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Pesto Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
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Pesto Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

These baked pesto parmesan chicken cutlets are breaded in a crispy parmesan coating, topped with flavor filled pesto, the baked in the oven and covered with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve on a bed of tortellini with a side of vegetables for an easy dinner that your entire family will love.

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Healthier Peanut Butter Caramel Dip
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Healthier Peanut Butter Caramel Dip

This healthier peanut butter “caramel” dip is the perfect fruit dip for fall. Creamy peanut butter blended with salted medjool date caramel and topped with course sea salt makes a delicious dip for crisp apples, spread for fall pancakes, or ingredient in baked goods and bars!

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Cottage Cheese Smoothie
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Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This creamy strawberry cottage cheese fruit smoothie is a family friendly and delicious way to enjoy fruits, vegetables, and nutritious dairy all wrapped up in a high protein smoothie with no protein powder!

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Blended Cottage Cheese 101
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Blended Cottage Cheese 101

If the texture of cottage cheese is holding you back from enjoying the popular dairy product then blending cottage cheese could be your solution! In this blog we will cover blended cottage cheese 101 and discuss what it is, how to make it, and give you ideas on how to serve it to enhance the nutrition and texture of your recipes.

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Easy Basil Pesto
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Easy Basil Pesto

With just a few simple ingredients, it's easy to skip the store bought and whip up this easy and delicious basil pesto at home!

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

These decadent peanut butter and chocolate Rice Krispie treats take the classic homemade Rice Krispie to a whole new level. Full of chocolate and peanut butter, these Rice Krispies are incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to be a dessert favorite at your next birthday party or gathering!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Chia Seed Pudding
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Chia Seed Pudding

This delicious pumpkin cheesecake protein chia seed pudding is loaded with the nutrition of pumpkin, protein from creamy cottage cheese, and plant based protein and fiber from chia seeds making it the perfect way to start your day all season long!

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Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins
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Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins

A fall twist on the classic banana muffin, these simple pumpkin banana bread muffins are perfectly fluffy, perfectly moist, and perfectly spiced to give you all the flavors of fall in one bite!

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Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Pasta (One-Pot Recipe)
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Tuscan Chicken and Orzo Pasta (One-Pot Recipe)

With school back in session, easy week night dinners are a must and it doesn’t get easier to make (or clean up) than this tuscan chicken and orzo pasta bake! Ready in 30 minutes and filled with tuscan flavors like Italian herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh vegetables, this one pot recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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Snickers Overnight Oats
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Snickers Overnight Oats

Candy? For breakfast? Now you can with these snickers overnight oats. With a peanut butter oatmeal base, date caramel for sweetness, and topped with a chocolate and peanut cap, now you can enjoy all the candy flavors for breakfast with the nutrition of overnight oats!

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Caprese Ravioli Skewers
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Caprese Ravioli Skewers

For events from tailgates to baby showers, these caprese ravioli skewers are incredibly easy to make, look beautiful on a platter, and come together in flash making them the perfect appetizer for any party.

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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!