Hi! I’m Lauren.
I’m a registered dietitian and I have been working hard to put together recipes, recommendations, and product reviews to help you live your life well fed!
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Low Sugar Pumpkin Bread
This low sugar pumpkin bread gives you a moist and fluffy slice that is perfectly spiced and sweetened with some maple syrup and (less!) brown sugar than most other pumpkin bread recipes. Serve warm and top with butter or nut butter for a slice of fall flavors that you can feel good about!
Baked Chicken and Orzo
Whether you need to feed a hungry family or a handful of friends, this one pan baked chicken and orzo is the perfect recipe to reach for. With just one baking dish you end up with perfectly cooked chicken thighs and orzo pasta that are perfect for meal prep or to pair with a vegetable side dish for a balanced dinner that everyone at your table will love.
Biscoff Baked Oats
These blended biscoff baked oats are full of simple ingredients like blended oats, eggs, and milk that are baked into a soft, cake like texture and sweetened with subtle hints of creamy biscoff for a meal prep friendly breakfast bar that the entire family will love.
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken
This delicious one pan coconut lime chicken is ready in 30 minutes and is the perfect addition to rice bowls or noodles. Tender chicken is coated in a coconut soy sauce that is bursting with fresh flavors from fresh lime juice and cilantro for an easy and versatile weeknight dinner or meal prepped protein.
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
This healthy butternut squash pasta sauce recipe is loaded with vegetables, high protein bone broth, and greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a healthy twist on the classic fall recipe. With a thick and creamy consistency, this recipe is a delicious way to boost the nutrition of your next pasta night and stores perfectly in the freezer for busy weeknight dinners.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
This air fryer teriyaki salmon is coated in a tangy homemade teriyaki sauce and air fried until it is crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside. It’s the perfect protein to pair with a side of roasted vegetables, add to salads, or to use in teriyaki salmon noodle bowls.
Healthy Fall Recipes
From tart apples to roasted butternut squash, smooth maple syrup and of course a plethora of pumpkin, fall is set apart by more than just the cooler temperatures. While often used in baked goods and creamy soups, the classic flavors of fall are also really easy to incorporate into healthy fall recipes and today we are rounding up a few delicious ideas.
20 Back To School Dinner Ideas
From crockpot recipes to one pot wonders, chicken recipes to crispy salmon bites, these back to school dinner ideas feature easy to make and nutritious dinner recipes that your entire family will love.
Fall Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Beets
This fall butternut squash and kale salad with beets is the perfect green salad to serve during the fall season. With a kale base loaded to the brim with healthy ingredients like roasted beets, butternut squash, and sliced pears, this colorful salad looks beautiful on a table and pairs well with a variety of dressings.
Back To School Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for kids but it can be difficult to find things to serve (or things that your kids will eat!) on busy school mornings. These back to school breakfast ideas round up healthy breakfast ideas for every child- the ones who like to eat breakfast, the ones who prefer savory, the ones who prefer sweet, and the kids who prefer a lighter meal to start their day!
Protein Pumpkin Smoothie
This delicious protein pumpkin smoothie combines the best of both worlds- cozy fall flavors and protein. With over 40 grams of protein and a burst of spiced pumpkin flavor, it's easy to reach for this healthy fall recipe all season long.
Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks (From A Dietitian!)
Breastfeeding moms require healthful calories and specific nutrients to be able to produce enough breastmilk for their baby while also supporting their own health. Along with balanced meals, these healthy breastfeeding snacks can help increase calorie consumption, enhance nutrient intake, and nourish moms while they nourish their babies.
Mini Biscoff Cheesecake Cups
If you want a healthy, no-bake recipe then you need to make these mini biscoff cheesecake cups. Loaded with crushed lotus cookies and a protein blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and creamy Biscoff, you’ll love having these perfectly portioned, protein cheesecakes as a healthy sweet treat at the end of the day.
Apple Crisp Granola
Take a bite into fall with this delicious, oven baked apple crisp granola. Wholesome oats and heart healthy walnuts are tossed in a delicious brown butter and maple syrup sauce then mixed with crispy baked apple chips for fall flavors that are easy to grab a handful of.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Recipe
With 20 grams of protein per slider, this chicken bacon ranch sliders recipe is perfect for a hearty appetizer at potlucks or enjoyed as a family friendly dinner recipe. Coated in a creamy greek yogurt ranch dressing, a simple chicken and bacon mixture is layered with two types of cheeses onto sweet Hawaiian rolls then baked until melty perfection for a slider recipe that everyone will love.
Raspberry Jam Recipe With Chia Seeds
If you have a child who loves pb & j sandwiches, then this recipe is for you. This quick and easy, 4 ingredient raspberry jam recipe with chia seeds is loaded with fruit and fiber but lower in added sugar making it the perfect spread to include in a back to school lunchbox or tasty topping for a creamy bowl of oatmeal.
Cottage Cheese Taco Dip
This easy, no-bake cottage cheese taco dip is the perfect appetizer to bring to tailgates or game day parties. Layered flavors of beans, taco seasoned cottage cheese, smashed avocado, taco sauce, and other fresh ingredients give you all the flavors of a tasty taco, but served as a dip with crunchy tortilla chips instead.
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
These crispy air fryer hot honey chicken tenders are the perfect hearty appetizer or easy protein source for salads, bowls, and wraps. Chicken tenders coated in a flavorful corn flake crust then air fried to a crispy perfection and tossed in an easy hot honey sauce, this recipe is a crowd pleaser every time!
Raw vs. Cooked Vegetables: Which Is Better for Your Health?
If you are on a mission to include more vegetables in your diet, you may have found yourself wondering if it’s best to eat your vegetables raw or cooked? Let’s review the nutrition of raw vs cooked vegetables and find out which one is the best one for your health!
Nuts and Seeds Protein Granola
If you want to make a high protein granola recipe without protein powder then you need to lean in to the natural protein content of this delicious nuts and seeds granola. A base of popped quinoa, mixed nuts, and pumpkin seeds fills this homemade granola with protein and fiber making it a healthy snack or crunchy addition to yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.