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The Carrot Fries Recipe Everyone Needs

Calling all fry lovers!! These carrot fries are a great way to use leftover carrots, plus their irresistible taste is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The Mighty Carrot Today we're shining a spotlight on the humble yet powerful vegetable: carrots. These vibrant, orange delights offer a multitude of health benefits that… Continue reading The Carrot Fries Recipe Everyone Needs

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Free Green Pancakes Recipe

Green pancakes? This may sound like something out of a children's book, but they are real and delicious! Discover how to make these green pancakes out of ingredients you can find in your pantry and produce drawer. Kale Packs a Powerful Punch Have you ever tried kale before? If you have then it may be… Continue reading Free Green Pancakes Recipe

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The Ultimate Ranch Dupe: Cottage Cheese “Ranch” Dip

This recipe is groundbreaking! I believe that this recipe will be a staple in my own life for the foreseeable future. Learn why this cottage cheese "ranch" dip is, in my opinion, superior to the original stuff! Calling all Ranch Lovers If you're anything like me you could classify yourself as a ranch lover or… Continue reading The Ultimate Ranch Dupe: Cottage Cheese “Ranch” Dip

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Labor Day Roasted Peaches

Adding a little extra color and flavor to your barbeque this Labor Day is a great way to celebrate! This roasted peach recipe is a great way to enjoy in-season fresh produce. The Appeals of Healthy Barbeque Sides Fruits and vegetables offer a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can boost your… Continue reading Labor Day Roasted Peaches

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Easy Esquites

Do you love the taste of elote? I do too! Esquites is a traditional Mexican dish that has many properties similar to elote but in a salad form! This easy esquites recipe is a great way to eat extra servings of vegetables throughout your day, and it tastes amazing by itself or in a variety… Continue reading Easy Esquites

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Make Your Own Healthy Sour Watermelon Fruit Snacks

Nothing beats a sour watermelon fruit snack during these back-to-school days. Follow along with Captain Create to learn how to make your own sour watermelon fruit snacks, filled with fresh watermelon juice, no additive colors or flavors, and less than 2 T of sugar for the whole batch! Gelatin Have you ever heard of or… Continue reading Make Your Own Healthy Sour Watermelon Fruit Snacks

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Bamboo and Kale Spring Rolls

How do you feel about trying new foods? This kale and bamboo spring rolls recipe may sound far fetched, but let's dive into each ingredient and you can decide if you want to try this for yourself and your family! New Ingredients and New Possibilities I remember the first time I tried canned bamboo shoots.… Continue reading Bamboo and Kale Spring Rolls

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Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad

Have you ever opened your fridge and felt like there was nothing good to eat? Sometimes when we are low on fridge supplies it can be discouraging to make a healthy meal and tempting to go shopping again, which can lead to going over budget. This week's recipe includes lots of pantry staples that can… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad

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Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza

Garden fresh oregano is fragrant and delicious! If you like Italian seasonings and spices, it's likely that you also will love the taste of oregano in this whole wheat pizza recipe. Italian seasoning often is made with dried oregano, basil, thyme and more. In this delicious pizza recipe oregano is infused into the crust and… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza

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Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie

These sweet banana smoothies are my favorite alternatives to other desserts and sweets! This post features a chocolate banana smoothie and a creamy cinnamon banana smoothie. Both recipes are filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and natural sugars that give our bodies the energy they need. MyPlate Fruit Group Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada

This delicious chicken and veggie tostada recipe is a great twist on a classic Mexican tostada! Full of carbohydrates, micronutrients, protein and fiber, this recipe has a great combination of health benefits that helps us be active and healthy. What is a Tostada? If you don't know what a tostada is let me tell you,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada

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Recipe of the Week: Creamy Veggie Soup

This creamy veggie soup is deceivingly healthy with how creamy it is! Filled with cauliflower, onion, carrot and celery, this soup packs in a lot of flavor while also being a great way to add some extra vitamins and minerals into your diet. Cauliflower Cauliflower may look like a ghostly version of its broccoli counterpart,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Creamy Veggie Soup

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Recipe of the Week: MyPlate Snackle Box

Have you heard of a "snackle box" before? It's such a fun creative way to snack! This snackle box includes all the MyPlate food groups and is great for snacking on the go when your out being active. The Snackle Box A snackle box is a converted tackle box that can hold snacks! If you… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: MyPlate Snackle Box

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Recipe of the Week: Easy Whole Wheat Protein Bagel

These whole wheat protein bagel recipe is one of my favorites! Compared to normal bagels this recipe has extra fiber and protein, and will make a delicious addition to a meal or a make a perfect snack! Greek Yogurt's Benefits This recipe features non-fat, plain Greek yogurt. This unique ingredient has lots of protein, and… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Easy Whole Wheat Protein Bagel

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Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean quinoa salad is delicious! Quinoa is a grain not many of us use in our day to day, but here are some reasons why we should! Quinoa's Special Qualities The first question I usually get about quinoa is how it's pronounced: "keen-waa" The spelling of the word really is different than the pronunciation,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad