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    Healthy Whole Foods Recipes for the Home Cook

    Discover my growing list of wholesome recipes from the contemporary to my favorite traditional dishes. I mostly keep it simple with helpful options but also offer more complex meals for when you have a little more time on your hands. Fuel your body with easy achievable recipes and healthy habits in and outside the kitchen.

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    In Season Now

    Colder seasons are here! Try these favorite and satisfying cozy weather comfort foods to keep yourself nourished.

    • The Ultimate Healthy Apple Cherry Crisp with Warm Spices
    • Easy Beef Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe (super flavorful)
    • Cast-iron Roast Chicken with finger-licking pan juices
    • Low Carb Noodles with Shrimp & Garlicky Cashew Pesto

    Easy Protein-packed Recipes

    Whip up these delicious high-protein recipes. They're satisfying, nutritious, and easy to make for dinner!

    • Healthy Homemade Chicken Salad (Easy + Low Carb)
    • Buttery Baked Salmon with Baby Broccoli
    • Easy and Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Leeks
    • Healthy chicken drumsticks (easy sweet & savory one-pan dinner)

    Healthy Salads

    These easy and healthy salads are some of our favorites. They have a variety of textures and come with refreshing flavors. Make them for lunch or enjoy them as a side for dinner.

    • Sweet Kale Apple Salad with Creamy Avocado Pesto
    • Avocado Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
    • Nourishing Mango-Avocado Salad
    • Kale Salmon Salad with Mozzarella Cheese

    Popular Recipes for Breakfast

    From über-easy plantain breakfast and healthy green smoothie to overnight cold brew coffee and chia seed pudding, these are some unique breakfast ideas you should try.

    • Healthy Plantain Breakfast
    • Make cold brew coffee (+healthy iced coffee recipes)
    • Creamy Persimmon Smoothie (dairy-free)
    • How to make Chia Seed Pudding (plus 5 flavors)

    Healthy Soup Recipes to Make All Year Long

    Healthy, nutrient-dense soups are a fuss-free way to get dinner on the table quickly. Plus, these delicious soup recipes keep you hydrated and full and are wonderfully satisfying.

    • Homemade Vegetable Soup (Hearty, Healthy, Easy)
    • Carrot and Orange Soup
    • Healthy Butternut Squash-Zucchini and Rosemary Soup
    • Protein-rich Green Pea Soup (Vegetarian)
    • Hearty Bok Choy Noodle Soup
    • Red Kuri Squash Soup
    • One Hearty Vegetable Stew Recipe (Vegan, GF)
    • Nourishing Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

    Healthy Smoothies that taste good!

    If you're looking for a speedy snack or on-the-go breakfast, then try one of these delicious smoothie recipes. They are deceptively simple to make yet give you healthy nutrients to help you skip through the day.

    • Super Creamy Turmeric Smoothie (Dairy-Free)
    • The Perfect Protein Smoothie to Boost Energy and Digestive Health
    • My Go-to Green Smoothie Kids will Love Too
    • Cantaloupe-Ginger Smoothie

    Meal & Snack Prep Ideas

    Have a little bit more time on your hands? Then make these nourishing recipes that are also great for meal-prepping healthy dinners, breakfast, or snacks.

    • Fall-off-the-bone poached whole chicken (meal prep)
    • A Hearty Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Crock Pot Bone Broth)
    • Tender Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
    • How to cook and prepare Lupini Beans

    In the Mood For

    Make any of these recipes the starring role for lunch or dinner. They're uniquely flavored, healthy, yet incredibly satisfying—leftovers will taste as good!

    • Juicy gourmet burger recipes (3 unique flavors with salad ideas)
    • Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Chorizo Stew
    • Buttery Beets with Sauteed Dandelion Greens & Pecans
    • Marinated Chicken Wings

    Healthy Low Carb or Gluten-Free Treats

    Looking for healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth? Then you have to try one of these flourless desserts. They're all gluten-free and taste indulgent, some being also low-carb or dairy-free! Pick your favorite.

    • Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (gluten-free with variations)
    • Irresistible Fudge Brownies (GF, Dairy-free, sugar-free)
    • Orange-Coffee Flavored Yogurt Cake (low-carb & GF)
    • Almond Flour Chocolate Cake (Low carb, Gluten-free)

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    Behind MyChefsApron

    Hi, I'm Mariska

    I love to explore food & all things nourishing in and outside the kitchen. In this space you'll find wholesome recipes, and reflections on self care. Let's cook more at home, veggie-rich & eat intuitively!

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    Gluten-free oat recipes

    Get creative with gluten-free oats. From breakfast to cookies to snacks, each of these healthy oat recipes is unique in taste and incredibly easy to make.

    • Baked Stuffed Apples with Belgian Raspberry Beer
    • Gluten-free Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts
    • Homemade Granola Recipe (GF, Vegan)
    • Amazing Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Delicious No-bake Desserts

    Make something delicious without turning on the oven. These healthy no-bake desserts are easy to make, gluten-free, and great for special or casual celebrations.

    • No-Bake Mascarpone Cheesecake
    • Rice Crispy Cupcake Treats
    • Easy Chocolate Coffee Mousse (5 ingredients)
    • Healthy Energy Balls with dates and oats (GF+7 Variations)

    Comfort Food with a Healthy Twist

    These recipes contain a few simple swaps to make your next healthy comfort food meal or compliment the dinner table.

    • How to Make the Creamiest Healthy Mashed Cauliflower
    • Polenta Pizza Italian Style (with alternative topping ideas)
    • Easiest-Ever Sausage Broccoli Rabe Pasta with Potatoes
    • Sweet Rosemary Drop Biscuits (Gluten-free)

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    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Cookies, Snacks, Desserts
    • Jams and Spreads
    • Power Snacks

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