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Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

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A chocolate, peanut butter and banana smoothie

I have said this before, and I will say it again: there is no better combination in the world than chocolate and peanut butter. I could eat those delicious peanut butter cups all day, but I try not to (unless it is just one of those days). My chocolate, peanut butter and banana smoothie is a great way to satisfy that craving without over indulging. This smoothie may taste decadent and sinful, but it is actually a very healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. Loaded with protein, calcium, iron, potassium and antioxidants, this smoothie is a great, super easy and delicious way to start your day!

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Caprese Pasta Salad (Quick, Fresh and Easy!)

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A bowl of caprese pasta salad

This Caprese Pasta Salad is made using whole wheat pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella pearls. Balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt are tossed in and a simple, quick, delicious and easy pasta salad is born! This would be a great dish to have as a quick and easy vegetarian dinner, or as a side with your favorite protein. This would also be an excellent thing to bring to your next summer get together. Your friends will love it!

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos

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Three cilantro lime shrimp tacos

Taco lovers – this one’s for you! These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are served in warm tortillas, filled with a crispy avocado lime slaw and fresh flavorful shrimp and topped with a creamy avocado lime dressing. These will take your Taco Tuesday to a whole other level. Warning: eating these tacos may make you feel like you are on a Mexican vacation. Time to whip up some margaritas!

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Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

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Pizza Burger

Sometimes I am in the mood for a healthy salad or smoothie, or maybe a light chicken dish, and then sometimes I want a big, fat, cheesy, saucy burger. You can probably guess which craving I was having when these Pepperoni Pizza Burgers were created. Our family, like many, loves all things pizza. We go crazy for pizza grilled cheese, skillet pizza chicken, BBQ chicken pizza and especially a delivery pizza when mommy “just can’t”. This is a recipe that your whole family (especially the kids) will love and the best part is – it really doesn’t require much effort!

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Blueberry Smoothie

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A jar full of blueberry smoothie

Smoothies are one of the only ways that I manage to get a healthy breakfast. By the time I feed everyone else in my house in the morning, there isn’t a lot of time left to feed myself. I love to make smoothies because they are delicious, quick and easy and loaded with healthy ingredients and. You may have already tried my PB&J Smoothie and my Orange Cream Smoothie (if you haven’t, you should!). This blueberry smoothie is another regular in my rotation. This is a healthy breakfast that even your kids will love!

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Roast Beef in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Oven

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A plate of roast beef, vegetables and mashed potatoes

A hearty serving of tender roast beef with a healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables served over a creamy bed of mashed potatoes is my idea of the perfect comfort food meal. Roast beef is what Sunday dinner dreams are made of, and it has always been a meal that makes me think of my family table growing up. Most people don’t think of roast beef when they think of healthy eating, but it really can be! This recipe is 399 calories per serving (and is complimented excellently by my lighter mashed red potatoes) and is only 9 net carbs per serving. I have included the instructions to make this roast beef in either the instant pot (quick and easy!), slow cooker (set it and forget it!) or in the oven (easy and old school!). I hope you get a chance to enjoy this delicious recipe around the table with your family!

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One Dish Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

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One Dish Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

If you hate washing dishes as much as I do, this One Dish Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs recipe is for you! This light and healthy meal comes together in one dish, so you can stick it in the oven and forget it. Juicy chicken thighs, satisfying sweet potatoes and fresh zucchini are coated in a delicious honey mustard sauce to create your new favorite weeknight dinner.

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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Cookies

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Inside view of a Fruit Pebbles Cheesecake Cookie

Growing up, I was a cereal loving kid all the way. To be honest, I am still a cereal loving adult! Fruity Pebbles has, without a question, always been one of my favorite cereals. While a bowl of cereal is always great, I decided to make something a little more exciting using this colorful and delicious cereal. These soft and rich cheesecake flavored cookies are chock-full with crunchy Fruity Pebbles. Kids and adults alike will go crazy for these cookies!

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Vietnamese Beef Bowls – with ground beef

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Vietnamese beef bowl

These Vietnamese Beef Bowls are a great quick, easy and healthy option for weeknight dinners. The saucy and flavorful ground beef is served over my habanero lime rice. Hoisin sauce gives this dish just the hint of sweetness that it needs, and the chili paste gives it just enough spice. All in, these rice bowls come in at less than 500 calories, so they are a delicious meal that you shouldn’t feel guilty about enjoying!

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Habanero Lime Rice – Easy, Fresh & Spicy!

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A plate of habanero lime rice

To me, plain white rice is something that I eat only as an accompaniment to something else. It is never something that I am excited about, and it is most definitely never the best part of any meal. I don’t like serving anything that doesn’t add a good amount of flavor to a meal, and that is why I love this Habanero Lime Rice. This rice has both habaneros and jalapeños and it also has cilantro and lime juice. This is one side dish that is anything but bland, and if you aren’t careful, it may even outshine your main dish!

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