There is NOTHING I love more than nailing a healthy version of a classically ‘unhealthy’ food. And when it comes to buffalo wings & drumsticks I had my work cut out for me – they’re typically deep-fried in vegetable oil, breaded, and covered in a sugary sauce – not exactly Elyse-Wellness-Approved ya know? When I…
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Low-Sugar PB&J Chia Seed Protein Pudding
If you’ve been following along for a while, you probably know by now just how much I LOVE chia seed pudding. Especially WARM chia seed pudding – all the comfort & coziness of oatmeal, with way fewer carbs (3g net carbs vs 23 net in oatmeal) & way more fiber (13g fiber vs 4g in…
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Simple Spicy Paleo Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs. It doesn’t get more comfort-food than that. Especially in the winter, it’s hard to beat. Substituting pasta for spaghetti squash, adding a homemade pasta sauce, and homemade meatballs is the best way to get in alll that coziness, without the inevitable food coma after. And let me tell you, these meatballs are…
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Easy Paleo Salmon Burgers
If you’re in need of some healthy resetting after Thanksgiving, these easy paleo salmon burgers are going to be the PERFECT addition to your weekly meal prep. As much as I love the holiday treats, there’s no denying I just don’t feel my best when I’m indulging in the extra sugar and carbohydrate-heavy holiday foods…
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All-Time Favorite Keto Cauliflower Rice Recipe
If you’ve ever tried to reduce your carbohydrate intake, you know cauliflower is your friend. It seems like there’s almost nothing you can’t substitute for cauliflower these days (pizza crust, crackers, etc.) but cauliflower rice is definitely the classic. And it’s no surprise that we turn to cauliflower as a substitute – a 3/4 cup…
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Low Sugar Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
Serious question – is there anything better than a chocolate / peanut butter combo? Right, I didn’t think so. With Halloween coming up this week, there’s about to be A LOT of chocolate and candy around, and one of my old favorites has always been Reese’s cups. But since it’s not a surprise those aren’t…
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How to Make a Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Charcuterie Board (That People Will Actually Like)
As someone who’s been living that gluten-free/dairy-free life for about 3 years now, I’m pretty used to my dietary restrictions. I don’t look at menus and struggle to figure out what to eat anymore, and I don’t have cravings for things I can’t eat. Basically I’m not wishing I could have regular pizza or mac…
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Creamy Carrot Pumpkin Coconut Ginger Soup
Now that it’s starting to cool down and we are officially past summer and into fall, I’ve been wanting all the comforting, grounding foods, and soups are at the top of my list. This carrot pumpkin coconut soup ginger soup feels like fall in a bowl, and is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. I recently…
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Perfect Fall Breakfast: Warm Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
Now that we’re past Labor Day and fully into September, I’m officially allowed to start posting pumpkin recipes right? What can I say, I’m basic and I love fall. This recipe is PERFECT as the weather starts cooling down, and will get you so excited to embrace the changing seasons. It’s an easy switch up…
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#1 Go-to Breakfast: Chocolate Collagen Chia Seed Pudding
Alright guys I’ve mentioned this breakfast before many times on my Instagram, but it deserves talking about again. THIS BREAKFAST. I mean, it’s basically perfect (and i don’t say this lightly). This chia seed pudding is my go-to to daily breakfast – it’s easy, it requires minimal prep, it tastes amazing, AND keeps me full…