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cashew chicken

Honey Cashew Chicken (gluten-free & paleo)

Honey Cashew Chicken (gluten-free & paleo)

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Hi, I'm Lexi! The face behind all of the recipes you see here on my site. I love creating healthy recipes that taste GOOD while also nourishing your body! My goal is to change your perspective on healthy living to show you that it can be fun and enjoyable!

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holiday mimosas ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŠ perfect for girls night, holiday mimosas ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŠ perfect for girls night, holiday parties, christmas morning, you name it โœจ both cocktail + mocktail instructions listed below!

ingredients:
-scoop of ice 
-2 oz triple sec
-champagne or Prosecco 
-freshly squeeze orange juice 
-pomegranate seeds
-sprig of rosemary to garnish 

non-alcoholic option:
-scoop of ice 
-freshly squeezed orange juice 
-non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice (or an NA brut)
-splash of soda water
-pomegranate seeds
-spirit of rosemary to garnish

instructions:
-to a glass, fill 3/4 the way with ice followed by triple sec (for mocktail leave out the triple sec). next add the champagne or prosecco (or non-alcoholic sparkling if using) followed by enough orange juice to fill the glass. garnish with pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary ๐ŸŽ„ cheers! ๐Ÿฅ‚
pov: itโ€™s officially hot chocolate season โ˜•๏ธ pov: itโ€™s officially hot chocolate season โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸคŽ on repeat until further notice ๐Ÿซ recipe for both stovetop + microwave instructions listed below!

ingredients:
-1 tbsp cacao powder
-1 tbsp pure maple syrup
-1 1/4 cup oat milk (or milk of choice!)
optional: 1 square of 80% dark chocolate for richness
optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkle of cacao powder 

instructions:
-In a small bowl, mix together cacao powder, maple syrup, and a small portion of milk. Whisk until there are no clumps and add in remaining milk. 

Stovetop Instructions:
-Add to a saucepan on low heat. Stirring often, allow the mixture to warm up for about 5 minutes (or until fully warmed).
Transfer to a mug, top with marshmallows, and enjoy!

Microwave Instructions:
Microwave the bowl for about 1-2 minutes or until warmed to your liking.
Transfer to a mug, top with marshmallows, and enjoy!
citrus + roasted delicata squash winter salad๐Ÿ’› citrus + roasted delicata squash winter salad๐Ÿ’› can we all appreciate the most underrated squash: the delicata๐Ÿ˜ itโ€™s easy to cut, requires no peeling, and so so tasty!

ingredients:
-3 cups arugula (or kale, if using kale massage w/dressing before adding the toppings)
-1 small delicata squash, quartered & roasted
-1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
-1/2 cup mandarin orange slices (or your favorite oranges)
-1/4 cup crumbled feta
-drizzle of olive oil for roasting
-sprinkle of flaky sea salt 

dressing:
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/2 an orange, juiced
-splash of honey or maple syrup
-splash of white wine vinegar

instructions:
-preheat the oven to 400F. slice both ends off the squash, then slice it lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds. once seeds are removed cut each half in half (into quarter sized pieces). add to a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. 
-bake your squash for about 30 minutes into total, or until tender and crisp. with about 10 minutes remaining, add the pine nuts to the baking sheet to toast (or you can toast them in a hot skillet pan until golden brown)
-once the squash is done and the pine nuts are toasted, assemble your salad. start with the arugula base, then add squash, pine nuts, mandarin orange slices, feta, and another sprinkle of sea salt. 
-for the dressing, shake all ingredients in a jar or stir in a bowl. pour over the salad and enjoy!
holiday hot cider ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ the best thing to make holiday hot cider ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ the best thing to make for your holiday crowdโ€” truly tastes like Christmas in a glass and will make your home smell amazing in the processโœจ

ingredients:
-1.5 liters apple cider 
-3/4 cup whole cranberries 
-orange slices
-apple slices 
-3 cinnamon sticks 
-optional: cloves & star anise for a spiced feel
-garish: 1 rosemary sprig and 1 cinnamon stick
-optional: add 1oz (each mug) of your favorite liquor to make it spiked!

instructions:
-add everything to a pot (except for garnishes). bring to a boil and immediately turn down to a low simmer. serve immediately or let sit on a simmer. garnish each mug with rosemary and a cinnamon stick. no need to strain! enjoy ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธโœจ
back with another full day of eatsโ€” japan editio back with another full day of eatsโ€” japan edition!! ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‡ 

breakfast: one bagel- 1/2 avocado, lemon juice, hard boiled egg and the other 1/2 nut & seed butter with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of cinnamon ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿณ

water with electrolytes & unflavored creatine (to support ๐Ÿง  health!)

lunch: teriyaki salmon bowl with rice, avocado, cucumber, and shredded carrot. topped with green onion & sesame seeds ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿฅ•

snack: roasted sweet potato from don quijote ๐Ÿ 

dinner: Japanese BBQ or Yakiniku- grilled waygu steak pieces, vegetables, and rice ๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿš

dessert: grape ice cream balls (I literally eat these every night Iโ€™m obsessed)๐Ÿ‡

#whatieatinaday #whatiatetoday #healthyfoodie #healthyfoodinspo #wieiad #foodinspo #mealinspo
meal prep with me ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ— details below! meal prep with me ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ— details below!

BLUEBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS x3
-1/2 cup oats
-3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt 
-1 tbsp honey 
-1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice 
-sprinkle of cinnamon
-frozen wild blueberries on top 

PRODUCE / SNACK PREP
-wash and cut whole carrots into slices. place in a jar with water to keep them fresh. 
-soak grapes in 3 cups water, 1 tbsp vinegar. rinse and store in an air tight container. 

QUINOA + CHICKPEA SALAD (serves 3):
-2 cups cooked quinoa
-1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
-1 small cucumber, sliced 
-1/2 red onion, finely diced 
-1/2 cup crumbled feta
-1/3 cup pistachios, shelled
-1/4 cup olive oil 
-2 tbsp white wine vinegar
-1 tbsp honey 
-1/2 tsp dried oregano 
-sea salt to taste 

COBB SALAD JARS x3
-dressing (2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1/2 tbsp honey)
-cooked chicken 
-turkey bacon 
-chopped cucumber
-cherry tomatoes, halved
-1 hard boiled egg
-romaine on top 
-avocado (added when ready to eat!)

#mealprep #mealprepinspo #mealideas #recipeideas #recipeinspo
crispy parm potatoes + whipped feta dipโœจ 2 viral crispy parm potatoes + whipped feta dipโœจ 2 viral food trends combined = 1 delicious holiday appetizer ๐Ÿ˜ 

for the potatoes:
-8 small golden potatoes, sliced in half 
-sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded 
-drizzle of olive oil
-sprinkle of sea salt 
instructions:
-preheat oven to 400F. line a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper. drizzle olive oil followed by a generous sprinkle of Parmesan on top. next, add sliced potatoes cut-side down, all touching in a row. drizzle with bit more olive oil on top and a sprinkle of sea salt to taste. bake for ~30 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and the cut side is crispy!

for the whipped feta dip:
-8 to 10oz feta (roughly 300g)
-2 tbsp olive oil 
-1 tbsp honey
-1 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional)
-2 tbsp cold water (+2 more tbsp if you want it less thick)
-sprinkle of sea salt & cracked black pepper, to taste
-sprinkle of dried oregano

instructions:
-add all ingredients to a food processor. blend until fully smooth. transfer to a serving dish. garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, or even put the potatoes right on top. enjoy!
homemade roasted veggie & butternut squash soup ๐Ÿ’› this is truly like a hug in a bowl ๐Ÿฅน so nourishing, so comforting. 

ingredients:
-4 cups cubed butternut squash
-1 to 1.5 cups cauliflower florets
-1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
-1 large tomato, halved
-1 bulb garlic, roasted
-1 cup canned coconut milk
-2 cups water or veggie broth
-sprinkle of sea salt, to taste 
-cracked black pepper to taste

instructions:
-to a lined baking sheet, add butternut squash, cauliflower, onion, tomato, and garlic head. drizzle with olive oil and bake at 400F for 35-40 minutes or until veggies are soft. 
-Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Add all veggies (and squeeze roasted garlic from the bulb) to a heat-safe blender along with the rest of the ingredients. you can also use an immersion blender and a pot if you have it. blend until very smooth. 
-transfer to a pot and warm if necessary. optional: serve with a drizzle of olive oil, coconut milk, red pepper flakes, basil, a baguette or your favorite grilled cheese! enjoy ๐Ÿ’›
fall in japan ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ”๏ธ deserved a spot on the f fall in japan ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ”๏ธ deserved a spot on the feed โœจ

#japan #japantravel #yamagata #yamagataprefecture
october, I love yaโœจ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿงฆ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‚ october, I love yaโœจ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿงฆ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‚
it doesnโ€™t feel like fall until I make my health it doesnโ€™t feel like fall until I make my healthier caramel sauce!! ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ you can use it to make these apple โ€œnachosโ€ or just by the spoonful ๐Ÿฅ„ 

apple nachos:
1 apple, sliced
drizzle of homemade vegan caramel sauce (recipe below!)
candied pecans or your fav nuts 
coconut flakes 
mini chocolate chips

caramel sauce:
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tbsp coconut oil

in a small saucepan, add all three ingredients at low heat. continue stirring until everything is combined with no clumps. leave on the heat for no more than 3 minutes. remove from heat and transfer to a container or jar. as it cools, it will continue to thicken. 

layer your apple slices on a plate starting from the outside and going in. drizzle with the homemade caramel sauce and then sprinkle on your other toppings- coconut flakes, nuts, and mini chocolate chips. enjoy!

tag me if you make these!!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค 

#fallrecipes #healthyfood #healthyfoodie #foodie #healthyfoodinspo #healthyrecipeideas #foodreels #foodvideos #foodtographyschool #f52grams #recipereels #aestheticvideos #thatgirl #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #satisfyingvideos #vegancaramel #healthycaramel #applenachos
creamy chicken & gnocchi soup ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ‚ recipe belo creamy chicken & gnocchi soup ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ‚ recipe below

ingredients:
-1 yellow onion, finely diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-2 large carrots, chopped
-2 celery stalks, chopped
-2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped (about 1/2 head)
-4 cups chicken broth (1, 32oz carton)
-1 can coconut milk or 2 cups heavy cream 
-1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped (or ~2 small chicken breasts)
-2 cups gnocchi (store bought or homemade, see my reels for recipe!)
-handful of spinach 
-a few sprigs of thyme, to taste
-1 tsp salt & cracked black pepper, to taste
-drizzle of olive oil for cooking

Instructions:
-Start by heating a generous drizzle of olive or avocado oil in a dutch oven/soup pot on medium high heat. Add diced onion and soften. After a few minutes, add in minced garlic until fragrant.
-Next, add chopped carrots, celery, and cauliflower. Let cook for about 5 minutes and then add in broth and coconut milk. Bring it a low boil and let sit for an additional 10 minutes or so (until veggies are soft/fork tender).
-Using a measuring cup, carefully add ~2 ish cups of the soup to a heat-safe blender. Blend and add back to the pot. Next, add in the cooked chicken, cauliflower gnocchi (fresh or frozen), and salt/pepper/thyme. Let simmer for another 5 minutes. 
-Lastly, add in chopped spinach and enjoy! 

#soupseason #souprecipes #chickenandgnocchi #soup #healthymeals #healthyrecipes #fallrecipes #fallmeals #cozymeal
fall simmer pot ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽโœจ๐ŸคŽ an easy way to mak fall simmer pot ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽโœจ๐ŸคŽ an easy way to make your home smell amazing. save for a cozy fall day!!

I used:
-apple slices
-lemon slices
-cinnamon sticks
-rosemary sprigs
-star anise
-cloves
-water 

fill the your pot about 3/4 the way full with water and add the ingredients (feel free to mix and match with what you have on hand!) 

bring to a boil and turn the heat down to low simmer. let simmer and your house will smell amazing! add more water if you need, and re-use multiple times ๐Ÿ‚

#simmerpot #fall #fallinspo #fallrecipes
butternut squash pasta sauce ๐Ÿ’› can we all agree butternut squash pasta sauce ๐Ÿ’› can we all agree that butternut squash might be the most underrated seasonal fall ingredient?! it truly makes the creamiest golden sauce Iโ€™ve ever seen ๐Ÿ˜

ingredients:
3 cups butternut squash, cubed
1 large white onion
1 head garlic (or a handful of peeled cloves)
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1 cup reserved pasta water (more to thin if needed)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sea salt
cracked black pepper
16oz of your favorite gnocchi or pasta 

instructions:
-Preheat the oven to 400F. To a sheet pan, add cubed butternut squash, white onion, and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until veggies are fork tender. 
-While the veggies bake, boil your pasta to package instructions. Before draining, use a measuring cup to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce (more if you want it thinner!)
-Once veggies are all baked, use a spatula to carefully transfer to a heat safe blender. Add the pasta water, coconut milk, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. 
-Pour the sauce your cooked & drained pasta until all coated. Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes. Serve with a protein of your choice or on its own and enjoy!

#fallrecipes #butternutsquash #butternut #butternutsquashrecipes #butternutsquashpasta #homemadepastasauce #veganrecipes #veganmeals #healthymeals #healthymealinspo #healthyrecipes
my first time ever posting a full day of eats??? โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅ‘ do we like this kind of video?! let me know in the commentsโœจ

breakfast 1 (pre-workout): decaf coffee, protein pancakes with chocolate chips and blueberries โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿฅž

water with electrolytes and unflavored creatine (for ๐Ÿง  health)

breakfast 2 (post-workout): blueberry cheesecake protein smoothie ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฐ

lunch: avocado + pesto turkey wrap and a mini snack plate. and a few candy corn pumpkins on the side donโ€™t judge ๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŽƒ

dinner: rotisserie chicken, brown rice noodles, coconut aminos, and some random veggies from our weekly cropshare!!๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿฅฌ

after dinner: holy basil tulsi tea + @go_nanas chocolate banana bread ๐ŸŒ

#whatieatinaday #whatiatetoday #healthyfoodie #healthyfoodinspo #wieiad #foodinspo #mealinspo
quite possibly by favorite salad any time of year quite possibly by favorite salad any time of year but most definitely in the fall! hearty kale, honeycrisp apples, roasted sweet potato, feta ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ need I say more ๐Ÿ˜

ingredients:
1 bunch kale, stems removed
1 sweet potato, diced & roasted
1 honeycrisp apple, sliced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnuts chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese or feta

For Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
3 tbsp apple juice
3 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp italian seasoning

instructions:
Start by prepping your sweet potato to roast. Dice into bite sized pieces and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes at 400F or in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400F. 
While the sweet potato roasts, prep your other ingredients- chop kale & slice the apple. In a mason jar (or bowl), shake/mix together all ingredients for the dressing. 
In a large salad bowl, add prepared kale with about 1/2 the dressing. Using clean hands, massage it into the kale. Add the rest of the toppings and the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with sea salt & enjoy!
homemade apple butter ๐ŸŽ this is basically FALL homemade apple butter ๐ŸŽ this is basically FALL IN A JAR๐Ÿ˜ and it will make your house smell amazinggggg in the process

ingredients:
-5 to 6 small apples, diced into pieces, I leave the skin on 
-1/2 cup coconut sugar
-1 tbsp cinnamon
-1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or extract but I recommend paste for more flavor!) 
-1/4 tsp ground cloves
-2 tbsp water 

instructions:
-to a crockpot, add all ingredients & mix. cook on high for 6 hours. after this, the apples will be dark brown in color. carefully add all content to a food processor (let cool if necessary) and process til smooth. 
-add to a mason jar (if too hot, let cool before covering with the lid). add to toasts or anything youโ€™d like ๐Ÿฅฐ store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

#applebutter #appleseason #applerecipes #fallrecipes #healthyfood #healthyfoodie #foodie #healthyfoodinspo #healthyrecipeideas #foodreels #foodvideos #foodtographyschool #f52grams #recipereels #aestheticvideos #thatgirl #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #satisfyingvideos
pumpkin cheesecake protein smoothie๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฐ for al pumpkin cheesecake protein smoothie๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฐ for all my pumpkin lovers!!! tastes like a dessert but with almost 40g of protein to keep you full + satisfied!

ingredients:
-1/2 cup pumpkin purรฉe
-1/3 to 1/2 cup cottage cheese 
-1 serving vanilla protein powder 
-1 cup milk of choice 
-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
-1 tbsp organic honey 
optional: top with @truwhip & sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice

blend ingredients until fully smooth๐ŸŽƒ top with whipped cream & a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!

#pumpkin #pumpkinrecipes #cottagecheese #healthyfood #healthyfoodie #foodie #healthyfoodinspo #healthyrecipeideas #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowl #foodreels #foodvideos #foodtographyschool #f52grams #recipereels #aestheticvideos #thatgirl #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness
laughing with your bestie, mini pizzas & ollipops laughing with your bestie, mini pizzas & ollipops in a wine glass ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ•๐Ÿน 

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pumpkin gnocchi ๐Ÿงกโœจ๐ŸŽƒ saw these cute pumpkin pumpkin gnocchi ๐Ÿงกโœจ๐ŸŽƒ saw these cute pumpkins last fall and knew I had to try my spin on them in the next season! like my other gnocchi recipe variations (cauliflower, sweet potato, butternut squash), my version is made with cassava flour to be gluten/grain freeโ€” and tossed in browned butter + parmesan so whatโ€™s not to love ๐Ÿคค

original creator: @lizfoodfeed ๐ŸŽƒ

gnocchi ingredients (makes 30 pieces or 3-4 servings):
-1 can pumpkin 100% purรฉe 
-1 + 1/4 cup cassava flour 
-pinch of salt 
-rosemary sprigs 

for cooking:
-1.5 cup water, for cooking 
-3 tbsp salted butter, browned 
-sprinkle of parmesan 

instructions:
-to a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin purรฉe and about 1 cup of flour. using a spoon or clean hands, mix until a dough begins to form. add the additional 1/4 cup cassava flour and knead until a dough ball forms. if your dough is too wet, add a bit more flour until it starts to feel solid. 
-cut the dough ball into 4 parts. portion out the dough into 1/2 inch balls (the smaller the better as they will expand as they cook!) 
-using a piece of string or a toothpick, make the lines around the pumpkin. place a sprig of rosemary into the top for the stem. 
-to a skillet pan with raised sides, add the water for cooking and bring to medium-high heat. place the gnocchi pumpkins in the water leaving some space in between each one. place the lid on top and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until the gnocchi pieces are fully cooked through and change to a dark orange color. 
-once cooked through, carefully drain the water leaving the gnocchiโ€™s in the pan. drizzle with browned butter and sprinkle with grated parmesan. serve and enjoy!
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