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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Christmas Muddy Buddies
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Christmas Muddy Buddies

Christmas muddy buddys? Peppermint puppy chow? We may not be able to agree on a name but I am confident that we will all agree that this easy holiday dessert will be a crowd favorite!

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Crockpot Green Chicken Chili
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Crockpot Green Chicken Chili

This green chicken chili is the perfect cozy and hearty meal for you and your family this winter. It is bursting with flavor, loaded with nutrient-dense and fiber-rich vegetables, and comes together easily in just one dish… your crockpot!

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2 Ingredient PB Cookies
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2 Ingredient PB Cookies

Creamy peanut butter. Almond flour. That’s all you need for these soft and flaky, 2 ingredient peanut butter cookies that are the perfect treat to reach for when you are craving something yummy yet satisfying.

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Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Golden Grahams
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Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Golden Grahams

These brown butter Rice Krispie treats with golden grahams are a fun spin on the original Rice Krispie treats recipe. Golden grahams add the perfect amount of graham cracker flavor to these Rice Krispie treats and each bar is held together by the cozy flavors of brown butter. Once you try these golden graham Rice Krispies, you’ll never go back to the original recipe!

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Cottage Cheese Chuys Jalapeño Ranch Dip
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Cottage Cheese Chuys Jalapeño Ranch Dip

This healthier Chuys jalapeño ranch recipe is creamy, spicy, lower in calorie and higher in protein than the traditional recipe. It’s so full of flavor that you would never know its made with just four simple ingredients including a protein packed base of blended cottage cheese.

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High Protein Overnight Oats with Date Caramel
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High Protein Overnight Oats with Date Caramel

Looking for a breakfast that will actually keep you full? One serving of these high protein overnight oats has fiber, healthy fats, and over 40 grams of protein. Wrapped up with a naturally sweet bite of caramel date sauce, this easy high protein breakfast recipe will keep you fueled all morning long.

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Lil Smokies Pigs In A Blanket
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Lil Smokies Pigs In A Blanket

With just a few extra additions to a classic appetizer recipe, these lil smokies pigs in a blanket are different enough to feel special. Beef Lil smokies and swiss cheese are wrapped in a soft crescent roll then topped with a buttery poppyseed dressing and are perfect for game day snacks or an easy appetizer recipe that everyone will love.

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A collage of three images of a woman with long blonde hair, appearing in a bright, modern kitchen. In the first image, she is slicing celery on a cutting board. In the second image, she is holding a slice of orange over her eye and smiling. In the third image, she is sitting at the kitchen counter holding a plate of food and a piece of bread, smiling broadly.

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!