Pineapple Chicken BBQ Sauce The flavor of the chicken marinade for this recipe is like a cleaned up Hawaiian BBQ sauce. It’s a little smoky, a little sweet and will have you licking the extra off your fingers! We use all real food ingredients to make this healthy pineapple chicken marinade and dates are our primary sweetener. The refined sugar free sauce makes this recipe both Paleo + Whole30 friendly!...

Do I have to use ground pork with these healthy ramen noodles? Nope. We like ground pork because it cooks up fast and adds extra flavor. You can, however, use another leftover protein like pulled pork. Other options would be ground turkey or chicken or even ground beef. Really, whatever you have on hand, you can make work! What if my family doesn’t like cruciferous veggies? We like adding extra veggies and greens into these healthy ramen noodles, and typically we just get the cruciferous veggies mix at Trader Joe’s....

Best Of Both Worlds You may already know we are pretty big fans of meal planning and prep (check out our Paleo Meal Plans if you haven’t already). It just makes eating clean so much easier and manageable. One of our favorite meal planning strategies is make ahead breakfast. When you prep a large breakfast over the weekend, all you have to do is reheat the leftovers in the morning during the busy work week....

Chai Vibes I love a spicy chai or a dirty chai or pretty much any version of a chai, so I figured why not incorporate those flavors into a cookie! I mean why didn’t I think of this sooner really? They’ve got a hint of spicy with a touch of sweet and that chewy gooey center! These cookies are pretty irresistible! Just sayin’. Egg-Free I’ve been eliminating some foods again (like eggs) for a bit now to heal my gut, but don’t worry though because Justin still eats them all the time, and we’ll continue to make delicious recipes with eggs....

Gluten-Free Flours When we are baking and cooking with flours, we always end up grabbing Bob’s Red Mill. For this Paleo fried chicken, we went with a combination of their Almond, Coconut and Arrowroot flours. We’ve used Bob’s Red Mill products for years and have come to rely on them often for our grain-free flour needs! Frying Tips If you’re like me, sometimes you like to dive in and keep a recipe moving along, but you really want to let these Paleo fried chicken tenders cook undisturbed until they get golden brown before flipping....

Why diets don’t work This answer is really simple when you think about it. Most diets focus on weight loss, which is not sustainable for your body. It goes against thousands of years of evolution and our ingrained survival mechanism. When we restrict what we eat and create constant hunger, our bodies react by producing hormones that are designed to make sure you eat and also make food taste better. While these signals from our body can be ignored temporarily, they can’t be dismissed forever....

Why We Love a Good Chicken Casserole It’s no secret that we love making healthy versions of casseroles and traditional comfort foods. Here are some things we love about chicken casseroles: They appeal to a wide audience – even kids!They are great for meal prep and leftovers.Most are freezer friendly.Chicken takes on whatever flavor you put with it, so the possibilities are endless. Looking for more? Check out all of our healthy comfort food recipes!...

Arrowroot starch – Works as a thickener for the sauce. You can substitute corn starch if desired. Toppings – These are optional, so pick and choose as you wish! We love sprinkling on some sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes add a spicy kick. Tips from an expert home chef Cutting the flank steak against the natural grain in the steak is essential to keep the beef pieces tender.Whisk the sauce very well to avoid any clumping....

Ingredients in keto buffalo chicken meatballs It only takes 30 minutes and four ingredients to make these amazingly flavorful and moist chicken meatballs. Here’s what you’ll need. Ground chicken – If you can find it, get ground chicken made with thighs for a little higher fat content.Nutritional yeast – This gives the meatballs a cheesy flavor and a little texture.Mayo – Make your own homemade keto-friendly mayonnaise or use a store-bought sugar free mayo....

Here’s how you do it: Check the size – First and foremost, check the size of your air fryer. You’ll need at least a 6 quart fryer to fit a whole chicken. Our 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer will fit a whole chicken up to 6 lbs. Check your air fryer size and make sure your whole chicken will fit.Pat dry – Remove any excess moisture from the chicken by patting it dry with a paper towel....

Fresh + Colorful Veggies It’s crazy how much just adding more color to my plate can make me feel more cheery and bright. Silly, I know, but it’s true! This time of year can start to feel a little drab with the winter weather, and I’ve found that making sure I continue to eat bright and colorful foods helps me to feel more alive. So, for this chicken and beet salad with orange, we’ve made sure to add lots of color and texture!...

Sheet Pan FTW You know when you only have to dirty one pan and cleanup is a breeze – doesn’t that just feel right?! We love it when dinner comes together quickly and then also takes minimal time and effort to clean up. This chicken fajita bake is absolutely that! You prep the ingredients and toss them all on a large sheet pan. Then just bake and enjoy! After dinner is finished, just throw the leftovers in a glass storage container, the plates and the bowl from mixing the marinade in the dishwasher and wash ONE PAN!...

It’s really that simple, throw the ingredients in your crockpot and let your dinner cook on low while you go about your day. Return home to a fragrant home and hot meal just about ready to be served up. The only thing you’ll have to do is make some cauliflower rice, which can also be done with ease if you buy the frozen riced cauliflower at Trader Joe’s. Delicious crockpot chicken enchilada bowls will be done in less than 10 minutes once you are home from your busy day....

Quick + Easy When you’re looking for an easy and delicious weekend breakfast or brunch idea, this healthy french toast is it! The recipe is pretty fuss-free and only has about a handful of ingredients. You just blend everything up and then cook it in an oven-safe skillet. Our healthy french toast definitely hits the spot when a traditional weekend breakfast is on the brain. It also makes a great breakfast for dinner, too!...

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting The Real Simple Good Life and our partners. What are the best gluten free flours for a pear cobbler recipe For this healthy pear cobbler recipe, we used Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour and Tapioca Flour....

How To Make Healthy Smoothies – Just 6 Easy Steps There are six steps or key ingredient groups to make healthy smoothies that are balanced and nutrient dense. Below you will find a graphic you can save to Pinterest that contains all the elements you need to make healthy smoothies. Refer back to this graphic for inspiration when you are looking for a healthy new smoothie idea or looking to mix up your smoothie game with some different ingredients and healthy variations....

Easy Instant Pot Cooking We love this Instant Pot butter chicken because it’s one of the easiest recipes to throw together. There’s pretty minimal prep, and if you don’t have fresh ginger on hand you could sub about a tablespoon of dried ginger. You also get to utilize the sauté function which we think adds a little extra flavor and texture to the sauce once it’s made. Once you’re done sautéing you just add the rest of the ingredients and set your Instant Pot to cook for 10 minutes on high pressure....

What kinds of meat do you use in a jibarito? We love pulled pork, and we love making this jibarito recipe when we have leftovers in the fridge to use up. You can also use another shredded meat you like or have on hand, and below are some recipes of ours that would be great. All of them are perfect for meal prep, so you have a yummy protein on hand that you can use in different ways during your work week....

this recipe I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream Another thing I love about making ice cream at home is that it is really so easy, especially for something that brings so much cheer to my life. I don’t know exactly what it is about ice cream, but it has been a love of mine for as long as I can remember. My favorite flavors are those with both savory and sweet notes, and I can’t help but try to make everyone around me love ice cream as much as I do....

An easy low-carb breakfast casserole When following a low-carb diet, it’s nice to have easy breakfast options on hand. This sausage breakfast casserole is a go-to for an easy Keto breakfast. Just make it over the weekend and you can easily reheat the leftovers for an easy breakfast! Other keto friendly breakfast options We have a lot of other easy keto breakfast recipes. Here’s a link to check out all of our keto breakfast ideas....