Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup

When I find something I like, I will keep eating it until I get sick of it. For instance, I've been making my Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Soup every single week for about the last 3 months. It's so ridiculously good! Some days I'd drink it like soup and other days, I'd mix it with veggies as if it were a sauce.

Last week, I decided to branch out and see what would happen if I used the same recipe but swapped out the sweet potato with a regular potato and replace the butternut squash with a head of cauliflower.

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Chocolate Peppermint Protein Green Smoothie

Chocolate Peppermint Protein Green Smoothie

This Chocolate Peppermint Protein Green Smoothie is delicious! It reminds me of Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies or mint chocolate chip ice cream. Within minutes of drinking it, I had an instant energy boost (from the cacao). Enjoy for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert.

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Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Soup

Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Soup

I love this recipe because all you need is 3 veggies (1 onion, 1 sweet potato, 1 butternut squash) and the rest are ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This soup is thick and creamy, perfect for a cold winter day. Makes a delicious meal or side dish. Another idea (which might sound a bit crazy, but bear with me) is to pour this soup over cooked rice (like a sauce) and mix it all together. It'll turn it into a comforting dish reminiscent of risotto!

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Veggie Egg Breakfast Muffins

Veggie Egg Breakfast Muffins

If you don't want to spend a lot of time prepping your food in the mornings or if you're looking for an easy way to eat more vegetables, this recipe is for you! These veggie egg muffins are super awesome because you can pretty much use any veggies you have lying around your kitchen. Just chop them nice and small or shred them.

Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week. They last at least 3-5 days.

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Chewy Coconut Cashew Cookies (or Bars)

Chewy Coconut Cashew Cookies (or Bars)

Gotta love desserts that are healthy enough to eat at any time of day! These delicious cookies don't require refrigeration either, so consider taking them to work with you or packing them in your carry-on if you're looking for a convenient snack while traveling. (Btw, they are waaay healthier than most of the bars on the store shelves!)

Enjoy!

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No Bake Cinnamon Cookie (for One)

No Bake Cinnamon Cookie (for One)

HEADS UP: This dessert is TINY (as I believe all desserts should be!) If you can't shake your desire for sweets and want a little something to take the edge off, you'll love this mini dessert.

It reminds me of Snickerdoodle cookies but with only a fraction of the sugar.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken, 2 Ways

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken, 2 Ways

Back in February, I got my first ever slow cooker and it has quickly become one of my favorite kitchen appliances (shhh...don't tell my Vitamix!)

Today I want to share a couple of super simple slow cooker recipes that have quickly become my weekly staples. Make a batch or two to last all week!

(If you're a beginner in the kitchen, hate cooking, or don't have time to cook, these recipes are perfect for you!)

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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

This will hit the spot if you're looking for a small snack or dessert. Its smooth consistency reminds me of pumpkin pie filling (sans the cream, eggs, and sugar). The pumpkin is packed with beta carotene and fiber, while the sunflower seed butter (or almond butter) adds healthy fat and protein.

The prep is easy. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, a bowl and a spoon. The fanciest kitchen equipment you'll need are measuring spoons and a can opener!

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5 Simple Ways to Feel Light & Lean on Vacation (Without Dieting)

5 Simple Ways to Feel Light & Lean on Vacation (Without Dieting)

On Sunday night, my boyfriend and I got back from a fun weekend getaway to Seattle.

I love trying local cuisine (without making a million modifications) and wanted to be flexible with my food choices since at home I adhere to a very cleanse-friendly lifestyle where I choose not to eat gluten, dairy, sugar, and soy.

So what happened when I ate whatever I wanted?

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