Simply Clean Food

Easy, satisfying, and good for you, this Colorful Summer Veggie Bowl gets a flavorful kick from a spicy sriracha dressing. You know those foods that just make you feel good while you’re eating them? That make you feel “clean”? It’s almost like you can sense tiny workers cleansing your body from the inside out. You know, not to get too weird or anything… Friends, that is exactly what this Colorful Summer Veggie Bowl is. I don’t want to sound too much like Julie Andrews, […]

My Chickpea Caprese Salad with chickpeas, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and basil, is delicious, easy, satisfying, and packed with nutrition! Friends, during this whole COVID-19 outbreak, there have been two types of fresh produce my husband and I have never been without: tomatoes and basil. Tomatoes because my husband LIVES off of them. Seriously. There are many foods he can live without, but fresh tomatoes is not one of them. We don’t run to the grocery store until we run out of tomatoes. […]

Lightly refreshing and packed with fresh fruit, vitamins, and minerals, agua fresca is the perfect sweet drink for any season! Y’all, I have a confession to make. You know how they say 75% of Americans are walking around constantly dehydrated? Well, cards on the table. I definitely used to be one of them. It’s not that I don’t enjoy water when I feel like it. I just forgot, and let’s be honest: water isn’t all that exciting. I mean, seriously. Who goes around thinking, […]

Loaded with chickpeas, broccoli, and celery, this Buffalo Chickpea Naan Pizza is a guilt-free version of a classic comfort food. It contains 1.5 servings of vegetables, loads of fiber, and is a complete protein! Friends, it is time to take back comfort food. It is time to say it is ok for us to have a food craving. Because that craving doesn’t need to stop up your arteries. Really. We can have it all. We can crave buffalo sauce, cheese, and delicious carbs. And […]

Wonderfully indulgent and sweet without white sugar, enjoy this moist Scrumptious Mocha Banana Bread for breakfast or dessert! Ok, guys, I’m just going to come out and say it: This one is not about health. Despite dates in the recipe, there’s no real nutritional benefit for your body. But soul benefits? Oh yeah. This one’s got it in spades. Do you love coffee? Do you love chocolate? Then, my friend, you will love this Scrumptious Mocha Banana Bread. Richly decadent and moist, this bread […]

Loaded with three servings of vegetables, this creamy, decadent and delicious Brussel Sprout and Sweet Potato Polenta Bowl is a great way to incorporate more veggies in your diet! I live in Florida, where summer takes up 11 1/2 months of the year. Perhaps it’s a hangover from my blistery days up North, but still at this time of the year I always crave cozy comfort foods. You know what I’m talking about: the filling, decadent, meals that “stick to your bones.” The kind […]

Bursting with three servings of vegetables per portion, my Roasted Pierogies with Vegetables sheet pan dinner is easy, quick, and packed full of nutrition! Let’s be real: I love cooking. However, when I get home at 9 in the evening, I really don’t want to put multiple pots on the stove, measure a precise amount of ingredients, and spend 20 minutes prepping the food. That doesn’t even count the cooking time! Stop the madness! Enter: my Roasted Pierogies with Vegetables. This potato-stuffed hero is […]

Eat dessert for breakfast! Inspired by berry cobbler, this overnight oats recipe is easy, healthy, and delicious. The oatmeal and full serving of berries contain a slew of antioxidants and fiber, while the cinnamon fights inflammation. Meal prep a batch of these and enjoy them for a week! I love my morning routine. I wake up and clean whatever messes are leftover in the kitchen or living room from the night before. Then, I settle in with a mug of tea or my superfood […]

Deliciously sweet and creamy, you would never guess this Superfood Turmeric Hot Chocolate is good for you! The secret to the sweetness comes from dates, which also provide half a serving of fruit along with fiber, potassium, and a kick of energy. The turmeric and cinnamon add a punch of anti-inflammatory properties, and the dash of pepper helps your body absorb the turmeric. There is something so comforting and nostalgic about a hot cup of hot cocoa. It warms the body and the soul […]