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February 23, 2021 Appetizer

Amish Broccoli Salad

This easy Amish broccoli salad recipe (complete with a creamy dressing) is a simple and delicious side dish that’s perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, and summer cookouts. Crisp broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion, tangy mayo and sour cream, a little bacon, and shredded cheese create an incredibly flavorful salad everyone will love!

Close up photo of a white bowl of Amish broccoli salad, taken from the side

What Makes This Amish Broccoli Salad Recipe So Good

  • It’s great for reunions, holidays, potlucks, summer cookouts, or any time you just need to feed a lot of people. You can easily double or triple the recipe without much extra effort.
  • This recipe uses raw vegetables, so there’s absolutely no cooking involved! Just a little chopping, then some mixing, followed by some chilling – and that last step’s optional.
  • Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days, which makes this a terrific make-ahead or meal prep option!

Key Ingredients for Amish Broccoli Salad

Bacon – A lot of people are in the “bacon doesn’t need to be in everything” camp, and I hear you! BUT, I promise, it really adds an extra layer of flavor in this salad! The savory bacon is especially delicious with the tangy and slightly sweet dressing.

Shredded Cheese – We’re using cheddar cheese in this recipe, but you can use any kind of shredded cheese you like! Cheddar jack and parmesan are both solid options that go well with the other flavors in this Amish broccoli salad. Feta and goat cheese would also be great!

Amish Broccoli Salad

Chef’s Tips

  • This recipe is fully customizable. If you like really creamy vegetables, feel free to add more mayo and sour cream. Likewise, you can cut back on the dressing ingredients and the raw veggies will shine through. Use any kind of cheese you like. Add nuts, seeds, raisins, bell pepper, or cranberries.
  • If you’re making this more than a few hours in advance, store the bacon separately from the rest of the salad and fold it in just before serving.
  • Not big on sour cream? Try the same amount of full-fat Greek yogurt instead. The flavor will be a little different but still great!
  • Use fresh broccoli and cauliflower – not frozen – to get the brightest flavors and the crispest textures. Frozen vegetables just won’t work the same.
  • As amazing as it is right away, Amish broccoli salad gets even better after a little time in the refrigerator. If you can, factor in 2 hours of chill time before serving, to let the veggies really soak up the dressing.

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!

Overhead photo of a white bowl of Amish broccoli salad, with wooden serving utensils

Other Salad Recipes We Love

  • Deviled Egg Salad
  • Ham Salad
  • Guacamole Salad
  • White Bean Salad
  • Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad (Whole30)

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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Amish Broccoli Salad

This easy Amish broccoli salad recipe (complete with a creamy dressing) is a simple and delicious side dish that's perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, and summer cookouts.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy to make, no cooking, veggies
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt plus more as needed
  • 1 head broccoli chopped
  • 1 head cauliflower chopped
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Dice bacon into small pieces. Fry until crispy, then drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and salt. Taste and add more salt if needed.
    Mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and salt in a small glass bowl
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli and cauliflower. Add mayonnaise mixture and stir all until veggies are well coated.
    Cauliflower and broccoli in a large glass bowl
  • Fold in red onion, cheese, and bacon.
    Cauliflower and broccoli topped with cheese, red onion, and bacon, in a large glass bowl
  • Serve immediately, or chill until cold.
    Amish broccoli salad in a large glass bowl

Notes

  • Make it Keto: Instead of sugar, use your favorite granulated sugar substitute, like Swerve. You can also leave out the red onion to shave off an additional 1-2 carbs per serving.
  • Make it Vegetarian: Leave out the bacon completely, or use a vegan bacon.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan versions of bacon, mayo, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
 
Recipe yields approximately 8 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect the information for 1 serving out of 8. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients.
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe. Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 8. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1398mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 9g

November 19, 2020 Air Fryer

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

These delicious frozen sweet potato fries are a little sweet and a little salty. They crisp to perfection in the air fryer, making them a perfect snack or side when you want something quick, easy, and healthy.

Why Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer Are So Good

  • Because air fryers use air instead of oil to fry food, you save calories but still get that great deep-fried flavor and crunch.
  • Oven-baked fries can be soggy (or worse, burnt), especially if you’re reheating leftovers. Air fryer fries are perfectly crisp every time – plus you can cook them from frozen, no need to thaw!
  • Sweet potato fries specifically are best in the air fryer. Because of their lower starch content, it’s almost impossible to get the perfect fry texture when you cook sweet potatoes in the oven.
  • Air fryers generally cook faster than a conventional oven, and the clean up is usually easier, too!

New to air fryers and trying to decide which one to get? Visit our sister site, 40 Aprons, to read about the 5 Air Fryers We Love.

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes – This root veggie is a traditional Thanksgiving staple, but I love them all year long! When it comes to macros, they’re comparable to white potatoes, but they’re a much better source of antioxidants and vitamins A, B, C, and D.

Cinnamon – Everyone knows cinnamon is a little spicy and a little sweet – but did you know cinnamon is believed to have some wonderful health properties? It has essentially no protein or fat, but it does have small amounts of beta carotene and Vitamin A, which are both great for eye health!

How to Make Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

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!

This recipe honestly could not be any easier! Toss your frozen sweet potatoes in oil, then coat them evenly in salt and cinnamon. Pop them in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, flip them, and fry for another 7 minutes. If you like your fries a little crispier, add another 2-3 minutes in the air fryer.

Serve these hot with your favorite dipping sauce – they’re great with ketchup, honey mustard, spicy sriracha-mayo, or comeback sauce! If you’re Whole30, be sure your condiments are compliant!

Chef’s Tips

  • Bags of frozen sweet potato fries are super quick and easy, but I recommend making your own fries from scratch! Start with a sweet potato and cut it into fries by hand or with a french fry cutter. Plan ahead – you want all of your fries to be roughly the same size so that they cook consistently. Spread the unseasoned fries evenly on a parchment-paper-lined sheet pan and stick them in the freezer. Freeze them for a couple of hours or until they’re hard. Toss them in a baggie or airtight container and keep them in your freezer until you’re ready for them. They’ll keep like this for a few months!
  • Be sure to spread the fries in a flat layer in the air fryer basket, and don’t let them touch or overlap. If the air can’t flow around them easily, they won’t cook evenly!
  • If you have any leftovers, you can totally reheat them in the air fryer! A few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit will make them nice and crispy again.

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!

Close up of sweet potato fries in a white bowl

More Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Bacon
  • Air Fryer Popcorn
  • Air Fryer Fried Pickles
  • Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
  • Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Sweet potato fries with salt in a white bowl
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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

These delicious frozen sweet potato fries are a little sweet and a little salty. They crisp to perfection in the air fryer, making them a perfect snack or side when you want something quick, easy, and healthy.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, family friendly, healthy snack
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce bag frozen sweet potato fries
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • big pinch cinnamon
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss frozen sweet potato fries with oil and season evenly with kosher salt and cinnamon. 
  • Working in small batches, spread an even layer of sweet potato fries in the fryer basket. Cook at 375° for 7 minutes. Flip fries, then cook 7 minutes more, adding 2-3 minutes if necessary. Fries are done when crispy and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 28g

November 5, 2020 Condiment

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

More Keto Holiday Recipes

  • Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Easy Keto Pumpkin Pie
  • Keto Green Beans
  • Keto Broccoli Salad

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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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

November 3, 2020 Dairy-Free

Keto Green Beans

These easy keto green beans are the perfect low carb dinner veggie, whether you eat them alone or add them to other dishes. Simply, yet perfectly seasoned, they are bright, crisp, and full of green flavor.

Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • This recipe only takes about 12 minutes to make, so it’s great for whipping up for a quick side dish.
  • Made with only 5 ingredients, these keto green beans are perfect for when you want to bulk up your meal without spending a lot of money!
  • Each serving of these green beans is about 6g net carbs, so it’s easy to fit into your low carb or keto diet.
Ingredients for keto green beans in bowls

How To Make Keto Green Beans

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!

Add the green beans to a large skillet and cook until they are bright and shiny.

Add the seasonings and cook while stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant.

Keto green beans in a skillet being stirred with a wooden spoon


Top Tips For Making

  • You can fancy up this dish by adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest, a little butter (great if you need some more of your daily fat while on keto), fresh parmesan cheese, bacon, or slivered almonds.
Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl

More Veggie Recipes

  • Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
  • Keto Broccoli Salad
  • Instant Pot Carrots
  • Boiled Cabbage

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl
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Keto Green Beans

These bright and fresh green beans are the perfect low carb side
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetables
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fresh green beans
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add trimmed green beans and cook, stirring often, until beans are shiny, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook while stirring constantly about 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and beans are bright and tender.

Notes

  • Variations: Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest, a little butter (great if you need some more of your daily fat while on keto), fresh parmesan cheese, bacon, or slivered almonds.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 6g

October 20, 2020 Condiment

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

More Delicious Dressings

  • Avocado Ranch Dressing
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Whole30 Ranch Dressing (“Dump Ranch,” Paleo, Dairy-Free)
  • Whole30 Caesar Dressing (Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing)

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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: cherylmalik
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

October 15, 2020 Appetizer

Buffalo Chicken Fries

These buffalo chicken fries are spicy, cheesy, and the perfect game day appetizer! Loaded with chicken, ranch, and blue cheese topped with homemade buffalo sauce, they will be a favorite your guests ask for again and again.

Two white plates of buffalo chicken fries next to a baking dish of them

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • These buffalo chicken fries are absolutely packed full of spicy flavor, but they are so easy to make. Whipped up in under 30 minutes, they are perfect for serving for tailgating, game day, as an appetizer, or even on top of a salad!
  • The homemade buffalo sauce tastes like what you would get at your favorite bar or restaurant, but is surprisingly simple. Just mix your ingredients, simmer, and toss with chicken.
  • Made with mostly pantry and freezer staples, these buffalo chicken fries are an uncomplicated, inexpensive appetizer that will absolutely wow your family and guests.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Fries

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!

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Whisk until the sauce comes to a simmer and the butter is melted.

Let sauce cool, then toss it with the cooked chicken.

Layer cooked French fries, mozzarella cheese, and chicken on a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese melts.

Top with blue cheese and green onions and drizzle with ranch. Eat it as is or top a salad with your fries!

  • A jar of buffalo sauce
  • Buffalo chicken fries on a baking tray

Top Tips For Making

  • You can either cook your own chicken for this recipe or buy precooked chicken.
  • You can absolutely leave out the chicken if you’d like to make this recipe vegetarian. Roasted cauliflower or even cubed tofu are both delicious with buffalo sauce. If you are vegetarian, either leave out the Worcestershire sauce or buy a vegetarian version. (Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies!)
Buffalo chicken fries on top of a bowl of salad

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!

Buffalo chicken fries on a baking tray

More Party Food

  • Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Cucumber Salsa
  • Loaded Baked Potato Dip
  • Lemon Pepper Wings

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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Buffalo Chicken Fries

These fries are loaded with buffalo chicken and tons of flavor.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo sauce, party food, under 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Cost: $4

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breasts shredded or cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Louisiana style hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 28 ounces frozen french fries cooked
  • 1/3 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup green onions sliced
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until the sauce comes to a simmer and the butter is melted. Taste and add salt and pepper according to your preference. Let sauce cool before tossing with cooked chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 400º F. Layer cooked french fries, mozzarella cheese, and chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with blue cheese and green onions. Drizzle with ranch dressing before serving. Serve with romaine lettuce if desired.

Notes

  • Chicken: Cook your own chicken for this recipe or buy precooked chicken.
  • Vegetarian: Roasted cauliflower or cubed tofu are both delicious with buffalo sauce. Either leave out the Worcestershire sauce or buy a vegetarian version.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 21g

October 6, 2020 Dairy-Free

Pumpkin Seed Butter

Pumpkin seed butter is deliciously creamy, lightly sweetened with maple syrup or honey, and a pinch of cinnamon that takes this spread or dip over the top. Pop your roasted pumpkin seeds in the food process and let it do the work.

An apple slice dipped in pumpkin butter in a glass cup

What You Need

Pumpkin seeds — Make sure they’re raw, shelled, and preferably unsalted. If you have pre-roasted pumpkin seeds, you can skip the roasting and go straight for the food processor!
Cinnamon — Optional, but this brings so much delicious flavor to the pumpkin butter.
Salt — This helps bring the natural flavors out of your ingredients a bit more.
Oil — Nut and seed butters are naturally filled with oil, and sometimes they need a little extra to be super creamy and luscious. A little goes a long way here!
Honey — Also optional, but the only sweetness in the recipe. Skip if you want, or swap it with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • This creamy fall butter is great on so many dishes! Dip your farm-picked apples in it, make a pumpkin butter and banana sandwich, or add it to your morning smoothie for some nuttiness and protein!
  • While this recipe takes some time to make, it’s almost all hands-off. The food processor will do all the work while you sit back and wait for pumpkin butter!
  • With only one ingredient swap, this recipe is easily made vegan and is naturally vegetarian!

How to Make Pumpkin Seed Butter

Preheat your oven and toss your pumpkin seeds with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Then, spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until golden brown. Be sure to stir the pumpkin seeds halfway through baking!

Once baked, let the seeds cool to room temperature. This could take an hour or more.

When the seeds have completely cooled, move them to your food processor with your oil and process for a solid 15 minutes or more. If your butter becomes too crumbly, let it rest for half an hour and try processing again.

Then, add your honey and continue until creamy.

That’s it! You can store this pumpkin butter in an airtight container for up to 2 months. This seed butter is a great substitution for peanut butter or almond butter!

Side shot of a clear glass filled with pumpkin butter garnished with seeds

Top Tips for Making

  • To keep this as healthy as possible, we chose to roast our own pumpkin seeds. Pre-roasted seeds are seasoned with extra salt and other preservatives usually, and it’s so quick and easy to roast your own! You can even use the seeds from your jack-o-lantern for this recipe!
  • We tried this in a blender and it did not go as smoothly as the food processor. A blender is meant to combine foods together and was not prepared for the long, long processing time for this recipe. However, your food processor should whip through these seeds with no struggle and keep processing for many minutes without needing to cool down.
  • If the pumpkin seed butter gets too crumbly in the middle, all is not lost! Let your mixture rest for 30 minutes to an hour for the natural oils to return and try again. If it’s way too crumbly, you can always add a little extra avocado oil to the mix! Much like peanut butter, you’ll need a little neutral oil to make smooth for spreading and dipping.

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-friend 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!

Overhead shot of pumpkin seed butter garnished with roasted seeds

more pumpkin recipes

  • Pumpkin Ice Cream
  • No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Healthy Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping
  • Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Pumpkin seed butter
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Pumpkin Seed Butter

A delicious and easy fall favorite! Perfect butter for dips and spreads.
Cook Time15 mins
Processing time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1450kcal
Author: cherylmalik

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pumpkin seeds raw and shelled
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss pumpkin seeds and cinnamon to evenly coat. Spread seeds across baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Stir seeds halfway through cooking for even browning.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Once cooled, place seeds in a food processor and process into butter for about 15 minutes, occasionally scraping down the sides with a spatula.
  • Add the honey and continue pureeing until it becomes smooth.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Notes

  • Ingredient notes: If you’re using pre-roasted pumpkin seeds, skip steps 1 through 3.
  • Processing notes: This works better in a food processor than in a blender. If your mixture becomes too crumbly, let it rest at least half an hour and try processing again. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1450kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 122g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 1553mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 17mg | Net Carbs: 44g

October 1, 2020 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Popcorn

Buttery popcorn made in the air fryer in minutes. Made without oil and no big pot to clean up, air fryer popcorn is a healthy snack made in under 15 minutes from start to finish.

Close-up of air fryer popcorn in a glass bowl

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Popcorn kernels – You can use kernels from a bag or buy a big jar of them!
Butter – For drizzling over after popping to mimic that delicious movie theater flavor.
Salt – For seasoning your healthy snack!

Air Fryer Popcorn

How To Make Popcorn in the Air Fryer

Turn on the air fryer and preheat to 400º F for 5 minutes before cooking.

Line the air fryer basket bottom with a piece of foil. Pour in the kernels in single layer.

Cook the popcorn until the popping stops. While it’s cooking, melt the butter in the microwave.

Let the air fryer basket sit in the air fryer for another minute or so after the cooking finishes (or pieces of popcorn might pop in your face).

Put the popped popcorn into a bowl and pour melted butter over. Add the salt and cover the bowl (we like using a big bowl with a lid). Toss the popcorn to coat it.

Instructions for air fryer popcorn

Top Tips For Making

  • This method for making popcorn is pretty finicky and will probably take some trial and error to get right with your specific air fryer (since they really vary by make and model). The problem is that air fryers are not CLOSED. The fan and vent are right above the cooking basket, and the popcorn shoots all sorts of little bits around. However, our method is the BEST we’ve tried (and we tried many!). It’s easier to pop on the stovetop, but this method can be great, too!
  • It can be hard to get all the kernels to pop at the same time. We like to take the popped corn out and put the unpopped kernels back in the air fryer. If you leave it until they ALL pop, the ones that popped early on will burn.
  • Make sure not to make a bowl out of your tinfoil. You just want a flat piece lining the bottom. If the sides are high, they will block air flow and keep the popcorn from cooking correctly!

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!

Air fryer popcorn in a glass bowl

More Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Mushrooms
  • Air Fryer Fried Pickles
  • Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
  • Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Air fryer popcorn in a glass bowl
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5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Popcorn

Buttery, delicious popcorn is made in 15 minutes thanks to the air fryer!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, easy snack, under 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 59kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Line the air fryer basket bottom with a piece of foil, then place in the air fryer. Preheat air fryer at 400° F for 5 minutes before cooking. Once preheated, pour the kernels in single layer in basket.
    Unpopped popcorn kernels on a piece of foil inside an air fryer basket
  • Cook kernels for 7 minutes or until popping stops. While popcorn is cooking, melt butter in the microwave. Let basket sit in air fryer a minute or 2 after cooking finishes. The popping of the kernels will stop when they are done. Put into a bowl with a lid and pour melted butter over and add salt. Cover bowl and toss to coat.
    Popped popcorn kernels on a piece of foil inside an air fryer basket

Notes

  • Cooking notes: This method for making popcorn is pretty finicky and will probably take some trial and error to get right with your specific air fryer. It can be hard to get all the kernels to pop at the same time. We like to take the popped corn out and put the unpopped kernels back in the air fryer. If you leave it until they ALL pop, the ones that popped early on will burn.
  • Tinfoil: Make sure not to make a bowl out of your tinfoil. You just want a flat piece lining the bottom.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 4g

September 24, 2020 Appetizer

Sweet Potato Waffles

These sweet potato waffles are hearty, filling, and so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and steps, these waffles are super customizable with a variety of toppings. Paleo, too!

A pile of sweet potato waffles covered in butter and syrup on a white plate

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Sweet potatoes – Raw, then grated and drained.
Eggs
Salt
Cooking spray or olive oil

How To Make Sweet Potato Waffles

Peel and grate the sweet potatoes.

Use a cheesecloth and drain the excess water very, very well. Add the eggs and salt and mix them well with the fork.

Use the batter amount for your size waffle maker (see the top tips). Spray the waffle maker well with the cook spray or grease with the olive oil.

Pour the batter in the waffle maker and close. Each waffle takes about 5 minutes to cook through.

Grated sweet potatoes in a white bowl surrounded by eggs

Top Tips For Making

  • For a mini waffle maker, use about 1/3 cup of batter. For a full-sized waffle maker, use about 1 cup.
  • Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes extremely well. Any water will make the texture of the waffles way too mushy.
  • These waffles are great sweet or savory. For sweet, you can top with butter and syrup or add a dash of cinnamon to the batter. For a more savory waffle, try a dollop of sour cream.

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 bite of sweet potato waffle on a fork with a plate of waffles in the background

More Breakfast Recipes

  • Healthy Lemon Muffins
  • Keto French Toast
  • Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
  • Paleo Pancakes

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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Sweet Potato Waffles

These easy sweet potato waffles are paleo and absolutely perfect sweet or savory.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggs, paleo, sweet potatoes
Servings: 2 waffles
Calories: 323kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Waffle maker

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sweet potato raw, about 2-3 sweet potatoes
  • 3 eggs
  • salt to taste
  • spray cooking oil or olive oil

Instructions

  • Peel and grate sweet potatoes.
  • Use a cheesecloth and drain the excess water VERY well. Add egg and salt, mix well with the fork.
  • Spray waffle maker with cooking oil or grease with olive oil. Pour the batter into the waffle maker. (See Notes for amount.) Each waffle will take about 5 minutes to cook through. 

Notes

  • Batter amount: For a mini waffle maker, use about 1/3 cup of batter. For a full-sized waffle maker, use about 1 cup.
  • Draining notes: Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes EXTREMELY well or the texture of the batter will be too soft.
  • Topping suggestions: For sweet, you can top with butter and syrup or add a dash of cinnamon to the batter. For a more savory waffle, try a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 38094IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 46g

September 18, 2020 Easy

Cauliflower Chips

These cauliflower chips are the perfect healthy substitute for potato chips! Perfect for dipping and super customizable, they are the ultimate guilt-free snack.

A circle of cauliflower chips surrounding a cup full of sour cream

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Cauliflower – Use a fresh head
Parmesan cheese – We prefer freshly grated, but you can also use shredded or powdered parmesan
Dried parsley
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili powder
Salt
– To taste. We just used a pinch.

Spices for cauliflower chips in a glass bowl next to parmesan cheese in a white bowl

How To Make Cauliflower Chips

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them until they’re tender.

Add the steamed cauliflower to a food processor and pulse a few times until they become crumbs.

Transfer the cauliflower to some cheesecloth and squeeze out any extra liquid.

Add the cauliflower to a large bowl along with the rest of the ingredients. Mix with a large spoon or your hands until it becomes dough-like.

Scoop a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Using the palm of your hand, flatten the ball into a chip about 1/8 of an inch thick. Place the chips on the baking sheet, making sure there is some space between each one.

Bake in the oven until they’re golden brown. Eat alone or serve with your favorite dip!

Instructions for cauliflower chips

Top Tips For Making

  • Cauliflower makes for a great blank canvas, so you add any type of seasoning you like to these. Try them with chipotle powder, paprika, or any other spice you love.
  • Don’t skip the cheesecloth! You definitely want to remove as much moisture as possible from the cauliflower so that the chips don’t end up too mushy.
  • We used an Instant Pot to steam our cauliflower, but you could also use a stovetop or microwave.
  • These chips are absolutely delicious alone, but also amazing with dip. Try them with guacamole, queso, buffalo chicken dip, loaded baked potato dip, or whatever else you can imagine!

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!

Stack of cauliflower chips

More Chip Recipes

  • Homemade Pita Chips
  • Cucumber Chips
  • Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
  • Bacon Chips

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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Cauliflower Chips

These chips are the perfect healthy sub for potato chips
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Cut cauliflower into florets and steam until fork tender.
  • Place steamed cauliflower in food processor and pulse a couple of times until it becomes crumb-like. Transfer to cheesecloth and squeeze out extra moisture.
  • Add cauliflower along with rest of ingredients to a large bowl. Use a large spoon or your hands to mix until it forms a dough.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball with your hands. Use palm to flatten ball until it is about 1/8" thick. Add chips to baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. After 7 minutes cook time, check chips every minute to ensure they don't burn.

Notes

  • Seasoning suggestions: Chipotle powder, paprika, or any other spice you love.
  • Removing moisture: Don’t skip cheesecloth step. It’s important to remove as much moisture as possible so chips aren’t too mushy.
  • Steaming cauliflower: We used an Instant Pot to steam our cauliflower, but you could also use a stovetop or microwave.
  • Dip suggestions: Try them with guacamole, queso, buffalo chicken dip, loaded baked potato dip, or whatever else you can imagine!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 6g
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