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This Lightened Up Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili has all the great flavor of jalapeno poppers, but in an easy-to-make chili recipe! It’s packed with chicken and white beans for protein and fiber to keep you full all day. 

In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been obsessed with two things lately: jalapeno poppers and soup! This Lightened Up Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili combines the best of both of those things into one amazing and healthy recipe. I used Greek yogurt in place of some of the cream cheese in this recipe, so you get that same creaminess with better-for-you ingredients.

It’s packed with chicken, white beans, jalapenos, corn, and more, so not only is it super hearty and filling, it’s also super delicious! Roommate and sister-approved!

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These Caramelized Onion Lamb Meatballs don’t dry out and have amazing flavor thanks to the addition of caramelized onions! Some of the best meatballs I’ve ever made.

These meatballs. They’re amazing.

When we received ground lamb in our meat CSA this year, we were at a loss of what to do with it. Our first thought was Bolognese, but considering my love for meatballs is everlasting, I was on a mission to turn the pound of ground lamb into delicious meatballs. And I did.

Caramelized Onion Lamb Meatballs are some of the most flavorful meatballs I’ve ever tasted. The caramelized onions make them super moist and add amazing flavor that you don’t get with regular raw onion. Plus, the cinnamon and cumin! You might look at those and think they don’t belong in a meatballs recipe, but trust me on this. It was meant to be.

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Grain-free Paleo Pumpkin Protein Waffles are super easy to make and can be made ahead of time and frozen! They’re packed with protein, so they’ll keep you full all morning long.

Waffles are great. They’re easy to make, perfect for freezing, and (most of all) they’re delicious. These Paleo Pumpkin Protein Waffles are extra great because they’re a grain-free waffle recipe that’s packed with protein, so all you need is one for breakfast and it will keep you full for hours.

Now, these waffles didn’t get that crispy outside that you strive for with waffles, but that might be because I have a cheap waffle iron. Regardless, these are full of pumpkin flavor and super satisfying if you like sweet treats in the morning! I froze these right after making them, then I just stick one in the toasted oven from frozen and it’s good to go!

Top these Paleo Pumpkin Protein Waffles with maple syrup to make these extra delicious, or almond butter for a boost of protein….

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This Paleo Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie is made using coconut milk, canned pumpkin, and protein powder for the perfect after workout snack, breakfast, or even dessert!

The name of this recipe has 4 P’s. Can you tell I’m a fan of alliterations?

You may think of smoothies as a summer drink – but this recipe proves that they’re perfect all year long! With coconut milk, pumpkin, and protein powder, this is the perfect paleo friendly smoothie recipe to make after a hard workout, or as a filling breakfast that will keep you going all morning. If you love pumpkin desserts, you’ll definitely love this pumpkin pie-flavored healthy smoothie recipe.

My mom made this smoothie during her sugar detox, and it actually tastes amazing without any sweetener! If you want it a bit sweeter, just add some maple syrup or honey to the mix….

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This paleo recipe for Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore with Artichokes is a set it and forget it crockpot meal that’s comforting and full of flavor. 

I know I’m not supposed to say I’m busy because everyone is busy …. but I’m going to say it anyway. MY LIFE IS SO BUSY.

Between two jobs, a blog, wedding season, working out, and the social life of a 20-something, I can barely find time to shower. That’s why I LOVE healthy crockpot recipes that are as easy as dumping the ingredients in and letting it cook. Sometimes I even let the crockpot cook while I sleep! Or while I’m at work. Then, I come home to a fully prepared meal and a delicious smelling kitchen….

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This Healthy Halloween Pasta Salad is a lightened up party recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect dish to serve at or bring to a party!

Stop! Put down that candy bar. I know we’re approaching Halloween and you need to get your fill of candy corn before the season’s end.

But what if I told you I have a recipe that’s just as special and festive as candy, but is also way better for you.

Enter: this Healthy Halloween Pasta Salad.

What’s so great about this recipe is that you can pretty much adapt it any way you want to fit your taste. Don’t like cucumber? Use zucchini instead. Not a fan of penne in your pasta salad? Swap it out for any other pasta.

Then, throw in any veggies you like and toss with any salad dressing of your choosing (or homemade)! The possibilities are endless. 

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A healthy pumpkin dip recipe that’s perfect to serve at a party with apples, celery, graham crackers, or whatever you wish!

Every time fall rolls around, I dust off my boots and sweaters, beg my friends to go to the apple orchard with me, and (most of all) buy multiple cans of pumpkin puree to make it into delicious and healthy treats. I can give or take apple desserts, but PUMPKIN I can’t resist. I get pumpkin wasted. I love pumpkin so much I could marry it. Okay you get the point.

So I’ve seen a version of this cookie dough dip that uses chickpeas, oats and chocolate chips to make an edible healthy cookie dough! I thought to myself … what would make that delicious treat even more delicious? But of course – adding pumpkin!…

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Once you discover the magic on Naan Pizza, you might never go back to making crust again. This Caramelized Onion and Roasted Red Pepper Naan Pizza couldn’t be easier, yet it’s packed with amazing flavor.

I’ve discovered the magic of caramelized onions. Well … actually I’ve always been aware of the magic, but for some reason I could never seem to perfect them. I’d always either try to cook them too fast and burn them, or get impatient and eat them before they had a chance to fully caramelize.

Well, I’m here to tell you that caramelized onions are Mother Nature’s gift to this Earth and you should probably make a batch every week. I scramble them into eggs, use them to top pizzas, toss them into roasted veggies, and the list goes on and on. Simply cook a few chopped onions in a little butter until they get all nice and caramel-colored, and they turn out wonderfully sweet and full of flavor. They instantly take any dish from blah to YUM!…

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This Turkey Spinach Artichoke Panini has all the flavors of the delicious dip, in an easy-to-make panini recipe. This is a great healthy lunch idea that’s so much better than a boring turkey sandwich.

Well, my blog is called Smile Sandwich and I think this is the first sandwich I’ve ever posted. To be honest, I’m not a huge sandwich person. I was one of those children who would eat everything in my lunch and come home with my sandwich still in its bag. Unless I drank too much the night before, sandwiches still don’t really do it for me …

PANINIS though!? Oh man, do I love a good panini. I fell in love with paninis in college – they’re all I ate when I realized I had gained the freshman 20. (Yes, paninis were my idea of the healthiest food I could stomach)….

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