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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

This crockpot Chai Hot Apple Cider puts a little spin on the classic fall beverage. Five minutes of prep time and your kitchen will smell like autumn! 110 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #applecider #crockpot #slowcooker

Chai Hot Apple Cider Recipe {Crockpot}

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}

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

Sunday brunch or a holiday breakfast, these Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes are perfectly spiced and positively addictive! 136 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints | Healthy | Easy | From Scratch | Best | Fluffy | Oatmeal | Kids #pumpkinpancakes #healthybrunchrecipes #christmasbreakfast #thanksgivingbreakfast #weightwatchers

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes

All of the flavors of fall are infused into this Apple Pie Homemade Granola recipe. Mix with yogurt, serve with milk or snack on a handful - versatile, healthy and delicious! 121 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #granola #homemadegranola #healthybreakfast

Apple Pie Homemade Granola Recipe

A collage of healthy breakfast recipes

25 Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas

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

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

Made from staple pantry ingredients and a side of chicken, this easy and delicious One Pot Italian Chicken and Quinoa recipe is a lifesaver on a busy night. 264 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP | Thighs | Healthy | Dinner | Recipes | Skillet #chickenrecipes #onepotmeal #weightwatchers #easydinners #onepotrecipes

One-Pot Italian Chicken & Quinoa Recipe

Treat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! 219 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP | Warm | Arugula | Vegan | Vegetarian | Black Beans | Healthy #butternutsquash #squashrecipes #meatlessmonday #vegetarianrecipes #dinnerrecipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe

Baked ziti with sausage and peppers is fantastic for feeding a crowd! Make ahead options are included, which makes entertaining or weeknight cooking even easier. 332 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP | Without Ricotta | Easy | With Italian Sausage | Recipe | For a Crowd #bakedziti #healthypastarecipes #foracrowd #weightwatchers

Baked Ziti with Sausage & Peppers {Lightened-Up}

This Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew (Vegan) is one of the first meatless meals I fell in love with. So much flavor and your kitchen will smell amazing! 295 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Vegetarian | Slow Cooker | Mediterranean | Easy | Dinner | Healthy | Spinach #cookincanuck #veganrecipes #crockpotrecipes

Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew {Vegan}

How To

Learn how to chop parsley and cilantro properly so you can prepare them in seconds when prepping your next meal. No need to pull the leaves off of the stems! #parsley #howto #cooking

How to: Chop Parsley & Cilantro

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)

Pasta

Baked ziti with sausage and peppers is fantastic for feeding a crowd! Make ahead options are included, which makes entertaining or weeknight cooking even easier. 332 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP | Without Ricotta | Easy | With Italian Sausage | Recipe | For a Crowd #bakedziti #healthypastarecipes #foracrowd #weightwatchers

Baked Ziti with Sausage & Peppers {Lightened-Up}

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs is always a family favorite. The lean meatballs are served in a delicious, easy homemade tomato sauce. | Crockpot Recipes | Crock Pot | Easy | Sauces | Baked | Italian | Easy #slowcooker #healthyrecipes

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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)

Salads

Treat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! 219 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP | Warm | Arugula | Vegan | Vegetarian | Black Beans | Healthy #butternutsquash #squashrecipes #meatlessmonday #vegetarianrecipes #dinnerrecipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe

The ultimate fall salad! This Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw is a breeze to make, and is packed with nutty, sweet and savory flavors. 88 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Recipes | Easy | Dressing | Easy | Vegan | Shredded | Raw | Lemon #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #slawrecipes #saladrecieps #sidedishes

Apple & Brussels Sprouts Slaw Recipe

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

Side Dishes

This loaded mashed potato casserole with bacon and caramelized onions just might steal the show on feast day! It’s fantastic for as a Sunday dinner side dish, too. 141 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP | Thanksgiving | Holidays | Make Ahead | Side Dishes | With Cream Cheese | Easy | Without Sour Cream | For A Crowd #thanksgivingrecipes #mashedpotatocasserole #mashedpotatoes #thanksgivingrecipes #Creamerpotatoes

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon & Caramelized Onions

Ditch the marshmallows and top your holiday sweet potatoes with a lightened-up pecan streusel topping that's sweetened with maple syrup. 240 calories and 10 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Easy | Savory | Thanksgiving | Side Dish | Holiday Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian | Make Ahead #sweetpotatorecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #sidedishes #weightwatchers #holidayrecipes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping

The ultimate fall salad! This Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw is a breeze to make, and is packed with nutty, sweet and savory flavors. 88 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Recipes | Easy | Dressing | Easy | Vegan | Shredded | Raw | Lemon #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #slawrecipes #saladrecieps #sidedishes

Apple & Brussels Sprouts Slaw Recipe

Sometimes side dishes are the best part of the meal, and this Toasted Brown Rice with Mushrooms & Thyme recipe definitely falls into that category! 56 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP | Vegan | Vegetarian | Healthy | Easy | Dinner | Mushroom #veganrecipes #brownricerecipes

Toasted Brown Rice with Mushrooms & Thyme 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

This winter vegetable soup is full of the warm and comforting flavors of the season. Super simple and surprisingly light! 98 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Vegan | Vegetarian | Recipes | Butternut Squash | Cauliflower #vegetablesoup #vegansoup #souprecipes #weightwatchers #healthyrecipes

Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe with Butternut Squash & Cauliflower

Creamy soup without the cream! This silky spiced Moroccan Carrot Soup is thickened with chickpeas and screams comfort with every bite. Serve it as an appetizer or light lunch. 166 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Vegan | Vegetarian | Easy | Cream of | Dairy Free #carrotsoup #vegansoups #veganrecipes #weightwatchers #wwfreestyle

Moroccan Carrot Soup Recipe with Chickpeas

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

Vegan

Ditch the marshmallows and top your holiday sweet potatoes with a lightened-up pecan streusel topping that's sweetened with maple syrup. 240 calories and 10 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Easy | Savory | Thanksgiving | Side Dish | Holiday Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian | Make Ahead #sweetpotatorecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #sidedishes #weightwatchers #holidayrecipes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping

This winter vegetable soup is full of the warm and comforting flavors of the season. Super simple and surprisingly light! 98 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Vegan | Vegetarian | Recipes | Butternut Squash | Cauliflower #vegetablesoup #vegansoup #souprecipes #weightwatchers #healthyrecipes

Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe with Butternut Squash & Cauliflower

Treat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! 219 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP | Warm | Arugula | Vegan | Vegetarian | Black Beans | Healthy #butternutsquash #squashrecipes #meatlessmonday #vegetarianrecipes #dinnerrecipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe

This Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew (Vegan) is one of the first meatless meals I fell in love with. So much flavor and your kitchen will smell amazing! 295 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Vegetarian | Slow Cooker | Mediterranean | Easy | Dinner | Healthy | Spinach #cookincanuck #veganrecipes #crockpotrecipes

Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew {Vegan}

Vegetarian

Ditch the marshmallows and top your holiday sweet potatoes with a lightened-up pecan streusel topping that's sweetened with maple syrup. 240 calories and 10 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Easy | Savory | Thanksgiving | Side Dish | Holiday Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian | Make Ahead #sweetpotatorecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #sidedishes #weightwatchers #holidayrecipes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping

This winter vegetable soup is full of the warm and comforting flavors of the season. Super simple and surprisingly light! 98 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP | Healthy | Vegan | Vegetarian | Recipes | Butternut Squash | Cauliflower #vegetablesoup #vegansoup #souprecipes #weightwatchers #healthyrecipes

Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe with Butternut Squash & Cauliflower

Treat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! 219 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP | Warm | Arugula | Vegan | Vegetarian | Black Beans | Healthy #butternutsquash #squashrecipes #meatlessmonday #vegetarianrecipes #dinnerrecipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe

Sunday brunch or a holiday breakfast, these Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes are perfectly spiced and positively addictive! 136 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints | Healthy | Easy | From Scratch | Best | Fluffy | Oatmeal | Kids #pumpkinpancakes #healthybrunchrecipes #christmasbreakfast #thanksgivingbreakfast #weightwatchers

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes

Round-Ups

A collage of healthy breakfast recipes

25 Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas

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

It’s time to pull out all of our favorite New Year’s Eve appetizer, hors d’oeuvres and cocktail recipes

New Year’s Eve Recipes: Appetizers, Cocktails & Hors D’Oeuvres Recipes

52 Healthy School Night Recipes - Meat and Meatless Dinner Ideas

52 Healthy Family Dinners – Meat & Meatless Dinner Ideas

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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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