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Whole Wheat Pancakes made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour and boast of fiber, protein and healthy fats. 

Whole Wheat Pancakes

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 7 Comments

Whole Wheat Pancakes made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour and boast of fiber, protein and healthy fats.  We love pancakes around our house. Last night we had breakfast for dinner as I remade this classic recipe that's been on the site since 2011. What, what. It was buried so I needed to pull it out of the archives and give it some new life. This was a recipe I'd make after running with Eric, way before we had kids.  Oh I miss those sweet running and track days for sure. Here's a little expert from the original post for the memories...  "Got in a good track workout this morning. Alarm clock went off at 5:15, and I didn't really think I was going to be running today. I'm kinda sore from the weekend miles, so I was planning to wimp out and do some yoga ... View Post

Curry Chicken Salad

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 21 Comments

A healthy chicken salad recipe with grapes, raisins, celery and Greek yogurt. Curry powder adds a unique twist to this sweet and savory healthy homemade chicken salad meal prep! Curry Chicken Salad with Grapes  Lately we've been doing lots of salads during the week. Because they are easy to meal prep ahead of time and are a good way to get in some greens. Curry chicken salad made its way into my life way back when courtesy of Whole Foods. And it’s not normally something I would think to make but something in me just had to try it and WOAH. That curry flavor is so stinking unique and savory mixed with the sweetness of the grapes… you just need to try it for yourself. I personally don’t mind mayonnaise in my chicken salad but I will say that Greek yogurt keeps it lean and ... View Post

healthy snacks for kids organized in pantry

30 Nutritious Snacks for Kids

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 4 Comments

This post is sponsored by CLIF Kid.  If you’re looking for nutritious snack ideas for kids, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up our favorite snacks that are easy to pack for school lunch boxes or on the go! Plus, get our step-by-step guide on how to choose a nutritious snack for kids and tips on how to get your kids to eat healthier snacks! “Mama, I’m hungry!” With two growing boys, I feel like I’m dishing out meals and snacks around the clock. I get one meal cleaned up and they’re on to the next. I remember this is something my mom always said too.  And if their appetite today is foreshadowing of what’s to come, they may quite literally eat us out of house and home in the pre-teen/teenage years. Anyone else relate? How to choose a Nutritious Snack for Kids: ... View Post

Stuffed Pepper Soup is best pressure cooker soup recipe to make this fall. It’s stuffed peppers in a bowl, easier to eat, faster to prep, and family fav.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 4 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. Pressure Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup is best soup to make this fall. It’s stuffed peppers in a bowl, way easier to eat, faster to prep, and everybody loves this recipe… this is a win all the way around. I must confess... today I’m picking favorites: Pressure Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup. Ah, and now I’m craving this soup all over again. Who doesn’t love stuffed peppers? Ground beef, rice, beans, and tomatoes all stuffed into a bell pepper and baked in the oven with cheese. Well this is stuffed peppers in soup form… and it’s way easier. It’s just another reason why I love my pressure cooker. I’m sure you could make this in the slow cooker or on the stovetop too, but I haven’t tried ... View Post

Chicken Fajita Casserole -- easy weeknight recipe with fajita veggies, black beans, sour cream and cheese on chicken breasts & baked in a cast iron skillet.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 10 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. Chicken Fajita Casserole is an easy weeknight recipe with all the fajita veggies, BUSH’S Black Bean Fiesta™, sour cream and cheese loaded on top of chicken breasts and baked in a cast iron skillet. So much yum. Chicken Fajita Casserole This little dish right here makes a hungry hubby happy, just sayin. We could eat tacos, fajitas, nachos, burrito bowls and all the yummy tex mex things every single night… and sometimes we do. We love it and just can’t get tired of the flavors. Chicken Fajita Casserole is a new recipe on the rotation because it’s so good it tastes like you’re eating out at a Mexican restaurant. It’s real comfort food. I love making family meals that the kids ... View Post

Food & Wine Festival 2019 Steakhouse Blended Burger

Best Places to Eat at Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2019

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 3 Comments

This post is sponsored by The Mushroom Council.  Best Place to Eat at Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2019. Plus our favorite kid friendly Epcot Food and Wine Festival menu items. Living in Orlando with two Disney loving toddlers (and parents) we are at the parks every chance we can get. We like to do Epcot to walk “around the world”— it’s fun to push the boys in the stroller, get some fresh air and exercise and perks this time of year is tasting the Epcot Food & Wine Festival Menu (get the full menu here from Disney Parks Blog).  Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival runs from Aug 29-Nov 23 and it’s one of the best foodie events! Before it’s over we need to book a sitter and do date night just the two of us or with friends. A mama can dream right? But sitter or ... View Post

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Thanks for stopping by Love & Zest. I’m Kristina LaRue, RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. Here on L&Z, I share healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I'm a fan of adding veggies to everything and recipes that make mom life easier.
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