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6 recipes

Energy Boost Recipes: Healthy & Easy

Energy-boost breakfast bowls, smoothies and power plates built to fuel busy mornings and workouts.

Bourbon butter cake in a ramekin topped with vanilla ice cream, bourbon caramel and candied pecans

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Bourbon Butter Cake

⏱ 45 min

Stack of Maamoul Mad bi Ashta squares drizzled with sugar syrup

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Maamoul Mad bi Ashta

Christmas Yule Log cake (Bûche de Noël) with Nutella whipped cream frosting on a festive table

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Christmas Yule Log Cake Buche De Noel

Scoops of purple ube vanilla ice cream

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Ube Vanilla Ice Cream

Hand holding a cone of homemade Oreo vanilla ice cream topped with an Oreo cookie

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Oreo Vanilla Ice Cream

380 cal 3g protein

Golden spice turmeric ginger ice cream scooped into a cone

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Golden Spice Turmeric Ginger Ice Cream

Golden salmon patties drizzled with sriracha mayo and garnished with fresh parsley

High-Protein

Salmon Patties

⏱ 15 min

Close-up of a small cheese manakish with golden melted Akkawi cheese

Low-Calorie

Small Cheese Manakish

⏱ 2 hr 40 min 188 cal 5g protein

Better than Chipotle chicken bowl with grilled chicken, rice, salsa and guacamole

High-Protein

Better Than Chipotle Chicken Bowls

⏱ 50 min 609 cal 45g protein

No-bake coconut chocolate truffles rolled in coconut flakes

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No-Bake Coconut Chocolate Truffles

Cilantro lemon garlic grilled chicken thighs with crispy skin and grill marks

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Cilantro Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs

⏱ 41 min 362 cal 28g protein

Scoops of zesty fluffy stretchy lemon ice cream in a bowl

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Zesty Fluffy Stretchy Lemon Ice Cream

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Sliced almond flour banana bread topped with milk chocolate wafers

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Almond Flour Banana Bread

136 cal 4g protein

Halloween Oreo pops dipped in white and dark chocolate and decorated with spooky faces

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Halloween Oreo Pops Dipped in Chocolate

⏱ 30 min

Assortment of decorated Halloween sugar cookies shaped like tombstones, spiders and coffins

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Halloween Sugar Cookies 2020 Recipe

⏱ 42 min

Vampire dentures easy Halloween cookies with marshmallow teeth and red frosting gums

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Vampire Dentures Easy Halloween Cookies

⏱ 5 min 1

Stack of fluffy green pancakes made with spinach

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Green Pancakes with Spinach Recipe

⏱ 20 min 86 cal 3g protein

Grilled chicken breast with steamed green beans and broccoli on a white plate

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

⏱ 19 min 220 cal 48g protein

Grilled Lebanese kafta kabobs made with lamb and beef

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Lebanese Kafta Kabob Recipe with Lamb and Beef

⏱ 33 min 196 cal 15g protein

Slices of Lebanese mankousheh topped with zaatar thyme and sesame seeds

Low-Calorie

Lebanese Mankousheh Recipe

⏱ 15 min 139 cal 2g protein

Classic pepperoni pizza with melted mozzarella on a pizza peel

Low-Calorie

Classic Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

⏱ 19 min 127 cal 5g protein

Smooth ball of easy homemade pizza dough held over a stand mixer bowl

Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

Platter of grilled lamb kafta kabobs served with tabbouleh

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Grilled Lamb Kafta Kabob Recipe

⏱ 33 min 241 cal 17g protein

Seasoned salmon on cedar planks with a MEATER thermometer, ready to grill

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

How to grill Salmon on a cedar plank

370 cal 35g protein

Stack of easy oatmeal pancakes topped with sprinkles and chocolate chips

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Easy Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

⏱ 21 min 147 cal 5g protein

Easy basic blueberry waffle topped with raspberries and blueberries

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Easy Basic Waffle Recipe

⏱ 6 min 285 cal 21g protein

Egg whites breakfast power bowl with Swiss cheese, fried egg, avocado, cucumber, olives and toast

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Egg Whites Breakfast Power Bowl with Swiss Cheese

357 cal 34g protein

Chicken kabobs with sliced zucchini and squash cooking on an open grill

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Chicken Kabobs on an open grill

266 cal 46g protein

Hand holding a cone of Lebanese milk ice cream booza with crushed pistachios

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Milk Ice Cream Booza

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Bowl of creamy veggie lentil baby purée surrounded by fresh vegetables

Veggie Lentil ‘Yummy In Ma Tummy’ Baby Purée

⏱ 30 min 5

Bowl of Instant Pot chicken soup from scratch with carrots, chicken and fresh herbs

Instant Pot Chicken Soup From Scratch!

⏱ 45 min 1

Bowl of Instant Pot lentil spinach hearty soup with carrots and tomatoes

Instant Pot Lentil Spinach Hearty Soup

⏱ 25 min 4

Bowl of buttery Instant Pot pigeon pea dal served over rice

Buttery Instant Pot Pigeon Pea Dal

⏱ 20 min 4

Plate of gluten-free coconut pecan cookies dusted with powdered sugar

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Gluten Free Coconut Pecan Cookies

⏱ 20 min 1

Skillet of organic ground turkey with bell peppers, celery and tomatoes

High-Protein

Organic Ground Turkey High Protein Low Carb Meal

⏱ 20 min 558 cal 74g protein 2

Stack of no bake pumpkin cheesecake bites with white chocolate topping

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Happy Thanksgiving No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

⏱ 1 hr 15 min

Chinese gooseberry pumpkin breakfast bowl with golden kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and granola

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Chinese Gooseberry Pumpkin Breakfast Bowl

⏱ 10 min 1

Roasted red pepper sweet potato soup in a green mug with toast and grated Asiago

Roasted Red Pepper Sweet Potato Soup

⏱ 1 hr

Lebanese lentil rice pilaf (mdardara) with caramelized onions and cabbage tomato salad

Lebanese Lentil Rice Pilaf (Mdardara) with Cabbage Tomato Salad

⏱ 1 hr

Easy 15 minute vegan fried rice with chopsticks and a dish of soy sauce

Easy 15 Minute Vegan Fried Rice

⏱ 15 min

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Banana Pineapple Green Smoothie

⏱ 2 min

Bowls of toddler approved alphabet chicken soup with carrots, zucchini and alphabet pasta

Toddler Approved Alphabet Chicken Soup

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 5

Bowl of detox red lentil veggie soup

Detox Red Lentil Veggie Soup

⏱ 40 min

The American protein bento snack box with peanut butter, egg, crackers, veggies, cheese and fruit

Protein Bento Snack Boxes

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Easy broiled beef kabobs with red pepper and onion on turmeric rice with salad

High-Protein

Easy Broiled Beef Kabobs

⏱ 40 min 7

Serving of cashew cream green bean casserole with mushrooms and crispy onions

Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole

⏱ 55 min

Bowl of slow cooker Lebanese kafta stew with meatballs, potatoes and carrots

Comforting Slow Cooker Kafta Stew

⏱ 4 hr 35 min

Bowl of creamy butternut squash sweet potato soup garnished with green onions

Creamy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

⏱ 40 min

Roasted fall vegetables with carrots, green beans, butternut squash and mushrooms on a baking sheet

Roasted Fall Vegetables

⏱ 1 hr 2

Cilantro Garlic Citrus Butter Grilled Corn On The Cob

⏱ 20 min

Close-up of one pan salmon topped with cilantro garlic citrus butter, with asparagus and potatoes

One Pan Salmon and Veggies with Cilantro Garlic Citrus Butter

⏱ 45 min

Bowl of authentic Lebanese tabbouleh with parsley, tomatoes and lemon wedges

Fresh & Light Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh

⏱ 30 min 10

Bowl of toddler approved simple beef spaghetti in tomato sauce

Toddler Approved Simple Beef Spaghetti

⏱ 25 min

Colorful fresh chopped salad with chicken, chickpeas, avocado, feta and veggies arranged in sections

Rainbow Fresh Chopped Salad

⏱ 5 min

Bowl of Shorbet Adas Mediterranean red lentil soup with parsley and lemon

Shorbet Adas – Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup

⏱ 30 min 2

Banana yogurt fruit breakfast bowl topped with kiwi slices, raspberries, blueberries and pumpkin seeds

Energy Boost

Banana Yogurt Fruit Breakfast Bowl

⏱ 10 min 2

Close-up of a tall stack of vegan flax raspberry pancakes with walnuts and raspberries

Vegan Flax Raspberry Pancakes

⏱ 20 min 1

Bowl of crock pot black bean lentil quinoa chili topped with avocado, cheddar and tortilla chips

Crock Pot Black Bean Lentil Quinoa Chili

⏱ 4 hr 50 min 28

Hot and hearty artichoke spinach dip in a casserole dish with multigrain crackers

Hearty Artichoke Spinach Dip

⏱ 45 min

Pan of crispy Italian ranch roasted red potatoes with fresh parsley

Low-Calorie

Italian Ranch Roasted Red Potatoes

⏱ 45 min 210 cal 4g protein 1

Sliced flax whole wheat kale pizza with mushrooms and tomatoes on a pizza stone

Flax Whole Wheat Kale Pizza

⏱ 1 hr

Bowl of simple spinach tofu with turmeric rice, wilted spinach and browned tofu

Simple Spinach Tofu With Turmeric Rice

⏱ 30 min 8

Bowl of roasted veggie quinoa pilaf with red and green peppers and zucchini

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Pilaf

⏱ 45 min

Slices of no bake frozen berry cheesecake with frozen berries on a graham cracker crust

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No Bake Frozen Berry Cheesecake

⏱ 10 min 2

Lebanese baba ghanouj eggplant dip topped with tomatoes, parsley, pine nuts and radishes

Lebanese Baba Ghanouj Eggplant Dip

⏱ 50 min

Smoked salmon dill goat cheese baguette bites on parchment paper

Smoked Salmon Dill Goat Cheese Baguette Bites

⏱ 10 min

Quick leftover salmon salad with boiled eggs, red onion and greens in a red bowl

Quick Leftover Salmon Salad

⏱ 5 min

Toddler approved ice cube tray colorful buffet with broccoli, strawberries, corn, edamame and cashews

Toddler Approved Ice Cube Tray Colorful Buffet

Cook once eat twice crockpot stuffed peppers and beef quinoa tacos

Cook Once Eat Twice Crockpot Stuffed Peppers And Tacos

⏱ 6 hr 10 min

Exotic fruit oatmeal bowl with dragon fruit, kiwi, pomegranate and coconut flakes

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Exotic Fruit Oatmeal Bowl

⏱ 10 min

Simple ricotta stuffed atayef dipped in ground pistachios

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Simple Ricotta Stuffed Atayef

⏱ 20 min

Close-up of a golden easy French apple tart dusted with powdered sugar

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Easy French Apple Tart

⏱ 35 min 2

Spiced sweet potato kale mushroom sauté in a white bowl

Spiced Sweet Potato Kale Mushroom Sautee

⏱ 25 min 2

Bowl of cilantro white bean artichoke dip with lemon and fresh cilantro

Cilantro White Bean Artichoke Dip

⏱ 10 min

Bowl of roasted garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with minced green onions

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

⏱ 35 min

Italian oven fried crispy chicken breast served with mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans

Italian Oven Fried Crispy Chicken Breasts

⏱ 59 min 3

Baked mahi-mahi with cilantro chutney over turmeric rice with peas

Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro Chutney and Turmeric Rice

⏱ 30 min 2

Bowl of 5 minute creamy hummus garnished with chickpeas, olive oil and parsley

5 Minute Creamy Hummus

⏱ 5 min

Lemon cedar planked salmon fillet grilled on lemon slices

Lemon Cedar Planked Salmon

⏱ 35 min

Roasted cauliflower and red peppers on a baking sheet

Roasted Cauliflower & Red Peppers

⏱ 35 min

Mini French apple tart glazed with apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar

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Easiest Mini French Apple Tarts

⏱ 30 min 1

One pot kale mushroom pasta with tomatoes and spaghetti in a Dutch oven

One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta

⏱ 30 min 1

Slice of cheesecake pumpkin swirl pie in a graham cracker crust

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Cheesecake Pumpkin Swirl Pie

⏱ 50 min

Bowl of roasted asparagus creamy soup topped with sour cream and asparagus tips

Roasted Asparagus Creamy Soup

⏱ 30 min

Almond milk, cashews, honey and vanilla for a heart-healthy green smoothie with cashews

Energy Boost

Heart-Healthy Green Smoothie with Cashews

⏱ 4 min

Serving of creamy spinach chicken penne bake with a golden panko topping

Spinach Chicken Penne Bake

⏱ 30 min 1

Ricotta summer fruit with honey, topped with peaches, strawberries, blueberries and wheat germ

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Ricotta Summer Fruit with Honey

⏱ 15 min

Three moist banana blueberry muffins on a white plate with fresh blueberries and a banana

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Banana Blueberry Muffins

⏱ 35 min

Bowl of tuna potato salad with corn and peas, sprinkled with black pepper

Tuna Potato Salad with Corn and Peas

⏱ 20 min 1

Garlic lemon chicken drumsticks baked with potatoes and cilantro

Garlic Lemon Chicken Potatoes

⏱ 1 hr 30 min

Healthy baked fries seasoned with paprika, served with a mayo-ketchup dipping sauce

Healthy Baked Fries with Sauce

⏱ 40 min

Bowl of carrot potato zucchini soup garnished with fresh dill, served with bread

Carrot Potato Zucchini Soup

⏱ 50 min 5

Mom's comfort spaghetti in an orange bowl with red bell pepper and garlic

Mom’s Comfort Spaghetti

⏱ 50 min

Baked cheese tortilla topped with melted mozzarella and chopped green onions

Baked Cheese Tortilla

⏱ 17 min

Pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes with whipped frosting

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes

⏱ 35 min

Creamy shrimp linguine with mushrooms and red bell pepper, garnished with parsley

Creamy Shrimp Linguine

⏱ 30 min

Eat, Pray, Love inspired dinner plate with boiled eggs and sautéed vegetables

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Inspired Dinner

⏱ 15 min

Artichoke mushroom beef stew with ground beef and artichoke hearts served over brown rice

Artichoke Mushroom Beef Stew

⏱ 35 min

Turkey avocado sandwich on toasted whole grain bread with mixed greens

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

⏱ 10 min

Egg white dill omelet folded over sautéed mushrooms, orange sweet pepper and melted cheese

Egg White Dill Omelet

⏱ 15 min

Red garlic dill mashed potatoes on a plate with chicken and sautéed squash

Red Garlic Dill Mashed Potatoes

⏱ 25 min

Fast easy guacamole in a white bowl with tortilla chips

Fast Easy Guacamole

⏱ 15 min

Avocado greens salad with mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, onion and diced avocado

Avocado Greens Salad

⏱ 10 min

Bowl of vegetable beef barley soup with carrots, corn and celery

Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 2

Fresh arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, walnuts and shaved Parmesan

Fresh Arugula Salad

⏱ 15 min

Phyllo ashta shells filled with Lebanese cream and topped with ground pistachios

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Phyllo Ashta Shells with Pistachios

⏱ 30 min

Baked Pacific cod fillet topped with creamy avocado sauce

Fish (Pacific Cod) & Avocado Sauce

⏱ 40 min 14