The Healthy Maven

Tuscan White Bean Soup [White Bean Ribollita]February 01, 2022 at 10:00AM This filling Tuscan White Bean Soup is packed with vegetables and flavor for a fun twist on a classic italian Ribolitta recipe. It’s gluten-free and vegan and made in one-pot for easy prep and clean-up. I love making a giant pot of soup in the fall and winter time. One pot of soup will last multiple days in our house! I’m all about cooking once and enjoying leftovers and soup is the perfect way to do that. Plus the flavors only seem to get better the longer it sits. This is an oldie but a goodie recipe from THM that I have made more times than I can count. In fact I really don’t follow the recipe anymore. I just eyeball it because soups are always so forgiving. But as I was…

How to Cook Chicken On The StoveJanuary 31, 2022 at 10:00AM Don’t have a BBQ or grill? No problem! This tutorial will show you How To Cook Chicken on the stove, grill marks and all! Perfect for small homes without a backyard grill or in a college dorm-room where you want that BBQ chicken taste grilled on the stove top. I only have a few how-to recipes and this is one that definitely needs a permanent spot on the site! Whether you don’t have a grill, don’t want to go out in the freezing cold to grill or are just looking for a simple (and delicious!) chicken recipe, this is for you! My #1 tip for people who are looking to get creative in the kitchen and make healthy, easy and delicious food is to fully stock your spice cabinet. If you’re curious…

Raw Nutella BarsJanuary 25, 2022 at 10:00AM These Raw Nutella Bars are a quick, easy-to-make snacks made with just 6 healthy ingredients – no actual nutella necessary! With a hazelnut and date-base and a simple chocolate coating, these bars will totally hit the spot. You are in for a treat with these raw nutella bars. For some reason, I can vividly remember the first time I tried nutella. I was instantly hooked and obsessed with pairing it with a variety of foods. Does anyone else feel like it was portrayed as a healthy-ish nut spread? Just me? I’m excited to share an actually healthy “nutella” treat. There is no actual nutella in these bars but they taste really similar to the real deal! Here’s What You Need raw hazelnuts – I recommend buying raw hazelnuts and toasting on your own for the best…

Sheet Pan Dinner: Tangy Za’atar Chicken with VeggiesJanuary 24, 2022 at 10:00AM Want a healthy and hearty dinner without all the work? This Tangy Za’atar Chicken with Veggies is made entirely on a sheet-pan for easy clean-up and quick cooking that the whole family can enjoy. Don’t forget the spicy yogurt sauce! I’ve become obsessed with sheet pan dinners! What is a sheet-pan dinner you ask? It’s pretty much as simple as it sounds: a recipe that can be entirely cooked on a single sheet pan. Yes, that means your whole meal only requires one cooking sheet and can be done entirely in one run in the oven. The Tangy Yogurt dressing of course requires one other bowl, but let’s be real, meals are all about the sauce and this one is no exception. Here’s What You Need chicken thighs – I used…

Seedy Savory GranolaJanuary 18, 2022 at 10:00AM Switch up your granola game with this savory seedy granola. Perfect on its own, topped on granola for a savory breakfast or sprinkled onto a salad for an added nutrition boost! Whip up this recipe in under 30 minutes.  I don’t know why I haven’t thought about sharing savory granola before now! I love making my own granola because I find a lot of store bought brands have unnecessary added ingredients (although Nana Joe’s granola is an exception!). I typically make a sweeter granola so I was so excited to try this savory version. But How the Heck Do I Eat Savory Granola?! You might be thinking, “Sure, savory granola sounds great but what the heck do I eat it with?” Honestly, I think you can eat this savory seedy granola pretty much the same way…

Matcha Mint Coconut Smoothie BowlJanuary 17, 2022 at 01:00PM Craving a healthy and refreshing breakfast? This Matcha Mint Smoothie bowl is packed full of healthy ingredients like matcha, spinach, fresh mint and coconut milk for a deliciously filling breakfast recipe. You know those meals you just can’t forget? The ones you can recreate in your mouth and have attempted to recreate in person more times than you can count? This Matcha Mint Smoothie Bowl is one of those meals. Remember when I went to Grand Cayman in 2018? Well besides missing the white sand beaches, endless sunny days and the nicest people, I also miss the Matcha Mint Smoothie Bowl I got twice at Jesse’s Juice Bar. It was so good, we went back, and I was not ever going to order anything else. It was the smoothie bowl to end all smoothie…

Build-A-Bowl RecipesJanuary 11, 2022 at 10:00AM Anyone remember build-a-bear? Pretty sure that and Limited Too basically sum up being a child of the 90s. You know what sums up my adulthood? Bowls. All.The.Bowls. Aka the lazy girl’s dinner and really, the only true way to eat dinner. I’m sure 20 years from now I’ll look back on my 20s and 30s and laugh at how many recipes I made in bowls, but hey, it works! Now I have to be honest with you, there’s no exact science to bowl recipes. That’s the best part of them, there’s room to experiment. I’m not gonna lie, on occasion I’ve created some really random bowl recipes (you know when you’re so low on food you just find anything in your fridge and see what happens?!) but most of the time a quick mix of protein, carbs…

How to Make Whole Wheat PancakesJanuary 10, 2022 at 10:00AM Have you ever wondered how to make whole wheat pancakes? This whole wheat pancake recipe is packed full of whole grains with dairy-free or dairy-full options for a healthier twist on traditional pancakes. We all have those pantries where you stumble across random bags of flour, right? I have come a long way and *most* of my baking cupboard is stored in jars and labeled but I still come across surprises once in awhile. I recently found a lone bag of whole wheat flour at the back of my cupboard. I have been making a lot of whole wheat bread in the last few months and forgot I stowed some extra in the back. I immediately moved to the front where I would have a constant reminder to use it up. The last…

Healthy Portable Egg CupsJanuary 04, 2022 at 10:00AM Meal Prep your breakfast for the week with these healthy portable egg cups! Build this meal-in-one in advance and have breakfast on the go ready for every weekday morning. These breakfast egg cups are easily portable too! How cute are these little egg cups? I love pretty much anything in a jar so a portable egg breakfast in a jar has my heart. I have seen maaaany recipes for egg “muffins” but haven’t seen any simple breakfasts like these on the internet and since this has been a go-to of mine for quite some time, I figured it was time to share the love. First off, what is an egg cup? In my opinion an egg cup offers a more well-rounded meal. Instead of just an egg, you can combine with some veggies and grains to pack…

Quinoa Veggie Bowls with Miso Sesame DressingJanuary 03, 2022 at 10:00AM These customizable Quinoa Veggie Bowls with Miso Sesame Dressing will become a weeknight staple. With a quinoa and veggie base topped with a zesty and flavor-packed sunflower-based dressing this easy dinner or lunch recipe is a healthy vegan option for the whole family. The real secret to a delicious recipe is in the sauce. That’s the trick to eating well: pack it all into a bowl and load it with sauce. Bowl eaters – you know what I’m talking about! These Quinoa Veggie Bowls with Miso Sesame Dressing is no exception. Even though I’m completely obsessed with the sauce used on my Buddha Bowl, I figured it was time to expand and try something new. This miso sesame dressing is to-die-for. Luckily this recipe makes a ton of sauce (more than is…