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Quick Pickled Green Beans with a Spicy Ginger Brine are a perfect addition to a charcuterie platter. They are also an excellent garnish for a spicy Bloody Mary. Or, if you’re like me, you can just snack on them right out of the jar. However you want to enjoy them, you’ll love the tangy, spicy flavor of these Pickled Green Beans.
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Slightly smoky, tangy, and highly addictive, Everything But the Bagel Veggie Dip will disappear soon after you set it out. It reminds me a little of French onion dip, but so much healthier for you than a store-bought version. Plus, this veggie dip is so easy to make–it takes less than ten minutes once your garlic is roasted.
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Mediterranean Hummus packs in all your favorite Mediterranean flavors to create a healthy snack or appetizer. Briny olives and tangy sun-dried tomatoes blended into this smooth and creamy hummus create a flavor explosion in your mouth.
That creamy texture was extremely important to me for this particular recipe. One of my coworkers mentioned that she liked the flavor of hummus, but just didn’t care for the grainy texture. I was determined to show her that hummus could have a smooth, creamy texture. Want to know what happened?…
Apple Date Bars are a delicious, sweet treat that your family and friends will beg you to make again and again. A thick, creamy date mixture sits atop a crunchy oat crust, and topped with a sweet crumble. Serve these bars cold for a fantastic snack or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert. 😋
I love this recipe because it’s easy to make, tastes amazing, and uses coconut palm sugar rather than processed sugar. And yes, it’s also gluten-free. But, you know what? No one will even notice that. All they’ll do is rave about how delicious these bars are. And, you can feel good about serving up a delicious treat that is relatively healthy.…
Cowboy Caviar with Jalapeños is a perfect dip for football Sundays, or any time for that matter. If you’re having a gathering of friends or family, this is a must make. It’s super easy to prepare, and is a definite crowd pleaser.
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Fiesta Black Bean Dip is an easy party appetizer that can be made the day before serving. Combining both refried beans and whole black beans give it a great texture, and the cumin and chipotle seasonings add warmth and a depth of flavor. Of course, adding cheese is optional, but totally recommended. You should know by now that I’m a pretty cheesy girl!
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Taco Cheese Ball is a delicious twist on the classic cheese ball recipe. It has a slight kick from the pickled jalapeños that is tempered by the cheese. One bite, and you’ll fall in love.
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Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus is my new favorite dip for veggies and pita chips. Using roasted garlic adds a slight sweetness, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a bit of tangy flavor. Plus, the smoked paprika and ground coriander add an additional depth of flavor.
What are you waiting for? Give your veggies a dip to smile about! This is also a great appetizer to serve at your summer barbeques. Or, simply use it as a healthy snack throughout the week. However you use Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, you and your guests will definitely love it….
I just love it when an experiment turns out even better than expected. This was definitely the case with Almond Butter Quinoa Oat Bars. These are a fantastic grab-and-go snack that even picky eaters will like. If you don’t tell them there’s quinoa in the recipe, I bet they won’t even know. It doesn’t hurt that mini dark chocolate chips and coconut add some extra sweetness. Just do yourself a favor, and try a batch.
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What do you get when carrot cake and banana bread have a baby? A moist, delicious muffin that you can feel good about eating, even with the icing. Oatmeal Banana Carrot Muffins are refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. But, you would never know it. Yes, they really are that good! I stumbled across these muffins in Clean Eating magazine’s March 2018 issue, and I just knew that I had to try them. I took them to my tasters at work, and their response was the same as mine–Yum! Do yourself a favor and give them a try. Oh, and if you’re like me and you skip the processed foods as much as possible, check out Clean Eating’s website for some really fantastic recipes.
Oatmeal Banana Carrot Muffins are so easy to make that you’ll find yourself making them over again. They are a fantastic breakfast treat, but are also a great snack or dessert. Let’s face it, muffins can be eaten any time of the day, especially when they taste this good. Make these on the weekend as part of your meal prep, and store them in the fridge for up to a week. You’ll have a quick grab-and-go breakfast at your fingertips….