Lunch recipes
Jackfruit Carnitas Burrito Bowl
Sharing a delicious and healthy vegan lunch idea: jackfruit carnitas burrito bowl! You can make the jackfruit in advance to enjoy in bowls, burritos, or on sandwiches throughout the week. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m going to get in an upper body workout and…
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How to make a Mason Jar Salad
Sharing some tips on how to make a mason jar salad + some of my favorite combos and recipes! Hi hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far! We’re on a Disney cruise right now – I’ll report back with all of the fun and have been sharing some…
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5 easy meal prep salad recipes
Sharing 5 of my favorite salad recipes that you can easily make as meal prep to enjoy throughout the week. When you’re eating a salad but also thinking about the tacos you’re going to eat later. JK I love salads… almost as much as tacos. 😉 They’re one of my very favorite meals because it’s…
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The Ultimate Fall Salad
This salad is a fall dream come true. It has butternut squash, spicy arugula, a tangy vinaigrette, chicken, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese. It’s perfect for any holiday gatherings or parties and makes a veggie-packed side dish. My vegetarian friends can easily omit the chicken and it’s just as delicious without it. This recipe is for…
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Maple-Roasted Pecans and Strawberries
This grilled chicken salad with pecans and strawberries is the perfect bridge between summer and fall flavors. Bright end-of-summer strawberries mix with warm maple-roasted pecans in this appealing, sweet and savory combination. Hey hey friends! How’s the week going? We’re just taking it easy over here. It’s my first week back teaching barre! Back At…
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Not-fried chicken (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Pregnancy cravings during my pregnancy with P basically made me tip over into the fried wagon. When she was in my belly, all I wanted was steak, soft pretzels, and all the fried things. In San Diego, there’s a restaurant called Crack Shack, and they have the BEST fried chicken. It’s not too greasy, it’s…
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3 of my favorite healthy homemade salad dressings
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Hope you’re having a wonderful one so far. Don’t forget to check in with your workout today and enter the Vital Proteins giveaway! Even though it’s been a very busy time of year with the temporary move straight into the holidays, I love that we hit the ground running…
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Chocolate Acai Protein Bowl
I made you lunch. Or breakfast. Or a late-night snack. In the world of things that make zero sense, I’ve been craving cold foods lately. Nothing like scraping ice off your windshield and breathing hot air into your hands to make you think, “Mmm, I could go for a SMOOTHIE right now.” I also really…
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Easy, healthy curry chicken salad turmeric wraps (Paleo and gluten-free)
There’s a mouthful for ya. This recipe combines crunchy spiced curry chicken, all wrapped up in a raw turmeric coconut wrap. It’s a great protein-packed lunch option that you can make it advance to enjoy throughout the week. It’s also gluten-free and Paleo. Boom. Hi friends! How’s the day going? Yesterday was a bit intense.…
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Sweet potato salad + lunch salad trio
Hi friends! How’s the day going?? I have an awesome lunch or side dish recipe for you today. It’s a fun twist on potato salad (using sweet potatoes!) and has zero mayo. (Even though I LOVE mayo, I know some people aren’t on board.) Also, I’m sorry about the blog down time yesterday and for…
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Spring roll chicken salad
This spring roll chicken salad may be one of the very best salads I’ve ever posted on the blog! The other ones that come to mind are this kale salad, this salad, and of course, the best pasta salad ever. This one combines savory peanut butter chicken with a sweet chile vinaigrette, fresh chopped veggies,…
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Hummus Chicken Salad Bowl
It’s funny how things change over time. I used to despise sweet and savory mixed together. (Now if it’s food, chances are that I’ll eat it.) I used to nap every day. (My eyes still get a little misty at the loss of this ritual.) I used to hate mayo… And then I got pregnant.…
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