The Healthy Maven

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy BallsPeanut Butter Oatmeal Energy BallsAugust 09, 2023 at 10:00AMJust 5 ingredients are all you need to make these delicious and simple peanut butter oatmeal energy balls! They’re completely no-bake and ready in under 20 minutes – plus only one bowl required. The Best Protein Ball Recipe! The one thing that’s become certain: I have more energy balls than any other kind of recipe and all of them 100% serve you (and me!). Who doesn’t love a good energy ball? They’re easy, portable and in cases like these peanut butter protein balls they’re made in one bowl (no food processor required!) with just 5 ingredients. Did I mention they taste great too? These energy balls use the perfect mixture of ingredients to create a healthy snack. They are a great source of healthy fats, protein and fiber and will keep…

Pesto Pasta BakePesto Pasta BakeAugust 07, 2023 at 10:00AMThis delicious vegetarian pesto pasta bake is made entirely in one dish and makes weeknight dinner easy with little fuss! With bold and fresh flavors this pesto pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite! The BEST Pesto Pasta Recipe If you can’t tell I’ve been on a major one pan recipe. This pesto pasta bake is no exception! All you need are 10 simple ingredients and a casserole dish to have dinner on the table tonight. What I love about this pesto pasta recipe is that it’s simple and can be customized to your liking. If you’re using store-bought pesto sauce it’s even easier! Not to mention that you only need one dish AND you don’t need to use pre-cooked pasta. You literally throw everything into a baking dish and then bake. The…

Roasted Red Pepper SauceRoasted Red Pepper SauceAugust 02, 2023 at 10:00AMDitch the jars and whip up this flavorful and veggie-packed Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Made from whole red peppers and tomatoes, this sauce is sure to be a winner with the whole family! The BEST Roasted Red Pepper Sauce It’s the summer of sauce around here and I’m not at all sorry about it. Yes, this is another recipe inspired by my garden. What can I say? When you have an abundance of peppers, tomatoes and tomatillos growing and ready for harvest, you get creative! I also love making sauce using our fresh summer produce and then freezing it for the winter. That way I don’t have to reach for the jarred stuff and can use my homemade versions instead. Sure, I could start canning but we go through our sauces so quickly…

12 Delicious Tomatillo Recipes12 Delicious Tomatillo RecipesJuly 31, 2023 at 02:44PMFrom salsa verde to green enchiladas, tomatillos feature prominently in so many recipes! They’re the perfect addition to any main or side dish and taste delicious paired with everything from chicken to pork to avocado and cilantro. Check out this list of 12 insanely delicious tomatillo recipes with a full break down on how to use them. What Are Tomatillos? Before we talk about tomatillo recipes we need to discuss what tomatillos actually are! Tomatillos are a small round fruit and one of the members of the nightshade family which also includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and potatoes. They are native to Mexico and typically used in Mexican and Central American and Latin American cuisine. As far as flavor goes they are slightly tangy and citrusy. The fruit itself is covered in a papery…

Homemade Tomato SauceHomemade Tomato SauceJuly 26, 2023 at 02:44PMThe absolute best homemade tomato sauce recipe. Using fresh vine ripened tomatoes, caramelized onion and garlic and the ideal temperatures for cooking and simmering, you’ll never go back to store-bought tomato sauce after you try this recipe! The BEST Homemade Tomato Sauce Not to toot my own horn (but kind of to toot my own horn), but this is definitely the BEST homemade tomato sauce. We’ve been growing tomatoes in our home garden for a few years now and after much experimentation I believe I have finally nailed the perfect flavor for this home made tomato sauce. What I love most about this recipe is that it doesn’t use any kind of crazy ingredients or labor intensive techniques. It simply uses good, quality ingredients and the best technique all of us can benefit from… Time!…

Green Enchilada SauceGreen Enchilada SauceJuly 24, 2023 at 10:00AMThis homemade green enchilada sauce couldn’t be easier! It’s made with healthy, fresh ingredients and can easily be prepped in advance or frozen for homemade enchiladas or other Mexican-inspired dishes! The BEST Green Enchilada Sauce Many of my recipes are inspired by our trips to New Mexico. C’s dad grew up there and so we’ve done quite a few trips over the years. Every time I’m there I get inspiration for new recipes. But I also find it’s important to have some of the basic staples already prepped at home. Recipes like this green enchilada sauce are necessities. I personally like to prepare this enchilada sauce in the summer when our tomatillos are going crazy in the garden. While some people choose to can, I prefer to freeze since we go through it fairly quickly…

Green Chicken EnchiladasGreen Chicken EnchiladasJuly 24, 2023 at 10:00AMDon’t sleep on this recipe for the perfect Green Chicken Enchiladas! With rotisserie chicken and veggies and topped with an incredible green enchilada sauce this is a meal-in-one that the whole family will love. The Best Green Enchiladas I shared my recipe for the best green enchilada sauce and I knew I couldn’t leave you hanging with the best way to use it: these green chicken enchiladas. These are a summer staple around here thanks to the abundance of green chiles and tomatillos that our garden produces. The flavors also can’t be beat! My whole family is obsessed with this recipe and that’s considered a win when we can all eat the same food for a meal. I also love how easily these green enchiladas can be meal-prepped either in the fridge or the freezer.…

Peach SmoothiePeach SmoothieJuly 19, 2023 at 10:00AMA creamy and naturally sweet smoothie, this Peach Smoothie brings the best of summer all in one glass! It comes together easily and makes the perfect breakfast or snack recipe! The Most Delicious Peach Smoothie While I may live in Minnesota where we have 4 seasons, in actuality I live life by 2 seasons: peach season and not peach season. Sadly here in Minnesota we don’t have local peach orchards but I always stock up on boxes of Colorado peaches that get shipped up here every July and August. During those months I consume as many peaches as I possibly can and freeze the rest for peach smoothies! Freezing peaches is actually quite easy (I’ll teach you how below!) but this peach smoothie recipe can be made with both fresh or frozen peaches. In the summer I…

Easy Gazpacho SoupEasy Gazpacho SoupJuly 17, 2023 at 10:00AMA super easy recipe for delicious cold summer gazpacho soup that requires only one gadget, a blender! This easy blender gazpacho makes a healthy appetizer all summer long. The BEST Gazpacho Soup You have no excuses to not make this gazpacho soup! It’s crazy simple to make… even on the nights when the last thing you want to do is cook. It’s light and refreshing and hits the spot on warm summer nights.  If you’ve never had or made gazpacho, don’t be scared! Think of it as a summer soup, packed with fresh produce. You could even think of it as a savory smoothie bowl! If you have a garden overflowing with cucumbers and tomatoes (like I do!) then this is your recipe. It’s super simple to make and would be the perfect dish to…

Zucchini BrowniesZucchini BrowniesJuly 12, 2023 at 10:00AMLooking for a healthier recipe for brownies that still taste deliciously decadent? These Zucchini Brownies are full of both chocolatey flavor AND a full serving of veggies! You’ll wonder why you ever made brownies without zucchini! The BEST Zucchini Brownies! This might be my favorite brownie recipe EVER! Not only are they delicious but they also have a serving of veggies! Love me a good hidden veggie recipe. These zucchini brownies have a fudgy texture that you’ll want to eat right out of the pan. Surprisingly, they also taste delicious straight from the freezer! Anyone else like baked goods right from the freezer? No matter how you choose to eat them, you will love this healthier brownie recipe with zucchini! Ingredients in Zucchini Brownies How To Prep Zucchini for Brownies It is SO important that you prep…