The Healthy Maven

35 Healthy Side Dish Recipes35 Healthy Side Dish RecipesFebruary 22, 2023 at 04:40PMSo you’ve got the main course, but what the heck do you eat on the side? Instead of slaving away in the kitchen or resorting to unhealthy packaged products try one of these healthy side dishes and recipes for grains, veggies and yes, even fries! In my dream world, all meals could be cooked in one pot in under 15 minutes but those are hard to come by! When it comes to dinner, the sides are always the kicker for me. I find that I can whip up a main dish fairly quickly but it’s the sides that end up taking FOREVER. There are times when one-pot madness meals sense, but in my home stuffed chicken and baked salmon always calls for healthy side dishes. And preferably ones that don’t take…

35 Healthy Side Dish Recipes35 Healthy Side Dish RecipesFebruary 22, 2023 at 04:40PMSo you’ve got the main course, but what the heck do you eat on the side? Instead of slaving away in the kitchen or resorting to unhealthy packaged products try one of these healthy side dishes and recipes for grains, veggies and yes, even fries! In my dream world, all meals could be cooked in one pot in under 15 minutes but those are hard to come by! When it comes to dinner, the sides are always the kicker for me. I find that I can whip up a main dish fairly quickly but it’s the sides that end up taking FOREVER. There are times when one-pot madness meals sense, but in my home stuffed chicken and baked salmon always calls for healthy side dishes. And preferably ones that don’t take…

Chicken Enchilada SoupChicken Enchilada SoupFebruary 22, 2023 at 10:00AMCozy up with a big bowl of this chicken enchilada soup! It’s packed-full of flavor and nutritious ingredients and can be made in a big batch that the whole family will enjoy. This enchilada soup recipe can be made on the stove top or in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. There’s options for everybody! Why We Love This Recipe We love this chicken enchilada soup recipe for a number of reasons but primarily because it is so delicious and comes together easily! The flavors taste exactly like chicken enchiladas but in a big batch that you can eat all week. It’s also a great source of nutrition including protein (from the chicken), fiber (from the corn and black beans) and calcium (from the cheddar cheese). This enchilada soup can also easily be made in…

Chicken Enchilada SoupChicken Enchilada SoupFebruary 22, 2023 at 10:00AMCozy up with a big bowl of this chicken enchilada soup! It’s packed-full of flavor and nutritious ingredients and can be made in a big batch that the whole family will enjoy. This enchilada soup recipe can be made on the stove top or in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. There’s options for everybody! Why We Love This Recipe We love this chicken enchilada soup recipe for a number of reasons but primarily because it is so delicious and comes together easily! The flavors taste exactly like chicken enchiladas but in a big batch that you can eat all week. It’s also a great source of nutrition including protein (from the chicken), fiber (from the corn and black beans) and calcium (from the cheddar cheese). This enchilada soup can also easily be made in…

Chickpea BlondiesChickpea BlondiesFebruary 21, 2023 at 07:18PMHealthy Chickpea Blondies made from everybody’s favourite bean! They’re gluten-free, high in protein and sweetened with just a bit of maple syrup. No one will guess that they’re made from chickpeas! Trust us…we’ve put them to the test! This recipe for Chickpea Blondies was created 100% for me, which is exactly how it was when I started the blog. I just wanted to experiment in my own kitchen and see what happened. Of course I’m thrilled that people actually read and make what I share, but I’m learning that unless I’m making myself happy first, what I’m doing will not be sustainable. I know…what a novel concept! Chickpea blondies or not! So I know you may be skeptical of a dessert made from chickpeas but trust me when I say they are GOOD! I tested them on…

Chickpea BlondiesChickpea BlondiesFebruary 21, 2023 at 07:18PMHealthy Chickpea Blondies made from everybody’s favourite bean! They’re gluten-free, high in protein and sweetened with just a bit of maple syrup. No one will guess that they’re made from chickpeas! Trust us…we’ve put them to the test! This recipe for Chickpea Blondies was created 100% for me, which is exactly how it was when I started the blog. I just wanted to experiment in my own kitchen and see what happened. Of course I’m thrilled that people actually read and make what I share, but I’m learning that unless I’m making myself happy first, what I’m doing will not be sustainable. I know…what a novel concept! Chickpea blondies or not! So I know you may be skeptical of a dessert made from chickpeas but trust me when I say they are GOOD! I tested them on…

DIY Lip Scrub RecipeDIY Lip Scrub RecipeFebruary 20, 2023 at 05:23PMTake better care of your lips and remove old skin cells using this DIY Lip Scrub Recipe. Made from all-natural ingredients like sugar, coconut oil and essential oils, this lip scrub will find a permanent spot in your skincare routine. It also makes a fantastic gift for friends and family! Why We Love this Homemade Lip Scrub Making your own DIY Lip Scrub could not be easier! This recipe comes together in under 5 minutes and makes a wonderful holiday or host gift! It’s also so important to exfoliate your lips – a step many of us forget to do! Like the rest of our body, our lips accumulate dead skin cells and dry skin which can lead to chapped lips and also black heads around our lips. This natural lip scrub is…

DIY Lip Scrub RecipeDIY Lip Scrub RecipeFebruary 20, 2023 at 05:23PMTake better care of your lips and remove old skin cells using this DIY Lip Scrub Recipe. Made from all-natural ingredients like sugar, coconut oil and essential oils, this lip scrub will find a permanent spot in your skincare routine. It also makes a fantastic gift for friends and family! Why We Love this Homemade Lip Scrub Making your own DIY Lip Scrub could not be easier! This recipe comes together in under 5 minutes and makes a wonderful holiday or host gift! It’s also so important to exfoliate your lips – a step many of us forget to do! Like the rest of our body, our lips accumulate dead skin cells and dry skin which can lead to chapped lips and also black heads around our lips. This natural lip scrub is…

The Best Non Toxic LipsticksThe Best Non Toxic LipsticksFebruary 16, 2023 at 01:22PMLooking for the best non toxic lipstick in your perfect shade? Packed full of pigment but without the harmful ingredients, these clean lipsticks are the safest in the cosmetics space while also being moisturizing for your lips. Maybe it’s just me, but I think about the ingredients in my lipstick more than the ingredients in my other makeup. There’s something about it being on my mouth and thinking about physically ingesting the product… am I alone in this? I also feel naked without a lip product on. This can lead to quite a conundrum! Luckily in the past few years, clean beauty has STEPPED IT UP in the non-toxic lipstick department. For the longest time it was just ILIA killing the game but now there are so many new options out…

The Best Non Toxic LipsticksThe Best Non Toxic LipsticksFebruary 16, 2023 at 01:22PMLooking for the best non toxic lipstick in your perfect shade? Packed full of pigment but without the harmful ingredients, these clean lipsticks are the safest in the cosmetics space while also being moisturizing for your lips. Maybe it’s just me, but I think about the ingredients in my lipstick more than the ingredients in my other makeup. There’s something about it being on my mouth and thinking about physically ingesting the product… am I alone in this? I also feel naked without a lip product on. This can lead to quite a conundrum! Luckily in the past few years, clean beauty has STEPPED IT UP in the non-toxic lipstick department. For the longest time it was just ILIA killing the game but now there are so many new options out…