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Keto Cranberry Sauce

This ridiculously easy keto cranberry sauce is the perfect holiday side. Made with fresh tart and sweet cranberries and no added sugar, it’s perfect if you’re trying to stay in ketosis this holiday season.

A white bowl of keto cranberry sauce with a spoon in it

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • One cup of cranberries has about 7 grams of net carbs, so you can easily add this dish into your keto Thanksgiving plan!
  • This keto cranberry sauce only takes about 10 minutes to cook, so it’s a great easy side that doesn’t take a lot of work or ingredients.

Fresh cranberries – Use fresh cranberries for a lightly tart, sweet burst of flavor
Orange zest – A little zest from an orange is optional, but it gives your cranberry sauce a bit of citrus of flavor and scent
Swerve – A great sugar substitute that fits in great with the keto diet, or if you’re watching your blood sugar. It also doesn’t have the artificial, chemical taste some other sugar subs have.

How To Make Keto Cranberry Sauce

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Whisk the Swerve into a saucepan of water on the stove. Add the cranberries and let them cook until they start to pop and form a sauce.

Place the sauce in a bowl and pop in the fridge for a couple hours prior to serving.

Fresh cranberries being mashed in a pot

Top Tips For Making

  • You can also use powdered or granulated erythritol instead of Swerve. If you’re not on a keto diet, you can use regular granulated sugar or maple syrup.
  • If you’d like to make this recipe ahead of time or you have leftovers, you can keep it in the freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.
A white bowl of keto cranberry sauce with a spoon in it

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Keto Cranberry Sauce

This easy cranberry sauce is the perfect holiday side
Cook Time10 mins
Chilling Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side dish, fewer than 5 ingredients, thanksgiving
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 16kcal
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup Swerve granulated
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries whole
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, whisk swerve into water. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries and cook until they start to pop, about 10-12 minutes. You can smash the cranberries a bit if you like.
    Fresh cranberries being mashed in a pot
  • Remove from heat and place in a bowl, then chill for at least 2 hours.

Notes

  • Swerve substitutes: Can also use powdered or granulated erythritol to taste. If not on a keto diet, you can use regular granulated sugar or maple syrup to taste.
  • Freezing: Keep in freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 20g

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Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

This keto cream cheese frosting is smooth, creamy, and full of fluffy goodness! Made in just a few minutes with only 5 ingredients, it’s the perfect way to top keto cakes, cupcakes, or even brownies.

A chocolate cupcake in a paper wrapped topped with keto cream cheese icing

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese for slightly tangy, rich flavor
Powdered erythritol – Unlike other sugar substitutes, erythritol doesn’t have a chemical or artificial taste, helping make this frosting taste like the real thing.
Heavy cream – Helps make the frosting smooth and creamy, perfect for decorating desserts (or eating out of the bowl – no judgment!)

How To Make Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Mix together the first four ingredients until creamy and fluffy.

Slowly add in the cream until the frosting is pipeable or spreadable enough to your liking. (You may not need all of it.)

Keto cream cheese being mixed in a large bowl

Top Tips For Making

  • Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing. Cool or cold cream cheese will be way too lumpy! You can either let your cream cheese sit out until it warms up or heat it in the microwave in 5-10 second intervals.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time7 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: icing, low carb, no added sugar
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered erythritol
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tablespoons heavy cream for consistency

Instructions

  • Mix butter, cream cheese, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Slowly add cream until desired consistency for piping or spreading.
    Keto cream cheese being mixed in a large bowl

Notes

  • Cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing. Cool or cold cream cheese will be way too lumpy! You can either let your cream cheese sit out until it warms up or heat it in the microwave in 5-10 second intervals.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 39mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g

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Buffalo Ranch

This buffalo ranch dressing recipe is creamy and loaded with spicy buffalo flavor. This dressing recipe is quick, easy, and perfect with wings, veggies, or on salads. Vegetarian and easy to make keto or low carb.

A hand pouring buffalo ranch dressing from a jar onto a salad

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • This easy buffalo ranch dressing is so easy and fast to whip up! Using mostly fridge and pantry staples, it’s an inexpensive way to dress up your food.
  • This recipe has only 6 ingredients and one step.

How To Make Buffalo Ranch

Mix together all of the ingredients. That’s it!

A bowl of the ingredients for buffalo ranch in a bowl

Top Tips For Making

  • After making, pour your dressing into a container like a mason jar or small glass with a spout. Keep it covered, and it will stay good in your fridge for about a week.
  • If you’re on keto or a low carb diet, you can reduce the amount of net carbs in this dressing by using a low carb ranch seasoning.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

A piece of zucchini with buffalo ranch on it over a platter of veggies

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Buffalo Ranch

Full of spicy buffalo flavor, this easy and quick dressing is perfect on salads, veggies, or with wings.
Prep Time3 mins
Total Time3 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy dressing, keto, under 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup milk 
  • 2 teaspoons Frank’s Hot Sauce plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together until smooth.
    A bowl of the ingredients for buffalo ranch in a bowl

Notes

  • Storage: Pour your dressing into a container like a mason jar or small glass with a spout. Cover and keep it in fridge up to 1 week.
  • Keto or low carb: Reduce the amount of net carbs in this dressing by using a low carb ranch seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 4g

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Coconut Bacon

These bacon bits have all the smoky, crispy goodness of real bacon, but are 100% vegan! Perfect for salads, on vegan cheese fries, or wherever you’re craving a salty crunch, this coconut bacon is out of this world delicious.

Bowl of coconut bacon

What You’ll Need To Make Coconut Bacon

Coconut flakes
Tamari
Liquid smoke
Maple Syrup
Smoked Paprika

How To Make Coconut Bacon

Preheat the oven to 350º F.

Line a cookie or baking sheet with some parchment paper.

Mix together everything but the coconut flakes in a small bowl.

In a medium sized bowl, add the coconut flakes.

Pour the sauce over the coconut and gently stir or toss until they are completely coated.

Spread the coconut evenly on the cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes. Stir the coconut flakes about halfway through the cook time.

Remove and let cool before enjoying!

Top Tips For Making

  • Check your coconut bacon about once a minute after stirring halfway through the cook time. They make take a little less than 12 minutes, so be sure to pull them out when they look browned and crispy.
  • You can store these in the freezer if you’d like to keep extra. Just let them thaw at room temperature, and they will be just as crispy as when you first made them!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Coconut Bacon

These crispy, salty, smoky bacon bits are absolutely delicious and totally vegan
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon bits, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line cookie or baking sheet with some parchment paper. Mix together tamari, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and paprika in a small bowl.
  • Place coconut flakes in medium sized bowl
  • Pour the sauce over the coconut and gently stir or toss until they are completely coated.
  • Spread the coconut evenly on the cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Stir the coconut flakes after baking 6 minutes. When coconut bacon is done, let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Cooking tips: Check coconut bacon every minute after stirring midway through cook time to ensure they do not burn.
  • Storage: Keep in freezer 6-8 months. Let thaw before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 4g

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Avocado Salad Dressing

This super light and refreshing avocado salad dressing is so easy! It’s perfect over salads, as a dip for veggies, or even as a crema for Mexican dishes. With a splash of lime juice, simple seasonings, and Greek yogurt, this dressing is delicious and healthy, too!

Avocado salad dressing in a bottle

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Avocado
Cilantro
Garlic
Lime juice
Olive oil
Greek yogurt
Water
Salt & pepper

How To Make Avocado Salad Dressing

Add all the ingredients but the water, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.

Add one tablespoon of water at a time, blending after each tablespoon, until the dressing is the consistency you want.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pop in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Top Tips For Making

  • You can leave out the cilantro if you’re adverse to it, but we found that it wasn’t overpowering at all in the dressing.
  • We prefer a bit of a thinner dressing, so we used 1/4 cup water. If you’re going to be using your dressing as more of a crema, you will probably want to use closer to 1/2 cup.
  • Your dressing will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days, so make sure you eat it right away!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Avocado Salad Dressing

This fresh and citrus-y dressing is perfect for salads, veggies, or even as a crema.
Prep Time4 mins
Total Time4 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crema, healthy dressing, lime juice
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup water or as much as desired
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients except water, salt, and pepper to food processor or blender.
  • Add one tablespoon of water at a time, blending after each tablespoon, until the dressing is desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep in fridge 2-3 days.
  • Thinner dressing: Use more water. We used 1/4 cup total.
  • Cilantro: Can leave out if you are adverse, but the flavor is not overpowering.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 1g

Condiment

Homemade Taco Sauce

This taco sauce made from scratch is so easy, yet tastes just as flavorful as the sauce you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Perfect on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or in salads, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you will never go back to store-bought taco sauce again!

Jar of homemade taco sauce

This super easy taco sauce is made with just a couple cans of tomato sauces and a handful of spices. We love this sauce on homemade tacos, taco salads, frozen burritos, and even scrambled eggs. This recipe makes enough sauce to last you awhile, so pour it in a jar and enjoy zesty, spicy sauce with all your Mexican food. It’s way cheaper (and tastier) than the store-bought kind, too!

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Canned tomato sauce
Water
White vinegar
Cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Granulated white sugar
Chili powder
Paprika
Salt
Cayenne pepper

How To Make Homemade Taco Sauce

  1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir everything to combine.
  2. Bring the sauce to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until it has thickened a little. Once the sauce is thick, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it cool completely before serving.
  • Ingredients for homemade taco sauce
  • Taco sauce cooking in a skillet

Top Tips For Making

  • Add a little more cayenne pepper to taste if you like your taco sauce extra spicy.
  • You can also swap out the sugar for another granulated sweetener, like Swerve.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Homemade Taco Sauce

This easy taco sauce tastes just as flavorful as the sauce you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Prep Time1 min
Cook Time20 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy sauce, spicy, under 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 16kcal
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Let simmer 20 minutes or until thickened. Once thick, remove saucepan from the heat. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Spicier sauce: Add more cayenne pepper to taste
  • Sugar: Can substitute another granulated sweetener, such as Swerve

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 2g

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Maple Syrup

Creamy, thick, and rich, this maple syrup combined with peanut butter is the ultimate topping. Unbelievably delicious on pancakes, waffles, and sundaes, this syrup is total peanut buttery bliss.

Peanut butter maple syrup on pancakes

Why This Peanut Butter Maple Syrup Is So Good

  • This thick and creamy syrup takes your maple syrup to the next level. Super sweet and rich, it is the most delicious way to get your peanut butter fix.
  • We love this syrup on pancakes and waffles, but try it with cookies, on ice cream, on cake… The delicious possibilities are endless!
  • This recipe couldn’t be easier! Two ingredients and two steps!

How To Make This Super Easy Syrup

  1. Mix both ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Heat in microwave in 30 second intervals. Whisk well to fully combine.
Peanut butter and maple syrup in a bowl

Top Tips For Making

  • Our syrup only took 2 intervals of 30 seconds to heat and become easy to whisk. Yours may take longer, based on how your microwave heats.
  • We definitely prefer this recipe with real maple syrup, but you can use fake in a pinch.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

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Peanut Butter Maple Syrup

This creamy and rich peanut butter maple syrup is perfect on pancakes, waffles, sundaes, and more.
Prep Time1 min
Cook Time1 min
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, less than 5 minutes, pancake syrup
Servings: 2 servings
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients in bowl.
  • Heat in microwave at 30 second intervals. Whisk well to fully combine.

Notes

  • Our syrup only took 2 intervals of 30 seconds to heat and become easy to whisk. Yours may take longer, based on how your microwave heats.
  • We definitely prefer this recipe with real maple syrup, but you can use fake in a pinch.

Condiment

Mango Habanero Sauce

This mango habanero sauce is the perfect complement to wings! Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is oh-so-easy and sure to please.

Jar of mango habanero sauce

Why This Sauce Is So Good

  • This sauce is so ridiculously tasty! It’s spicy, but not so hot that you can’t taste the fruity flavors of mango and lime.
  • Super easy to make, this mango habanero sauce just requires throwing a mango and some ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • We love this sauce on wings, but it’s also delicious on tofu and even as a dip with tortilla chips.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Peel, de-pit, and dice the mango.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in food processor. That’s it!
Ingredients in a food processor

Top Tips For Making Mango Habanero Sauce

  • For less spicy sauce, seed all of the habanero peppers or add more maple syrup.
  • If you prefer a very smooth sauce, use a blender instead of a food processor. We started ours in a food processor and moved it to the blender to get it nice and smooth.
  • This recipe will make about two small hot sauce bottles worth of sauce. If you don’t have a small bottle on hand, you can put the sauce in a mason jar or even a tupperware container.
  • Try smoked paprika. We are huge fans of the smoky scent and flavor that smoked paprika adds to dishes, and we loved the combination of it with the fruit and peppers.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Peppers

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Mango Habanero Sauce

Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is the perfect complement to wings.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Sauces
Keyword: mango habanero, party food, wing sauce
Servings: 12
Calories: 33kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1

    mango

  • 3

    habanero peppers

     2 seeded, see notes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons

    white vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons

    lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons

    maple syrup

  • ½

     teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

Instructions

  • Peel, de-pit, and dice mango.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth.

Notes

  • Less spicy sauce: Remove seeds from peppers or add more maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 7g

Condiment

Vegan Mushroom Gravy

This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is simply incredible and filled with such savory deliciousness. Perfect for mashed potatoes, rice, or preferred protein, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and will have you hooked all year long!

close up image of vegan mushroom gravy

Why is this Vegan Mushroom Gravy so good?

  • This Mushroom Gravy is terrific because of the huge amounts of flavors that sizzle while being enjoyed.
  • It’s gluten-free AND vegan.
  • Super simple to make and HEAVILY aromatic with fresh ingredients.

How do I make this mushroom gravy?

  1. Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan until melted. Sauté garlic, and then stir in mushrooms.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add about 1 cup of vegetable stock, stirring briskly until incorporated, then pour in the remaining stock and mix thoroughly. Season with black pepper and thyme.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, about 20-25 minutes, stirring often.

Chef’s Tips

  • Make sure you get a good amount of browning with the flour and mushrooms while cooking. This adds more flavor to the recipe. 🙂
  • Always clean your mushrooms with a towel to avoid slippery mushrooms while slicing them!
  • If wanting to use something other than coconut oil, we suggest using another type of neutral cooking oil such as avocado oil.

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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Vegan Mushroom Gravy

This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is simply incredible and filled with such savory deliciousness. Perfect for mashed potatoes, rice, or preferred protein, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and will have you hooked all year long!
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time37 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: delicious, dill sauce, gravy, healthy, mushrooms, vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 quart vegetable broth or stock
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan until melted. Sauté garlic, and then stir in mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes. Add about 1 cup of vegetable stock, stirring briskly until incorporated, then pour in the remaining stock and mix thoroughly.
  • Season with black pepper and thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, about 20-25 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 12g

Appetizer

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This Apple Cider Vinaigrette is filled with so much flavor and extremely easy to make! Made in less than 10 minutes, this recipe is perfect if you are in need of a quick dressing idea for that delicious and healthy salad of yours.

bowl of salad with goat cheese, radishes, and pecans with apple cider vinaigrette.

Why This Apple Cider Vinaigrette Is So Good!

  • This vinaigrette is soo good because of how light, refreshing, and easy to make it is! Plus, we are including a salad within this recipe.
  • This dressing is perfect for all things related to salad, and you will love how it stores, too.
  • It is made in less than 10 minutes! Perfect for weeknights.
  • It contains the right amount of citrus and savory goodness. Perfectly balanced combination of flavors that pair well with almost any salad.

How to Make This Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and apple cider vinegar. Little by little, add olive oil until ingredients are evenly combined and smooth.
  2. Add salt and pepper as needed. Pour over salad and enjoy!
  3. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How to Make This Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad

  1. Chop red lettuce and set aside. Thinly slice radishes and toss within red lettuce.
  2. Once radishes and lettuce are mixed together, incorporate pecans (whole or halved). Top with goat cheese or feta. Enjoy!
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Is Apple Cider Vinaigrette good for me?

Yes! Apple Cider Vinegar is extremely good for the body with so many benefits such as antioxidants and amino acids. Not only does ACV lower blood sugar, but it also detoxifies the body.

Because of the enzymes and fermentation of the vinegar, apple cider vinegar is extremely helpful when it comes to fighting bacteria. ACV is great to have around the house at all times!

photo of bright salad with goat cheese, radishes, and pecans with apple cider vinaigrette.

Tips For this Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • This dressing will refrigerate very well. Feel free to store this vinaigrette in a glass bottle or other type of airtight storage container in the fridge for about a week.
  • Make sure you apple cider vinegar includes the MOTHER! Super important. The mother is what has all the amazing benefits.
  • Make sure you whisk super fast in the beginning of this recipe to really incorporate the dijon and acv. This recipe may separate, just shake it up and enjoy!
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Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

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5 from 6 votes

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This apple cider vinaigrette dressing is perfect for your next salad. Super easy to make and filled with the right combination of citrus and savory notes, you will love this healthy recipe.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer, condiment, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider vinaigrette, citrus, dressing, healthy recipe, oils, salad with apple cider vinaigrette, vinaigrette
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar with the "Mother"
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad

  • 1 bunch red lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese
  • 1 bunch radishes thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and apple cider vinegar.
  • Little by little, add olive oil until ingredients are evenly combined and smooth.Add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Pour over salad and enjoy!Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad

  • With a sharp knife, chop the red lettuce, and then thinly slice the radishes.
  • Toss radishes and red lettuce together in a medium to large sized bowl. Sprinkle pecans over salad. Top with goat cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 1g