The Healthy Maven

Pumpkin BrowniesPumpkin BrowniesSeptember 13, 2023 at 08:32PMTreat yourself this fall with these delicious and healthful pumpkin brownies! Traditional brownie batter is swirled with canned pumpkin and baked to perfection in the perfect bite-sized dessert! The BEST Pumpkin Brownies Move over boxed brownies, there’s a new brownie in town! These pumpkin brownies will be the highlight of fall. Packed-full of pumpkin flavor, not only are these pumpkin brownies delicious but they’re also a healthier alternative to regular brownie batter too. Using canned pumpkin in your brownies gives them a fudgy texture without having to add a ton of fat. Pumpkin is also a great source of vitamins A, vitamin C and potassium. It helps to improve immune and heart health and even your vision too – getting all those benefits from brownies? Sign me up! Ingredients in Pumpkin Brownies How to Make Pumpkin Brownies…

Broccoli Cheddar FrittersBroccoli Cheddar FrittersSeptember 12, 2023 at 06:30PMOnly a few simple ingredients and an easy pan fry are all you need to make these broccoli cheddar fritters that are kid-approved and packed full of nutrition…but shhhh they don’t need to know these cheese fritters are healthy! The BEST Broccoli Fritters I’ve always been one of those people who genuinely enjoys vegetables. As a kid I looked forward to steamed broccoli (I still love it!) and I’d frequently as my Mom to make roasted asparagus. Don’t get me wrong, I was picky in other ways but veggies were never an issue (besides frozen peas – YUCK!). In spite of my love of veggies, I’ve still made it my mission to come up with creative and delicious recipes that give you the benefits of veggies without the oh-so-obvious fact that you’re eating veggies. I’ve…

How to Get Rid of Shingles FAST!How to Get Rid of Shingles FAST!September 12, 2023 at 06:16PMRemember that time I got shingles on the face? I know I won’t be forgetting that experience anytime soon…For anyone who has had or currently has shingles, you know this is a pain you won’t soon forget. They call it adult chickenpox, but I can assure you it’s far worse than chickenpox ever was (some of us actually got chickenpox pre chickenpox vaccine!). I’m going to skip over the whole medical diagnosis part since your doctor should probably be the one doing that but instead describe my personal experience with shingles i.e. herpes zoster or varicella zoster virus and how to recover from shingles quickly. The first thing I did when I got diagnosed, was immediately take to the internet to see if anyone had helpful tips…

DIY Natural DeodorantThat Actually Works!DIY Natural Deodorant…That Actually Works!September 12, 2023 at 06:07PMA simple DIY Deodorant recipe that smells amazing and works too! Made with clean, all-natural ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes, this natural deodorant recipe will quickly become a staple in your body routine. I am officially THAT girl. I mean we all knew the day would come. The signs were all there. Natural beauty routine, apple cider vinegar EVERYWHERE, so it was due time I embrace my inner hippie and jump into the world of Natural Deodorant.  Two years ago if you asked me if I would ever use natural deodorant I would have without a doubt laughed in your face. I’m judgmental like that. But now here I am, not only admitting to using it but also encouraging you to do the same. Oh how times have changed. I…

Turkey Sweet Potato ChiliTurkey Sweet Potato ChiliSeptember 12, 2023 at 05:56PMLightened-up chili using ground turkey and sweet potato! This Turkey Sweet Potato Chili can be made in one-pot and will feed you all fall and winter long for dinner or lunches alike. The flavor is absolute perfection. Your whole family will love it! I would say that in general, I follow the seasons with my eating habits… I crave salads in the summer and cozier, heartier meals in the winter. Since living in San Francisco that all kind of goes out the window. We have warm days year round and cool days in the middle of summer. It’s strange but I love it.  So when it comes to chili, I honestly eat this year round. I know that’s not the case for most of you so I practiced some self-control and waited until…

Instant Pot White Chicken ChiliInstant Pot White Chicken ChiliSeptember 12, 2023 at 05:43PMReady in 20 minutes, this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is easy to make, uses minimal ingredients and will be loved by the whole family. Options for stove-top or slow-cooker versions too depending on what tools you have. March is always a weird time when it comes to sharing recipes. In some parts of North America it’s full-on spring, while in others there’s still snow on the ground. I’m acutely aware of this more after spending 4 years living in San Francisco, where the weather patterns don’t seem to match up with anywhere else in the world. It also means that you’re going to get spring recipes like this lemon poppyseed loaf mixed with warm and comforting soup and chili recipes like this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili. This white chicken…

How To Make Frozen Yogurt | Just 3 Ingredients!How To Make Frozen Yogurt | Just 3 Ingredients!September 12, 2023 at 05:32PMHave you ever wondered how to make frozen yogurt? It’s easier than you think! With just 3 ingredients you’ll be swapping out those froyo shops for homemade frozen yogurt everyday! The BEST Frozen Yogurt I love me some frozen yogurt. It is a much healthier alternative to ice cream and can easily be customized to your liking. This Homemade Frozen Yogurt is no exception. It uses simple ingredients and excludes all the extra fillers you usually get from standard frozen yogurt manufacturers. Frozen yogurt is a great healthy dessert that contains probiotics and active cultures that are beneficial for your gut. Plus dairy is also high in protein and calcium! With a little raw honey for sweetness, you’ll ditch the store-bought froyo or…

Day After Thanksgiving Soup [Turkey Carcass Soup]Day After Thanksgiving Soup [Turkey Carcass Soup]September 11, 2023 at 07:34PMSave that leftover turkey carcass and enjoy every last scrap from Thanksgiving with this delicious turkey carcass soup. Paired with hearty grains, beans and veggies, this turkey soup is the perfect day-after Thanksgiving meal the whole family can enjoy! How’s that for a title? Seeing the word “carcass” in your recipe probably isn’t the most appetizing but I swear this turkey carcass soup is straight delicious and the perfect use for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I’ll be alone with Curt and my mother-in-law but we will be making a small turkey and i’ll be making the most of my leftovers! This soup and this turkey and cranberry salad are my go-tos. And let’s be real, lots of sides!!! So keep the Thanksgiving love going with this delicious…

Chicken Lentil SoupChicken Lentil SoupSeptember 11, 2023 at 07:03PMLooking for a filling and flavorful chicken lentil soup recipe? This delicious soup is packed full of vegetables, spices and a great protein boost from chicken and lentils. I think I may have more soups than any other category of recipe here on the blog. It’s no secret I’m a soup lover and while I love the weather of summer I genuinely look forward to temps cooling off because it means soup season is here! But let’s be real, the weather doesn’t really stop me from consuming all.the.soup. It was 80 here last week and you better bet I will still whipping up this chicken lentil soup! This was actually one of my favorite soup recipes from last year but by the time I finalized it, it was spring and soups weren’t exactly in vogue.…

Jalapeño Hot Sauce RecipeJalapeño Hot Sauce RecipeSeptember 11, 2023 at 06:48PMMake your own hot sauce with this  Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe! This homemade hot sauce recipe is made with fresh jalapeños and lasts several months in the fridge so you can add a spicy kick to all your meals. One of the veggies that thrived in our garden last year was our jalapeños. We planted them without really knowing what to expect and they ended up absolutely thriving. So much so we had no idea what to do with them all! I frozen some (yes you can freeze jalapeños) and ended up making several batches of this jalapeño hot sauce recipe. What’s great about this jalapeño hot sauce is that it lasts several months in the fridge so we enjoyed this hot sauce recipe all through the winter! In the early postpartum days…