Maggie Michalczyk, RDN
This time of year the grocery store and the farmers’ market is filled with vegetables that mimic the colors of the season and are filled with nutrition! This is a complete nutritional guide to their benefits. It’s a great time to challenge yourself to pick […]
You’ve seen me post every single pumpkin food I can get my hands on whether “healthy” or “unhealthy”, and perhaps you’ve wondered what my nutrition journey and food philosophy is. You know I’m a dietitian, but you might not know how everything pumpkin fits into […]
I’m excited you’re reading this post about how I grew my Instagram following and changed my career trajectory in less than a year because it either means you want to establish your own brand on social media or at one point or another you’ve thought […]
Extra spicy and super moist these paleo friendly pumpkin gingerbread muffins are a healthy treat for the holiday season! Pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and molasses give these muffins festive flavor and extra nutrition too. You know I’ll always be loyal to pumpkin, but that […]
This blog post was written in partnership with Nestlé. All opinions are my own and I’m happy that you are here! Chances are you’ve heard the words “plant-based” diet around the internet, but with many different adaptations of the approach, it can be very confusing […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield. Bursting with fall flavor and protein, vitamins, and minerals to boot are these mini pumpkin cornbread carnitas sandwiches with an apple veggie slaw made with Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas! Would you […]
Light and fluffy like the real thing, these pumpkin snowball cookies are perfect for transitioning from fall to all things holiday and Christmas cookies! Made with almond flour, and coconut flour and only lightly sweetened, they will glisten on your holiday table! While I hate seeing […]
Simple pumpkin pie made with coconut milk and an option to make it boozy for your holiday table! This recipe is simple to make and full of quintessential Thanksgiving flavor. A classic recipe you can fall back on for years to come! Some would argue […]
Add some unexpected flavor and heat to your Thanksgiving table with this recipe for Kung Pao cauliflower. Asian flavors combine to give the vegetable a tangy kick that your guests would never guess is cauliflower! I tried kung pao cauliflower for the first time last […]
Chocolatey-pumpkin goodness in every bite is what you will get with this recipe for healthy chocolate cranberry pumpkin bread. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder, and dried cranberries for sweetness, it is a take on pumpkin bread you’ll want to make over and over again during […]
Celebrate the season with an easy smoked salmon crostini with delicata squash butter appetizer. It’s a unique, and delicious party appetizer that incorporates seasonal delicata squash and nutrient-rich smoked salmon. This post was sponsored by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership but as always, all opinions are […]
Celebrate fall with a slice of healthy pumpkin bread. It’s a simple, delicious fall favorite that you’ll want to make again and again! (low sugar, dairy-free) Pumpkin bread is one of those foods that I believe can be enjoyed all year round but tastes especially […]
When you can put pumpkin into just about anything, why stop at Thanksgiving stuffing? That’s exactly what I asked myself when I embarked on creating this recipe for gluten free pumpkin stuffing that combines the flavors of sage, rosemary, thyme, and pumpkin in an unforgettable […]
Light and fluffy like the real thing, these pumpkin snowball cookies are perfect for transitioning from fall to all things holiday and Christmas cookies! Made with almond flour, and coconut flour and only lightly sweetened, they will glisten on your holiday table! While I hate seeing […]
Simple pumpkin pie made with coconut milk and an option to make it boozy for your holiday table! This recipe is simple to make and full of quintessential Thanksgiving flavor. A classic recipe you can fall back on for years to come! Some would argue […]
This post was sponsored by Health Warrior, but all opinions are my own and I hope you enjoy the recipe! Nothing screams fall quite like the flavors of pumpkin and maple, a combination that when paired with chocolate like in this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie […]
This recipe for gluten free baked pumpkin donuts is not something I would typically make at home, because hey if I want a donut I will probably buying one at a local Chicago shop! Here in Chicago my favorite place to go for a donut […]
Reece’s shaped like pumpkins. These pumpkin spice peanut butter truffles are my copycat, lower in sugar, adult approved version! I’ll admit, even now when I see Reece’s at the grocery store, I can’t resist the nostalgia and automatically put a bag into my cart! I […]
