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Roasted Carrot Hummus
Recently have been loving this super simple roasted carrot hummus! I have been enjoying mine with mediterranean dinners, pita, tuna salad, on sandwiches, dipping veggies

Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Salmon Bowl
Anyone else a Trader Joes lover?! If you’re looking for a simple throw together healthy meal from TJ’s, this Chili Lime Salmon Bowl is the

Gut-Healing Smoothie Bowl
This strawberry banana smoothie bowl is great for the gut microbiome and gut lining! Your gut microbiome loves prebiotic fiber from whole grains, fruits, veggies,

Sausage Alfredo Boats
This Sausage Alfredo Boat recipe is so easy to make, healthy, and comforting! It’s the perfect simple and satisfying throw together meal if you are

Gut Healthy Smoothie Bowl with Ginger, Mango, and Banana
If you’re on a journey to heal your gut, you have to try this ginger, mango, banana smoothie bowl with high protein peanut butter granola!

Anti-Inflammatory and Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup
This garlic, ginger, turmeric chicken soup is SO good for your immune system, gut health, inflammation, skin health, and so much more! This soup is

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
The juiciest air-fried chicken breast you’ll ever have! This recipe is perfect for a source of protein for quick dinners and meal prep! All you

Cheesy Potato and Chicken Skillet
Who doesn’t like cheese?! This Cheesy Potato and Chicken Skillet is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner made in one pan and an easy way

5-ingredient Trader Joe’s Caesar Pasta Salad with Cajun Shrimp
This 5-ingredient Trader Joe’s Caesar Pasta Salad with Cajun Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or

Cashew Coconut Bites
Ingredients:1 cup raw unsalted cashews (soak in water for 1 hour before)1/2 cup oat flour1/4 cup coconut flour3 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut1 tbsp pure maple

Turkey and Mushroom Stuffed Sweet Potato
Introducing our delicious and nutritious Turkey and Mushroom Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe! This dish is perfect for anyone looking to add some variety to their

High protein, Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Breakfast Bowl
This delicious and nutritious breakfast option is packed with essential nutrients to help fuel your day. With a focus on high-quality protein sources and an

Air Fryer Chicken Parm
Air fryer chicken parm with a veggie marinara sauce! So easy and SO delicious. Paired with Trader Joe’s Everything Ciabatta Roll! Balanced dinners are fun,

Mediterranean Orzo Salad
“Garbage” meals are my favorite kind of meals! Was doing inventory on the pantry and fridge today and realized I could reduce waste and make

Mediterranean Zucchini and Salmon Sheet Pan
So many colors (aka different nutrients) and healthy fats (salmon, olive oil, olives)! This super easy sheet pan recipe makes a healthy, simple meal easily

Rosemary Garlic No Knead Bread
If you know me, you know I love bread. It pains me to hear about diets that deem bread as “bad”, not true! Bread is

Summer Tomato, Peach & Corn Pasta Salad
Guaranteed to be a hit at a BBQ or as a simple side! Quick and easy is what I have been looking for recently and

Jerk Chicken, Black Bean, Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa is a complete plant-based protein, black beans are loaded with fiber and plant-based protein as well, the plantains are just simply delicious (also have

Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Whey protein is excellent for promoting muscle growth and maintenance when coupled with strength training. Whey protein powder is an easy and fun way to

Grilled Peaches
Need a simple summer dessert? Let it be grilled peaches! Instructions: Coat freshly sliced peaches with butter, honey and cinnamon. Grill on each side until

Lemon Pepper Rosemary Chicken Thighs, Tomato Cucumber Salad, and Quinoa
Perfect for a summer dinner with family… pro tip, make enough for leftover chicken sandwiches the next day! I’m all for a protein rich meal,

Healthy Gut Berry Smoothie
Everybody loves a healthy gut and a smoothie! This smoothie is one of my go-to’s. So important to keep some frozen berries in stock in

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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Who doesn’t love banana bread?? I have banana bread for breakfast, a quick snack OR after dinner if I need a little something more before

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
These quick and easy energy bites are perfect to store in the fridge for a fast snack, or to have after a meal as a

Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
I used a Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Chicken Burger for this mid-day treat. Honestly don’t know where I would be in life without Trader Joe’s!

Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake
This is one of my go-to’s for that late-night craving we are all aware of! Ingredients:3 Tbsp Peanut Butter Natural, Creamy3 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour1/2