Hip and Trending Holistic Medicine

These easy carrot cake overnight oats are a deliciously healthy make-ahead breakfast that melds the classic flavors with whole grains for a nutritious start to the day! The best part: it requires zero morning prep time. Confession: we actually didn’t love overnight oats: until we met this recipe! Soggy oats weren’t really Alex and my jam—but we can confidently say these carrot cake overnight oats have quickly become a new favorite in our morning rotation! The combination of tender shredded carrots, plump raisins, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon makes a breakfast that genuinely tastes like the classic dessert. Plus, there’s something magical about waking up to a prepared breakfast that only gets more delicious as it sits in the fridge overnight…right? This recipe is sort of the love child of our carrot cake baked oatmeal and the standard overnight oats . We used to be “team no chia seeds” for overnight oats (they’re so slimey!), but we found adding just a hint here makes...

This tuna rice bowl recipe is an easy dinner idea that’s ready in 20 minutes! A mashup of savory tuna, fresh cucumber, and spicy mayo makes a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s budget-friendly and high protein. 20 grams protein and $5 per serving! As cookbook authors we’ve created countless rice bowl recipes , and here’s one that solves the weeknight dinner struggle—this spicy tuna rice bowl! It’s ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for those weeknights when you need a fast, healthy dinner that still delivers on flavor. (It’s inspired in part by the Korean concept of Chamchi Deopbap, mentioned in this New York Times article !) We love creating balanced meals that don’t sacrifice on flavor, and this one hits all the right notes with perfectly seasoned tuna, crisp vegetables, and spicy mayo that brings everything together. The combination of protein, whole grains, and fresh produce is both satisfying and nutritious. We also like sprinkling with crispy fried onions like our...

This chicken tortilla soup recipe is packed with savory spiced broth, tender chicken, and crispy tortilla strips—all ready in under 40 minutes! A healthy meal that’s perfect for weeknights and impressive enough for guests. As cookbook authors and recipe developers, Alex and I have tested countless soup recipes over the years—and this one stands out as a favorite. The original was a vegetarian tortilla soup from our first cookbook, Pretty Simple Cooking . We decided to try it with some chicken to pack it with extra protein, and it was a huge hit with our family! So we had to share it here. There’s something magical about the smoky adobo sauce, tender chicken, and crunch from tortilla strips that consistently pleases everyone (even kids!). As busy parents who know the weeknight dinner struggle is real, we created this tortilla soup to be both flavorful and simple . The soup develops flavor quickly thanks to a blend of spices and that adobo sauce, and the toppings add layers of te...