Healthy Choices Archives - Fresh April Flours

Zucchini Ravioli

Lynn — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Traditional ravioli gets a vegetable makeover: thin zucchini slices stand in for pasta, wrapped around a classic ricotta filling and baked in sauce until bubbly. It’s a simple swap that works as a light dinner, a vegetarian main, or a low-carb favorite. All the flavor and filling, no noodles required! Use my homemade meat sauce...

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Chocolate Chip Oat Bites

Lynn — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

These no-bake chocolate chip oat bites are a household favorite! They are easy to make, endlessly customizable with any nut or seed butter, and perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacking, and on-the-go moments the whole family will reach for again and again. THESE EASY BITES ARE A STAPLE IN OUR HOUSE If there is one...

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Shamrock Smoothie

Lynn — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

A few ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this minty green Shamrock Shake-inspired smoothie. Looking for one made with ice cream? Check out my homemade Shamrock Shake recipe. YOUR NEW FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE TO THE SHAMROCK SHAKE I’d like to start by saying that there is no shade if a Shamrock Shake is...

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Everything Bagel Hummus

Lynn — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:46 +0000

All the flavor of an everything bagel, blended into a thick and creamy homemade hummus. Grab your favorite dippers like raw veggies or homemade pita chips, or use it as a mayo alternative for a sandwich. YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE HOMEMADE HUMMUS As much as I love cookies, cakes, brownies, and pies, there are moments,...

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Homemade Pita Chips

Lynn — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:16 +0000

Learn how to make crispy homemade pita chips with just a few staple ingredients. They’re easy to bake, customizable, perfectly crunchy, and ideal for dipping, snacking, or serving with your favorite spreads. HOMEMADE PITA CHIPS COMPLETELY CHANGE THE PITA CHIP GAME This recipe for homemade pita chips has lived on my site since 2015 and...

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Lynn — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

These savory mashed sweet potatoes are made with butter and seasonings for a creamy, flavorful side dish that’s anything but sugary. Easy to make, great for leftovers, and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or everyday meals. THE SWEET POTATOES FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T LIKE SWEET POTATOES I have a confession: I thought I disliked sweet potato...

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Oven Baked Turkey Tenderloin

Lynn — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

This easy turkey tenderloin recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or a simple weeknight dinner– juicy, flavorful, and ready to eat in under two hours. The simple marinade keeps it tender and delicious, and the recipe is easy to scale up or down for any size gathering. YOU WILL LOVE THIS “BIG BIRD” THANKSGIVING ALTERNATIVE If...

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Homemade Basil Pesto

Lynn — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This delicious and flavorful homemade pesto recipe uses just five simple ingredients and makes the perfect pasta or sandwich topping. Use in pesto pull-apart bread, on spaghetti salad or homemade baked ziti, as a dip for breadsticks, or as a spread for my favorite yeast rolls recipe or caprese focaccia. “WOULD YOU SAY YOUR PESTO...

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The Best Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Lynn — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:00:45 +0000

This asparagus quiche combines tender asparagus, flavorful eggs, and creamy cheese in a buttery, flaky homemade crust. This quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner– and the leftovers are just as delicious! Be sure to check out my tips in the recipe card about increasing the protein content and/or making this quiche dairy...

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Fruit Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing

Lynn — Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This vibrant and colorful fruit salad features mango, strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries with a tropical upgrade from a sweet and tangy passion fruit-lime dressing. It’s perfect as a standalone side dish but also goes well on ice cream, with whipped cream, or on angel food cake or crepes. This recipe is brought to you in...

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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Lynn — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:50 +0000

These soft and fluffy strawberry chocolate chip muffins are filled with chocolate chips for a “chocolate covered strawberry” experience in every bite. Omit the chocolate chips for a traditional strawberry muffin! This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Bushel and Berry®. CHOCOLATE + STRAWBERRIES IN A MUFFIN If a chocolate covered strawberry is even...

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Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Lynn — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:40:14 +0000

This homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing is made with 8 simple ingredients and is customizable based on your preferences. Use for salads or as a marinade. Bonus points: it’s seedless! This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Bushel and Berry®. WHY MAKE YOUR OWN RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE? I know. It’s so easy to just buy...

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