Recipes
Recipes
(GF) – Gluten Free recipe, (V) – Vegan recipe, (VT) – Vegetarian recipe
Breakfast & Brunch
Chocolaty Oatmeal Pancakes (V)
Muesli Breakfast (VT)
Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfait(VT)
Skillet Eggs & Spinach (GF,VT)
Sweet Potato & Avocado Egg Scramble (GF, VT)
Vegan Pina Colada Granola (can be GF)
Fruit-Filled, Protein-Packed Overnight Quinoa & Oats (can be V & GF)
Breads & Muffins
Apple Pecan & Quinoa Muffins(VT)
Easy Egg Muffins (GF,VT)
Heavenly Lemon Blueberry Scones(VT)
Peanut Butter & Honey Muffins(VT)
Banana Bread Muffins with Almond Butter Filling (VT)
Herbed Yogurt Spelt Flatbreads (VT)
Apple & Sunbutter Granola Muffins (GF, VT)
Vegan Basil Cornbread (V, can be GF)
Healthy Baked Churro Donut Holes (GF)
Chocolate & Coconut Baked Donuts (GF)
Energy & Protein Bars
Apricot & Cashew Energy Bars (V)
Vegan PB & J Energy Bars (V, GF)
Chocolate Covered Gingerbread Bliss Balls (V, GF)
Raw Carrot Cake Bites with Vanilla Protein Frosting (GF, can be V)
Smoothies & Drinks
Chocolate Protein ‘Frosty’ (VT, can be V & GF)
“Seeded” Watermelon & Banana Smoothie (can be GF & V)
Popeye Smoothie (GF,VT)
Mint Chocolate Green Protein Smoothie (can be V & GF)
Black Forest Cake Protein Smoothie (V & GF)
Orange ‘Dreamsicle’ Calming Smoothie (GF & can be V)
Chips & “Fries”
Crispy Cinnamon Apple Chips (GF,V)
Oven Baked Zucchini Chips - (VT) All time favorite!!
Chili Garlic Baked Sweet Potato Fries (GF, V)
Baked Carrot & Sweet Potato Fries (GF, V)
Dips & Spreads
Black Bean Spread (GF, V)
Fresh Salsa (GF, V)
Mediterranean Baked Caprino & Tomatoes (GF,VT)
Cookies, Fudge & Brownies
Peanut Butter Spelt Cookies (V)
Protein Packed Thin Mint Cookies (can be GF & V)
Banana Nut Butter Cookies (V, GF)
Healthy ‘Eatmore’ Fudge Squares (GF, VT)
Raspberry Goat Cheese Swirl Brownies (GF, VT)
Soft & Chewy Chocolate Black-Bean Cookies (V, GF)
Peach Pie Fudge (V, GF)
Soft & Chewy Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF, can be V)
Snacks
Baked Zucchini Dill Fritters(VT)
Roasted Lime & Black Pepper Chickpeas - (GF, VT)
Tuna Tomato Bites (GF)
Soups & Stews
Baba’s Borscht (GF)
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup (GF, V)
Half-Hour Veggie Chili (GF, VT)
20-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup (GF)
Sweet Potato & Tofu Thai Curry Stew (V, can be GF)
Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potato Soup (V, GF)
Salads
Simple Artichoke Salad (VT, GF)
Grilled Peach & Goat Cheese Salad (GF)
Grilled Salmon & Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad (GF)
Lemony Chicken & Brown Bean Salad (GF)
Mango Avocado & Walnut Salad (GF, VT)
Skinny Chicken Waldorf Salad (GF)
Tasty Thai Lemongrass Salad (VT)
Watermelon & Feta Salad (GF, VT)
Moroccan Spiced Sprouted Grain & Prawn Salad (GF)
Chili Crusted Ahi Tuna & Avocado Salad with Cilantro Garlic Dressing (GF)
Plumcot, Orange & Lentil Salad (GF)
DIY Salad Dressing (GF, V)
Sandwiches & Wraps
Avocado & Spiced Hummus Sandwich (V)
Mashed Chickpea & Pesto Sandwich (VT, can be V)
Roasted Vegetable & Balsamic Chicken Wrap (can be GF)
Main Dishes
Grilled Shrimp Tacos (GF)
GF Margherita Pizza (GF, VT)
Butternut Squash Coconut Curry (V, GF)
Portobello Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Burgers (VT)
Turkey & Ricotta Meatballs (GF)
Veggie Chip Chicken Strips (GF)
Quinoa Mac & Cheese (VT, GF)
‘Clean Eating’ Fried Rice (VT)
Roasted Spaghetti Squash & Veggie Bolognese (VT)
Soba Noodle Salad Rolls with Peanut Sauce (VT (can be V & GF))
Lime Steamed Curry Cod & Chili Garlic Baked Sweet Potato Fries (GF)
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken (GF)
Sweet Chili Rubbed Salmon Filets (GF)
Zucchini ‘Pasta’ with Prawns & a ‘Creamy’ Avocado Basil Sauce (GF, can easily be V)
Sweet Potato & Avocado Egg Scramble (GF, VT)
Simple Ginger Soy Poached Salmon
Kale & Broccoli Slaw Rice Bowl with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce (V)
Chicken & Veggie Quinoa Casserole (GF)
Simple Broth Poached Salmon with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction (GF)
Easy Vietnamese Turkey Meatballs (GF)
The “Zen” Quinoa Bowl (GF & can be V)
Desserts
Chocolate & Peppermint Cupcakes (GF)
Banana & Peanut Butter “Ice Cream” (GF, V)
Raspberry Oatmeal Ice Cream Sandwiches (VT)
Frozen Pumpkin Pie Dessert (V, GF)
Key Lime Tarts (VT, GF)
Red Velvet Whoopie Cakes (VT, can be V with the use of vegan cream cheese)
Chocolate-Covered Banana & PB Bites (GF, V)
Apple Pie Protein ‘Ice Cream’ (GF, can be V)
3 Ingredient Clean Eating “Turtles” (V, GF)
Double Chocolate Protein Nut Butter Cups (can be GF & V)
Raw Carrot Cake Bites with Vanilla Protein Frosting (GF, can be V)
Healthy Baked Churro Donut Holes (GF)
Chocolate & Coconut Baked Donuts (GF)
Protein Powder Recipes
Chocolate Protein ‘Frosty’ (can be V & GF)
“Seeded” Watermelon & Banana Smoothie (can be V & GF)
Apple Pie Protein ‘Ice Cream’ (can be V & GF)
Protein Packed Thin Mint Cookies (can be GF & V)
Double Chocolate Protein Nut Butter Cups (can be GF & V)
Mint Chocolate Green Protein Smoothie (can be V & GF)
Black Forest Cake Protein Smoothie (V & GF)
Raw Carrot Cake Bites with Vanilla Protein Frosting (GF, can be V)
Orange ‘Dreamsicle’ Calming Smoothie (GF, and can be V)
Peach & Chocolate Protein Fudgesicles (GF, and can be V)








Tracy Jennison-Cotter
I’m excited to have found your site! I’m a 44-year old and BF a 4 month old. I feel so depleted from it that I’m having joint and back pain. I did a search for healthy menu-whole food ideas and found you. Can’t wait to try out your recipes! (And I’ll be sharing your site with my 35+ mom’s group as well.)
Christal
Awesome!! Thanks Tracy! Happy to have you following the blog!
Hazel Adamson
Your key lime tarts are such a big hit with my exercise group! I have made them twice in the last month, and keep giving them away, and everyone raves about them. I too, am in love with them. Love your site!
Christal
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback Hazel!!
Julie
Your website looks great, and I will most definitely have a go at some of your recipes! Do you mind people posting up your recipes as long as they refer to the original link on your blog?
). I love the work you have put into it though, and the different categories
The only thing missing here would be a search bar (wanted to see if you had made any dishes with rhubarb!
I hope the Monday gives you a smooth start to the week
x J
Christal
Hi Julie! Thanks for the feedback! I don’t mind at all if people post as long as they link back to my original post! Yes, I’ve been thinking about updating my recipe page more so that you can search! Thanks again
Whitney
I have been on your site for about an hour now and it’s awesome! I’m so excited to try many of your recipes, especially the vegan ones. Thanks!
Christal
Thanks so much Whitney!! Let me know how they go when you give the recipes a try!
Jodi
So glad I came across your website! I’m looking forward to trying your recipes. Your peanut butter cookie recipe and chocolate peppermint cupcake recipe will be perfect for the holidays!! Thank you!
Christal
Thanks Jodi! Enjoy!
Carolyn Jones
Wow congrats Christal. These all look great!! Can’t wait to try the black bean spread, half hour veggie Chili and the raspberry goat cheese swirl brownies – because well I’ve always had a sweet tooth
Christal
Thanks Carolyn!
Check out today’s Chocolate & Peppermint Cupcakes too!
Brooke Lazor
holy crap chrissy.. i can’t believe how many recipes you’ve already racked up!! impressive
Christal
Yep! It adds up!!