Nicole Alexandra

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Healthy & Easy Homemade Chili

Our favorite easy homemade chili made with meat, beans, corn, and a simple blend of chili seasonings. This recipe comes together quickly and is a delicious weeknight dinner for the whole family!

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With the colder weather here, warm and comforting dishes are on our minds. This easy homemade chili is just that. Make it on the stovetop or in the crockpot and customize it to your liking. This easy chili recipe can be vegetarian, or you can add ground turkey like I do, or ground beef, either way, it’s a quick way to get dinner on the table. This meal is perfectly seasoned with beans and corn and full of protein and fiber that will satisfy your appetite.

If you’ve tried some of my other recipes, you know I love a one-pot meal and this is one of them! Less dishes and clean-up are always welcome on busy weeknights which is just another reason I love this simple chili recipe.

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What Are Good Chili Toppings?

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sliced green onions
  • greek yogurt or sour cream
  • tortilla chips
  • jarred jalapenos
  • diced avocado
  • cilantro
easy homemade chili

Healthy & Easy Homemade Chili

Nicole Alexandra
Our favorite easy homemade chili made with meat, beans, corn, and a simple blend of chili seasonings. This recipe comes together quickly and is a delicious weeknight dinner for the whole family!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground turkey breast
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp 21 seasoning salute from TJ's or use Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 18 oz can garlic and olive oil stewed tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar can sub white sugar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can pinto beans
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5-7 min, stirring frequently.
  • Add the ground turkey or meat of your choice and break it up cooking until no longer pink. Next add in the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, 21 seasoning salute, salt, sugar, worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Stir until combined.
  • Next, add the water, stewed tomatoes (with their juice), drained and rinsed beans, and corn. Stir well.
  • Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 min, stirring occasionally, until it thickens a bit and the flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
  • Top with your favorite toppings. I suggest serving it alongside some warm cornbread. Enjoy!
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Easy Chip Dip For Get Together’s And Parties

This easy chip dip is the best homemade dip recipe that tastes amazing and is so simple to throw together, everyone will love it!

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This dip is well-loved for its creamy texture and onion and garlic flavor and is an excellent choice among those who enjoy savory dips. This dip is versatile as I make it for family get-togethers, parties, and for myself as a tasty snack or appetizer. I love dipping kettle-cooked potato chips, cucumbers, carrot sticks, and radishes in this dip. But honestly, any veggie or chip tastes incredible with this homemade chip dip.

I created this party dip years ago for a football game-day appetizer and it’s been a staple for me ever since. It’s always a hit and comes together in less than 5 minutes!

It’s so good that I sometimes eat it for lunch with a ton of veggies and some chips! Because of the high amount of protein from the cottage cheese and greek yogurt, it keeps me full and satisfied.

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What Ingredients Will I Need To Make This Dip?

  • Cottage Cheese: 2% milk fat is what I usually use. I find it’s the perfect richness without being too heavy.
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: Full-fat greek yogurt is the best in this dip because it’s creamy and thick. It takes the place of the sour cream that is a base for most veggie and chip dips but greek yogurt is higher in protein and has healthy probiotics.
  • Mayonaise: I like to use olive oil mayo but choose your favorite.
  • Seasoning Salt: This gives it more flavor than just plain salt. I like to use the MSG-Free version.
  • Garlic Powder: For a robust taste.
  • Onion Powder: Another spice that adds tons of flavor.
  • Herb Blend Seasoning: Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning salute is what I use, but any herb blend like Italian will work.
  • Chives: For garnish and to enhance the flavor of the dip recipe.
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Easy Chip Dip For Get Together’s And Parties

This easy chip dip is the best homemade dip recipe that tastes amazing and is so simple to throw together, everyone will love it!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil mayo
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp herb seasoning blend like TJ's 21 Seasoning Salute
  • finely chopped chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and yogurt in a bowl.
  • Add the seasonings and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of finely chopped chives.
  • Serve with your favorite veggies and chips!
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How To Make A Golden Turmeric Latte For Better Sleep

If you’re wondering how to make a golden turmeric latte for a better night’s sleep and a reduction in inflammation overall, then this recipe is for you!

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A turmeric latte, often referred to as golden milk, is a delightful and nourishing beverage with an array of health benefits. Known for its ability to aid in relaxation and provide comfort, it serves as the perfect choice for unwinding in the evenings.

What Are The Benefits of A Turmeric Latte?

  • Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Turmeric contains curcumin, which has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • Improved Digestion: Turmeric and warm milk are thought to be soothing for the stomach, aid in digestion, and calm nausea.
  • Immune Support: The antioxidant properties of turmeric and cinnamon can support the immune system and help combat free radicals and oxidative stress in the body.
  • Improved Sleep: Many people and I’m one of them, find turmeric lattes to be calming and relaxing to drink. The warmth and the soothing qualities of the spices can help promote a better night’s sleep and I’m all for it!
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Why Will You Love This Turmeric Latte Recipe?

  • It can help you sleep: Turmeric milk is made with proven ingredients full of anti-inflammatory properties. Lower inflammation in the body can help promote sleep. The warm milk and cinnamon in this drink have been shown to have a calming and comforting effect.
  • A turmeric latte is a nutritional powerhouse. Its key ingredients, turmeric, and cinnamon, contain antioxidants and potent anti-inflammatory compounds. This warm beverage offers a wide array of potential health benefits. This includes immune support, anti-inflammatory properties, and heart and brain health.
  • This latte recipe is totally customizable. Choose your preferred milk, sweetener, and additional spices. Swap the honey for maple syrup if you want this drink to be vegan. Add ginger or nutmeg for a warmer and spicier flavor.

Turmeric Latte Tips:

  • Adding Healthy Fats: Adding fat to a turmeric latte, often in the form of coconut oil, ghee, or milk, is a common practice. The presence of healthy fats can enhance the absorption of turmeric in the body.
  • Adding Black Pepper: Black pepper contains a natural compound called piperine. Piperine can increase the absorption of curcumin found in turmeric by up to 2000% improving its effectiveness and benefits. And don’t worry, just a tiny dash will do and you won’t taste it.
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How To Make A Golden Turmeric Latte For Better Sleep

Nicole Alexandra
If you're wondering how to make a turmeric latte for a better night's sleep and a reduction in inflammation overall, then this recipe is for you!
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of your choice
  • 1.5 tsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • dash of black pepper optional additions include; ground ginger, clove, or nutmeg. Just a dash.

Instructions
 

  • Combine the milk, honey, vanilla, coconut oil, and spices in a small sauce pan.
  • Heat over medium heat, whisking all the ingredients, until well combined. Do not let it boil.
  • Pour into a mug and drink hot.
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The Very Best Stovetop Popcorn

Learn how to make the best stovetop popcorn in under 10 minutes and trust me, you’ll never go back to microwave popcorn again!

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Once you realize how simple it is to pop your own popcorn, you’ll always make this stovetop popcorn recipe! It’s easy, healthy, and tastes delicious! And if you happen to have leftovers, it still tastes fresh and yummy the next day.

The secret is to wait until your oil is at the right temperature before adding all your kernels. And then you want to make sure you listen and once the popping slows to a few seconds between pops it’s done and you need to turn off your heat! Also, keeping your lid slightly ajar, will let the steam out and make your popcorn crispier and less tough.

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Popcorn Kernels
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt

Popcorn Toppings:

My family and I like our popcorn with just salt, but there are other delicious toppings you can add to your popcorn. Try melted butter! Pro tip; if you let the butter get just a little bit brown, it will add a more intense butter flavor. A savory option is parmesan cheese with a little garlic powder. Or go for a sweet topping with cinnamon and sugar.

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The Very Best Stovetop Popcorn

Nicole Alexandra
Learn how to make the best stovetop popcorn in under 10 minutes and trust me, you'll never go back to microwave popcorn again!
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot on medium heat and add the olive oil and one popcorn kernel.
  • Put the lid on slightly ajar and listen for the one kernel to pop. Once that kernel pops, add in the rest of your kernels. Put the lid on and give the pot a few gentle shakes. Put the lid slightly ajar again and listen and you should start to hear the popcorn pop.
  • Once the popcorn slows to a few seconds between pops, remove your pot and turn off the heat. With this technique, nearly all of the kernels pop and nothing burns.
  • Add your salt to taste, and or any other toppings.
  • Enjoy!
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8-Ingredient Simple Chocolate Chip Cookies

These simple chocolate chip cookies are soft on the inside and loaded with chocolate chips throughout, you’d never know they’re healthy. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is made without butter, sugar, eggs, or flour. I know, I can’t believe it either, but they are seriously so good! They’re the perfect snack or healthy dessert the whole family will love!

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Using just 8 ingredients, these healthy cookies are a perfect treat to make on the weekend as they take less than 30 min from start to that first bite.

How do I make these chocolate chip cookies without sugar, eggs, or butter?

I use pure maple syrup in place of sugar and natural peanut butter instead of butter. These two are the “wet” ingredients and help bind the dough together.

What ingredients will I need to make these healthy chocolate cookies?

You will need the following 8 ingredients, with the exception of salt, which I assume we all have in our pantry:

  • natural peanut butter
  • pure maple syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • baking powder
  • hemp seeds
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • salt
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How do I store these simple chocolate chip cookies?

I like to store them in a tupperware container in the pantry for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Can I eat the cookie dough?

Because this cookie recipe doesn’t contain regular flour, you absolutely can. However, the baking powder in this recipe makes the dough not taste as good as the cookies so I like to make my peanut butter chocolate chip energy bites instead, which these cookies were inspired by.

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8-Ingredient Simple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nicole Alexandra
These simple chocolate chip cookies are soft on the inside and loaded with chocolate chips throughout, you'd never know they're healthy. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is made without butter, sugar, eggs, or flour. I know, I can't believe it either, but they are seriously so good! They're the perfect snack or healthy dessert the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter natural and runny
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 °F
  • In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla together.
  • Add the almond flour, coconut flour, hemp seeds, baking powder, and salt and mix together.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Roll the dough into 15 or so balls and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Gently press the balls down to form the cookies. These cookies are dense so we need to shape them ourselves, they won't flatten out in the oven.
  • Bake at 350 °F for 8 min convection or 12 min regular bake.
  • Let cool and then enjoy!
  • Store on the counter for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
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