Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie

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If you’re looking for a simple breakfast option, make a big batch of these smoothies and freeze in single-serve portions. Take one out of the freezer when you take one out of the fridge and you’ll have smooth sailing for a tasty grab-n-go meal when you need one.

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Dessert Hummus

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Snack time can be satisfyingly sweet and nutritious at the same time. Fresh cut jicama sticks are the perfectly sweet and crunchy dipping veggie to pair with this dip.

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Dill & Feta Tomato Salad

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Get the most out of your fresh summer tomatoes by dressing them with fresh herbs. Kalamata olives and feta bring some nice, salty pizzazz to the party, pairing beautifully with dill for a simple, tasty salad you’ll look forward to every year.

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Miso Coleslaw

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Skip the standard coleslaw in favor of this citrusy-sweet variation, which uses a broader range of more colorful veggies! If these veggies aren’t your favorites, swap ‘em up for what your family loves, or better yet, whatever needs using in your fridge.

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Cherry Cobbler

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Cobblers are one of the most forgiving dishes when it comes to swapping refined sugars with more nutritionally robust options like date puree. To make date puree, pit dates, soak for an hour or so in just a little hot water, and blend until smooth. If you make too much, you can store it in […]

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Cookie Dough Banana Bites

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Chickpeas serves as the base for this deceptively healthy and lightly sweet snack that will hit your craving for sugar while providing you with some filling protein and fiber at the same time. For a little added decadence, stir a few mini chocolate chips into the “dough” after it’s smooth.

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Fish Tacos with Rhubarb Salsa

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Salsa always tastes best when the ingredients and flavors have a little time to marinate and blend. Make your dinnertime prep easier and your final dish more impressive by making the salsa the day before and storing it in an airtight container in the fridge. This dish is amazing with fresh fish, of course, but […]

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Pea Salad

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To preserve snap and color in your peas, take the extra step of prepping an ice bath. Whether you’re boiling fresh peas or steaming frozen ones, dump the hot peas into the ice bath as soon as they’re finished cooking. This will also help chill them to minimize the time between cooking and eating as […]

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