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Instant Pot Broccoli

Making perfectly steamed broccoli in the Instant Pot is so easy and fast! This basically foolproof method makes tender, delicious broccoli every single time.

Instant Pot broccoli

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • Broccoli in the Instant Pot couldn’t be easier! In less than 10 minutes, you have the perfect steamed broccoli.
  • This method is perfect for a quick and easy side dish. This recipe only has a zero minute cook time. Zero minutes!

How To Cook Broccoli in the Instant Pot

  1. Wash off the broccoli and cut off the florets.
  2. Place trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the water and broccoli florets.
  3. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid . Put vent in “sealing” position. Click on “manual” or “pressure cook” and set on high for 0-1 minutes.
  4. Allow Instant Pot to come to pressure. Then release the steam and open the lid.
  5. Remove the broccoli and serve.
  • Uncooked broccoli in a bowl
  • Broccoli florets in an Instant Pot

Top Tips For Making

  • For really tender broccoli, cook for 1 minute. We like ours a little bit more firm, so we cooked for 0 minutes.
  • Make sure the Instant Pot lid and vent are properly in place. The Instant Pot will take about 6 minutes to come to pressure.
  • This Instant Pot broccoli is delicious plain, with a little salt and pepper, creamy cheddar cheese, or even some ranch dressing.
  • Just in case you wondered, the florets are the tree-like parts of the broccoli! Chop them off the large stem and discard the rest.

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!

Instant Pot broccoli

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Instant Pot Broccoli

Broccoli in the Instant Pot is the easiest way to get perfect broccoli every time.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, healthy side dish, pressure cooker
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 39kcal
Author: Emily Stallings
Cost: $0.45

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli uncooked
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Wash off broccoli and cut off florets.
  • Place trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot and add water and broccoli florets.
  • Cover Instant Pot with lid and put vent in "sealing" position. Click on "manual" or "pressure cook." Set on high for 0-1 minutes (see notes).
  • Allow Instant Pot to come to pressure. Release steam and open lid after cooking is complete.
  • Remove broccoli. Serve.

Notes

  • Cook time: 0 minutes for firm broccoli, 1 minute for very tender broccoli.
  • Instant Pot notes: Make sure lid and vent are properly in place. Will take about 6 minutes to come to pressure.
  • Serving suggestions: With ranch dressing or cheese.
  • Florets: Florets are the top, tree-like part of the stalk of broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

Dairy-Free

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These indulgent, melt in your mouth cookies are so decadent, you won’t believe how easy they are! With just 3 ingredients, these peanut butter cookies are a deliciously simple way to get your sweet fix. Gluten free, grain free, and dairy free, too!

3 ingredient peanut butter cookies

Why These Cookies Are So Good

  • These soft, rich cookies are the perfect easy, healthy treat. They just melt in your mouth!
  • Just three ingredients (that you probably already have!), a few easy steps, and you are in peanut buttery heaven.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten free, dairy free, and grain free, and easy to make paleo, too!

How To Make These Peanut Butter Cookies With Just 3 Ingredients

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  2. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix everything until combined, and then place bowl in refrigerator for 10 minutes. This will help the dough become firm.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place about 6 or 7 balls on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  4. Use a fork to create a cross hatch on each cookie, flattening the balls slightly as you go (see #3 in picture below).
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes. After baking, let cool at least 5 minutes before removing.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 with the rest of the dough.
Instructions for peanut butter cookies

Top Tips For Making

  • We used creamy peanut butter, but try it with chunky, too!
  • Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature prior to mixing the dough, otherwise it will be too hard to mix properly.
  • To make these cookies paleo, swap out the peanut butter for almond butter.
  • If you don’t have coconut sugar, regular granulated sugar is fine, too!

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!

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are so easy, only take a few ingredients, and are melt-in-your-mouth soft
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredients, healthy dessert, peanut butter cookies
Servings: 6
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Emily Stallings
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut sugar packed
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Add all ingredients to large bowl and mix until combined. Place bowl in fridge for 10 minutes to help dough become firm.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball. Place about 6 or 7 balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Cross hatch balls with fork, flattening the balls slightly.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. After baking, let cool at least 5 minutes before removing. Repeat with rest of the dough.

Notes

  • Peanut butter needs to be at room temperature prior to making.
  • Paleo: Swap peanut butter for almond butter.
  • Granulated sugar: Okay to sub for coconut sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Perfectly crispy and simply seasoned, these chicken drumsticks are so delicious! They’re an easy and family-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes.

Air fryer chicken legs

Why These Chicken Legs Are So Good

  • These drumsticks made in the air fryer are both kid and adult approved! With simple but delicious seasoning and a crispy skin, these chicken legs will be one of your favorite weeknight dinners.
  • We are big fans of any recipe that is super easy and super fast, which is why we love this one. Just a couple ingredients (that you probably already have) and about 20 minutes, and dinner is done!
  • This recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled) for big families (or big appetites), and the chicken can even be used in meal prep.

How To Make Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
  2. Add chicken to a bowl and toss with the avocado oil and all the seasonings.
  3. Line the legs in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip the legs. Cook 8 minutes or until chicken legs are 165º.
  • Chicken legs
  • Chicken legs in the air fryer

Top Tips For Making

  • Your chicken legs may take longer to cook after flipping, depending on your air fryer. We highly recommend investing in a meat thermometer to make sure you don’t under- or overcook!

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!

Air fryer chicken legs

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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Perfectly crispy and simply seasoned, these chicken drumsticks are so delicious! They’re an easy and family-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time18 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drumsticks, easy dinner
Servings: 2
Calories: 439kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 5

    chicken drumsticks

  • 2 tablespoons

    avocado oil

  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon

    garlic powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons

    smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon

    onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
  • Toss chicken in avocado oil and seasonings in a bowl.
  • Line legs in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until 165 degrees, about 8 minutes.

Notes

Cook time: May take up to 10 minutes after flipping. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1362mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg

Appetizer

Keto Broccoli Salad

This creamy and crunchy broccoli salad is the perfect side dish whether you’re on keto or not! Salty bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and flavorful seasonings make perfect accompaniments for fresh, crispy broccoli.

Bowl of keto broccoli salad

Why This Salad is So Good

  • This keto-friendly salad is filled with fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, crunchy pecans, cheese, red onions, and a rich homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, parties, or a family dinner.
  • This family favorite recipe is so incredibly easy — just cook your bacon, mix your ingredients, and chill.
  • This broccoli salad is keto and gluten-free, as well as having simple subs to make it vegan or vegetarian.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Add the broccoli, bacon, pecans, cheddar, and onion to a large bowl and stir together.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Add the contents of the latter bowl to the broccoli mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Instructions for keto broccoli salad

Top Tips for Making Keto Broccoli Salad

  • Swerve is a sugar replacement that is compliant with keto. If you are not on keto or do not have Swerve, you can replace it with a different sweetener.
  • If on a vegetarian diet, switch out the bacon pieces for imitation bacon bits made with soy, such as McCormick Bac’n Pieces. For vegans, you can easily do the same, as well as swapping the mayo and cheese for vegan versions.
  • Be sure to let your salad chill in the fridge for an hour or two before serving. This salad is best cool when the flavors really have a chance to soak in.

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!

Bowl of keto broccoli salad

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Keto Broccoli Salad

This creamy and crunchy salad is the perfect keto and gluten-free side dish.
Cook Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy side dish, keto broccoli salad, vegetables
Servings: 6
Calories: 518kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Swerve
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add broccoli, bacon, pecans, cheddar, and onion to large bowl and stir.
  • In separate bowl, mix together rest of the ingredients.
  • Add contents of bowls together and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.

Notes

For vegan: Swap bacon for imitation bacon pieces, mayo for vegan mayo, and cheese for vegan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Homemade Pickles

Pickles made from scratch are so much easier than you think! With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make crunchy, tangy homemade pickles for sandwiches, burgers, and snacks.

Homemade pickles in a glass jar

Why These Pickles Are So Good

  • These tart and tangy pickles are just like the pickles you get at your favorite deli — even better than the store-bought variety.
  • This recipe is so simple! Just combine and boil the ingredients and let sit for a few days. That’s it!
  • These pickles are the perfect side to a sandwich, but are also delicious when on burgers, tuna salad, or even as a garnish on a spicy Bloody Mary.

How To Make Pickles at Home

  1. Slice cucumbers vertically into four wedges and place in a gallon-sized jar (preferably a glass one with a lid, like a mason jar).
  2. Boil all the liquids and seasonings to dissolve the salt. Let cool and pour over cucumbers.
  3. Let everything sit on the counter for three days, turning them occasionally. After pickling, place in the refrigerator to store.
  • Instructions for homemade pickles
  • Homemade pickles in a jar

Top Tips For Making Homemade Pickles

  • Pickling cucumbers are smaller and don’t have wax on them. I used Kirby cucumbers. It’s important that they do not have wax on the outside, or they won’t pickle!
  • A “head” of dill is just the feathery “hair” on top of a sprig. Select pieces of dill that are larger with lots of hair for this recipe.
  • Dried minced onion is also sometimes called “instant” onion.

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.

Two homemade pickles on a plate next to a sandwich

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Homemade Pickles

Delicious and easy, these pickles are perfect for snacking and sandwiches.
Prep Time3 d
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber, homemade pickles, pickling
Servings: 72
Calories: 9kcal
Cost: $0.50

Equipment

  • 1 gallon mason jar

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon pickling cucumbers about 4 pounds

  • ⅓

     cup dried minced onion
  • 6 garlic cloves minced

  • ½

     tablespoon mustard seed
  • 6 heads fresh dill See notes
  • 1 ½ quart water
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar

  • ½

     cup salt canning or kosher

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers vertically into four wedges and place in a 1 gallon jar.
  • Boil all liquids and seasonings to dissolve salt. Let cool, then pour over cucumbers.
  • Let jar sit on the counter for three days, turning pickles occasionally. Store in refrigerator after pickled.

Notes

  • Use pickling cucumbers, which are smaller and don’t have a wax coating.
  • A “head” of dill is just the feathery “hair” on top of a sprig.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Avocado Chips

These crispy, perfectly seasoned avocado chips are out of this world addictive. With tangy lemon juice and fresh parmesan cheese, these crunchy chips are the perfect snack on their own or with your favorite dip.

Plate of stacked avocado chips

Why These Chips Are So Good

  • These avocado chips are incredibly crispy and packed with flavor, making them the perfect alternative to packaged chips.
  • This quick and easy recipe takes just a few basic ingredients and about 18 minutes in the oven.
  • These veggie chips are not only vegetarian, but also gluten-free, keto, and low carb.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 325º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, mash a peeled, pitted avocado with a spoon until smooth. Add the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and spices. Stir until everything is completely blended.
  3. Place heaping teaspoons of batter to the baking sheet, spacing each about 3 inches apart. Flatten until about a 1/16 of an inch thick.
  4. Bake the chips until crust is cheese is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Flip chips over using a spatula and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Repeat steps until all of the avocado mixture has been used.
Instructions for avocado chips

Top Tips for Making

  • To flatten the chips, place another piece of parchment paper on top of the avocado dollop once on the baking sheet. Press down on each ball until flattened to desired thickness. Gently peel back the top parchment paper. If any avocado peels off with the paper, just add it back to the chip. You can also flatten the chips with the bottom of an oiled measuring cup.
  • The lemon juice is absolutely necessary to this recipe! The avocado can become bitter when cooking, which the juice prevents.

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.

Hand holding avocado chip

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Avocado Chips

Flavor-packed and ridiculously crispy, these veggie chips are the perfect healthy snack.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time18 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado chips, keto, low carb
Servings: 2
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: 5

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado large, peeled and pitted
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese fresh, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • salt pinch, to taste
  • ground black pepper pinch, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325º. Line backing sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add avocado to medium-sized bowl. Mash with spoon until smooth. Add cheese, lemon juice, and spices. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Place heaping teaspoons of batter on baking sheet. Space each about 3 inches apart. Flatten until approximately 1/16 inch thick.
  • Bake chips about 15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Flip chips using thin spatula. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Repeat with the rest of batter.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 1mg