Lightened Up Eggplant Rollatini

this recipe officially kicks off my new dinner series, favorites, lightened up!, where i take the cozy, nostalgic, restaurant-style meals we all love and make them more balanced, macro-friendly, and everyday doable… without sacrificing flavor. and this one might is a delicious start!! tender roasted eggplant wrapped around a creamy ricotta-spinach filling, baked in a

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Delicious Gluten-Free Funfetti Banana Loaf

funfetti banana loaf with cream cheese frosting this funfetti banana bread is proof that “healthier” baking can still feel joyful. it’s soft, moist, and lightly sweet with pops of color throughout, finished with a simple cream cheese frosting that makes it feel just a little extra without being over the top. think banana bread meets

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Crave-Worthy Crunchy Cabbage Salad With Sesame Peanut Dressing

this is one of those salads that people don’t believe is actually a salad. it’s crunchy, creamy, savory, a little spicy, and just sweet enough to keep you going back for more. it feels indulgent, but it’s made with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients that leave you feeling energized and satisfied. it’s the kind of dish that

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Healthy Peanut Butter Delight Protein Cheesecake

if you love peanut butter desserts but don’t want something overly sweet, heavy, or sugar-loaded, this healthy lower carb peanut butter cheesecake is exactly that sweet spot. it’s rich and creamy, packed with real peanut butter flavor, lightly sweet (but not cloying), and balanced enough to enjoy as a snack or dessert! this is the

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Healthy Lower Carb Blueberry Cheesecake Bites

if you’re craving cheesecake but want something lighter, more balanced, and snack-able, these healthy lower carb blueberry cheesecake bites are AMAZING. they’re creamy, softly set, perfectly sweet (but not too sweet), and made with simple, wholesome ingredients that actually leave you feeling satisfied. these are the kind of treat you can keep in the fridge

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Lightened Up Eggplant Rollatini

this recipe officially kicks off my new dinner series, favorites, lightened up!, where i take the cozy, nostalgic, restaurant-style meals we all love and make them more balanced, macro-friendly, and everyday doable… without sacrificing flavor. and this one might is a delicious start!! tender roasted eggplant wrapped around a creamy ricotta-spinach filling, baked in a

Read More »

Delicious Gluten-Free Funfetti Banana Loaf

funfetti banana loaf with cream cheese frosting this funfetti banana bread is proof that “healthier” baking can still feel joyful. it’s soft, moist, and lightly sweet with pops of color throughout, finished with a simple cream cheese frosting that makes it feel just a little extra without being over the top. think banana bread meets

Read More »

Crave-Worthy Crunchy Cabbage Salad With Sesame Peanut Dressing

this is one of those salads that people don’t believe is actually a salad. it’s crunchy, creamy, savory, a little spicy, and just sweet enough to keep you going back for more. it feels indulgent, but it’s made with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients that leave you feeling energized and satisfied. it’s the kind of dish that

Read More »

Healthy Peanut Butter Delight Protein Cheesecake

if you love peanut butter desserts but don’t want something overly sweet, heavy, or sugar-loaded, this healthy lower carb peanut butter cheesecake is exactly that sweet spot. it’s rich and creamy, packed with real peanut butter flavor, lightly sweet (but not cloying), and balanced enough to enjoy as a snack or dessert! this is the

Read More »

Healthy Lower Carb Blueberry Cheesecake Bites

if you’re craving cheesecake but want something lighter, more balanced, and snack-able, these healthy lower carb blueberry cheesecake bites are AMAZING. they’re creamy, softly set, perfectly sweet (but not too sweet), and made with simple, wholesome ingredients that actually leave you feeling satisfied. these are the kind of treat you can keep in the fridge

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