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Pina Colada Protein Balls
A healthy treat that tastes like summer. Ingredients: 1 cup dried pineapple pieces, soaked in hot water, to soften 1 cup cashews 1/2...
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May 131 min read
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Pina Colada Smoothie Breakfast Bowl
Here is a delightful way to power up your morning!! Packed with protein, fiber, prebiotics from ancient grains, vitamins and minerals,...
mclillehaugen
May 31 min read
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Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll
Ingredients 1 Angel Food Cake mix plus ingredients to prepare 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup powdered sugar divided 8 oz light cream cheese room...
mclillehaugen
Apr 22 min read
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Key Lime Pie Life Shake
This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes! It is healthy, refreshing and oh so good!! 8 oz. ice cold water 2 scoops Life Shake Vanilla...
mclillehaugen
Mar 41 min read
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Broccoli Cheddar Frittata Cups
Delicious quick breakfast
mclillehaugen
Feb 191 min read
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Lemon Chia Seed Blueberry Superhero Muffins
As a Mom of 4 active sons, I was always looking for healthy nutrition packed recipes. This recipe from the Cookbook Rise and Run by...
mclillehaugen
Feb 182 min read
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Melon Berry Mojito Mocktail
Enjoy this special beverage for Valentines day or any time of the year. It is refreshing!! Melon Berry Mojito Mocktail Ingredients: 1...
mclillehaugen
Jan 281 min read
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Chicken Pozole Soup
This soup is hearty, healthy, loaded with fresh goodness and full of exciting flavors. 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil ½ cup diced yellow or white...
mclillehaugen
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Bulgur Bread
This has become one of my most requested recipes. The original recipe was developed in the summer of 1982 when I was working at Okoboji...
mclillehaugen
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Spiced Pomegranate Spritzer
Besides tasting wonderful and being super healthy for you, this recipe will make your house smell amazing! Ingredients: 2 cups whole...
mclillehaugen
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Make Ahead Roast Turkey 101
When you're expecting a large crowd for the holidays, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is the gift of simplicity. We like to...
mclillehaugen
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Cucumber Avocado Shrimp Bites
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, sliced 2 avocados ½ tsp each salt + pepper Juice of ½ lemon 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp...
mclillehaugen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Greek Salad Skewers
Ingredients: Toothpicks or skewers Pitted olives Cucumbers, diced Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 block feta cheese, cubed Fresh basil leaves ...
mclillehaugen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Caesar Salad Bites
Ingredients: 1 pack romaine or butter lettuce, rinsed and dried ½ lb cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves Mini cucumbers, sliced Sourdough...
mclillehaugen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Salted Caramel Protein Pancakes
These pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with salted caramel goodness. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or post-workout meal....
mclillehaugen
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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A Healthy Twist on Twix
Sometimes people are little skeptical of "healthy" versions of favorite treats. I recommend these and hope your family will love them...
mclillehaugen
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Tomato Bisque Soup
This recipe invites your family to enjoy a cozy meal together. INGREDIENTS 2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes, drained of their juices 4...
mclillehaugen
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
This recipe is great for a hot summer day • 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh basil - chopped • 1-pint fresh blueberries • 2 peaches – diced in large...
mclillehaugen
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Orange Cream Life Shake
Remember Dreamsicles and Push Ups from your youth? This is super refreshing treat tastes fabulous like those used to, but is full of...
mclillehaugen
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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Festive Dessert for the Fourth
Raspberry and Lemon Ricotta Mock Cheesecake From the kitchen of Carolyn Lillehaugen Originally from the book “How to Eat More Plants”...
mclillehaugen
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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