The Healthy Maven

40 Healthy Pancake Recipes40+ Healthy Pancake RecipesOctober 16, 2023 at 04:38PMThe ultimate healthy pancakes recipe round-up so you can have your favorite sweet brunch full of nutritious ingredients. Stack em’ high with this delicious round-up of 40 healthy pancake recipes from The Healthy Maven and around the web. Forget Valentines Day, forget Fashion Week (already done), February is Pancake Month! Right? February is stacking up to be a seriously good month. In honor of this glorious holiday, I propose we celebrate with pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 40+ healthy pancake recipes, I’m sharing the healthiest pancake mix so you can always have pancakes on hand. Easy Healthy Pancake Recipe: Before we get into some of the best healthy pancake recipes on the web, I did want to share an easy healthy pancake recipe made from simple ingredients that you…

No Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls RecipeNo Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls RecipeOctober 16, 2023 at 03:47PMThese simple and healthy no bake oatmeal protein balls are perfect for an easy snack on-the-go! With rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter and a touch of honey, these no-bake protein balls recipe will keep you satisfied for hours! I cannot accept the idea that someone could NOT like energy bites. Unless they’re one of those annoying people who “doesn’t like healthy food” (we should have a chat), the only reason I can think of for why someone might not love protein balls is because they have yet to find their flavor combo. This is the reason why I am always trying to come up with new, creative flavors. From almond joy, to gingerbread and of course those blueberry muffin energy balls, I am absolutely convinced that there is…

Make-Ahead Frozen Breakfast BurritosMake-Ahead Frozen Breakfast BurritosOctober 16, 2023 at 10:38AMThese wrap and freeze easy frozen breakfast burritos make for a delicious meal prep breakfast that you can unwrap, reheat and enjoy quickly! Freezer breakfast burritos are perfect for busy families or post-partum mamas! The BEST Frozen Breakfast Burritos I’m officially back from maternity leave! While I had *sort of* returned 6 weeks ago, it was more of a soft launch as I got used to balancing motherhood and working. But I’m back in a more formal capacity now and plan to be working 3 days a week, publishing a new recipe at least once a week (or at least trying!). I figured I’d kick things off with a recipe I’ve been eating non-stop over the last few months. In prep for the birth of our baby I made a bunch of recipes…

Fudgy Sweet Potato BrowniesFudgy Sweet Potato BrowniesOctober 11, 2023 at 01:23PMLooking to pair the fudgy sweet flavors of brownies with the nutrition of vegetables? This Sweet Potato Brownie recipe is deliciously decadent but still a healthier alternative to conventional boxed brownies! The BEST Sweet Potato Brownies I know I’ve been on a brownie recipe kick on the blog lately but I’ve just been craving them! But by now you know that I don’t just settle for any brownie. It needs to have a twist! Whether it’s pumpkin, zucchini or even peanut butter, I always have to add a little something extra to my brownies. These sweet potato brownies are no exception! Sweet potatoes are an amazing source of vitamins and minerals and naturally taste sweet so no need to pump your brownie batter full of refined sugar. Which means you can not only…

Instant Pot Lentil SoupInstant Pot Lentil SoupOctober 10, 2023 at 07:17PMEnjoy an easy and hearty dinner ASAP with this Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe. This vegan and gluten-free soup is packed full of nutrition but doesn’t skimp on flavor. Your whole family will love it! The Easiest Lentil Soup! I have many many lentil soup recipes on the blog but this one might be my favorite! I love how easily it comes together and the hands-off nature of the Instant Pot. I know some people are very much over the Instant Pot but I still use mine multiple times a week. We got it for our wedding and 5 years later we still love it! This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is no exception. First off, are lentils good for you? Yes!!! Lentils are an amazing source of plant-based protein and fiber. They also…

Green Bean SaladGreen Bean SaladOctober 05, 2023 at 10:00AMLooking for a delicious side dish or Thanksgiving recipe that packs in the flavor? This green bean salad is simple and comes together quickly but is always a fan favorite. Highlight the best of fresh green beans in this fantastic and easy recipe. Canadian Thanksgiving is this Monday and I’m feeling a little nostalgic “down” here in America (I technically live North of where I grew up but you get it!). I wanted to share a Thanksgiving recipe to celebrate but also just a delicious green bean salad that can be enjoyed any day of the week. It is a normal day for us on Monday with work and school and the usual grind but this green bean salad recipe is sure to make it a little more delicious Ingredients in Green Bean Salad *If…

35 Fall Dinner Ideas35 Fall Dinner IdeasOctober 03, 2023 at 10:00AMIt is officially fall here in Minnesota and that means it’s time to bring on the soups, stews, squash and brussel sprouts! I’m a summer baby but I love fall. As a glorified soup aficionado, it really is my season to shine. I’m also just SO ready for some comfort food once the weather cools. So it’s time to turn those ovens on with these fall dinner ideas! But first, let’s chat about what’s in season during the fall months. Fall Seasonal Ingredients The flavors of fall are pretty classic but which ingredients are actually in season during fall? It’s actually quite a lot! Mainly because of harvest season, a lot of summer veggies (tomatoes, peppers etc…) actually still are enjoyed in the fall months but with cooler temps comes a whole slew…

Fall Butternut Squash SaladFall Butternut Squash SaladSeptember 28, 2023 at 08:18PMCelebrate fall with this delicious and beautiful butternut squash salad! Made with roasted butternut squash, kale, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, feta cheese in a delicious apple cider vinegar dressing this recipe makes the perfect fall salad or Thanksgiving side! The Best Fall Salad! Honestly, I feel like fall salads get overlooked in favor of soup. And listen, I totally understand it. After the abundance of produce in summer, we’re all looking for a comforting bowl of soup as the temperatures cool, but don’t forget to toss some of your favorite fall ingredients into a delicious salad. This butternut squash salad is no exception! It pairs the classic flavors of fall like butternut squash, kale, pomegranate, cranberries and pecans with a zesty and fresh apple cider vinegar vinaigrette. It makes for a filling weeknight…

Roasted Japanese Sweet PotatoRoasted Japanese Sweet PotatoSeptember 26, 2023 at 06:44PMChange up your usual sweet potato dish with this delicious Japanese sweet potato recipe drizzled with a simple tahini miso dressing. Just chop, roast and enjoy the sweetness and health benefits of sweet potato as either a side dish or easy snack. We’ve been on a Japanese Sweet Potato kick around here! The combo of the hearty warm veggie mixed with the cooler weather just hits the spot. My daughter likes them roasted or steamed but I love them roasted with the most perfect miso tahini sauce. I thought it was due time I share the recipe with you! What Is Special About Japanese Sweet Potato? Like most vegetables, sweet potato comes in many different varieties. Most people are familiar with classic orange sweet potato but you can also get purple sweet potato,…

Spicy Ramen NoodlesSpicy Ramen NoodlesSeptember 20, 2023 at 07:24PMGet the flavors of spicy ramen in 20 minutes with this easy and flavorful spicy ramen noodles dish. You’ll love how quickly this main comes together and how easily it can be customized! The Best Spicy Ramen Noodles! I love ramen. It’s probably one of my favorite foods to eat out. Generally I like to leave the ramen noodle soup recipes to the professionals but occasionally I want the taste at home. Enter these spicy ramen noodles! Rather than being in soup form these spicy noodles feature just the noodles and veggies in a spicy chili sauce. The whole meal comes together in 20 minutes with fairly straightforward ingredients that you can find at most grocery stores. So if you’re craving the flavors of ramen but don’t want to go out, try these spicy ramen…