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Lightened Up Party Plates: What to Bring to a Potluck

Navigating holiday potlucks while trying to stay on track with your health goals doesn’t mean you have to skip the holiday dessert table entirely. The key is bringing a dish that feels festive and indulgent—but with a healthier twist. Whether it’s a veggie and dip side, a protein-rich meatball appetizer, or a lightened-up dessert, there …

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Lightened Up Casseroles

There are so many easy casserole dishes that don’t require much more than throwing ingredients together! Healthy comfort meals with little effort? That’s the kind of cooking I love! Casseroles are a versatile and comforting meal option that bring together a variety of ingredients in one easy-to-make dish. Whether you’re working with pasta, rice, potatoes, …

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes 

These Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that captures everything we love about fall—warmth, sweetness, and simplicity—all in one delicious, hands-off dish. Slow cooker sweet potatoes are the ultimate effortless side dish for the holiday season—comforting, cozy, and bursting with the flavors of fall. This dish couldn’t be easier to throw together: simply peel and …

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Lightened Up Thanksgiving Recipes

While turkey is usually the star at the Thanksgiving table-we’ve got you covered on watering side dishes and appetizers! This Thanksgiving, why not bring a healthier twist to the table without sacrificing flavor? I’ve created a collection of lightened-up recipes that are just as comforting and festive as the classics—but with lightened up ingredients that …

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Slow Cooker Lightened Up Pumpkin Spice Cake 

This slow cooker lightened up pumpkin cake is the perfect cozy dessert for fall and the holiday season—warm, spiced, and incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients like pumpkin purée, kodiak pancake mix or flour, eggs, and classic spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, this recipe comes together in minutes and …

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