Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:25:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ 32 32 Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Low Sugar) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:25:33 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3392 I’ve always thought homemade versions of classic recipes taste much better than store-bought versions. Cranberry sauce is a perfect example of this. Although I loved the canned cranberry sauce we always ate on Thanksgiving when I was young, after I tried making cranberry sauce from scratch one year I was hooked. Now I have a whole […]

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Maple Tarragon Roasted Carrots https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/maple-tarragon-carrots/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/maple-tarragon-carrots/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:25:50 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2834 My dad’s side of the family always has cooked carrots in some form for most holidays. One year, I hosted Thanksgiving and while I felt obligated to serve some form of cooked carrots, I was bored with steamed baby carrots. This recipe was an accidental success thanks to two things: my kids wanting to “help” […]

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Easy Leftover Turkey Soup https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/turkey-soup/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/turkey-soup/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:18:17 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=396939 For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious the first time, but less tempting the fourth meal in a row. This homemade leftover turkey soup recipe is the perfect way to reinvent […]

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Homemade Applesauce Recipe (Fall Favorite!) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/applesauce-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/applesauce-recipe/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:34:05 +0000 http://wellnessmama.wordpress.com/?p=178  I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in an area with apple trees (too hot down here!) but I still love making my own. Unlike some canning adventures, I feel like homemade applesauce is well worth the effort. Plus it makes the house […]

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Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494287 This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall favorite. With its intense flavor profile, it’s the perfect addition to your spice cabinet. What is Apple Pie Spice? This yummy blend of aromatic spices […]

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Homemade Pumpkin Soup – Fall Favorite! https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pumpkin-soup/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pumpkin-soup/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:03:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=396562 It’s finally the season for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, and more are everywhere this time of year. Some of us love it and some of us hate it… but I’m totally in the love it camp! This made-from-scratch pumpkin soup recipe is a quick, filling, veggie-packed fall meal. Bonus… in […]

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17 Festive & Healthy Halloween Food Ideas (Kids Will Love) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/halloween-recipes/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/halloween-recipes/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:19:21 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=441787 Our family loves Halloween! It’s true, in the early days we were trick-or-treating holdouts (all that sugary store-bought Halloween candy… shudder!). Now that my kids are older I’ve figured out a healthy balance with these Halloween food ideas. We just buy candy with better ingredients (and make sure to have non-candy treats too). Reinventing our Halloween dinner plan […]

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Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie (With Protein!) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pumpkin-smoothie/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pumpkin-smoothie/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:05:35 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494195 Now that it’s fall it’s officially PSL (pumpkin spice latte) season. And if you live where it’s still 80 degrees in October like I do, a pumpkin smoothie is a more refreshing way to get those fall flavors. Even if you don’t, I still recommend this protein-packed, creamy smoothie. It’s easy enough to make for […]

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Healthy Swedish Meatballs Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/swedish-meatballs/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/swedish-meatballs/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:19:22 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494168 Most weeks I try to do a weekly meal prep day. This helps me get ahead and have time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs can be a good make-ahead recipe for anyone with hungry mouths to feed. They’re high in protein and cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce. The […]

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How to Make Vanilla Extract https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:11 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=26180 I adore the scent of natural vanilla. It can be used in so many recipes and is perfect in my superfood coffee. I even use it in DIY skincare recipes like this sugar cookie lip scrub. Unfortunately, store-bought “real vanilla” extract often has corn syrup or sugar. There’s also a big difference between pure vanilla […]

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Warming Elderberry Mulled Cider https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-mulled-cider/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-mulled-cider/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:45:05 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494122 Now that the weather is starting to turn (a little!) cooler I’m in the mood for cozy blankets and warm drinks on the sofa. Hot mulled cider is a cold-weather favorite around here! This version adds the health boosting benefits of elderberry for an even tastier version. Unlike tart cranberries, elderberry adds a milder flavor […]

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Chicken Carbonara Recipe (Over Spaghetti Squash) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-carbonara/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-carbonara/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:09:51 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4453 I’ve been on an Italian chicken kick lately and have been making lots of Italian inspired chicken dishes. First, it was the chicken piccata, then I made a healthy variation of chicken cacciatore, chicken Florentine, chicken Marsala, and now chicken carbonara. While these pasta recipes have many of the same flavors, I like putting a […]

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Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fajita-chicken/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fajita-chicken/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:51:55 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5280 This is a really easy slow-cooker salsa chicken recipe that makes a versatile meal. It tastes very similar to the chicken used in Mexican restaurants in their chicken taco salads. My kids eat it plain, but I like it on a large salad with avocado and sour cream! Crock pot salsa chicken has the flavors […]

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Salmon Bowls With Cilantro Lime Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salmon-bowls/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salmon-bowls/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494074 Salmon is one of my go-to fishes for healthy, fast meal prep. One way we love to eat salmon is with these salmon rice bowls. It’s the perfect gluten-free dinner on a busy weeknight but I also like it for lunch. And with the honey lime sauce and the cilantro lime dressing, it’s packed with […]

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How to Make Healthy Homemade Nutella https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:41:45 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=120819 Perhaps you’ve noticed Nutella’s rapid rise in popularity in the last few years. Some variation of chocolate hazelnut spread has been popular in other parts of the world for hundreds of years. Thanks to increased marketing in the past decade, it’s gained popularity in the US too. According to Mental Floss, someone buys a jar of Nutella every […]

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Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:42:08 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4334 Seasoned salt is one of those seasoning blends that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart-size mason jar of this homemade seasoning mix in my spice cabinet. It easily goes in soups and stews, on chicken or beef dishes, and even adds some kick to eggs and breakfast […]

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How to Make Elderberry Tea (Powerful Natural Remedy Recipe) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-tea/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-tea/#comments Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:00:54 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=24470 It’s no secret that I’m a fan of elderberries for their natural immune-boosting powers. I make elderberry syrup in batches during the cooler months to keep the flu at bay. My favorite way to use them though is in a warm, comforting cup of elderberry tea. Imagine for a moment … six children … all getting […]

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Chinese Five Spice Seasoning Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:40:12 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1489 Chinese five spice powder is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It’s great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but it’s also delicious on seafood. You’ll always find some in my pantry and I love using it on all sorts of dishes!  I make a large batch […]

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20-Minute Zucchini and Ground Beef Stir-Fry Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/beef-zucchini-stir-fry/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/beef-zucchini-stir-fry/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5128 As a kid, I remember eating things like Hamburger Helper (or Tuna Helper, cringe) on the regular. This MSG, hydrolyzed corn, protein-infused one-pan meal was a staple of the 80s. My friends and I would bemoan its existence over equally processed school lunches. Obviously, I hadn’t been taught my own food rules to cure picky […]

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The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:25:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=59344 I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the accomplishment for a tiny seed! Their texture can take a little getting used to, but they’re versatile. I also love that they’re protein-rich and can […]

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