Back then, I didn’t give a second thought to the nutritional value of what I was eating or drinking. As an adult, I am more aware of the ingredients I put into my body. A few weeks ago on an especially hot day, I caught myself craving a mocha Frappuccino. Rather than hitting the drive-thru, I decided to see if I could come up with my own healthy Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino recipe (just like I did with this Mint Smoothie that tastes just like a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake)....

This keto coconut cream pie is a luxuriously creamy dessert that’s got tons of coconut flavor. With less than 4 grams net carbs per slice, my sugar-free coconut cream pie is a dessert that will easily fit into your low carb or keto lifestyle – and still be enjoyed by the whole family. And while it sure looks impressive with its layers, low carb coconut cream pie isn’t actually that hard to make!...

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Whether it’s for breakfast, a snack, or a treat, you’ll always find a reason to pop one of these keto no bake cookies into your mouth! And you can feel totally great about it, because while they taste like a treat, these sugar-free no bake cookies are packed with macro-friendly ingredients like almonds and cocoa powder....

Since these sugar-free keto peanut butter cookies are based on regular flourless peanut butter cookies, and they are virtually indistinguishable from a regular version. Unlike other keto cookies (like keto cream cheese cookies or keto chocolate chip cookies), which have to be reworked to use a low carb flour, these low carb peanut butter cookies have no flour at all. We’re just swapping the sweetener! Without the sugar, I also think these are healthy enough for breakfast, served with a cup of keto butter coffee — or dipped in a cold glass of almond milk or hemp milk....

Whenever I’m tempted to take an ego trip, I need only remind myself that one of the all-time most popular recipes on my blog was written by… my husband. Despite his lack of kitchen prowess (or perhaps because of it), the man has a way of making simple recipes (like this Chicken Pesto Pasta and Ricotta Pasta) taste stunning, like today’s sun dried tomato pasta with chicken. The alternative title of this post was “Idiot Proof Date Night Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta,” a name Ben embraced with surprising gusto....

(This post is sponsored by Ronzoni®. All opinions are my own!) Homemade mac and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. If you’re interested in more recipes, make sure to also check out my Gruyere and White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Stovetop Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, Fried Mac and Cheese Balls and Make-Your-Own Mac and Cheese Bar. An irresistible twist on classic mac and cheese! Since the holiday season is quickly approaching, I thought it was time for a dish that is a must at every holiday table: mac and cheese....

Before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a happy, safe New Year, and to say THANK YOU! I know many of us are eager to turn the page on 2020. It has undoubtedly been one of the most difficult years of our lives. As I reflect back on it today, I am doing so with gratitude. Thank you for your incredible support this year, and an extra special THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a copy of The Well Plated Cookbook....

You don’t have to skip pasta night with these low carb pasta alternatives! I’ve gathered everything you need to know about low carb noodles. Is there a low carb pasta? Look no further, I’m answering this question and so many more in this complete guide to low carb pasta recipes and products. Read on for keto pasta and low carb noodles recommendations; low carb pasta recipes; best low carb pasta sauces; and my favorite tips and tricks when it comes to low carb pasta alternatives....

Of all of the healthy desserts in my recipe index (not to mention my cookbook collection and the internet at large), brownies are the sweet treat I bake most. My style of craving dessert is such that, when I want a brownie, I wanted it 10 minutes ago. The fact that a pan of brownies can be in my oven 15 minutes from any given moment is certainly a heavy contributor towards their “most baked” ranking....

Healthy and packed with colorful veggies, these tasty vegetarian enchiladas are a big ol’ pan of cheesy delight. This recipe: Is quick to pull together, thanks to the help of a few pantry items.So tasty, I’m just as likely to make a pan of this Mexican vegetarian enchiladas casserole for only for Ben and myself as I am for a group of friends.Features simple ingredients and crowd-pleasing flavor.Easy enough to become a part of your weeknight meal rotation (along with my Vegetarian Burrito) and special enough to save for a dinner with friends or game day party....

I’m not sure why I’ve recently become captivated by the idea of vanilla. More specifically, the idea of a vanilla muffin has eked. Its eked way into my brain with zero intentions of leaving. (These Chocolate Muffins have also been on my brain.) Now, to be clear, I didn’t want to bake vanilla (i.e. boring) muffins; I wanted VANILLA muffins in the truest sense of the term. Vanilla muffins that would be bursting with so much vanilla flavor, they would be vibrant and undeniably delicious—two adjectives I seldom use when referring to vanilla (unless I’m talking about this Buttermilk Cake)....

This homemade Italian dressing recipe is so easy to make, you’ll never go back to the bottled stuff! In fact, zesty Italian dressing is made with just 6 ingredients that you probably already have in the kitchen. And then there’s the versatility… you’ll use this keto Italian dressing on everything. Italian Dressing Ingredients The ingredients for homemade Italian dressing are super simple: How To Make Italian Dressing What takes just 5 minutes to make and will instantly liven-up greens and veggies?...

When the weather starts to cool down there’s only one choice for dinner - soup! Soup is the ultimate winter warmer and keeps the whole family happy. We’ve rounded up our 10 most popular and beloved easy soup recipes for you to choose from. There’s plenty of meat or vegetarian options and all are quick and simple to prepare. Whether you’re looking for a deliciously healthy soup to serve as a light dinner, or a classic creamy soup for an appetiser, you’ll be glad you stopped here....

Are you looking for the best holiday gift ideas for someone in your life — or for yourself? This 2022 holiday gift guide will be all you need. It’s separated by category (use the Table Of Contents above if you like!), with something for everyone, including kids, family members, acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and everyone in between. You’ll want to save it for later, too. You can use these unique Christmas gifts all year round for birthday presents, anniversary gifts, and so much more!...

I was terrified jumping into my first Whole30 round. I feared that I was destined to have bland, tasteless food for 30 days and therefore be a miserable sad sack the whole time. Thankfully I could not have been more wrong! There are so many delicious Whole30 recipes out there, and I loved trying them all. If you are thinking about embarking on the Whole30 journey (or you already have), my biggest tip when it comes to cooking would be to have fun with it....

Every January, I take a great big gulp of ambition juice. My blood flows with enthusiasm, hope, and a burst of energy that could rival Sunny D in the neon color/sugar department. I pull out a clean pad of paper, a fancy felt-tip pen (the purchase of which I justified by assuring myself I’d be more likely to complete any tasks that were written in its lovely, smooth ink), and write down my New Year’s resolutions....

There are so many delicious ways to cook broccoli — grilled broccoli, roasted broccoli, sauteed broccoli — but this air fryer broccoli recipe is by far the fastest, without sacrificing taste! It takes just a couple minutes of prep and cooks in around 5 minutes. Plus, roasting broccoli in the air fryer is the perfect trifecta of delicious, easy, and healthy. It’s also a great way to ease into making air fryer recipes if you’re new to this appliance....

Air fried wings have a fabulously crispy outside, are juicy inside, and (my favorite part) require exactly zero deep frying As much as I adore cooking and—like anyone else with tastebuds—find fried food addictive, I draw the line at deep frying in my own kitchen. A fryer is a hot mess to clean.Foods cooked in a fryer are something I prefer to indulge in when I am eating out, versus a more nutritious meal that I’d cook at home....

If you’re a fan of this site, you know we love our air fryer desserts! You can find delicious desserts such as Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies, Air Fryer Cheesecake, and Air Fryer Pecan Pie. This chocolate bundt cake is one of the most chocolate-y, delicious cakes I’ve had. It’s moist and full of flavor! If you love chocolate, you might also love this Air Fryer Chocolate Cheesecake. You only need to have a few ingredients on hand, and you probably have them all on hand!...

This Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake was an idea I had when I tested the cookie dough in the air fryer. Shortly afterwards, I made the Oreo cheesecake, and thought, why not combine cookie dough and cheesecake together? I’m so glad I did! this creamy cheesecake is filled with chocolate chips, and the chocolate chip cookie crust just pushes the level of dessert up a notch. Making Chocolate Chip Cheesecake in the Air Fryer Making this cheesecake in the air fryer is SO easy!...