The Healthy Maven

Tomato Burrata SaladTomato Burrata SaladJune 06, 2023 at 10:00AMThis burrata salad is the perfect simple and flavorful salad to add to your next summer meal. With fresh juicy tomatoes and an easy drizzle of balsamic dressing you will have a delicious salad recipe on the table in minutes! The BEST Burrata Salad Move over mozzarella, burrata is having its moment! And when it comes to summer salads, you cannot go wrong with this burrata salad recipe. It is basically the taste of summer in a salad. I know I talk about my garden A LOT but it really is what drives all my recipes in the summer and with an abundance of heirloom tomatoes growing, I’m always looking for fresh ideas to pair with them. Like a caprese salad, the ingredients in this burrata salad are simple and really allow the fresh tomatoes,…

Chocolate Zucchini MuffinsChocolate Zucchini MuffinsJune 01, 2023 at 10:00AMRich and delicious chocolate zucchini muffins with a healthy(ish) twist and a full serving of fresh zucchini for added nutrition! Made with whole wheat flour, unrefined sugar and applesauce for an extra moist texture. The Best Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! Hello zucchini season! Aka when the zucchinis begin exploding out of my garden and I’m attempting to pawn them off on everyone. Truth is, I love to grow zucchinis every year because I can grate them and add them to all my baked goods. I also grate and freeze zucchini to add to snacks throughout the year. My favorite part about these chocolate zucchini muffins is that they’re healthy…ish! I get the appeal of having a fully healthified muffin recipe (if so I might be able to entice you with these grain-free chocolate zucchini muffins) but…

Chocolate Zucchini MuffinsChocolate Zucchini MuffinsJune 01, 2023 at 10:00AMRich and delicious chocolate zucchini muffins with a healthy(ish) twist and a full serving of fresh zucchini for added nutrition! Made with whole wheat flour, unrefined sugar and applesauce for an extra moist texture. The Best Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! Hello zucchini season! Aka when the zucchinis begin exploding out of my garden and I’m attempting to pawn them off on everyone. Truth is, I love to grow zucchinis every year because I can grate them and add them to all my baked goods. I also grate and freeze zucchini to add to snacks throughout the year. My favorite part about these chocolate zucchini muffins is that they’re healthy…ish! I get the appeal of having a fully healthified muffin recipe (if so I might be able to entice you with these grain-free chocolate zucchini muffins) but…

Homemade Chicken NuggetsHomemade Chicken NuggetsMay 30, 2023 at 10:14AMThese are the best homemade chicken nuggets that I promise your whole family will love! All you need are a few ingredients for a healthier than fast food chicken nugget recipe. The Best Chicken Nuggets Recipe Anyone else live off of chicken nuggets when they were a kid? Yeah…me too. And apparently the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree because so does my daughter. I try to remind myself that my very picky tastes as a kid turned into a food blogger as an adult so change really is possible! In the meantime, I’m determined to feed her homemade chicken nuggets because let’s be real, they’re far superior to the store-bought versions. This chicken nuggets recipe is actually the best. They’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without pan frying or…

Sun Dried Tomato PestoSun Dried Tomato PestoMay 24, 2023 at 04:30PMThis delicious sun dried tomato pesto is the perfect topping for pasta, pizza, sandwiches or even served as a dip! It comes together quickly and is ready in under 10 minutes! Pesto season is upon us! As our basil explodes in our garden I turn into a pesto making machine, stocking up for the summer, fall and winter months. But sometimes I get a little bored of my basic pesto recipe and want to change it up. Enter: Sun dried tomato pesto! It’s a delicious variation on traditional pesto using sun dried tomatoes. It will quickly become a favorite around your house – just like it is around mine! What is Pesto Rosso? Pesto Rosso translated directly to “Red Pesto” and it gets its name from the red coloring the sun dried tomatoes…

Sun Dried Tomato PestoSun Dried Tomato PestoMay 24, 2023 at 04:30PMThis delicious sun dried tomato pesto is the perfect topping for pasta, pizza, sandwiches or even served as a dip! It comes together quickly and is ready in under 10 minutes! Pesto season is upon us! As our basil explodes in our garden I turn into a pesto making machine, stocking up for the summer, fall and winter months. But sometimes I get a little bored of my basic pesto recipe and want to change it up. Enter: Sun dried tomato pesto! It’s a delicious variation on traditional pesto using sun dried tomatoes. It will quickly become a favorite around your house – just like it is around mine! What is Pesto Rosso? Pesto Rosso translated directly to “Red Pesto” and it gets its name from the red coloring the sun dried tomatoes…

BBQ Chicken SaladBBQ Chicken SaladMay 23, 2023 at 10:00AMLooking to take your chicken salad up a notch? This healthy and flavor-packed BBQ chicken salad comes together quickly and will make you crave a big, hearty salad for your next meal. The BEST BBQ Chicken Salad When I tell you I was devastated when Panera Bread removed their BBQ chicken salad from their menu I’m not joking. It was my go-to fast casual meal or dinner when I didn’t want to cook. I craved it at least once a week! So since I could no longer get my beloved Panera BBQ chicken salad, I decided to recreate it at home. And let me tell you…this one is better! Not only does it have the same taste and texture as the original but it also has some healthier swaps to make this a salad you…

BBQ Chicken SaladBBQ Chicken SaladMay 23, 2023 at 10:00AMLooking to take your chicken salad up a notch? This healthy and flavor-packed BBQ chicken salad comes together quickly and will make you crave a big, hearty salad for your next meal. The BEST BBQ Chicken Salad When I tell you I was devastated when Panera Bread removed their BBQ chicken salad from their menu I’m not joking. It was my go-to fast casual meal or dinner when I didn’t want to cook. I craved it at least once a week! So since I could no longer get my beloved Panera BBQ chicken salad, I decided to recreate it at home. And let me tell you…this one is better! Not only does it have the same taste and texture as the original but it also has some healthier swaps to make this a salad you…

Cilantro Lime DressingCilantro Lime DressingMay 18, 2023 at 10:42AMThis zesty cilantro lime dressing is made with freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro, olive oil and a little maple syrup for sweetness. It tastes better than any store bought salad dressing you’ve tried! The Best Cilantro Lime Dressing As a cilantro lover, I can safely say this is the best cilantro lime dressing recipe you’ll try. It perfectly pairs fresh cilantro and lime juice with a sweet and spicy kick that tastes delightful on just about any bed of greens. It can also be used as a sauce on your bowl recipes, marinade for protein or even as a dip for veggies. I love that this nutrition packed dressing recipe is so versatile and comes together in just a few minutes. All you need are 6 easy ingredients (plus salt and pepper!) and a blender…

Cilantro Lime DressingCilantro Lime DressingMay 18, 2023 at 10:42AMThis zesty cilantro lime dressing is made with freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro, olive oil and a little maple syrup for sweetness. It tastes better than any store bought salad dressing you’ve tried! The Best Cilantro Lime Dressing As a cilantro lover, I can safely say this is the best cilantro lime dressing recipe you’ll try. It perfectly pairs fresh cilantro and lime juice with a sweet and spicy kick that tastes delightful on just about any bed of greens. It can also be used as a sauce on your bowl recipes, marinade for protein or even as a dip for veggies. I love that this nutrition packed dressing recipe is so versatile and comes together in just a few minutes. All you need are 6 easy ingredients (plus salt and pepper!) and a blender…