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I remember opening the little recipe booklet that came with my Instant Pot, flipping to the dessert section, and thinking, Who would bake in an electric pressure cooker? Flash forward one year and THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE. I’m an Instant Pot Cake convert. Not only is this cake ridiculously tender and fudgy, but it’s vegan, whole wheat, and naturally sweetened, including the frosting. I had a ridiculously fun time putting this Instant Pot chocolate cake recipe together....

Green smoothies are perfect for a quick breakfast or a 3pm pick-me-up, not to mention a great way to sneak some more fruit and vegetables into your daily diet. But not all green smoothies are created equal. Some green smoothies can taste like grass clippings (or worse!). The good news is this Kale Pineapple Smoothie is one of the good ones that hits just the right green to fruit ratio to pack a nutritious punch without the bad taste....

This low carb keto cheesecake recipe is by far the most popular keto dessert on Wholesome Yum — and with good reason: it tastes just like the real thing! Whether you want a sugar-free cheesecake for a keto diet, for diabetic friends or family, or simply want to reduce sugar in your life, this recipe will fit the bill. It’s just as rich, sweet, and delicious as its sugar- and gluten-filled counterparts....

A healthy ground beef recipe made of lean ground beef that’s stir fried with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, a touch of honey, and plenty of green onions, this Asian-inspired dinner is perfect for serving with vegetables and rice for a fast, wholesome meal. And by “fast” I mean lightening (just like my Egg Roll in a Bowl). Start to finish, this Korean beef bowl with veggies is ready in about 20 minutes....

Roast veggies taste lightly crisp on the outside, and tender and caramelized on the inside. The oven brings out their natural sweetness, making them appealing to picky eaters. That eating vegetables is healthy and important is no longer up for dispute. But, if you or members of your household are not veggie fans (I get that not everyone loves salad recipes), it can be a real challenge. Roasted vegetables save the day!...

Potato frittata is simple comfort food at its finest: lightly crispy sautéed potatoes, your protein of choice, and gooey cheese, baked together in a tender egg dish. A frittata is like a thick, unfolded omelet. It’s different than strata (which often has layers of bread and is puffy like a soufflé), and its cousin quiche (which cooks entirely in the oven and, with the exception of Crustless Quiche, has a crust)....

Also known as a salmon cake, these light and lean salmon patties are not quite as hefty as large-scale Salmon Burgers but just as satisfying when it comes to ease and flavor. I wanted this salmon patty recipe to be reminiscent of the old-fashioned salmon patties I’ve tasted in my travels. That meant a tender, creamy interior, a lightly crisp exterior, and a touch of spice. Inspired by the fresh salmon patties I’ve eaten in Seattle and the Southern salmon patties I’ve tried in Charleston and Louisiana, these simple salmon patties adopt a little Midwest practicality in the form of canned salmon....

It’s starting to feel like summer here in Minnesota, and after a particularly rough winter, to say that I’m excited about it is a major under-statement! Of course, warm weather and sun always feels good, but it’s also the time of year that I start to crave light and refreshing recipes, like this simple oriental Asian cabbage salad recipe! Not only is this shredded cabbage salad full of flavor, but it’s a HEALTHY cabbage salad, too....

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?...