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Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake | Gluten-free, Lower Carb

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‘Tis pumpkin season my friends, fal-la-la-la, it’s almost FALL! Starbucks may take credit for the insanely popular pumpkin spice craze, but I say it all happened back in Mrs. Jenkin’s 5th grade (circa early 70s) class when we made pumpkin muffins for a Thanksgiving feast. I fell instantly in love with the taste of pumpkin paired with the cinnamon, clove and nutmeg spice trifecta – and started making pumpkin spice “everything” henceforth! Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake is a healthy, hearty breakfast that can be made ahead for busy mornings or entertaining. Great for meal prep. Lots of fiber protein and gluten free. Freezes well for quick breakfasts.

Today, I have incorporated the pumpkin spice mania into another of my passions – breakfast meal prepping! Check out this amazing and nourishing recipe for Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Quinoa Oat Bake which makes a big batch that can be put up in the freezer in single-servings. Continue reading →

Mushroom Beef Quinoa Muffin Tin Meatloaves | Low-Carb

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Scenario: You’re harried, they’re hungry and the high hopes of getting a healthy dinner on the table is tanking. But, don’t pick up the phone for pizza delivery because my recipe for Garlicky Mushroom Beef Quinoa Muffin Tin Meatloaves is a little meal time miracle. Garlic Beef Mushroom Quinoa Muffin Tin Meatloaves

Personal-sized and pleasing to even the pickiest eaters, this easy meatloaf recipe is a tasty time-saver, taking only about 10 minutes to put together and 25 minutes to cook. Read on to get this yummy, low-carb, meal-prep friendly beef recipe. Continue reading →

Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad (with Minty Poppy Seed Dressing)

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Okay, I’m THAT girl who takes something healthy to a Super Bowl party. However, my Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad with Minty Poppy Seed Dressing is a most valuable, veggie-packed player among the field of nachos, chili, chicken wings and other traditional game day grub.

Clementine Quinoa Kale Salad with Minty Poppyseed Dressing

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Blackened Chicken with Butternut-Coconut Quinoa – 30-min. Dinner, Meal Prep

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My “available” time for dinner-making waxes and wanes. I especially notice feeling more hurried from the fall back-to-school season, through the holidays, and straight into year end. Today I’m sharing my 30-minute recipe for Tyson® Blackened Chicken Strips with Butternut-Coconut Quinoa – it’s convenient, creative and definitely reduces that dinner-time crunch!


I’ve used Tyson® Blackened Chicken Strips in this quick and easy dinner solution. These unbreaded, fully-cooked, frozen strips have been the hero in many last-minute dinner creations. Read on to learn more about and get the recipe. Continue reading →

Triple Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad

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Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad just makes me smile, for so many reasons. The salad personified is ME, call it “Jennifer Salad” because it’s all about the things I am and love. It’s sweet without being cloying, packed with the season’s best berries including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries (or any combo there in). It’s bold with a blast of blue cheese crumbles. It’s got a lot of attitude and texture, with layers of flavor to keep every bite interesting. It’s hearty and healthy, fills you up without being too dainty. And finally, it’s portable and ready to go, standing up to a mealtime on any adventure.

Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad is a scrumptious side dish featuring blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and a blast of bold blue cheese. Can be made ahead for an easy dinner side dish or meal prep friendly for lunch!

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