Hello! Welcome to my healthy living blog, where you will find delicious and nourishing recipes, cooking tips, health and wellness tips and more. I hope you enjoy!
Happy and healthy eating,
Jerran
This new Mini Cranberry Apple Crisps recipe has all of the winter vibes ~ fresh apples, cranberries, raisins, and a crisp oat topping with pecans and cozy baking spices.
If your only association with fresh cranberries is cranberry sauce on the holiday table, this crisp will be a welcome addition to your repertoire. It’s super easy to make, is essentially a one-bowl recipe, and makes a great breakfast crisp or healthy tasty treat. Think brunch or a light dessert after dinner. Continue Reading
Warning: super delicious addictive snack food ahead! These Spiced Candied Mixed Nuts are a breeze to make and are so good you’ll find it hard to stop eating them.
A little sweet, a little spicy, and a little smoky, it’s the perfect balance of flavors for snacking, adding to salads, and more! Continue Reading
Looking for a healthy tasty side, vegetarian main, and/or pasta substitute? I have just the recipe for you! This Spaghetti Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto satisfies all your pasta cravings ~ roasted spaghetti squash, a traditional-ish basil parmesan pesto, and more parm on top (plant-based or dairy option). Continue Reading
If you are a fan of pesto sauce you’ll like this twist on the traditional basil, pine nut and parmesan combo. Continue Reading
These Coconut Date Rolls with Dark Chocolate are definitely on Santa’s nice list this year. These “truffles” are easy to make, no-bake, healthy, and most of all delicious!
If you don’t feel like yet another holiday cookie recipe, these dates will totally be your jam.
There are two types of people in the world: creamy peanut butter lovers and crunchy peanut butter lovers. I happen to be team creamy, but no judgment if you’re a crunchy fan. Continue Reading
Currently obsessed with this Crispy Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts dish I whipped up on the fly. Most of it I had on hand (as you might), because these ingredients are all some of my faves! Serve it as a side or even as a main with your favorite protein. Continue Reading
We all need more satisfying easy recipes in our life, and this Spiced Lentil Soup is just that type of recipe. It’s a one-pot soup that can be enjoyed as an appetizer yet is hearty enough for a meal. And using lots of spices and two kinds of lentils makes this even better than your average lentil soup! Continue Reading
When pumpkin and chocolate are two of your favorite things, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake is the happy result.
This cake is perfect for the holidays and delicious enough to bake year round. And, bonus, it’s healthy and a breeze to make! Continue Reading
If you are looking to up your side dish game for Thanksgiving, I have just the recipe for you. These Charred Green Beans with Smoked Almonds are not your mom’s green bean casserole. They are umami-packed, full of flavor and crunch, thanks to the smoky almonds and crispy shallots. Continue Reading
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