Healthy Bacon & Water Chestnuts (Clean Appetizer)
+This simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer uses cleaner ingredients while keeping all the classic flavor. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a protein-forward snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can organic sliced water chestnuts
- 1 pound Boar’s Head turkey bacon, cut in half
- Wild Harvest organic mild BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Lay out a half slice of turkey bacon.
- Place a water chestnut on one end and roll tightly in the bacon.
- Secure with a toothpick.
- Place wrapped chestnuts into a cake pan.
- Repeat until all bacon is used.
- Bake at 400°F for 30–45 minutes until bacon is crisp.
- Carefully drain grease from the pan.
- Spoon BBQ sauce over bacon-wrapped chestnuts.
- Return to oven at 400°F for an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Clean-Eating Tips
- Choose nitrate-free turkey bacon when possible
- Drain grease thoroughly before adding BBQ sauce
- Serve immediately for best texture
Healthy Granola
+Ingredients
- 1/3 cup organic maple syrup
- 1/3 cup packed organic light brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup organic cold-pressed virgin coconut oil (unrefined)
- 5 cups organic non-GMO old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups raw whole almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups organic raisins
Directions
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk in coconut oil.
- Fold in oats and almonds until completely coated.
- Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet.
- Using a stiff spatula, press mixture down firmly until very compact.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 40–50 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack (about 1 hour).
- Break cooled granola into desired-size clusters.
- Transfer to an airtight container and gently mix in raisins.
Healthy Chicken Fried Rice (Clean & Wholesome)
+This clean, homemade version of chicken fried rice uses simple, whole ingredients and skips refined oils and processed sauces. Perfect for a healthy reset meal or weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 large organic chicken breasts
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Himalayan pink salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 bunches table onions, chopped
- Minced garlic (to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- No-soy Tamari (non-GMO & gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions the day before and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice chicken breasts into small strips.
- Heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt & pepper, and brown thoroughly.
- Remove chicken to a bowl and set aside. Wipe pan clean.
- Add a small amount of olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- In a separate pan, scramble eggs and set aside.
- Add rice to the onion pan with a little oil. Stir constantly and warm through.
- Add chicken back to the pan and stir.
- Add 2–3 pumps of no-soy Tamari and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Add scrambled eggs and stir until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Clean-Eating Tips
- Using day-old rice prevents soggy texture
- Choose organic, non-GMO ingredients when possible
- Adjust sweetness or tamari to personal preference
Healthy Broccoli, Chicken & Cheese Soup
+A hearty, clean-ingredient comfort soup made with organic chicken, broccoli, and real cheddar cheese. Perfect for slow-cooker meals and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb boneless skinless organic chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 20 oz frozen broccoli florets
- 6 baby red potatoes, chopped
- 3½ cups organic salt-free chicken stock
- ¼ tsp organic poultry seasoning
- ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp organic unbleached white flour (non-GMO)
- 1 cup organic milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and onion. Sauté until chicken is browned.
- Transfer to slow cooker. Add broccoli, potatoes, and stock.
- Add seasonings and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
- In a bowl, whisk flour into milk until smooth.
- Stir mixture into soup, switch to HIGH, cook 1 hour.
- Turn off heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Clean-Eating Tips
- Shred cheese yourself to avoid additives
- Use organic, hormone-free chicken
- Pairs well with sourdough or gluten-free bread
Healthy Apple Crisp (Clean Ingredients Dessert)
+This healthier apple crisp uses simple, organic ingredients and skips processed shortcuts while keeping all the cozy flavor of a classic homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 organic Granny Smith apples
- 2 organic Fuji apples
- 1 cup unbleached organic white flour (non-GMO)
- 1 cup organic light brown sugar
- ½ cup organic white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel, core, and wedge Granny Smith apples. Place evenly in a 9×13 cake pan.
- Peel, core, and wedge Fuji apples. Layer evenly over the Granny Smith apples.
- Lightly sprinkle apples with a small amount of organic sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Remove from heat and add flour. Mix well until crumbly. If too wet, add a small amount of flour.
- Evenly sprinkle topping mixture over the apples.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes, until apples are soft and topping is golden.
Baking Tip
- Place foil under the pan to catch any bubbling drips while baking.
- Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Healthy Brownies
+These healthy brownies are rich, fudgy, and made with simple, real ingredients. A cleaner dessert option without sacrificing classic chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons unbleached organic non-GMO white flour
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1⅓ cups dark chocolate morsels (53% cacao)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1¼ cups organic cane sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8 glass baking dish with organic olive oil cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Set aside.
- Microwave chocolate morsels, butter, and cocoa powder at 50% power, stirring every minute, until smooth (about 3 minutes). Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake on middle rack for 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 2 hours) before slicing.
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