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Appetizers

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

Appetizers, picnics or lunch boxes, these turkey pesto tortilla roll ups are a healthy and easy way to change up lunchtime or feed a crowd. 68 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #rollups #appetizers

Turkey Pesto Tortilla Roll Ups

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

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}

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

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

This 30-minute chicken wonton stir fry uses store-bought wontons and a quick homemade stir fry sauce. It's packed with veggies and flavor! 213 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #wonton #stirfry #weightwatchers

Chicken Wonton Stir Fry Recipe

Easy rice bowl recipe! This classic Italian puttanesca sauce is simmered with shrimp and ladled over rice for an easy, healthy meal. 336 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP #ricebowl #shrimp #weightwatchers

Shrimp Puttanesca Rice Bowl 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

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

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

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

Serve up this Shrimp Corn Tomato Salad as a main dish or offer it as a side dish at your next backyard barbecue. Tons of flavor with so little effort! 183 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #shrimp #saladrecipes #weightwatchers

Shrimp Corn Tomato Salad Recipe

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

Side Dishes

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

Kick up your side dish game with these Buffalo Grilled Potato Skewers. Drizzled with a yogurt blue cheese sauce, they're perfect for summertime entertaining. 72 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #potatoes #grilling #weightwatchers

Buffalo Grilled Potato Skewers Recipe

Fresh sautéed sugar snap peas combined with creamy feta cheese, briny olives and zesty garlic make this easy side dish an instant family favorite. 73 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #snappeas #weightwatchers #sidedish

Greek Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

Snacks

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

Light Egg Salad Cucumber Boats…Perfect for an afternoon snack or a light lunch! 98 calories and 0 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP

Light Egg Salad Cucumber Boats

There is no resisting this Smoked Paprika & Rosemary Olive Oil Popcorn recipe! It can be made in 5 minutes and is a fantastic whole grain snack. 102 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #popcorn #snack #healthy #weightwatchers

Olive Oil Popcorn with Smoked Paprika & Rosemary

Soups

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

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

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

Sautéed asparagus gets all dressed with some golden brown, crunchy garlic breadcrumbs! A delicious and easy vegetable side dish. 88 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #asparagus #weightwatchers #cleaneating

Sautéed Asparagus with Garlic Breadcrumbs

Grilled vegetable tacos (vegan and gluten free) are completely irresistible and satisfying when tossed in a light peanut sauce and topped with avocado slices. 238 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #tacos #vegan #glutenfree #weightwatchers

Thai Grilled Vegetable Tacos Recipe

Vegetarian

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

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

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

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

Round-Ups

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

Celebrate Easter with a brunch filled with fresh flavors and seasonal recipes. These Easter brunch ideas include breakfast, salad, and tipsy and non-tipsy drink recipes. #Easter #brunch #recipes

15 Easter Brunch Ideas – Fresh Springtime Recipes!

These 15 vegan dinner recipes are so full of flavor that you'll never call meatless meals boring again! Soup to pasta to curry - plenty of options for a plant based diet. #vegan #dinner #recipes

15 Vegan Dinner Recipes – Easy & Delicious!

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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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