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Appetizers

These easy (only 5 ingredients!) roasted almonds are the perfect healthy snack. Flavor, flavor, flavor...and tons of nutritional benefits! 163 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #almonds #healthysnacks

Roasted Almonds with Smoked Paprika & Rosemary Recipe

As if roasted tomato crostini aren't good enough on their own. Add some smashed avocado and basil for your new favorite summertime appetizer. 52 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #crostini #appetizer #tomato #weightwatchers

Roasted Tomato Crostini with Avocado

Cashew shrimp is always a favorite takeout meal, but it's super simple (and healthier!) to make at home. Cook up a batch and serve as lettuce wraps for a light meal or appetizers. 169 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP #shrimp #weightwatchers #lettucewraps

Cashew Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Sweet and savory bites that you can make in about 10 minutes! These blueberry and goat cheese crostini are fantastic for last-minute summertime entertaining. 45 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #crostini #appetizer #weightwatchers

Blueberry & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Beverages

Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version. 55 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #icedtea #drinks #weightwatchers

Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe

This raspberry mojito just took over as the queen of cocktails in my house. Tart, sweet, cold and refreshing, this classic cocktail gets a summertime makeover. 150 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #mojito #cocktail #happyhour

Raspberry Mojito Recipe {5-Minute Cocktail}

15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes

15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes

Turn happy hour upside down with this slightly spicy ginger-infused avocado mezcal cocktail! The creamy texture from the avocado produces a perfectly frosty, smooth beverage.

Avocado Barbacoa Mezcal Cocktail Recipe

Breakfast

Turn to this whole wheat carrot muffin recipe when you need a healthy snack in less than 30 minutes. They're perfect for quick breakfasts, too! Only 178 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. #muffinrecipe #carrot #wholegrain #weightwatchers

Whole Wheat Carrot Muffin Recipe

This veggie omelette packs in a ton of flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It's perfect for brunch or a quick, healthy dinner! 163 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #vegetarian #eggs #omelet

Veggie Omelette with Zucchini & Caramelized Onions

2 Ingredient Crepes! Truly, you need just two ingredients to make this easy delicious breakfast or dessert. You'd never guess that they don't include a single pinch of flour. 76 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #crepes #glutenfree #weightwatchers

2 Ingredient Crepes {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Whip up an easy vegetarian breakfast or dinner with this skinny southwestern crustless quiche recipe. It's as tasty as it is versatile! 142 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #quiche #weightwatchers #vegetarian

Skinny Southwestern Crustless Quiche Recipe {Vegetarian}

Desserts

2 Ingredient Crepes! Truly, you need just two ingredients to make this easy delicious breakfast or dessert. You'd never guess that they don't include a single pinch of flour. 76 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #crepes #glutenfree #weightwatchers

2 Ingredient Crepes {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Grilled pineapple is a fantastic way to curb your sweet tooth without breaking the calorie bank. Serve these honey lime-brushed kabobs with ice cream or grilled shrimp and chicken. 72 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pineapple #grilled #fruit #recipe

Grilled Pineapple Kabobs with Honey & Lime

Looking for a dessert to share with your sweetie? These 3-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Fudge Pots are fantastic for celebrating Valentine's Day or a special occasion. #recipe #dessert

3-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Fudge Pots

These 4-Ingredient Blueberry Goat Cheese Phyllo Turnovers make the most irresistibly flaky and delicious desserts or appetizers. 54 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

4-Ingredient Blueberry Goat Cheese Phyllo Turnovers

Entrees

Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don't have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP #souprecipes #thanksgiving #weightwatchers

Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

This turkey panini recipe is always a favorite in our house. The simple mix of turkey, apple, Cheddar cheese and arugula is delightfully simple and tasty. 235 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #panini #healthyrecipes #weightwatchers

Turkey Panini Recipe with Apple, Cheddar & Arugula

Have you ever tried a grated cauliflower salad? No cooking required! Serve this as a vegan dinner or a side dish. 270 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for entree portion. #cauliflower #cleaneating #weightwatchers #veganrecipes

Mediterranean Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe {Vegan}

Poached fish is one of the easiest healthy weeknight recipes you can make, and it gets even better when simmered in a quick homemade tomato sauce. 274 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP #fish #healthyrecipes #weightwatchers

Poached Fish in Easy Tomato Sauce

How To

How to Make Flavored Salts + 5 Homemade Gift Ideas

If you have always wondered how to roast Brussels sprouts, this tutorial is for you! Roasted Brussels sprouts are the ultimate fall or holiday side dish! #Brusselssprouts #cleaneating #howto

How to Roast Brussels Sprouts

Homemade oat flour is a fantastic way to boost the fiber and protein in baked goods and pancakes. Less than 5 minutes to make! 84 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #oatflour #baking #oats #glutenfree

How to Make Oat Flour (+ Ways to Use Oat Flour)

There is no easier way to add flavor to soups, pizzas, sandwiches and salads than a dose of caramelized onions. Learn how to caramelize onions in this step-by-step tutorial.

How to Caramelize Onions

Pasta

Skillet Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe

If you've never tried Korean glass noodles, now's the time! This sweet potato noodle recipe, called Japchae, is filled with chicken, vegetables & tons of flavor! 284 calories and 7 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #glassnoodles #japchae #weightwatchers

Korean Glass Noodles with Chicken & Vegetables (Japchae Recipe)

Ditch the mayo and bring this Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette to the next backyard barbecue or family picnic. A lightened-up classic is always a surefire winner! 198 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #weightwatchers #pastasalad #potluck

Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

The flavors in these vegetarian lasagna rolls are the definition of comfort food! Roasted eggplant, zucchini and mushroom give a great meaty texture and smoky flavor to this healthy dinner recipe. 185 calories and 6 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP #lasagna #pasta #vegetarian #weightwatchers

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Rolls Recipe

Salads

Have you ever tried a grated cauliflower salad? No cooking required! Serve this as a vegan dinner or a side dish. 270 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for entree portion. #cauliflower #cleaneating #weightwatchers #veganrecipes

Mediterranean Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe {Vegan}

Summertime tomatoes are fantastic on their own, but this Heirloom Tomato Salad is taken to the next level with a light vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles. 86 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #tomato #saladrecipes #healthy

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese

Punch up the flavors of your summertime meal with a dose of this Quinoa, Avocado and Blueberry Salad, finished off with feta cheese and a tangy lime vinaigrette. The perfect potluck salad! 121 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #quinoa #saladrecipes #weightwatchers

Quinoa, Avocado & Blueberry Salad Recipe

Classic panzanella salad transforms into a dinner salad with the addition of perfectly cooked salmon. Tons of veggies and even more flavor make this a summertime favorite! 377 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salmon #panzanella #healthyrecipes #weightwatchers

Salmon Panzanella Salad Recipe

Side Dishes

Brown rice pilaf with orzo is the side dish that goes with everything! Serve this easy whole grain side with everything from roast chicken to curry. 132 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP #ricepilaf #sidedish #weightwatchers

Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Summertime tomatoes are fantastic on their own, but this Heirloom Tomato Salad is taken to the next level with a light vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles. 86 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #tomato #saladrecipes #healthy

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese

Zucchini noodles with pesto and Little potatoes are the perfect way to use up all of your summertime produce! Healthy, delicious side dish. 139 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #zucchini #zoodles #vegetarian #weightwatchers

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Little Potatoes

Punch up the flavors of your summertime meal with a dose of this Quinoa, Avocado and Blueberry Salad, finished off with feta cheese and a tangy lime vinaigrette. The perfect potluck salad! 121 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #quinoa #saladrecipes #weightwatchers

Quinoa, Avocado & Blueberry Salad Recipe

Snacks

Turn to this whole wheat carrot muffin recipe when you need a healthy snack in less than 30 minutes. They're perfect for quick breakfasts, too! Only 178 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. #muffinrecipe #carrot #wholegrain #weightwatchers

Whole Wheat Carrot Muffin Recipe

These easy (only 5 ingredients!) roasted almonds are the perfect healthy snack. Flavor, flavor, flavor...and tons of nutritional benefits! 163 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #almonds #healthysnacks

Roasted Almonds with Smoked Paprika & Rosemary Recipe

Smear this whipped pesto cream cheese spread on a bagel or tortilla and layer it with all of your favorite sandwich toppings. Or just eat it straight with your favorite crackers! 51 calories and 2 Weight Watcher SP #creamcheese #pesto #weightwatchers

Whipped Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

It takes mere minutes to make homemade baked tortilla chips. Sprinkled with smoked paprika and rosemary, these ones are something special! 78 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #snacks #healthy #weightwatchers

Baked Tortilla Chips with Smoked Paprika & Rosemary

Soups

Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don't have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP #souprecipes #thanksgiving #weightwatchers

Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Looking for an easy meatless dinner recipe? These 10 Vegan Soup Recipes are favorites in our family. Hearty and delicious! #vegetarian #soup #vegan

10 Vegan Soup Recipes

This 15-Minute Wonton Soup is made for busy weeknights! Wonton soup is always a hit with my family & I love that this recipe is loaded with veggies. 172 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #soup #wonton #weightwatchers #recipe

15-Minute Wonton Soup Recipe with Mushrooms & Chard

Chicken Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Vegetables

Vegan

Looking for an easy meatless dinner recipe? These 10 Vegan Soup Recipes are favorites in our family. Hearty and delicious! #vegetarian #soup #vegan

10 Vegan Soup Recipes

Have you ever tried a grated cauliflower salad? No cooking required! Serve this as a vegan dinner or a side dish. 270 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for entree portion. #cauliflower #cleaneating #weightwatchers #veganrecipes

Mediterranean Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe {Vegan}

Once you taste this 10-minute fresh and flavorful Black Bean and Corn Salad, you'll want to serve it at every summertime barbecue. 129 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #beansalad #vegan #weightwatchers

Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

One taste of these grilled sweet potatoes with cilantro vinaigrette will convince you to make this your go-to summer side dish recipe. 118 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #sweetpotato #grilled #weightwatchers

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipe

Vegetarian

Looking for an easy meatless dinner recipe? These 10 Vegan Soup Recipes are favorites in our family. Hearty and delicious! #vegetarian #soup #vegan

10 Vegan Soup Recipes

Have you ever tried a grated cauliflower salad? No cooking required! Serve this as a vegan dinner or a side dish. 270 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for entree portion. #cauliflower #cleaneating #weightwatchers #veganrecipes

Mediterranean Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe {Vegan}

Summertime tomatoes are fantastic on their own, but this Heirloom Tomato Salad is taken to the next level with a light vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles. 86 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #tomato #saladrecipes #healthy

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese

Zucchini noodles with pesto and Little potatoes are the perfect way to use up all of your summertime produce! Healthy, delicious side dish. 139 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #zucchini #zoodles #vegetarian #weightwatchers

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Little Potatoes

Round-Ups

Looking for an easy meatless dinner recipe? These 10 Vegan Soup Recipes are favorites in our family. Hearty and delicious! #vegetarian #soup #vegan

10 Vegan Soup Recipes

52 Healthy School Night Recipes - Meat and Meatless Dinner Ideas

52 Healthy Family Dinners – Meat & Meatless Dinner Ideas

Ten 30-Minute Healthy Dinner Recipes

Ground turkey recipes are a great way to lighten up your dinnertime meals. Dive into these 15 ground turkey recipes to make dinnertime easy and healthy. #groundturkey #recipes #dinner

15 Ground Turkey Recipes & Cooking Tips

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I'm Dara, a Canadian living in the U.S. and sharing my favorite healthy recipes, as well as healthy lifestyle tips. My cooking motto is that healthy eating never needs to be boring!
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