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Apple Banana Smoothie

Make this apple and banana smoothie in just a few minutes. It tastes like a sweet apple dessert but it is actually packed with protein for a healthy breakfast or snack! It's also an excellent way to increase your fiber and healthy fats. Keep reading and you'll discover how easy healthy eating really is with this apple pie smoothie recipe. I'll be honest. Sometimes, I'm just not in the mood to cook breakfast. On these mornings, I just want something that comes together quickly and still has all the fiber, protein, and healthy fats that will keep me feeling full until lunchtime. That's why I love smoothies so much! You literally just put everything into a blender and then it is ready to drink. Now, there are hundreds of ways that you can make smoothies. But, this one stands out from the rest because it tastes just like an apple pie - but without all the extra sugar! In fact, I didn't add a single teaspoon of sugar or sweetener. All the sweetness in it comes fr

Apple Banana Smoothie

Make this apple and banana smoothie in just a few minutes. It tastes like a sweet apple dessert but it is actually packed with protein for a healthy breakfast or snack! It's also an excellent way to increase your fiber and healthy fats. Keep reading and you'll discover how easy healthy eating really is with this apple pie smoothie recipe. I'll be honest. Sometimes, I'm just not in the mood to cook breakfast. On these mornings, I just want something that comes together quickly and still has all the fiber, protein, and healthy fats that will keep me feeling full until lunchtime. That's why I love smoothies so much! You literally just put everything into a blender and then it is ready to drink. Now, there are hundreds of ways that you can make smoothies. But, this one stands out from the rest because it tastes just like an apple pie - but without all the extra sugar! In fact, I didn't add a single teaspoon of sugar or sweetener. All the sweetness in it comes fr

Peek Inside: Healthy Meal Plan Week 9

One of the questions we hear most often about our meal plans is, what will I be eating ? Today we wanted to share a preview of one of our meal plans to help you decide if Slender Kitchen Meal Plans are a good fit for you. Remember - all of our meal plans are fully customizable ! That means if there is ever a recipe you don't like, you can easily swap in any other recipe from our website in just a few clicks.  With that, let's dig into this week's meal plan. We are highlighting dinners in this post, but meal plans also include breakfasts and lunches. Stop Wondering What's for Dinner? We've Got You Covered! Sunday:  Crockpot Sloppy Joes with an Italian twist. These lightened-up sloppy joes are made with lean ground turkey, tomato sauce, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and plenty of garlic and Italian spices.  (280 calories, 4 G, 3 B, 3 P) This works with all ground turkey for a lighter option, you just may need some extra spices. Monday:  With all five star review

Peek Inside: Healthy Meal Plan Week 9

One of the questions we hear most often about our meal plans is, what will I be eating ? Today we wanted to share a preview of one of our meal plans to help you decide if Slender Kitchen Meal Plans are a good fit for you. Remember - all of our meal plans are fully customizable ! That means if there is ever a recipe you don't like, you can easily swap in any other recipe from our website in just a few clicks.  With that, let's dig into this week's meal plan. We are highlighting dinners in this post, but meal plans also include breakfasts and lunches. Stop Wondering What's for Dinner? We've Got You Covered! Sunday:  Crockpot Sloppy Joes with an Italian twist. These lightened-up sloppy joes are made with lean ground turkey, tomato sauce, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and plenty of garlic and Italian spices.  (280 calories, 4 G, 3 B, 3 P) This works with all ground turkey for a lighter option, you just may need some extra spices. Monday:  With all five star review

Sheet Pan Pesto Chickpeas and Vegetables

This easy vegetarian sheet pan dinner with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and vegetables served with pesto is the perfect one dish meal for a weeknight meal. Trust me, roasting chickpeas is a game change and makes this simple canned bean taste incredible.  As we continue to incorporate more plant-based and meatless meals into our weekly rotation, this simple roasted chickpea meal has become a staple. It started with whatever random assortment of vegetables and chickpeas I happen to have left in the fridge. However, after weeks of preparing some version of this meal, I have found a favorite. This combination of sweet potatoes, veggies, spices, and pesto is hard to beat. Since this meal is great for both dinner and leftovers, I normally make a double batch. Serve it on its own or with grains on night one. Then use the leftovers for salads, sandwiches, tacos, scrambles, quesadillas, and more. Trust me - this vegetarian sheet pan meal is so versatile. It's now a staple in our weekly rot

Sheet Pan Pesto Chickpeas and Vegetables

This easy vegetarian sheet pan dinner with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and vegetables served with pesto is the perfect one dish meal for a weeknight meal. Trust me, roasting chickpeas is a game change and makes this simple canned bean taste incredible.  As we continue to incorporate more plant-based and meatless meals into our weekly rotation, this simple roasted chickpea meal has become a staple. It started with whatever random assortment of vegetables and chickpeas I happen to have left in the fridge. However, after weeks of preparing some version of this meal, I have found a favorite. This combination of sweet potatoes, veggies, spices, and pesto is hard to beat. Since this meal is great for both dinner and leftovers, I normally make a double batch. Serve it on its own or with grains on night one. Then use the leftovers for salads, sandwiches, tacos, scrambles, quesadillas, and more. Trust me - this vegetarian sheet pan meal is so versatile. It's now a staple in our weekly rot

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork

Cranberry sauce is just for the holidays. Break out the cranberries and make this amazing Crockpot Cranberry Pork. It's a great family meal, couldn't be easier to throw together, and is serious comfort food. With some delicious mashed potatoes or polenta , this meal delivers. Why? Well, first off, who wants to cook on Sundays? Not me! Sundays in my house usually fall into one of two categories: 1. Running around like crazy fitting in errands that we couldn't get to during the week, which means there's literally no time to cook anything so a slow cooker recipe is key here. 2. We want to do absolutely nothing because we spent the whole week (and Saturday too) running around like crazy people and so all we want to do is sit on the couch and be lazy bums...and not cook anything. So, you can see how a slow cooker meal is key on Sundays here. All that is to say that this slow cooker Cranberry Pork has found its way into not only our Sunday rotation but also sometimes Tues

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork

Cranberry sauce is just for the holidays. Break out the cranberries and make this amazing Crockpot Cranberry Pork. It's a great family meal, couldn't be easier to throw together, and is serious comfort food. With some delicious mashed potatoes or polenta , this meal delivers. Why? Well, first off, who wants to cook on Sundays? Not me! Sundays in my house usually fall into one of two categories: 1. Running around like crazy fitting in errands that we couldn't get to during the week, which means there's literally no time to cook anything so a slow cooker recipe is key here. 2. We want to do absolutely nothing because we spent the whole week (and Saturday too) running around like crazy people and so all we want to do is sit on the couch and be lazy bums...and not cook anything. So, you can see how a slow cooker meal is key on Sundays here. All that is to say that this slow cooker Cranberry Pork has found its way into not only our Sunday rotation but also sometimes Tues

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes dish is healthy and packed with flavor. The sweet potatoes are perfectly tender, while the chicken is juicy and saucy. These take minimal effort to put together, but they’re always a hit in my household! This entire dish involves almost no prep time. All you need to do is wash and bake your sweet potatoes, as well as combine a few ingredients for the sauce for your chicken. All the work happens in the oven. Assembly is quick and easy. One of the best ways to take chicken to the next level is to add some buffalo sauce to it! Stuff it into a tender sweet potato and you’ve got yourself an easy, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight. I love cooking with sweet potatoes because they’re nutritious, delicious, and versatile. They’re easy to prep and taste great. This buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes recipe is my go-to on a busy evening! It’s fast, healthy, and delicious all wrapped up in one dish. Key Ingredients You need less than 10

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes dish is healthy and packed with flavor. The sweet potatoes are perfectly tender, while the chicken is juicy and saucy. These take minimal effort to put together, but they’re always a hit in my household! This entire dish involves almost no prep time. All you need to do is wash and bake your sweet potatoes, as well as combine a few ingredients for the sauce for your chicken. All the work happens in the oven. Assembly is quick and easy. One of the best ways to take chicken to the next level is to add some buffalo sauce to it! Stuff it into a tender sweet potato and you’ve got yourself an easy, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight. I love cooking with sweet potatoes because they’re nutritious, delicious, and versatile. They’re easy to prep and taste great. This buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes recipe is my go-to on a busy evening! It’s fast, healthy, and delicious all wrapped up in one dish. Key Ingredients You need less than 10

One Pan Roasted Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, and Asparagus

Love salmon and sweet potatoes? This easy lemon dijon roasted salmon with sweet potatoes and asparagus is a delicious way to get those heart-healthy omega-3s into your daily meal plan. The entire family will love how great it tastes, and you’ll love how easy it is to make! Okay, I'll admit... I am going full steam ahead with this one-pan dinner craze. I've been making all sorts of meals- everything from one pan chicken fajitas to sheet pan chicken parmesan ! Sheet pan dinners are an ideal weeknight meal because they’re so quick and easy to make. I mean, really, what's not to love about a meal that has virtually no clean up? Well, this roasted salmon with sweet potatoes and asparagus is a perfect example of a delicious and nutritious meal cooked all together on one sheet pan! Say “hello” to your new favorite weeknight meal. I’m just not seeing any downside to this dish: it's good for you, tastes amazing, and in less than 20 minutes, you have crispy sweet potato ch