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Easy Maple Pecan Granola
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Easy Maple Pecan Granola

Why buy store bought granola when you can make your own in less than 25 minutes? This easy maple pecan granola is full of fall flavors, subtly sweet and the perfect addition to yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or enjoyed on it’s own!

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Creamy Potato and Bean Soup
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Creamy Potato and Bean Soup

Take a bite of this cozy and creamy potato and bean soup. Loaded with smashed potatoes, blended beans, and fresh flavors like garlic, rosemary and thyme, this potato soup is made with no heavy cream and will quickly become your winter favorite!

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Cottage Cheese Flatbread
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Cottage Cheese Flatbread

This blended cottage cheese flatbread needs only 2 ingredients and makes a surprisingly fluffy flatbread that pairs perfectly with tzatziki, hummus, or other toppings of your choice

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Salted Caramel Medjool Date Protein Balls
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Salted Caramel Medjool Date Protein Balls

If you want a high fiber, high protein snack that is grab and go then you need to make these salted caramel medjool date protein balls. Loaded with protein, fiber, and flavor, these protein balls make it both fun and delicious to snack on healthy options.

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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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Blended Cottage Cheese 101: What is it, how to make it, and how to serve it.
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Blended Cottage Cheese 101: What is it, how to make it, and how to serve it.

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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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!