Looking for nutritious recipes that are simple, delicious, and family-friendly? As a nutrition registered dietitian, I create healthy recipes made with real ingredients and practical nutrition in mind. Browse breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and sides designed to help you feel confident in the kitchen and around the table.

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Berry Protein Cheesecake Bites

Berry Protein Cheesecake Bites

With 10 grams of protein and a bite full of Oregon frozen blackberries, these berry protein cheesecake bites are a delicious high protein dessert recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and nourish your body.

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Stuffed Peppers With Ground Beef and Rice

Stuffed Peppers With Ground Beef and Rice

These stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice are full of classic taco flavors that your entire family will love. A simple stuffing mix of ground beef, Spanish rice, beans, and other classic ingredients are all simmered together in one pot then stuffed into bell peppers, topped with cheese, and baked until melty and warm.

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Baked Chicken and Orzo

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.

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One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

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.

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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
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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.

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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Fajita Bowls

Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Fajita Bowls

These delicious ground beef and sweet potato fajita bowls are the perfect meal prep recipe. Cooked ground beef, cubed sweet potatoes, and thinly sliced fajita vegetables are coated in a flavorful homemade taco seasoning blend and oven baked to a sizzling dinner that your entire family will love.

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One Pot Sausage Tortellini with Spinach
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One Pot Sausage Tortellini with Spinach

This one pot sausage tortellini with spinach is ready in under 40 minutes, full of easy to use ingredients, and leaves you with minimal clean up. Coated in a simple cottage cheese pasta sauce, this one pot dinner is the perfect recipe to reach for on a busy weeknight that makes great leftovers and will be loved by all members of your family!

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Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl (Viral Recipe!)

Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl (Viral Recipe!)

Taking the internet by storm, this hot honey sweet potato ground beef bowl is an easy and high protein dinner recipe. Savory grilled onions add a delicious twist to the classic recipe of creamy avocado, cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and a drizzle of hot honey for a balanced and delicious bowl that your entire family will love.

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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!