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A soft, moist bread studded with blueberries and bright lemon flavor. It’s a quick and easy bread recipe everyone will love. 

This bread is extremely quick. I guess that why they call it quick bread. It only takes 10 minutes to stir up. The longest part is the baking, but that’s hand-off time. In other words, time that you can use to fold the laundry. None of the ingredients are unusual for quick bread. Except maybe the Greek yogurt, which gives it a very moist consistency. Start with the oven temperature higher at 375 F degrees, and then 20 minutes into the baking time lower it to 350 F. I am not sure the science behind it, but I have found it makes for nicer, domed muffins and quick breads without sunken middles.
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LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD

Author: Mallory

INGREDIENTS

  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 T lemon juice
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 T lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 T lemon juice


INSTRUCTIONS :

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LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD

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Rhubarb bars with a shortbread crust and tangy rhubarb custard filling are a fun, easy spring dessert. Browse my blog for all the best rhubarb recipes on the internet.


Last week I officially declared spring was here. On the way to work I would admire the emerald pastures and misty green hills in the distance. Finally, the brown grayness of winter has given way to a brilliant spring, and I have been enjoying every second of it. The hundreds of fresh produce stands in the county are opening and selling beautiful produce still fresh with dew from the fields. Asparagus and rhubarb are some of my favorites. And it seems that spring is the only time you can find rhubarb. Unless you freeze some for next year, which I’m going to try and do.
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RHUBARB BARS

PREP TIME 15 mins
COOK TIME 45 mins
TOTAL TIME 1 hour

Rhubarb bars with a shortbread crust and tangy rhubarb custard filling are a fun, easy spring dessert. Visit my blog for all the best rhubarb recipes on the internet.
Author: Mallory
Serves: 24 bars

INGREDIENTS :
For the crust

  • 1 and ½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

For the filling

  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups white sugar, you may reduced this down to one cup if you prefer more tart dessert
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 cups rhubarb, diced


INSTRUCTIONS :

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EASY RECIPES DELICIOUS RHUBARB BARS

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Andes Mint Cookies are a soft-baked chocolate cookie loaded with Andes Mint pieces and spread with an extra layer of mint goodness. They’re amazing straight from the oven.

So I meant to post these recipes before Christmas, but I decided time with my family and friends was more important than writing about cookies, so I’m sharing these treats with you now. And the timing may be perfect, because while treats abound in December, who doesn’t need some baking inspiration in January , especially soft chocolately, minty, warm-from-the-oven inspiration.

Tyler got me a new camera lens for Christmas, so even though I shot these pictures a week ago, I had to pull them out of the freezer and test out my new lens! I’m loving it!
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ANDES MINT COOKIES

PREP TIME 20 mins
COOK TIME 10 mins
TOTAL TIME 30 mins

Andes Mint Cookies are a soft-baked chocolate cookie loaded with Andes Mint pieces and spread with an extra layer of mint goodness. They're amazing straight from the oven.
Author: Mallory
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 18 cookies

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup Andes mint baking pieces
  • 24 Andes mints



Instructions :
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ANDES MINT COOKIES

Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken – comfort food made with healthy ingredients!

Delicious chicken breasts smothered in fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped artichokes, tomatoes, fresh basil, and baked to perfection! I love Mediterranean style recipes this time of the year (Spring – Summer). And, as the temperatures get warmer outside, I always crave something that’s light and lean, yet delicious, flavorful, and satisfying. This Mediterranean style Tomato Basil Artichoke Chicken fits the bill! Perfect with a glass of wine!

The recipe couldn’t be easier to make. The prep takes only 15 minutes, and then you just bake the chicken for a total of 30 or 40 minutes.

Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins

Mediterranean style dinner recipe with lots of healthy ingredients.  Tomatoes, basil, artichokes are smothered with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses and baked on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish.  Easy recipe! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts 1.8 to 2 lb total, if chicken breasts are large, use 2 and half them horizontally
  • salt
  • Italian seasoning herbal
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 14 oz artichokes hearts
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 roma tomato chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced


DIRECTIONS :
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TOMATO BASIL ARTICHOKE BAKED CHICKEN

Turkey taco lettuce wraps are my go-to recipe when I want to eat something easy, delicious and light, and of course, healthy and low-carb! I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce leaves instead, and don’t even miss them!

They are naturally gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and paleo, whole30 & dairy-free without the cheese or sour cream. I find the outer leaves of Iceberg lettuce makes the best wraps, they are crisp and pliable and the leaves are large enough to make decent size wraps.

TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS
0 Freestyle Points 255 calories
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

This is my go-to turkey taco recipe. It’s delicious and light – On nights I want to go low-carb, I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce wraps instead!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce
  • (optional) 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (omit for Whole 30)


DIRECTIONS :
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TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS

These Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks are a low carb breadsticks recipe.  A great zucchini recipe to use up your garden’s bounty!

I haven’t been this excited about a recipe since …. okay actually I get excited about most recipes. But these Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks are a winner for sure.

They’re gluten-free, healthier than normal breadsticks, only require 5 basic ingredients, and are ready in little more than 30 minutes!

Shredded zucchini is used to make a crust for these “bread”sticks, making it a grain-free alternative to one of my favorite foods. Hooray for delicious tasting zucchini recipes!

These Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks will definitely go on the top of your list of favorite low carb recipes to make. ENJOY!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or any) cheese
  • Italian seasoning


DIRECTIONS :
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CHEESY ZUCCHINI BREADSTICKS

One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet– this easy, delicious, veggie packed beef taco skillet meal is quick and great for a budget- as well as a low carb diet! Easy cheesy beef taco skillet dinner that is perfect for burrito bowls, salads, skillet tacos, and more with tons of hidden vegetables that kids will eat!

For us, quick, hearty, and secretly-packed-with-veggies meals are our go to options- and this One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet is one that doesn’t disappoint! This recipe is the perfect beef taco skillet dinner that is packed with vegetables, beef taco flavor, and tons of ooey, gooey melted cheese for a low carb taco skillet that is great for keto dieters and fans of low carb tacos.
One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet- this easy, delicious, veggie packed meal is quick and great for a budget- as well as a low carb diet!
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 1 12 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1-2 large zucchinis diced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 cups baby kale/spinach mixture this sounds like a lot- it cooks down to a small amount, optional
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar and jack cheese
  • green onions to garnish


DIRECTIONS :
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ONE POT CHEESY TACO SKILLET

Low Carb Lasagna made with zucchini and eggplant in place of pasta. This healthy, gluten free, crock pot recipe for lasagna makes healthy comfort food!

This Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna recipe is the one that almost got away. It took me FIVE attempts to perfect, but I can safely say that it was completely worth every tear I shed (and less-than-lady-like word I uttered) into my slow cooker. Not only is this no-noodle lasagna absolutely delicious, but it’s become a reader favorite and one of the best crock pot recipes on my site.

Cheesy, saucy, low-carb, and protein-packed, this crock pot veggie lasagna is the most comforting, crowd-pleasing way to serve vegetables that I’ve found.

Fast forward five recipe attempts later, and here we are. The best, most foolproof, no-noodle, low-carb lasagna recipe you will ever (and I mean EVER) find!

Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna
Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna made with zucchini and eggplant in place of pasta. Healthy, gluten free, and your slow cooker does all the work!

YIELD: 6 servings 
PREP TIME: 30 minutes 
TOTAL TIME: 3 to 4 hours

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • Kosher salt
  • 16 ounces (2 cups) good-quality store-bought tomato-based pasta sauce (or homemade)
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese (do not use skim—I used 1%)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 ounces part-skim shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese, divided (about 2 cups—I used a blend of both cheeses)

For serving: Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped herbs such as basil or parsley

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions wellplated.com

Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna

I have another DELICIOUS crock pot recipe to share today! I’ve been obsessed with using my crock pot lately, especially on busy days. There are so many awesome recipes to make in them including this Beef and Broccoli! It is so so yummy.

This Chinese take-out favorite is so easy to make at home, right in your crock pot. The tender beef simmers in a homemade sauce that is so incredibly flavorful. Throw in the broccoli the last 30 minutes and then dinner is ready to be devoured. I served ours over a bed of white rice and it was nothing short of amazing!
CROCK POT BEEF AND BROCCOLI
Serves 6
This Chinese take-out favorite is super easy to make at home and so delicious!
Prep Time 10 min 
Cook Time 5 hr

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs. sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 Tablespoons water
  • 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen broccoli florets
  • White rice, cooked


DIRECTIONS :

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Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli

Sure- nachos taste delicious, but they probably don’t rank high on the list of nutritious, wholesome recipes, especially when you’re trying to eat healthy! However, you can satisfy your cravings for this classic Tex-Mex snack without worrying about your waistline by subbing in bell peppers for ordinary tortilla chips. This recipe for Bell Pepper Nacho Boats calls for delicious ingredients, like lean ground meat, savory spices, juicy salsa, and melted cheddar cheese.

Instead of lathering the mixture over carb-laden chips, simply stuff the wholesome combination of flavors and textures into nutrient-rich pepper boats! So, eat up!

Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 18 boats 
Serving: 2 boats

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 3/4 cup salsa, no sugar added
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, reduced-fat
  • 3 bell peppers


DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions skinnyms.com

Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats