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No-Bake Mini Apple Cheesecakes. By Skinny Ms.

No-Bake Mini Apple Cheesecakes

So, you’ve returned from your apple-picking excursion with a bundle of fruit, but aren’t quite confident in your baking skills? This no-bake recipe will have you turning out dessert in no time. These mini apple cheesecakes are delicious, and their presentation is so gorgeous that you’ll want to invite guests over just to have a chance to serve them.

Plus, with all clean eating ingredients, these mini portions of sweet indulgence are guilt-free! No-Bake Mini Apple Cheesecakes. Chickpea Miso Gravy Bowl with Sweet and Tangy Portobello Mushrooms. December 4, 2014Angela (Oh She Glows) Sometimes I feel like I have a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other this time of year.

Chickpea Miso Gravy Bowl with Sweet and Tangy Portobello Mushrooms

The devil tells me to eat ALL the cookies, chocolates, and treats (you know…#allthethings) while the angel reminds me how much better I feel when I’m eating ALL the rainbow. [I told Eric this, and with a twinkle in his eye he said, “So am I the devil on your shoulder?” He was referencing the fact that he’s been begging me to bake some treats lately. Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli. October 15, 2014Angela (Oh She Glows) Meet our new favourite side dish.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli

Yukon Gold potatoes are boiled, smashed, roasted until crispy, and then topped with a decadent, yet heart-healthy, avocado garlic aioli. Be still my heart. In the spirit of new beginnings for our little family of three, I decided to add something new to my Thanksgiving repertoire this year. Eric and I polished off the first batch all on our own…no regrets! Vegan Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce. Out of all of the recipes on my Weekly Meal Plan, this is the one we were most excited about!

Vegan Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce

I first made vegan enchiladas with ‘cheeze’ sauce almost a year ago and Eric has been gushing about them ever since. I must agree that I really don’t make them enough…and I’m not sure why because I’m crazy about them. Last night, I jazzed up the original recipe and the outcome was so drool-worthy we found ourselves forgetting that they didn’t contain- or even need- cheese. Now that is a good vegan enchilada! Northern Spy's Kale Salad recipe on Food52.com. D.I.Y. Kitchen: Energy Nuggets. Pina-colada energy nuggets almond-joy energy nuggets Last week, prepping for camping, I asked Col what meals we should pack.

D.I.Y. Kitchen: Energy Nuggets

“Um, beans, tortillas, noodles, bread, apples, carrots, peanut butter and…” he stopped, shrugged and said “lets just pick acorns and Daddy can shoot a squirrel. . ”* Simple Pumpkin Soup. It’s almost that time of year when I start wearing a scarf inside (yes, I said it – inside), drinking more hot tea than water, and cozying up to soups in the evening.

Simple Pumpkin Soup

For such occasions, I have the perfect simple, fall-appropriate recipe for you: 7 ingredient Pumpkin Soup made completely from scratch! Your mama’s gonna be so proud. It all starts with sugar pumpkins. These little guys are perfect for roasting and turning into DIY pumpkin puree. Baked Acorn Squash with Chestnuts, Apples and Leeks Recipe - Justin Chapple. Northern Spy's Kale Salad recipe on Food52.com. Roasted Broccoli with Pickled Shallots and Peanuts Recipe. AUTUMN SALAD WITH HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE + NEWS! I'm pregnant!

AUTUMN SALAD WITH HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE + NEWS!

We're pregnant is what you say, I suppose, but I'm the one in the stretchy pants over here. So many things to say about this, friends, but I'm at a loss for words at the same time. This may be more of a generally-emotional-lady thing, so bear with me, but you know when you feel outside of yourself? Like little crazy trolls are frantic in your head making you irritable and easily bringing you to tears. Rye, Kale, Mushroom, and Pumpkin Seed Stuffing Recipe. Shredded brussels sprout & apple salad – Recipe by Love and Lemons. You may or may not have noticed, but I love salads.

shredded brussels sprout & apple salad – Recipe by Love and Lemons

I intended to start November off with big hearty Thanksgiving inspiration… but, well, I’m not sure if the thought of mashed potatoes made my jeans feel tighter or if it was all the Christmas cookies I ate last week (don’t ask)… this week I ended up craving soups and, especially, salads. I’m really excited about this salad because it’s so simple yet so delicious with all of it’s shred-y, crunchy textures.

If you have a mandoline, this will go really quickly. If you don’t, you can use a sharp knife, just try to slice everything as thin as you can. (And a side note: please use the safety attachment even though I didn’t here). Chickpea Cakes (Falafel) Recipe. Slow Cooker Orange Chicken. By Skinny Ms.

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

This slow cooker recipe for orange chicken is a clean eating version of this classic chicken dish. We’ve used freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, a little bit of garlic, and coconut aminos to create a bright and flavorful sauce to coat juicy bites of chicken. Coconut aminos are dark, rich, and salty and contain 17 amino acids. Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan Recipe. Flush The Fat Away Vegetable Soup. Packed with nutritional powerhouses such as sweet potato, spinach, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes, this soup truly flushes the fat away by restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to the body’s organs and glands.

Flush The Fat Away Vegetable Soup

It is a warming and deliciously comforting treat that has the added bonus of detoxing your body and adding much needed nutrients. The superfoods in this soup are packed with antioxidants and fiber and aid with flushing toxins and, subsequently, fat from the body. Safe, effective, and good for you, this soup is a wonderful way to kickstart any healthy lifestyle changes.

Our clean eating approach will allow you to eat a variety of your favorite foods, while keeping in mind the principles of clean, healthy eating. Check out our Clean Eating Overhaul, 30-Day Weight Loss Program. Quick Chili I Recipe - Allrecipes.com. 14 Healthy Freezer Meals to Make Your Life Easier. By Skinny Ms. If you haven’t discovered the time-saver known as clean eating freezer meals, it’s time to get cooking! These make-ahead recipes have non- or minimally-processed ingredients that will help you lose weight and stay trim. Spanakopita (Spinach Triangles or Pie) Recipe. The ultimate makeover: Moussaka. Spanakopita (Spinach Triangles or Pie) Recipe. Creamy and Spicy Corn Soup. “While I love the sweetness of fresh corn, I’ve often found corn soups to be much too heavy (with all of the cream and butter in the recipe), and a little too bland for my tastes. I decided to makeover Creamy Corn Soup without using cream in the recipe.

Instead, vegetable broth and potato create that “creamy” feeling, warm spices like cumin and chili powder, and fun toppings like tomatoes and cilantro for some texture and flavor.” Anjali Shah of The Picky Eater. Crustless Vegetable Quiche Recipe. By Skinny Ms. Eggs are a great option for breakfast or brunch because they are such a high source of protein. Unfortunately, finding creative ways to prepare eggs so you do not grow tired of their blend taste can be a challenge. Quiche is one of the best options for adding variety and flavor to your morning serving of eggs, but the crust is loaded with saturated fat and calories.

Luckily, it is possible to enjoy a crustless vegetable quiche recipe that tastes great without the fat! Clean Eating Chicken Salad. Feeling a bit more sluggish than usual? It could be that your body is losing the battle against all of the toxins it comes in contact with on a daily basis. From the air we breathe to the food we eat, unhealthy toxins are everywhere. The best way to ensure that your body stays healthy and strong is to avoid unnatural processed foods and to incorporate a clean-eating diet that includes foods high in nutrition and low in unhealthy ingredients. Clean Eating Chicken Salad is one clean-eating recipe that you won’t want to miss. Veggie & Pesto Sandwich. By Skinny Ms. This zesty Veggie & Pesto Sandwich recipe is the perfect way to add a little flair to your summer fare!

Made with fresh vegetables, olive oil, whole-grain bread, and just the right amount of pesto. This tasty treat is a Superfood Sensation! 7-Day Weight Loss Menu. Rustic Fall Vegetable Soup. Spicy Thai Lime Ginger Soup - Vegetable Soup Recipes. Top 10 Weight Watchers Crockpot Recipes. 20 Healthy Snack Box Ideas for the Pantry. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest for Thanksgiving : Bay Area Bites.