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Appetizers

15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes

15 Healthy Cocktail Party Recipes

An appetizer with a kick! Spice up the party with these Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters! A fun little twist on shrimp cocktail for your holiday or cocktail parties. 65 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #appetizer #bloodymary #shrimprecipes

Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters

Within 15 minutes, you can have a plateful of savory-sweet prosciutto and goat cheese cucumber appetizers that are guaranteed to disappear in a flash! 24 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #appetizer #newyearseve

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers

Watch these Brie Cranberry Potato Bites disappear off of your appetizer table in minutes! A little sweet, a little savory and so easy to make. 51 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #potato #appetizers #Briechese #entertaining

Brie & Cranberry Potato Bites Recipe

Beverages

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

Sip on this Berry Green Smoothie for breakfast or to curb those afternoon munchies. Plenty of protein, fiber and antioxidants! 137 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Berry Green Smoothie Recipe {Vegan, Gluten Free}

TThere’s nothing more refreshing than a cold, fruity drink! This Berry Ginger Agua Fresca is the perfect thing for sipping on the beach or poolside. 105 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Berry Ginger Agua Fresca Recipe

Breakfast

You can't beat potatoes and eggs for breakfast, and this Greek Potato Breakfast Skillet does not disappoint! A satisfying meal, packed with veggies and protein, in just 20 minutes. 228 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #breakfast

Greek Potato Breakfast Skillet Recipe

Whip up a batch of these healthy whole wheat apple spice muffins for snacks. Stash the leftovers in the freezer for an on-the-go breakfast option. 105 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #muffins #weightwatchers

Whole Wheat Apple Spice Muffins Recipe

Vegetarian Frittata with Butternut Squash and Mushrooms…Packed with vegetables and flavor, this frittata can be served for brunch or dinner! 128 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #vegetarian #cleaneating

Vegetarian Frittata Recipe with Butternut Squash & Mushrooms

Make Christmas morning stress-free with these 21 Healthy Christmas Breakfast Ideas, some including make-ahead components. #christmas #breakfast #brunch

21 Healthy Christmas Breakfast Ideas

Desserts

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

Four ingredients and five minutes are all that’s needed to make this healthy tart cherry cream cheese yogurt dip recipe. Bring a little zip to that plate of fruit! 47 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Tart Cherry Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip Recipe

Entrees

This is not just any arugula salad. The roasted tomatoes make this vegan recipe something that you will crave over and over again. That's right, you'll be craving salad! 188 calories & 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #salad #recipe

Arugula Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pasta Recipe {Vegan}

Baked chicken tenders get a flavor makeover with the addition of a homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfectly crispy, sweet and savory! 236 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #30minutemeal #chickenrecipes #weightwatchers

Teriyaki Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

Seared ahi tuna is one of those recipes that looks really impressive, but is a breeze to make. Restaurant-quality, right from your own kitchen! 233 calories & 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #ahi #ValentinesDay #weightwatchers

Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy Ginger Sauce

Roasted veggies are like candy - you can't stop eating them! These Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Bowls are drizzled with hummus dressing and are perfect for a light lunch. 284 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #vegan

Roasted Vegetables & Chickpea Bowl with Hummus Dressing

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

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

One-pot pasta is the way to go on busy weeknights. Filled with chicken and spinach, this healthy dinner is always popular! 271 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pasta #cleaneating #onepot

One-Pot Pasta with Chicken & Spinach

Will you miss the meat in this tasty Roasted Tomato and Mushroom Pasta recipe? Not a chance! Perfect for a meatless dinner option. 264 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pasta #mushroom #vegetarian #cleaneating

Roasted Tomato & Mushroom Pasta Recipe

This Baked Tortellini casserole is a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. 335 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints

Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard Recipe

Salads

This is not just any arugula salad. The roasted tomatoes make this vegan recipe something that you will crave over and over again. That's right, you'll be craving salad! 188 calories & 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #salad #recipe

Arugula Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pasta Recipe {Vegan}

Winter fruit shines in this pretty Kale, Pomegranate and Mandarin Orange Salad. Serve it as a side dish or top it with chicken or shrimp for dinner. 98 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #kale #cleaneating #weightwatchers

Kale, Pomegranate & Mandarin Orange Salad

This ultimate summer salad is filled with a fantastic mix of summertime fruits and vegetables, and is topped with a creamy, low-calorie buttermilk dill dressing. 134 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

The Ultimate Summer Salad Recipe with Dill Buttermilk Dressing

The perfect potluck salad! This easy rice salad recipe has all of the flavors of your favorite Greek salad. 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salad #rice #healthy #cleaneating

Greek Rice Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette

Side Dishes

Take the classic flavors of rosemary roasted potatoes and turn them into a fantastic spicy roasted cauliflower side dish that’s both healthy and irresistibly tasty. 78 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #cauliflower #weightwatchers

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Rosemary Recipe

Leftover mashed potatoes get turned into healthy, cheesy chile mashed potato patties for a fantastic side dish or snack. Serve them at any time of the year! 135 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #Thanksgiving #potatoes #leftovers

Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties

The turkey may take center stage, but you can't go wrong with these 40 ideas Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to complete the feast! Everything from sweet potatoes to cranberry sauce...I've got you covered. #thanksgiving #sidedish #cleaneating

40 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Mashed cauliflower is the way to go if you are cutting your carbs. Parmesan cheese and roasted garlic add boatloads of flavor to this healthy side dish. 84 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #lowcarb #cauliflower #keto

Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic

Snacks

Dipping time! Healthy dips are always great to have on hand for cocktail or game day parties, or if you just have the afternoon munchies. #appetizer #entertaining #dips

23 Healthy Dips for Entertaining & Snacking

Salty and sweet, this whole wheat focaccia with prunes and prosciutto is perfect for snacking or serving alongside your favorite soup or stew. 169 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #focaccia #bread

Whole Wheat Focaccia Bread with Prunes & Prosciutto

Healthy snack time! Surprise the kids with a dollop of jelly tucked inside of these peanut butter muffins. 155 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #muffins #peanutbutter #healthysnack

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins {Whole Wheat}

This is not your standard zucchini bread recipe! Savory and filled with caramelized shallots and feta cheese, this savory bread is the perfect snack bread or side dish. 191 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #zucchinibread #healthy #cleaneating #recipe

Savory Feta Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

Soups

Chicken Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Vegetables

Easy dinner prep, here we come! 19 Healthy Instant Pot Soup Recipes to make your weekly meal prep quick, easy and nutritious. #instantpot #pressurecooker #soup #recipe

19 Healthy Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Overrun with turkey or chicken leftovers? This turkey soup recipe is a little different from the norm. Soba noodles and veggies make this a powerhouse of nutrients and flavor! 166 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #turkey #leftovers #soup #weightwatchers

Turkey Soup Recipe with Soba Noodles

Your family is going to love this one! Instant Pot Taco Soup with Potatoes is a breeze to make and chockfull of flavor. 267 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #instantpot #soup #cleaneating

Instant Pot Taco Soup with Potatoes

Vegan

This is not just any arugula salad. The roasted tomatoes make this vegan recipe something that you will crave over and over again. That's right, you'll be craving salad! 188 calories & 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #salad #recipe

Arugula Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pasta Recipe {Vegan}

Roasted veggies are like candy - you can't stop eating them! These Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Bowls are drizzled with hummus dressing and are perfect for a light lunch. 284 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #vegan

Roasted Vegetables & Chickpea Bowl with Hummus Dressing

Take the classic flavors of rosemary roasted potatoes and turn them into a fantastic spicy roasted cauliflower side dish that’s both healthy and irresistibly tasty. 78 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #cauliflower #weightwatchers

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Rosemary Recipe

Cauliflower in puttanesca sauce is addictive thanks to the classic Italian spicy salty sauce - vegan version for this recipe. A serving only sets you back 116 calories and 1 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP. #vegan #cauliflower #glutenfree

Cauliflower in Puttanesca Sauce Recipe {Vegan}

Vegetarian

You can't beat potatoes and eggs for breakfast, and this Greek Potato Breakfast Skillet does not disappoint! A satisfying meal, packed with veggies and protein, in just 20 minutes. 228 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #breakfast

Greek Potato Breakfast Skillet Recipe

This is not just any arugula salad. The roasted tomatoes make this vegan recipe something that you will crave over and over again. That's right, you'll be craving salad! 188 calories & 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #salad #recipe

Arugula Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pasta Recipe {Vegan}

Roasted veggies are like candy - you can't stop eating them! These Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Bowls are drizzled with hummus dressing and are perfect for a light lunch. 284 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #vegan

Roasted Vegetables & Chickpea Bowl with Hummus Dressing

Vegetarian Frittata with Butternut Squash and Mushrooms…Packed with vegetables and flavor, this frittata can be served for brunch or dinner! 128 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #vegetarian #cleaneating

Vegetarian Frittata Recipe with Butternut Squash & Mushrooms

Round-Ups

One-Pot Chicken Recipes are lifesavers when you want an easy, healthy dinner recipe with almost no clean-up. These 9 one-pot recipes are some of my family's favorites! #onepot #chickenrecipes

9 One-Pot Chicken Recipes {Healthy}

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

Easy dinner prep, here we come! 19 Healthy Instant Pot Soup Recipes to make your weekly meal prep quick, easy and nutritious. #instantpot #pressurecooker #soup #recipe

19 Healthy Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Looking to work more meatless meals into your meal plan? These are 23 of my favorite healthy vegetarian dinner recipes for you to try. You won't even miss the meat! #vegetarian #dinnerrecipes #healthy #cleaneating #weightwatchers

23 Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

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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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