This recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Pea Pops make a healthy special treat!Yes, you read that title correctly. These are pea pops. A few years ago, a friend I knew in college posted that she'd snuck some extra veggies into her toddler by adding peas to his smoothie. I was intrigued and put it on my ...
Vegan Recipes
Vegan Lemon Cupcakes with Vegan Lemon Buttercream Frosting
These Vegan Lemon Cupcakes are inspired by all things spring. Even though we've had a mild winter, it's seemed to drag on and on. Finally, spring is here! Bring on the lemon. And bring on the healthy cupcakes. Let me tell you about these lovely Vegan Lemon Cupcakes. Over the years, I've done ...
Healthy Fruit Dip–4 Ways
When the snack beast rears its ugly head at your house, what do you feed it? Today, I've got an idea for you. Actually I have four ideas for you. Healthy fruit dip done four different ways! My kids can eat truck loads of fruit. They love all fruit and it's the first thing they eat from their plate ...
Spiced Broiled Grapefruit
This recipe for Spiced Broiled Grapefruit takes just minutes to prepare and makes the perfect healthy snack or breakfast! This is a sponsored post on behalf of Sweet Scarletts and Millennial Blogs. I would like to introduce you to my new snacking obsession. Texas Red Grapefruit from Sweet ...
Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Muffins
These Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Muffins are a great portable breakfast idea! I make a lot of variations of baked oatmeal muffins since I first started making them almost four years ago. I don't always think about putting the new recipes here on the blog. I mean, how many baked oatmeal ...
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. 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 ...
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. 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? The potential for a ...
15 Fruit-Sweetened Dessert Recipes
This collection of dessert recipes features 15 100% fruit-sweetened desserts. 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? Even so, it's something I'm excited to share with you. Together, we ...
Happy Healthy Mama’s Most Popular Recipes in 2015
2015 was a big year here at Happy Healthy Mama. I grew more and faster than ever before, and this blog is not a baby. It was exciting and terrifying and fun all rolled into one. 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 ...
