This Energizing Cucumber Mint Smoothie will become your go-to smoothie recipe this summer!Who's ready for summer?! This girl. This Cucumber Mint Smoothie will get you ready if you're not there yet. It's light, refreshing, and ENERGIZING! Cucumbers and mint are abundant in the summer so this is a ...
Anti-inflammatory Diet
High Protein Low Carb Almond Vanilla Popsicles
These High Protein Low Carb Almond Vanilla Popsicles are made without sugar and make a healthy treat. I haven't thought about protein and carbs as much in my whole life as I have these last few months. My husband, Tim, decided he was going to make some diet changes and started following a lower ...
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado and Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado and Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing is light, healthy, and super quick to prepare! You're going to love this salad recipe.Every girl needs a go-to salad recipe that is equally easy to make and impressive. One that she can throw together in 10 minutes to add ...
Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
This Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing is light, healthy, and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors! Note: This post was originally published in 2014. I am republishing today with some updated photos. I have made this Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing ...
Roasted Portobello Fajitas Recipe
This Roasted Portobello Fajitas recipe is a healthy recipe even the meat lovers will enjoy! I first published this recipe way back in 2011. Hard to believe! It's been a favorite for years, but needed some fresh pictures, so I took some new photographs and am republishing it so new readers can ...
Loaded Vegan Queso Dip
Let me introduce you to the BEST creamy Loaded Vegan Queso Dip that's made with vegetables! I think "queso" is the first word I learned in Spanish. My parents made the best queso dip ever and I have great memories eating that dip. The bad news is that the base of that wonderful, creamy queso dip was ...
Tropical Breakfast Quinoa Recipe
This Tropical Breakfast Quinoa is creamy, delicious, and enough protein to keep you full all morning long! Have you tried quinoa for breakfast yet? I have quite a few quinoa breakfast recipes here on Happy Healthy Mama because it's my favorite way to switch things up in the morning. Since my ...
How to Make the BEST Creamy Lentils in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
You need to know how to make the BEST creamy lentils in the Instant Pot pressure cooker! This recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. I've had my Instant Pot pressure cooker since November (I snagged it on a Cyber Monday sale online) and have had fun experimenting with it. While I love that ...
Spring Vegetable Skillet with Soft Boiled Eggs
This Spring Vegetable Skillet with Soft Boiled Eggs will elevate your everyday breakfast! I haven't been this excited about breakfast in a long time. Eggs and vegetables is one of my favorite breakfasts, and this Spring Vegetable Skillet with Soft Boiled eggs totally elevated my standard ...
2-ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes {gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free}
These 2-ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes are Paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, and always a hit! Note: This recipe was originally published in 2013. I am republishing with updated photos, a video, and a few tips and tricks to make this flourless pancake recipe!I'm kind of in love with this ...
How to Plan for Eating a Bigger Variety of Foods
I'm as guilty as the next person of eating my favorite foods over and over. Hardly a week goes by that sweet potatoes don't pass my lips. Nearly every day I eat a banana. Even though I do eat my favorite foods a lot, I also am cognizant of eating a wide variety of foods and helping my family do ...
3 Healthy Homemade Gummy Bear Recipes to Try
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. A long-chain amino acid, it's made up of the individual amino acids glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. The only place you'll find collagen in nature is in animal tissue (bones and connective tissue). So why am I talking about ...