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Greek yogurt chicken salad with croissants

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 17 Comments

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with grapes is life changing. Make this easy chicken salad recipe made with grapes, cranberries, and almonds for healthy lunch meal prep. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes  So remember that amazingly good chicken salad from Rachel's baby shower that I promised you?? Well the wait is over. Get excited! Chicken salad is one of our go-tos during the week because I can make a big batch of it on the weekend which makes for easy lunch prep. I'm going to let you in on my two secrets for the best chicken salad - are you ready? Shredded Chicken Lemon Greek Yogurt  You guys. This lemon yogurt is the stuff. But not just any lemon yogurt works either, trust me. I've tried them all. You've got to have the creamiest yogurt and ... View Post

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 2 Comments

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is a tangy and hearty side dish that’s ready in minutes! This Instant Pot Rice Recipe is just what you need as a side dish for your weeknight dinners! Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is a deliciously hearty instant pot rice recipe that will bring your weeknight dinners full circle! Talk about a side dish that’s ready in literally minutes. This instant pot rice is a little tangy (courtesy of the lime) but oh so hearty - perfect as a side dish or as a base for chili during the winter! And of course I like to batch cook this rice and freeze the leftovers! Most rices can be cooked up in under 30 minutes but they can also turn out really sticky and gummy... gah, so frustrating. I was tired of cleaning sticky rice from the bottom of the pot or having the ... View Post

Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches that are healthy, loaded with veggies, and make an easy breakfast meal prep!

Healthy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 7 Comments

This post is sponsored by al fresco.  Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches that are healthy, loaded with veggies, and make an easy breakfast meal prep! Chicken breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, english muffins and all the veggies in a baked egg casserole. These healthy freezer breakfast sandwiches are an easy breakfast meal prep for your busy weekday mornings! Make ahead breakfast sandwiches on the daily-- woot woot.  Are you bored with your breakfast routine? Or do you not eat breakfast before work because you’re in a hurry to get yourself ready and get the kids out the door on time? Ummm-- that second story is my husband 100% and I fall somewhere in the middle.  But lemme tell you, these make ahead breakfast sandwiches are having a moment... and for good ... View Post

Best Green Smoothie Recipes

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 12 Comments

The Best Green Smoothie Recipes made with all the green things-- spinach, kale, avocado, matcha and fresh herbs! Learn all about how to make a green smoothie taste good and their health benefits.  What's more festive than a round up of the best green smoothie recipes for St. Patrick's Day?! So today I thought that I'd bring you the best green smoothie recipes that you guys are loving from L&Z! Each of these recipes offers a variety a flavor combos that are magically delicious and you MUST try them all!  Instead of adding food colorings to your recipes today, eat naturally green foods like spinach, kale, spring mix lettuce, collards, turnips, mustard greens, broccoli, brussels sprouts, artichokes, and avocado! Blend in spinach, kale, and avocado into your ... View Post

Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Smoothie

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 7 Comments

Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Smoothie tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream without added sugar! This avocado spinach smoothie is made with greek yogurt, banana, spinach, chocolate, mint leaves, and dates! Avocado shakes for live.  Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Smoothie is the creamiest avocado shake that will become your new obsession!  This avocado spinach smoothie is the real deal, friends! Creamy, minty fresh and made with wholesome ingredients, this mint smoothie is basically a healthified mint chocolate chip ice cream. Oh, yes!  With St. Patrick's Day upon us, I thought it was only appropriate to share this tasty green smoothie with you guys! And I kept it fresh this holiday by using real ingredients. Instead of adding tons of green food coloring, I'm ... View Post

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 7 Comments

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe is a healthy instant pot recipe that will streamline your weeknight dinner routine! Healthy instant pot recipes FTW! Instant Pot Whole Chicken - a healthy instant pot chicken recipe! This Instant Pot whole chicken recipe is basically the best news since sliced bread. We eat rotisserie chicken on the weekly-- there's nothing like a warm rotisserie + salad kit kinda night. But when I think about making a whole chicken recipe at home I’m reminded of the holiday season - Thanksgiving, Christmas, even Easter.... because it takes WAY TOO MUCH TIME. But ummmm that's until we met the Instant Pot. Now cooking a whole chicken and being in the kitchen all day long, doesn't have to be for special occasions and holidays, with your IP you'll have a ... 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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