Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding This chia pudding tastes like the inside of a pumpkin pie, but with all of the yummy texture of chia seeds! Made with only a few simple ingredients, it is packed with nutrition and satisfies a sweet tooth with fall flavors like maple and pumpkin. Chia seeds are a good source of soluble fiber and contain anti-inflammatory properties. Also, the chia seeds combined with milk offer a fair amount of protein! And the best part? It's naturally gluten free an

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Citrus Drizzle and Feta This will be my new go-to salad for summer barbecues, potlucks and entertaining. It is so simple to make and looks gorgeous with its bright colors - not to mention it is refreshing and delicious! This salad is filled with water which can help to meet your hydration needs (which we can all use during the hot summer months) and watermelon is a good source of beta carotene, which our bodies can convert to vitamin A, as well

Banana 'Sushi' with Peanut Butter, Walnuts and Dark Chocolate I think few things go together more perfectly than banana and peanut butter. Except maybe banana, peanut butter and chocolate - and this snack contains all three! This simple, easy-to-make recipe will get your kids involved in the kitchen - or just bring out the kid in you! No oven, no stove required and minimal clean- up, so that you can spend more time enjoying this snack - and time with your family. This snack a

This simple, #nocook recipe is refreshing and nutritious! It also works well for those following various dietary restrictions, such as dairy free, low FODMAP, vegan and gluten free. This chickpea based salad is drizzled lightly with a homemade, simple dressing and works well as a side dish or a snack, pairing carbohydrates, protein, heart-healthy fats and, of course, plenty of colorful veggies! Ingredients (yields 4 servings): 1 medium cucumber 2 medium tomatoes (I used heirl

These bars are made with 5 simple ingredients and are an easy snack to make ahead of time and freeze so that you can grab one when you're short on time. The peanut butter and chocolate mixed with dried fruit makes these bars sweet enough for dessert - with no added sugar and a good supply of protein, healthy fats and fiber. If you're looking for a great back-to-school snack, a snack for your upcoming road trip, or just a snack to have around the house, this is your #nobake, #

This Berry Summer Smoothie encompasses the taste of summer and is refreshing on its own, or as the base for a smoothie bowl. My husband and I love making smoothies and smoothie bowls and eating them outside in the nice weather, so this simple staple feels like a treat every time we make it together. If you have kids, this is also a fun #nocook recipe to get them involved in the kitchen and exposed to some fruits and veggies! Ingredients (serves 2): 4-5 ice cubes 1 medium bana

I've been on a bit of a fruit-in-my-salad kick, mostly because this summer the fruit has been so sweet and delicious and I can't stop buying it - which means I need to find creative ways to eat it all! This strawberry and spinach salad with goat cheese, walnuts and pumpkin seeds is a simple, nutritious meal that's perfect for summer! Did you know that both pumpkin seeds and walnuts are good sources of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids? I like to sprinkle these on my salad

This simple dip is so versatile and so easy to make! While I usually make it with a Greek yogurt or Skyr, it's equally as tasty with a dairy free alternative (I've used the Forager Project brand plain cashewgurt and it was a big hit)! Either way, it's so easy to make and adds that perfect little something *extra* to any dish (and is also delicious on its own served with veggies, bread or chips)! Ingredients (serves 6): 1 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt or Skyr (or you can replace th

This dairy-free cashew cream sauce is a simple, #nocook recipe that takes about 5 minutes to whip up. It's suitable for those avoiding dairy, but it still tastes creamy and cheesy! Made with cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and spices, this vegan "cream sauce" alternative will become a staple in your house - since it uses many pantry staples and is easy to make when you're short on time or when you didn't make it to the grocery store! My favorite way to eat this is ove

I'm really not a fan of using my oven in the summer, so I love developing simple, #nobake recipes. That's not saying that I never use my oven in the summer, but if I can avoid it, I'm pretty happy (and cool)! This simple, made-in-a-blender side dish will keep your kitchen cool and your family happy - and it's a fun recipe to get kids involved with creating so that you can show them how fun and easy eating vegetables can be. They won't even realize they're eating cauliflower!

Watermelon-Strawberry Popsicles When it's hot outside, I don't always feel like turning on my oven. However, that doesn't mean I don't want something sweet - and these popsicles do the trick, no baking required! With 3 simple ingredients (really 2, if you don't count ice), these popsicles are just sweet enough and they contain no added sugar. They also happen to be dairy free, gluten free and vegan, so they're a great snack to serve if you're entertaining and need to be mindf

Watermelon and Spinach Salad I recently bought a ton of watermelon (I couldn't help myself!!) and felt inspired to make something that highlighted the summer fruit - even though it's delicious on its own. This summer salad tastes as refreshing as it looks and offers up vegetarian protein (pumpkin seeds and cheese), along with iron (spinach and pumpkin seeds) and some vitamin C (watermelon and spinach). Watermelon also serves up a hearty dose of potassium and beta carotene (wh

Chilled Gazpacho I'm sharing with you my favorite, simple no-cook recipe! This chilled gazpacho is perfect for a hot, summer day and makes enough to serve for a barbecue or party (or to eat over and over again all week)! I love to create new ways to enjoy my vegetables, and this soup is easily one of my favorite ways to taste the season. This chilled, slightly spicy soup will become a spring and summer staple! Ingredients (serves 4): 6 roma tomatoes 1 large cucumber 1 small o

This recipe is a favorite of mine for the Fourth of July, and it's always a huge crowd pleaser– no one can ever guess that there is avocado lurking behind the creamy deliciousness of this chocolate summertime favorite. This decadent dessert offers up fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants to get the most out of your sweet tooth. Top with berries and shredded, unsweetened coconut for an ultra festive red, white and blue theme! Ingredients (yields 6 servings): 3 ripe avocados, pi