Remember that little stomach thing Luke had last week? Â Well, it turns out he had it first and the easiest. Meghan was next, followed by Tim, followed by me. Â I'm coming off of two days of laying in bed only to be interrupted by throwing up. Â Needless to say, I haven't eaten a ton of plants this ...
Recipes
Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken
A one pot recipe,this Spinach Artichoke Pasta is an easy and flavorful dinner! Oh me oh my. Â I just turned my favorite dip into a pasta dinner. Â Not just any pasta dinner. Â A healthy Spinach Artichoke Pasta dinner that's made with just 7 ingredients, cooked in one pot, and is ready in under 30 ...
Sweet Potato Chocolate Shake
This Sweet Potato Chocolate Shake is a rich and creamy vegan shake that is full of nutrients! I was asked to participate in the@CocoaVia #HeartMonth campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network.  I was compensated for my time. Do you ever get sick of hearing about all the ...
Broccoli Soup
This is a healthy Broccoli Soup that thick and creamy, but totally vegan! I have a small confession to make. Â As a hardcore soup devotee, I am constantly cooking up new soups. Soups are a staple in my winter diet; I love how you can make them full of goodness, and they are ...
Pear Oatmeal Bars
These Pear Oatmeal Bars are vegan, gluten-free, and 100% fruit sweetened, with no added sugar. Let me make one thing clear.  Creating 100% fruit-sweetened bars that don't taste like cardboard is no easy task.  This recipe may win the award for most recipe trials in one week.  I finally got it ...
How to Sweeten Coffee without Sugar
The year was 2006 and I'd just read multiple books and articles about the detrimental effects sugar has on our body. Â I decided I was cutting it out of my diet, cold turkey. Â My biggest fear was the coffee. At that time I drank my coffee with copious amounts of CoffeeMate French Vanilla creamer (I ...
A Mason Jar Salad for Every Weekday (5 recipes with step-by-step instructions)
One of my secret weapons to keeping my healthy eating on track is preparation. Â Having a mason jar salad in the fridge and ready at lunch time makes the choice, when I'm hungry, simple. When I'm really hungry I can make bad food choices, but when lunch is prepared ahead of time? Â The potential for a ...
15 Fruit-Sweetened Dessert Recipes
This collection of dessert recipes features 15 100% fruit-sweetened desserts. Â You won't find ANY added sugar!On Friday I made a huge announcement about the Happy Healthy Mama Healthy Year Challenge. That's a mouthful, isn't it? Â Even so, it's something I'm excited to share with you. Â Together, we ...
Happy Healthy Mama’s Most Popular Recipes in 2015
2015 was a big year here at Happy Healthy Mama. Â I grew more and faster than ever before, and this blog is not a baby. Â It was exciting and terrifying and fun all rolled into one. Â I have to say, I am proud of what I accomplished this year and I'm also proud of the delicious food that came out of my ...
Mushroom Sauté with Rosemary, Garlic, and Red Wine
We all need to have a quick and easy side dish up our sleeve that goes with a variety of dinners.  This mushroom sauté recipe is just that. It's simple enough that you can easily include it in your weeknight dinner lineup.  Yet, sautéed mushrooms are always elegant enough to include as a holiday ...
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
This Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole is easy to prepare and makes a fantastic gluten-free dinner. My parents didn't make casseroles growing up. I barely knew what they were when I graduated college. Yet, here I am, as an adult, making casseroles. My kids don't even like their food to be ...
Vegan and Healthy Thumbprint Cookies
These vegan and healthy thumbprint cookies can be ready in less than 30 minutes! Whenever "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" comes on the radio during the holiday season, I blast it and sing along. This really is the most wonderful time of the year. Â It's also the time of the year ...