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Chicken Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
These chicken meatballs are my new fridge staple. One bowl, one pan, easy cleanup, and most of the ingredients are things I already have on hand. They’re so quick to make, I don’t even measure anymore. Just toss everything in and mix! The kids love them, and they’re an easy protein to pair with whatever vegetables you have. I love mine over zucchini noodles with a little extra Parmesan on top. Ingredients 1 lb. ground chicken ½ cup cottage cheese ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
Oct 151 min read


Berry Kale Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette
Berry Kale Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 bunch of curly kale (leaves cut off the stem and chopped into bite-sized pisces) 1 cup blueberries 1 cup strawberries (halved) ½ cup Setton Farms Hot Honey Seasoned Pistachio Kernels (chopped) 1 lemon squeezed (for massaging the kale) Olive oil (for massaging kale) For the Pistachio Vinaigrette 5 tablespoons Setton Farms Hot Honey Seasoned Pistachio kernels ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 t
Sep 161 min read


Chicken Crust Salad Pizza
Chicken Crust Caesar Salad This is exactly the kind of meal we enjoy on Clean Slate: high in protein, full of flavor and anything but boring. Chicken Crust 1 pound ground chicken 2 eggs ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Caesar dressing ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove, grated or minced 1 to 2 teaspoons pepperonc
Aug 261 min read


No-Bake Protein Balls
No-Bake Protein Balls Serves 20 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup flax meal 1/4 cup honey 1 cup Peanut Butter- no sugar added 2 scoops vanilla protein powder- I use Truvani 6 tablespoons chocolate chips- I use Lily's (sweetened with stevia) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt Directions Mix all ingredients in a large bowl- the mixture is thick- you can add some water if needed. Mixture makes 20 balls- chill in fridge for an hour before eating. Store in fridge.
Jul 81 min read


Hot Honey Pistachio Crusted Feta
Hot Honey Pistachio Crusted Feta Serves 2–4 Ingredients 1 block feta cheese (kept whole) ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 egg beaten ½ cup finely chopped Setton Farms Hot Honey Seasoned Pistachio Kernels 2 tablespoons olive oil For the drizzle 1–2 tablespoons honey Directions Pat the feta block dry. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with the finely chopped pistachios. Dredge the feta in flour, coating all sides. Dip into the egg, then press into the p
May 201 min read


Warm Cinnamon and Fruit Yogurt Bowl
Warm Cinnamon Fruit & Yogurt Bowl Serves 4 (fruit base) Ingredients 1 apple, chopped 2 bananas, sliced 2 cups berries (fresh or frozen) Splash of water Dash of cinnamon Splash of vanilla extract 1 cup plain greek yogurt per serving 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed per serving Directions Add the chopped apple and a splash of water to a pan over medium heat .Stir in cinnamon and vanilla and cook until the apples start to soften. Add the banana and cook another 1–2 minutes. Add
Apr 151 min read


Spring Veggie Quinoa Salad with the Perfect Tahini Dressing
This is exactly the kind of meal I want you eating more of right now simple, real ingredients, tons of fiber, and a balance of protein and healthy fats that actually keeps you full. This is the type of meal we build inside Clean Slate. nothing complicated just real food that tastes good and makes you feel good. I love this one because it’s loaded with greens and cruciferous veggies for fiber and antioxidants, plus quinoa for those complete amino acids. add some chicken or sal
Apr 72 min read


High Protein Blueberry Tofu Pudding or Ice Cream
This is one of those recipes that checks every box. It’s simple, naturally sweet, high in protein, and feels like a treat while still supporting your goals. Perfect for when you want something cold and creamy but don’t want the crash that comes with typical desserts. What I love about this is how easy it is. A few real ingredients, no added sugar, and it keeps well so you always have something good in the fridge. Ingredients 2 cups frozen wild blueberries 1 block silken tofu,
Mar 251 min read
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