Poppers

These baked jalapeño poppers are the ultimate game day snack! They’re crispy on top, creamy in the middle, and packed with delicious savory flavor.

Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Feta Cheese

Have you been roasting some red peppers? Here’s an idea on what to do with those roasted red peppers: Make this easy and healthy roasted red pepper dip with feta cheese! This is such a tasty Mediterranean snack idea or side dish that you can use just like hummus. It’s a really easy recipe, you can make it with very basic ingredients and it tastes amazing!

Healthy Coconut Banana Cookies

These healthy coconut banana cookies are made with 5 ingredients: bananas, desiccated coconut, almonds, vanilla and oats! The perfect easy no sugar dessert! Sweetened naturally with the banana, these healthy cookies are a great easy snack that you can make ahead of the week. These cookies are vegan and gluten-free.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Healthy salads are anything, but boring. If you don’t believe, you need to try The Best Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, aka this delicious quick and easy salad recipe right here.

No Bake Almond Butter Blondies

Easy and delicious No Bake Almond Butter Blondies made from only a handful of ingredients!! They’re vegan, low glycemic, gluten free, and so fun!

Sweet Sesame Roasted Cashews

These Sweet Sesame Roasted Cashews are perfect sweet and salty snack made with only four ingredients! It’s a delicious low sugar treat everyone will love!

Vegan Queso

This queso is the easiest non-dairy Mexican cheese sauce! It’s only a handful of ingredients, vegan, and such a crowd pleaser!!

Apple Chai Energy Balls

This is a great snack that can be made in These are so perfect for those cozy days when you are stuck inside working. These apple chai energy balls are packed with fiber, antioxidants and protein.

Refreshing Quinoa Salad

This is a great snack that can be made in bulk for the whole week. With the chickpeas and quinoa paired with the cucumber and other veggies, this is a light salad that does a wonderful job of bridging the gap between meals.

Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies

Is this permission to eat brownies for a healthy snack? When they are made of black beans it is! The best part about these brownies is that you can’t tell they are healthy at all. The beans provide the protein that compliments the antioxidants of the chocolate and nuts.

Hummus and Veggie Roll Ups

These vegetarian and vegan veggie roll ups are both delicious and healthy, and a kid friendly recipe. Stuffed with hummus, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, they double as a party appetizer or a delicious afternoon snack.

Cinnamon Yogurt Fruit Dip

Naturally sweet and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, this simple yogurt fruit dip recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes and is a healthy snack.

Stuffed Dates

Stuffed dates are the perfect healthy snack, and they need no cooking at all! They’re incredibly easy to make, and the flavor of this simple pairing is outrageous. Pair the sweet caramel chewiness of Medjool dates with tangy, fluffy goat cheese, and the sweet-savory combo is out of this world.

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas make a great protein-packed vegan snack! Enjoy them on their own, or add them to your favorite healthy dishes for crispy texture.

Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie

This cinnamon roll-inspired smoothie is one of the best healthy snacks for an afternoon energy boost! If you want to make it heartier, blend in a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a few extra grams of protein.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These bars taste like dessert, but superfood ingredients like maca, cacao, walnuts, and dates make them antioxidant-packed healthy snacks.

Red Beet and White Bean Hummus

The flavor and smooth and creamy texture of this puree is so delicious I think you’ll find it to be a hit with family members of any age in your house.

Smoked Salmon Poke Bites

For charcuterie board fans or those of us who’d rather much on apps than have a full-blown dinner, these poke bites are cute, delicious, and have us dreaming of summer. Pickled ginger, avocado, and red onion take this recipe to a new level. Yum!

Dragon Berry Smoothie

If it’s true that we eat not only with our stomachs, but also our eyes then this Dragon Berry Smoothie is going to get you jazzed for a treat that’s not only incredibly satisfying, but also nutritious beyond words!

Pecan Pie Energy Bites

These Pecan Pie Energy Bites are a cute lil’ 7-ingredient miracle! Made with dates, pecans, oats, almond butter, and maple syrup, you’re going to be snackin’ on these all. day. long.

Green Goddess Bowl

A healthy, glowing grain bowl that is so bright and GREEEN! Loaded with spinach, broccolini, green beans, cucumber, avocado, tarragon, mint and the best goddess dressing ever!

Roasted Edamame

If you have a bag of frozen edamame in your fridge, you essentially have everything you need to make this vitamin-packed finger food. The recipe makes four to six servings, but we have a hard time sharing.

Homemade Granola

There’s a lot to love about this homemade granola recipe. It’s easy to make, it’s healthy, it’s delicious, and it will make your kitchen smell amazing!

Greek Salad

This easy Greek salad recipe is our new favorite side dish! Just 7 ingredients + a simple Greek salad dressing make it refreshing & delicious.

Spinach Hummus Wrap

This bright hummus wrap is layered with crisp fresh veggies, hemp seeds, and a light spinach hummus – perfect for packing for a healthy lunch!

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These smashed potatoes are SUCH a tasty side dish or snack! They’re crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and packed with savory garlic flavor.

Homemade Taquitos

Meet your favorite appetizer: Baked Green Chile Taquitos! They’re crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle, tangy, lightly spicy, and so. much. fun!

Avocado Fries

Crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle, these avocado fries are SO fun and delicious! Devour them hot with a tasty sauce for dipping.

The Best Deviled Eggs

Learn how to make the BEST deviled eggs! Sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and Greek yogurt make their filling creamy, rich, and tangy.

Cowboy Caviar

This Cowboy Caviar recipe is a great one to have in your back pocket. Enjoy it as a salad for a healthy lunch, or serve it as a dip with lots of tortilla chips!

Jalapeño Poppers

These baked jalapeño poppers are the ultimate game-day snack! They’re crispy on top, creamy in the middle, and packed with delicious savory flavor.

Caprese Skewers 

These Caprese skewers are such a fun snack! Topped with a tangy balsamic glaze, they’re light, flavorful, and fresh. 

Everything Seasoning Stuffed Celery 

While these will be popular with just about everyone, they’re also low carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and vegetarian. Who say’s celery can’t be good?

Broccoli Cheesy Bread 

Lots and lots of cheddar cheese finally makes broccoli kid-friendly – plus you’ll love them too!

Chicken Avocado Roll-Ups 

These chicken avocado salad pinwheels double as a nutritious snack and adorable party appetizer. 

Greek Sushi 

Get your chopsticks ready as we turn our favorite comfort food into our favorite bite sized lunch!

Perfect Paleo Granola 

This paleo granola will give you a carb fix without the grains or the guilt!

Pistachio Oat Squares 

6-ingredient Pistachio Oat Squares are a lightly sweet healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert! Easy to make, vegan, and gluten free. 

Sweet & Spicy Popcorn 

Easy 6-ingredient homemade Sweet & Spicy Popcorn is a great holiday gift! Vegan, gluten-free & healthier than classic kettle corn, but just as good. 

Baked Cucumber Chips with Salt & Vinegar 

Easy to make baked salt and vinegar baked cucumber chips are a healthier low-carb snack. And, they are low in calories which makes them almost guilt-free! 

Baked Apple Chips 

Baked apple chips are a healthy snack made with your favorite apple variety. Cinnamon enhances the flavor while cutting the apples into thin slices, and baking at a low oven temperature for a few hours ensures super crispy chips. 

Crispy Snack Edamame 

You know those addictive foods that, once you start eating, you can’t get yourself to quit? Well we dare you to quit eating these crispy bites once you’ve started!

Easy Apple Peanut Butter Energy Bites 

These Apple Peanut Butter Energy Bites, are a perfect after school snack for the kids or mid day pick me up on a busy workday. These Energy Bites are loaded with peanut butter and nutrients for one delicious bite! 

Stuffed Cucumber Bites 

These stuffed cucumber bites are an easy cold appetizer or snack.  They make a tasty addition to a picnic or packed lunch too. 

Crispy Cheese Baked Broccoli Bites 

Serve this ultra crispy broccoli recipe as a healthy side dish or even appetizer with a little ranch dip. Either way, kids and adults both love it! 

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps 

These Light Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps are the perfect quick lunch or snack 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites 

Nothing says mid-day power-up like a chocolate peanut butter energy ball! Make a bunch and freeze them for to enjoy all week.

Pickle Roll Ups 

Who doesn’t love pickles? YUM! Add your favorite deli meat and you’ve got a fun easy snack for the 3pm slump.

Hummus and Avocado Toast 

Millennials aren’t all bad! Look how they’ve turned a simple avocado into a wonderful snack or brunch favorite.

Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites 

Healthy? Check!
Quick? Check!
Delicious? Check!!!
These bites are perfect for a snack, or even as a side at dinner time!

Sweet and Salty Rice Cakes 

This is a perfect snack for when you’re busy. Not to mention it tastes amazing. Adding fresh strawberries and using a caramel rice cake make this even sweeter! 

Crispy Broccoli Cheese Tots 

Two of our favorite things, with a little vegetable mixed in? YUM! These have all the best qualities of tater tots, without all the guilt! These are so good, we can’t stop making the!

Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks 

Spice up your week with this fan favorite! Prepare the chicken ahead of time and then stuff the celery when you’re ready!

Yogurt Bark with Berries 

Is your sweet tooth calling? Prep this bark on a Monday and have enough to snack all week long!  

Everything Bagel Egg & Tomato 

Here’s a snack everyone will love. Everything is better with Everything But The Bagel seasoning! 

Frozen Strawberry Bites

Spring has sprung! Freshen up snack time with these delicious bites. Try a caramel rice cake to make it even sweeter!

Chicken Avocado Salad Roll Ups

This fun easy roll up can be made anytime and saved for later. Great for using up leftovers and saving time!

Apple Slice Cookies

Craving a cookie? Try making one out of apple slices and adding your favorite toppings!

No Bake Energy Bites

In need of a mid-day sweet treat? These energy bites are great for getting you past the 3pm slump.

Keto Pizza Roll Ups

All the fun of pizza, without the guilt! Bring back your inner-child with this snack time fave!

Sweet Potato Everything Bagel Chips

Everything really is better with ‘everything but the bagel’ seasoning. Put a twist on your regular potato chips, with these homemade sweet potato chips.

Epic Vegetarian Tacos

Filled with refried beans, creamy avocado sauce and the snap of quick-pickled onions, these meatless tacos will please even the carnivores in your home!

Kale Coconut Fried Rice

Healthy kale, flavorful coconut and fried rice? This dish is perfect for dinner or the next day for breakfast!

Thai Red Curry

No need to be intimidated with the idea of making a curry. This one is simple, fragrant and simply wonderful.

Extra Vegetable Fried Rice

Healthy? Well, sure. I mean, “Extra vegetable” is in the name of this tasty dish!

Rice Paper Rolls with Mango and Mint

The perfect light lunch, these summer rolls are perfect on a hot summer day.

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Avocado! Black beans! Lime dressing! Yeah, it’s as good as it sounds.

Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad

Topped with avocado dressing, this gluten-free salad is a knockout.

Garden Veggie Quinoa Salad

Quick, easy and jam-packed with healthy veggies!

Vegetable Potato Fritters

Potato and lentil fritters are perfect with a sriracha mayonnaise.

Roasted Cauliflower Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, bacon? I don’t think so. In this version of a tasty pizza, cauliflower, red onion and cheese are the stars!

Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad

Lettuce? Who needs the lettuce? Carrots, radishes, orange juice and lemon juice make this salad tart, sweet and the PERFECT mid-day meal.

Roasted Salmon with Green Beans and Tomatoes

Green beans, tomatoes, Greek yogurt and delicate salmon make this a wonderful, protein-packed, light dish that will please just about anyone.

Mediterranean Cod

Light, delicious and packed with the flavors of the Mediterranean, this fish sits on a bed of spinach and marinara. Best of all, it’s perfect with and flaky fish, from cod to tilapia.

Grilled Chicken Sliders

Yeah, it’s time we fire up that grill! Just because we can’t be in groups doesn’t mean we can’t be on the back deck grilling out!

Sheet Pan Chickpea Chicken

Got yourself a sheet pan or cookie sheet? Then you’re got yourself a vessel for a wide range of dishes. Here’s a great one.

Loaded Hummus Havarti Veggie Sandwich

The weather’s going to start getting warmer, and this summer sandwich is the perfect way to kick it off!

Smoky Chicken-Salad-Stuffed Avocados

The perfect avocado stuffed with smoky chicken? Yes, please!

Roasted Cauliflower Farro and Pomegranate and Pistachio Bowl

Sure, it’s a long name. But it’s also going to go a long way towards filling you up and keeping you on a healthy path!

Greek Orzo Salad in a Jar

Simple, portable and easy to make ahead of time, this is a light, refreshing salad that is perfect on the go!

Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Salad

Here’s a delicious and nutritious (and pretty filling) dish from Stephanie Rios, Marketing Assistant from Chicago.

Chicken & Broccoli
Stir Fry

A classic—made a little better for you.

Vegetarian Ruben Sandwich

Yep. Vegetarian.

Black Bean & Tofu Burrito

Add some guac & salsa and you’ve got yourself a hit!

Supergreen Mushroom & Orzo Soup

Make sure you save some shroom for a bowl of this!