Healthy Spring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day | Ambitious Kitchen

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

Monique — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:59 +0000

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

You only need a handful of ingredients and under an hour to make these beautiful grilled crostini with juicy roasted cherries, creamy ricotta, and fresh basil. This easy and delicious grilled crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for summer parties or anytime you’re entertaining! I’ve been SO excited to re-share this fun and flavorful appetizer

Cherry Lime Smoothie

Monique — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:00:21 +0000

Cherry Lime Smoothie

Deliciously sweet and tart cherry lime smoothie made with 6 simple ingredients and a wonderful boost of protein from greek yogurt. This easy smoothie tastes just like cherry limeade but has a thick, creamy texture you’ll love. The perfect, refreshing breakfast or snack! HELLO GORGEOUS. That’s all I can say about this wonderful smoothie recipe

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

Vibrant Lime Bars

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:40 +0000

Vibrant Lime Bars

Vibrant lime bars with a delicious shortbread base and a perfectly sweet and tart lime custard filling. These beautiful lime bars can easily be made gluten-free and dairy-free, and are extra special with a little powdered sugar and lime zest on top. The ultimate summer treat! You’ve all (I assume) had lemon bars before but

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Monique — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:00:42 +0000

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Over 50 of the best salad recipes that are not only healthy but also creative, flavorful and FUN! From quinoa and pasta salads to kale and broccoli and everything in-between, there’s a delicious, healthy salad recipe for everyone. Enjoy the perfect meal prep lunch or yummy party side dish! We’re celebrating every last bit of

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Monique — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Delicious garlic and herb whipped cottage cheese dip made with 5 simple ingredients for an easy snack or healthy appetizer! This high protein cottage cheese dip is flavorful, creamy, and perfect for dipping fresh veggies or pita chips, adding to sandwiches or toast, or even using as a pasta sauce. I have a brand new,

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Monique — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats

Monique — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:28 +0000

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats

Incredible sweet and salty chocolate tahini rice krispie treats naturally sweetened with maple syrup, topped with a luscious dark chocolate coating, and studded with crunchy pretzels. A fun twist on traditional rice krispie treats that can easily be made vegan and gluten-free! The perfect treat kiddos and adults will LOVE. Say hello to your new

Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Monique — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:28 +0000

Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Bright sunshine tropical turmeric smoothie made with mango, pineapple, banana, freshly grated turmeric and creamy coconut milk. This gorgeous, refreshing turmeric smoothie is filled with vitamins and will have you shining from the inside out! A wonderful breakfast or snack any day of the week. I get requests for smoothie recipes almost daily, and for

Introducing my own Granola Butter Flavor with Oat Haus!

Monique — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:15:18 +0000

Introducing my own Granola Butter Flavor with Oat Haus!

My Cherry Pie Granola Butter flavor is officially available in partnership with Oat Haus! I teamed up with Oat Haus to create a brand new flavor of their famous nut-free, allergen-friendly granola butter based on my famous Tart Cherry Pie recipe. Enjoy bold cherry flavor in a creamy butter with bits of dried tart cherries

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Monique — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:07 +0000

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Delicious slow cooker gochujang chicken sandwiches packed with sweet and spicy flavor and topped with a fresh, crunchy cucumber jalapeño cabbage slaw. These easy gochujang pulled chicken sandwiches are the perfect “set it and forget it” meal to serve at parties and BBQs with your favorite side dishes! A new way to use gochujang? In

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Monique — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:10 +0000

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Flavorful sazon grilled chicken thighs marinated in a homemade sazon seasoning blend and grilled to juicy perfection. This easy grilled chicken thigh recipe is perfect for adding to tacos, salads, bowls and more! Have you ever heard of sazon seasoning? It’s one of my go-to favorite spice blends that my Mom puts on *literally* everything.