Author: Simply Basil

Pile of almond crusted chicken nuggets

Almond Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Introducing a healthy, at-home version of this childhood favorite! YUM! Juicy, tender chicken coated with a perfectly seasoned, golden brown almond flour crust. A great recipe for kiddos and those of us who are just kids at heart. 🙂 I’ve always been about condiments. So for me, chicken nuggets are […]

 
Glazed apple cider donuts on baking sheet

Apple Cider Donuts

With tiny bits of diced apple mixed into the cinnamon and spice-speckled batter, these mini baked apple cider donuts scream fall! These things are light, fluffy, AND gluten free, and the cinnamon glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness! Have you gone apple picking yet this season? I’ve got […]

 
Plate piled high with curry carrot fries

Baked Curry Carrot Fries

Sweet potato fries may be all the rage, but these carrot fries are definitely about to be the new thing. Well, at least in our house. 🙂 These things are super addicting! The warm curry spices paired with the natural sweetness of the carrots is a perfect combo. I got […]

 
Wide view of Barcelona from Park Guell

Eating + Drinking Our Way Through Barcelona

Being the foodies that we are, Jason and I love to plan when it comes to travel and food, and our trip to Spain was certainly no exception. Eating Gluten Free in Barcelona + Madrid Luckily, there are tons options when it comes to eating gluten free in Barcelona and […]

 
Cranberry Granola Bites piled on a ceramic plate

Cranberry Granola Bites

It seems like there are so many granola bar options out there. But somehow it still feels so hard to find options that are lower in sugar or that don’t have added refined sugar. If you’re like me, you like to save those sugar moments for the real desserts. Because […]

 

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Healthy chocolate chip cookie dough—what’s not to love about this concept?! I don’t know about you, but I have a big sweet tooth, so I’m always looking for fun ways to make healthier versions of some dessert classics. This edible cookie dough is made with chickpeas, free of eggs, nuts, […]

 
Creamy cauliflower mash with fresh dill and drizzle of olive oil

Creamy Cauliflower Mash

My creamy cauliflower mash is hearty, filling, and super versatile. Part of its creaminess comes from the addition of cottage cheese. If you’re not a huge fan of cottage cheese, don’t be too quick to cross this one off your list! You’ll never know cottage cheese is in this recipe, […]

 

Caramel Oat Cups

Gave up sweets for Lent? I am sorry to torture you, but I promise you’ll thank me later. These decadent chocolate cups are stuffed with a buttery, chewy, thick golden caramel oat filling, and are completely drool worthy. Are you sold yet? I’ve been on a bit of a chocolate […]

 

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins

With Easter just around the corner, it only felt right to create some sort of carrot cake-inspired recipe! Since mornings are always hectic, I love having easy, healthy breakfast or morning snack options to grab on my way out the door. If you’re not so into the egg cups [which […]

 
Plate of pork tenderloin, rice and bok choy

Asian Pork Tenderloin + Bok Choy

We don’t buy pork very frequently in our house. It’s just never been a big thing for us. I’m not a huge fan of pork chops, but pork tenderloin… now that’s a totally different story! My brother and sister-in-law, knowing the huge foodies we are, gave the hubby and I […]