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Honey Caramelized Banana Granola
There’s something deeply comforting about warm bananas and toasted oats. This Honey-Caramelized Banana Granola Yogurt Bowl is one of those recipes that feels almost too simple to be special until you make it. Then suddenly it becomes your go-to breakfast, snack, or even a healthier dessert when you want something cozy but nourishing. What I love about this recipe is how quickly it comes together using pantry staples. A single banana transforms in the pan as it cooks with oats

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Feb 61 min read


Pesto Tomato Breakfast Omelette
This pesto tomato omelette is one of those breakfasts that feels a little fancy but takes barely any effort. Soft eggs, herby pesto, juicy tomatoes, and just enough seasoning to let everything shine. The key here is technique especially if you’re working with a smaller pan. If the egg spreads too thick or uneven, you can gently brush the edges down with a spatula and swirl the pan so the egg redistributes evenly before adding your filling. It’s a small move, but it makes a bi

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Feb 21 min read


Extra Spicy Peanut Hoisin One Pan Noodles
This is one of those recipes that saves dinner on busy nights but still feels exciting. Everything cooks in one pan, the sauce builds itself as the noodles soften, and the heat level is bold without overpowering the flavors. The combination of hoisin, sweet chili, oyster sauce, and chili oil creates that glossy, crave-worthy finish you usually only get from takeout. I love using KAME udon noodles here because they cook quickly and soak up sauce beautifully, but the real star

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Jan 271 min read


5 Minute Egg Wrap Tortilla
If you love a quick, protein-forward breakfast or lunch that feels customizable and fun, this egg wrap pocket is about to be on repeat. It’s one of those recipes that looks fancy but is actually made with pantry staples and whatever vegetables you already have in the fridge. The magic here is cooking the eggs directly onto the tortilla. As the eggs set, the tortilla bonds to them, creating a sturdy, flexible wrap that crisps slightly on the outside while staying soft inside.

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Jan 161 min read


No-Bake Chewy Energy Bars
These no-bake chewy bars are the kind of recipe you make once and keep on repeat. They’re soft, nutty, lightly sweet, and packed with texture: chewy dates, creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, crunchy pistachios, and little pops of dried cranberries. They’re naturally sweetened, require zero oven time, and come together in minutes. Perfect for busy weeks, pre-workout fuel, afternoon snacks, or something slightly sweet after dinner without feeling heavy. Because dates act as the

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Jan 101 min read


Spinach Artichoke Egg Frittata
If you want a breakfast that feels cozy, nourishing, protein-packed, and incredibly easy, this Spinach Artichoke Egg Frittata is about to become your new morning staple. It tastes like the creamy spinach-artichoke dip everyone loves, but baked into a wholesome, high-protein egg dish you can enjoy on its own or piled onto warm toasted sourdough. The base starts with a full cup of Greek yogurt, which gives the frittata its richness without needing heavy cream. It bakes into a c

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Dec 26, 20251 min read


Toasted Maple-Walnut Brussel Sprout Salad
If there were ever a salad that tasted like cozy sweater weather, this is it. This Shredded Brussels Salad is the perfect mix of fresh, crisp, sweet, tangy, and warm thanks to a tray of maple-toasted walnuts that take the whole bowl to another level. Shredding the brussels sprouts in a food processor is the real secret here. Instead of chewing through big leaves, you get light, fluffy ribbons that soak up the dressing beautifully. They become the perfect base for all the text

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Dec 23, 20251 min read


Homemade Honey Marshmallow Fluff
If you’ve ever wished store-bought marshmallow fluff had cleaner ingredients, this homemade version changes everything. It’s naturally sweetened with honey, stabilized with grass-fed gelatin, and fluffs up into the dreamiest whipped cloud in just six to eight minutes. This recipe is shockingly easy: bloom your gelatin, heat your honey with water until lightly thickened, then let the stand mixer do the magic. The transformation is instant! It goes from liquid to glossy marshma

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Dec 4, 20251 min read


High-Protein Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of cheesecake while still keeping it light and packed with protein. This High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake is the perfect treat that combines the rich texture of cheesecake with the wholesome benefits of Greek yogurt and a boost of protein. The base is made with Greek yogurt, an egg, and flour, giving it that perfect cheesecake consistency. Sweetened with date sugar and leavened with baking powder and soda, it’s both fluffy and satisfyin

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Dec 2, 20251 min read


Creamy Hidden Veggie Gnocchi
This creamy hidden veggie gnocchi has officially become one of my favorite quick weeknight meals. It’s rich, cozy, and feels like something you would order at a restaurant, but secretly packs in a ton of vegetables. The best part is how seamlessly everything blends together: the zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, and tomatoes cook down into a silky, flavorful base that becomes the perfect creamy sauce. The vegetables soften in olive oil until they release their liquid, deepen in sw

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Dec 1, 20251 min read


Fluffy Healthy Pistachio Pumpkin Protein Muffins
These Pistachio Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect cozy bake for fall. Soft, nutty, and lightly sweet with golden muffin tops. The combination of roasted pistachios and pumpkin purée gives them a gorgeous color and subtle earthiness that feels like autumn in every bite. They’re made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt for moisture, olive oil for healthy fats, and blended pistachios for a naturally rich texture. I love how the pistachio sugar blend adds both flavor and s

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Nov 17, 20251 min read


Creamy Whipped Garlic Herb Butter on Toasted Sourdough
Creamy, rich, and full of fresh herbs, this homemade herb butter is pure magic on warm sourdough, roasted veggies, or grilled chicken. It’s made completely from scratch using just heavy cream and your favorite herbs. Once you make it yourself, you’ll never go back to store-bought butter again. It’s such a fun little kitchen project too, watching cream turn into fluffy whipped cream, then suddenly separate into butter and buttermilk feels like a tiny science experiment. The t

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Nov 13, 20251 min read


Air Fryer Brie & Roasted Garlic Tomato Dip
This Air Fryer Brie & Roasted Garlic Tomato Dip is a cozy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks elegant but couldn’t be easier to make. The creamy melted brie pairs perfectly with roasted cherry tomatoes and caramelized garlic, all made together in the air fryer for a hands-off, minimal-mess snack. The air fryer does all the magic here: the brie gets warm and gooey, the garlic turns sweet and spreadable, and the cherry tomatoes burst with flavor. Add a drizzle of olive oil, to

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Nov 10, 20251 min read


quick air fryer pesto egg bagels
These quick air fryer pesto egg bagels are everything you want in a breakfast: crispy, herby, melty, and ready in minutes. The idea is simple: a swirl of pesto forms the base, the bagel gets toasted right into it, and the egg cooks perfectly in the center. Top it with mozzarella, a little spice, and you’ve got a quick, high-protein breakfast or brunch that feels totally gourmet. I love how the air fryer toasts the bagel edges golden-brown while keeping the inside soft and che

lailaayubi
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Hot Pocket
these quick air fryer pesto egg bagels are everything you want in a breakfast, crispy, herby, melty, and ready in minutes. the idea is simple: a swirl of pesto forms the base, the bagel gets toasted right into it, and the egg cooks perfectly in the center. top it with mozzarella, a little spice, and you’ve got a quick, high-protein breakfast or brunch that feels totally gourmet. i love how the air fryer toasts the bagel edges golden-brown while keeping the inside soft and che

lailaayubi
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Chickpea Buffalo Pistachio Wrap
Meet your new favorite high-protein, plant-powered lunch: the Chickpea Buffalo Pistachio Wrap. It’s creamy, spicy, and crunchy all at once, packed with chickpeas, Greek yogurt, tangy buffalo sauce and pistachios for that extra punch of flavor and texture. This wrap takes less than 10 minutes to throw together, and it’s a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and freshness from crisp cucumber and radish. I love how the pistachios give every bite that satisfying crunch and subtl

lailaayubi
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Quick, Cheesy Chicken Pasta
If there’s one comfort food that never fails, it’s pasta loaded with chicken, cheese, and bold flavors. This Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe is my healthier, homemade take on a restaurant-style creamy pasta dish. It has tender chicken breast, a rich tomato-based sauce with a little kick of spice from sriracha, and plenty of melty mozzarella cheese. The best part? It all comes together quickly in one pan while your pasta boils on the side. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish ba

lailaayubi
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Creamy Tangy Tuna Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
This tuna egg salad is about to become your go-to recipe.

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Sep 29, 20251 min read


Healthy + Light Cole Slaw
Coleslaw is one of those side dishes that never goes out of style — it’s fresh, colorful, and adds the perfect crunch to any meal. Traditional coleslaws often use heavy mayonnaise-based dressings, but this healthier version lightens things up with Greek yogurt, raw honey, and lemon juice. The result is tangy, creamy, and refreshing without being overly heavy. The base is a simple mix of freshly grated carrots, shredded cabbage, and thinly sliced onion. Tossed with the yogurt-

lailaayubi
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Burrata Sandwich with Air-Fried Tomatoes & Homemade Pesto
Some sandwiches are quick and simple, but others feel like an experience — and this burrata sandwich is definitely the latter. It’s fresh, light, but filling enough to make the perfect quick dinner, satisfying lunch, or even a beautiful picnic bite. We’re layering crispy toasted bread with homemade basil pesto, peppery arugula, creamy burrata, and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. A drizzle of balsamic glaze ties everything together with a tangy finish. The air fryer makes the t

lailaayubi
Sep 16, 20251 min read
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