Who else loves a good, cool, crunchy side dish? It’s pretty much the perfect addition to any type of grilled meat which also makes it perfect to take to a gathering with friends. This recipe has healthy fats (walnuts, almond butter, avocado oil) which will help you feel full along with some fruits and veggies …
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Stuffed Pepper Nachos
Sometimes you just need a nice, simple recipe that will hit the hankering you’ve got, right? These stuffed pepper nachos cover the Mexican craving, the finger food craving and they’re so fast (and customizable) that they’re work well for a quick get together with friends. Depending on what you fill and top them with – …
Basic Chia Seed Pudding
I run across chia seed pudding recipes often and they’re mainly listed as breakfast foods – probably because they need some forethought and planning (similar to overnight oats). In my house, I don’t do so awesome with that forethought and planning piece very often, so they’re frequently a snack or a dessert that I can …
Garlicky Cauliflower Squash Bowls
If you could add all the tastiest things ever into one bowl, it might be this recipe. Just sayin’. With plenty of greens and other veggies like cauliflower and zucchini, topped with nuts, seeds and avocado you’ve got an awesomely balanced meal (that’s also super easy to add a protein to the top – grilled …
Fried Green Plantains with Mango Avocado Salsa
In the mood for chips and salsa but wanting a healthier version? Get your dip fix with these fried green plantains and mango avocado salsa! This salsa combo also tastes amazing on steak, fish, chicken – really any protein you can easily grill up or even thrown on top of a salad. Avocado brings some …
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Medjool Date Turmeric Latte
If you’ve never heard about it, or researched it, turmeric has numerous health benefits and often times, you’ll see it in things like “golden milk”. Here is a warm latte that’s packed with heathy ingredients that come along with bonus benefits like boosting brain function, anti-inflammatory benefits, lowered risk of heart disease and it’s also …
Coconut Slaw
March is in full swing and two of the foods in season are radishes and cabbage. I thought it would be fun to share a tasty, eye-catching (because food is more fun when it’s pretty) and different type of cabbage recipe. It’s a slaw, which I feel like you commonly see cabbage in that form, …
Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
We all know it’s about balance and moderation, right? Well here’s a healthy treat you can feel good about when you do decide to indulge yourself a little bit. Dairy free and gluten free also makes it a crowd pleaser for a holiday (Easter is coming up quick!) or to take to a party. Creamy …
Avocado Pistachio Pesto Zoodles
When I stumbled across this recipe, I knew I had to add it to the OSi blog. Not only is it beautiful but it incorporates some of my very favorite foods. Plus, you can EASILY add any lean protein if you want to fit your tastes and voila – awesomeness in a bowl, right? I …
Plantain Chips
Are you good about meal planning but consistently find yourself without healthy snacks and hungry between meals? Try out this recipe, which has a small ingredient list and comes together quickly, and will keep you prepared for something quick at hand but healthy too! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon …
Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
Granola lands on my shopping list almost weekly. Between two adults and two kids in my house that all like some crunch in the morning, it’s an easy food to grab a few boxes of at the store and toss them into the pantry. However, granola is deceptively easy to make and when you make …
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This dish has been a favorite in my house for roughly 2 years. It was also recently brought to our last ThanksLiving Challenge Potluck Celebration and got rave reviews so we thought it was time to stop holding out and introduce you to the magic. Packed full of cabbage, carrots, onions and garlic, you’ll be …
One-Pot Veggie Thai Red Curry
I’ve been on the hunt for new ways to push myself out of my comfort zone so this recipe automatically lands on my meal plans for the week. Loaded with familiar veggies like carrots, broccoli and cauliflower you’ll be getting a ton of nutrients like Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Vitamin C and so many …
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
Still hunting for a good, satisfying holiday dessert that won’t toss you into sugar crash but will still satisfy that Thanksgiving craving? We stumbled upon this recipe this morning and HAD to share – so yep, bonus recipe this week! These are grain free, gluten free and can be vegan as well. However, they do …
Pumpkin Hummus
It’s fall, y’all! And what’s a more fall food than pumpkin?! We’ve got a Pumpkin Hummus recipe this week that’s full of protein and packed full of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack or even as a side dish to your favorite grilled meat or salads this recipe is sure to please you on a …
Kale Salad with Pesto
Searching for a recipe that’s full of fiber, protein and lots of good-for-you greens? This Kale Salad with Pesto is guaranteed to be a tasty hit in your belly and is loaded with great nutrients that your body will love too. Isn’t it gorgeous too? A quick toss of chickpeas and veggies into the oven …
Cinnamon Pecan Chia Bars
Five ingredients, a food processor and some fridge space to store these tasty treats and you’re set for healthy grab-and-go breakfasts or snack for the week. What more can you ask for? Full of protein and healthy fats and still naturally sweet, these will keep you full through whatever your day has in store for …
Spicy Buddha Bowl
It’s no secret we at OSi like some spice and things tossed into a bowl. So, when browsing the web, I basically stumbled upon a perfect recipe that combines them both. The goal is to pack your bowl as full as you can get it – and loading up on healthy veggies and good fats …
Summer Zoodle Green Bowl
In the market for a tasty an simple recipe full of protein and greens? As usual, we’ve got you covered. Zoodles are a fabulous alternative to noodles – they easily add more veggies to your plate, are great raw or sautéed and are tasty slathered in sauce or tossed in a bowl with other stuff. …
Lentil Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Bowl
We’re always on the look out for a new, different type of recipe to try and share and this one definitely hits that mark! We’ve never thought of lentils and spaghetti squash as breakfast food but this recipe might just sway us right on over. With a runny egg over the top, avocado (woot! we’re …
