Author: Ashlie Dulien
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High protein spinach dip
There are some recipes that feel nostalgic — and spinach dip is one of them. It shows up at holidays, book clubs, girls’ nights, and random afternoons when you just want something creamy and snacky. This version keeps all the classic spinach dip flavor you love, but lightens things up with protein-rich cottage cheese and…
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How I Reset After Travel (Without Punishment, Detoxes, or Starting Over)
I ate the cruise food. I ate the Disney food. I ate the road-trip snacks. And instead of spiraling or “starting over Monday,” I’m doing exactly what I’ve learned works best for me — every single time. This post is my post-travel reset plan. Not a detox. Not a cleanse. Not a punishment. Just a…
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Grinch Cookies
I’m fully embracing my inner Grinch this holiday season… because I’m making festive cookies without butter or added sugar — and honestly? I don’t feel bad about it one bit 💚 These Healthy Grinch Cookies are made with simple, real ingredients like banana, oats, and vanilla protein powder. They’re naturally sweetened, easy to make, and…
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Leftover Turkey Healing Soup
This is the soup I’m keeping in my freezer all winter long — the one you want ready to go when someone gets sick, when you need something warm and nourishing, or when you want a cozy, high-protein bowl without any effort. It’s made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, wild rice, bone broth, veggies, and a…
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Decadent • Crunchy • Macro-Minded • No bake If you’ve ever wanted the flavor of a full pecan pie… without committing to baking one… AND without needing a sugar-induced nap afterward… this recipe is for you. These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are creamy, sweet, crunchy, and decadent enough to take center stage on a Thanksgiving…
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🎃 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (Gluten-Free, No Bake)
Healthy • Creamy • Party-Perfect If pumpkin pie and cheesecake had a baby who also cared about macros… this would be it. These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are cozy, creamy, lightly sweet, gluten-free, no-bake, and decadent enough to win the dessert category at Thanksgiving. Greek yogurt gives the filling the perfect set, the crust stays firm…
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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
Healthy • Festive • Protein-Packed • Potluck-Perfect These Cranberry Cheesecake Bars are everything I love in a holiday dessert — gluten-free, nut-free, no bake, and secretly full of protein thanks to Greek yogurt. The crust holds together beautifully, the cheesecake layer is creamy and sliceable, and the fresh cranberry topping adds the perfect sweet–tart pop.…
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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Kale
There’s something about a stormy night that demands a big pot of cozy soup simmering away, and this one earned an instant spot in my cold-weather rotation. It’s creamy, nourishing, high-protein, and incredibly simple — exactly the kind of recipe that works for busy nights when you just want something warm and comforting. Wild rice…
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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso with Ground Turkey
A lighter, cozy queso I can’t stop making. I know this recipe might raise a few eyebrows here in Texas, because it starts with… cottage cheese. Very California of me. But I love finding ways to make comfort food feel a little lighter and a little more balanced, and this turned out so much better…
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Cottage Cheese Baby Bell Peppers with Everything Bagel Seasoning
If you’ve been here a minute, you already know: cottage cheese is having its moment in my kitchen. It’s creamy, high-protein, super versatile — and when you pair it with crisp baby bell peppers? Literal magic. This is one of those throw-together snacks that somehow looks cute, tastes amazing, and actually keeps you full. It’s…
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