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Delicious, healthy food can be a part of your family’s diet even if you’ve had a busy day. All of these recipes are easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and can double up as a plant based breakfast, lunch or dinner recipe!

Here you’ll find mouth-watering soups, delicious sides, appetizers, main dishes, and cuisine from around the world! For an easy breakfast or light dinner, try my avocado toast with tomato and egg. Or whip up this hearty white bean soup with kale for a satisfying, veggie-packed, easy meal.

My make-ahead Instant Pot chili mac and red lentil dahl are the perfect dishes to make in a hurry.

These meals are fast and easy to make. Get all of the flavor with none of the fuss!

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Blueberry cream cheese toast garnished with fresh mint, served on a white plate.

This cream cheese toast recipe has 15 different variations! Start with a crispy piece of toast, creamy cream cheese, & choose your toppings!

Cream Cheese Toast (15 Ways!)

Low calorie healthy guacamole recipe served in a bowl with a tortilla chip garnish.

Easy, healthy guacamole recipe is a great, low calorie variation on the authentic Mexican recipe. Serve as a dip, a spread, or a topping!

Healthy Guacamole Recipe (Low Calorie!)

Healthy vegan chow mein noodles with vegetables served in a white bowl with chopsticks.

Easy vegan chow mein is packed with fresh veggies, noodles and a delicious vegan sauce! It's healthy, family friendly, and ready in 30 min!

Vegan Chow Mein

Healthy green waffles served on a white plate with fresh berries, whipped cream and maple syrup.

Green waffles are a healthy breakfast everyone will love! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, made in a blender, & totally delicious!

Green Waffles

Easy spinach and banana smoothie with peanut butter served in a mason jar glass with a straw.

This easy, spinach and banana smoothie is delicious, sweet, packed with nutrients and makes the perfect breakfast or healthy snack!

Spinach And Banana Smoothie

Healthy air fryer quesadilla recipe served on a white platter with salsa on the side.

This easy air fryer quesadilla recipe makes the crispiest quesadilla with a creamy, cheesy filling, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Air Fryer Quesadilla

Keto Greek salad with feta served in a white bowl.

Refreshing Keto Greek Salad is a healthy, low-carb version of a classic Greek salad, but tastes just as delicious as the traditional recipe!

Keto Greek Salad

Healthy gluten free vegan breakfast cookies served on a white plate.

Healthy vegan breakfast cookies are the perfect grab and go breakfast option for busy mornings. Easy, delicious & ready in just 20 minutes!

Vegan Breakfast Cookies

Biscoff coffee served in a glass with a Lotus Biscoff cookie on the side.

This Biscoff latte is a smooth, easy-to-make treat, perfect for coffee lovers! Make it with just 4 ingredients in under 10 minutes!

Biscoff Latte

iced ube latte in a glass with a straw

This creamy and colorful ube latte is sweet and refreshing! The perfect kickstart for a warm day. Try out this purple latte recipe today!

Ube Latte (Iced Purple Yam Coffee!)

Chocolate protein mug cake served in a mug, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Healthy chocolate protein powder mug cake is easy to make and ready in minutes! Rich, decadent, and packed with 19 grams of protein!

Protein Powder Mug Cake

Gluten free stir fry sauce stored in a glass jar with a spoon.

Healthy gluten free stir fry sauce is soy free, vegan, and packed with flavor. Mix with vegetables, tofu, or any stir fry for an easy dinner!

Gluten Free Stir Fry Sauce

Healthy potato salad without eggs served on a white plate with a wooden spoon.

This delicious, healthy, easy potato salad without eggs is the perfect recipe for bbq season, birthday parties, picnics & get togethers!

Potato Salad Without Eggs

Healthy vegan shawarma wraps with tofu served on blue plates topped with vegan tzatziki sauce.

Vegan shawarma is stuffed with crispy savory tofu, fresh veggies, hummus, & a vegan tzatziki sauce. Hearty, satisfying, family friendly too!

Vegan Shawarma

Vegan rasta pasta served in a blue bowl with a fork.

Spicy vegan rasta pasta is made with colorful bell peppers and a creamy coconut sauce. This simple recipe is ready in just 20 minutes!

Vegan Rasta Pasta

Easy edible brownie batter served in a glass jar, topped with chocolate chips.

Easy edible brownie batter is the chocolate dessert of your dreams! Ready in 10 minutes, it's egg-free, with a vegan & gluten free option!

Edible Brownie Batter

Make this super easy biscoff mug cake recipe in just 6 minutes with 6 basic ingredients! Satisfy your sweet tooth with this indulgent treat!

Biscoff Mug Cake

Bruschetta burrata toasts with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a balsamic glaze served on a wooden cutting board.

This quick & easy bruschetta burrata recipe is a total crowd pleaser! Delicious and satisfying, great for an appetizer, snack or light lunch!

Bruschetta Burrata

Indian masala oats served in a bowl, garnished with cilantro and lime.

Healthy masala oats are a satisfying, easy, delicious breakfast for busy mornings. Vegan & gluten free, you will love this savory oatmeal!

Masala Oats

vegan easy air fryer jicama fries in a white serving dish

Air Fryer Jicama Fries are crispy, flavorful, super easy, & the perfect side dish. They're low carb, keto, kid-friendly, vegan & gluten free!

Air Fryer Jicama Fries

Butter bean hummus served in a bowl, with olive oil drizzled on top and crackers on the side.

Creamy healthy butter bean hummus is easy to make and totally delicious! Ready in just 5 minutes, this no chickpea hummus is the perfect dip!

Butter Bean Hummus

Homemade bananas and cream oatmeal in a bowl, topped with milk.

This bananas and cream oatmeal is perfect when you need a hot breakfast in a hurry! Tastes like banana bread but is much healthier for you!

Bananas And Cream Oatmeal

Easy healthy mixed berry smoothie served in a glass with a straw.

This simple, healthy mixed berry smoothie is creamy, delicious, & has no added sugar! All you need is 2 ingredients & 5 minutes to make it!

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Peach banana smoothie served in a glass with a straw and mint leaves as a garnish.

This banana peach smoothie takes just 5 minutes to make! It's perfect for busy mornings or when you need a mid-afternoon pick me up.

Banana Peach Smoothie

Vegetarian pesto pasta recipe with spinach, basil and pine nuts on a white plate.

This healthy vegetarian pesto pasta recipe is easy to make and perfect for a fuss free weeknight meal. Super creamy and delicious!

Vegetarian Pesto Pasta

easy healthy low carb keto creamed spinach recipe in a serving pan

This keto creamed spinach is a rich and creamy low-carb side dish! This creamy dip is gluten-free, family friendly, and easy to make!

Keto Creamed Spinach

Grilled cheese with pickles, sliced and stacked on a white plate.

Salty, tangy, and cheesy: once you try this grilled cheese with pickles, you'll never go back to a traditional grilled cheese again!

Grilled Cheese With Pickles

easy healthy homemade air fryer pancakes recipe topped with fresh berries and maple syrup

This no-fail pancake recipe will brighten up your weekend! Air fryer pancakes are simple, fluffy, easy, healthy and kid-friendly too!

Air Fryer Pancakes

easy healthy vegan apple curd recipe in a glass jar

Learn how to make this sweet and creamy spread with fresh apples and no dairy! Apple curd tastes delicious on oatmeal, toast, and yogurt.

Easy Apple Curd

crispy easy homemade baked parmesan truffle fries recipe with garlic

These tasty, crispy, garlic parmesan truffle fries are baked instead of fried, are super easy to make, and are a great snack or side dish!

Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe

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