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    Easy & Healthy Recipes

    Dietitian-approved recipes for nourishing a healthy body, mind, and soul. My recipes are approachable, delicious, and nutritious! Be sure to check out some of my nutrition articles as well.

    Trending Recipes

    These are the recipes people are currently making at home to improve their health and loving!

    • Roasted Ranch Cauliflower
    • Black Forest Brownies (Gluten-Free)
    • Cottage Cheese Frittata
    • Creamy Tomato Sauce (without cream!)
    • Crispy Roasted Broccoli
    • Stovetop Apple Butter Recipe
    • banana nut protein muffins stacked on top of each other
      Banana Nut Protein Muffins
    • Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

    Healthier Dessert Recipes

    These healthier dessert recipes are better for you but are still delectable!

    • No Bake Brownie Bites with Sea Salt
    • Spicy Candied Pecans
    • Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
    • Fruity Granola Bars

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    About Lauren Marucci, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, LDN

    My goal for this platform is to share recipes that I've slightly modified to improve nutrition quality without compromising taste. As a dietitian, I strive to eat a high quality, whole foods-based diet the majority of the time. However, part of a well-rounded diet includes some tasty, traditional recipes!

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    Brand New Recipes

    • a high fiber smoothie topped with raspberries and chia seeds, with bowls of each around the glass
      Fiber Smoothie Recipe
    • Popcorn Trailmix (Sweet & Salty)
    • Mediterranean Grain Bowl
    • a high fiber smoothie topped with raspberries and chia seeds, with bowls of each around the glass
      How to Increase Fiber Intake

    Nutrition Articles

    Not only am I passionate about creating nutrient dense, tasty recipes, but also sharing credible nutrition information. Check out these nutrition articles to learn more!

    • Nutrient Dense Meals
    • Smart Nutrition Goals
    • Healthy Grocery List on a Budget
    • Best Post Workout Snack Ideas

    See more nutrition articles →

    Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

    Starting the day off with a nutritious, tasty breakfast is definitely something to look forward to. Check out these breakfast and brunch recipes to give you motivation to wake up in the morning or be a hit at your next brunch get-together!

    • Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Coffee Yogurt Sauce
    • sourdough baked French toast topped with homemade strawberry sauce. A fork is taking a bite out of the French toast. A bowl of strawberry sauce and another bowl of almonds in the background.
      Sourdough Baked French Toast
    • carrot cake oatmeal bars drizzled with a protein glaze and sliced into 9 squares. a knife and bowl of glaze are around the bars.
      Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars
    • Coconut Cream Overnight Oats

    See more breakfast & brunch recipes →

    Spring Recipes

    Recipes perfect for the spring season as the weather starts to warm up. They're fresh, nutrient dense, and so delicious!

    • Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
    • Cottage Cheese Frittata
    • Fruity Granola Bars
    • bowl of sweet and spicy salsa with a dish of cilantro, whole strawberries, squeezed lime, and cinnamon sugar tortilla chips around it
      Sweet and Spicy Salsa
    • carrot cake oatmeal bars drizzled with a protein glaze and sliced into 9 squares. a knife and bowl of glaze are around the bars.
      Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars
    • sourdough baked French toast topped with homemade strawberry sauce. A fork is taking a bite out of the French toast. A bowl of strawberry sauce and another bowl of almonds in the background.
      Sourdough Baked French Toast
    • Creamy lemon bars dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares. One square on a plate with a bite taken out of it.
      Creamy Lemon Bars
    • Zucchini Breakfast Muffins

    Recently Updated

    Slightly tweaked and updated recipes to make them even better than before!

    • iced vanilla chai tea latte garnished with a vanilla bean and sprinkle of cinnamon.
      Iced Vanilla Chai Latte
    • a jar of honey lime dressing on a cutting board with a cup of honey and lime wedges in front of it and more limes and a linen behind it.
      Honey Lime Dressing
    • a piece of lemon blueberry oatmeal bake topped with greek yogurt and lemon zest sitting on two plates.
      Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
    • a bowl of 2-ingredient ranch dip with a cucumber being dipped in. more veggies are in the background.
      2 Ingredient Ranch Dip

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    Hi! I'm Lauren. As a dietitian, my goal is to provide you with nutrient-dense recipes that taste good with a sprinkle of indulgent recipes because I'm all about balance.

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    Popular Recipes

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    Spring Recipes

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