One Lovely Life • Healthy Food + Happy Thoughts + Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free, Paleo!)

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chicken Curry (Paleo, Whole30-Friendly)

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel-Cut Oats (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins

About Emily

Hi, I’m Emily! I create fresh, flexible family recipes to help you feel more confident in the kitchen. Whether you’ve got picky eaters, food allergies/intolerances to navigate, or just a serious craving to satisfy, I want to help you eat delicious, gorgeous meals without a lot of fuss.

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back to school time!

Everything you need to pack EASY healthy lunches for your littles (or yourself!) From weeks and weeks of lunch ideas, to our favorite gear, packing tips, and more, we’ll help you win lunch this year!

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My Top 5 Hacks for Packing School Lunches

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Our Favorite Store-Bought Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids

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2 More Weeks of Healthy School Lunches

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Our Favorite Lunch Boxes & Reusable Bags

See All Our Lunch Ideas

start the day off right

Healthy breakfast and brunch ideas to help you start the day! Here you’ll find gluten-free breakfast, meal-prep breakfast, vegan breakfast, paleo breakfast, and holiday breakfast ideas to fall in love with.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free, Paleo!)

Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel-Cut Oats (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins

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Almond Joy Overnight Oats (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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fan favorites to fall in love with

7 Flavors of Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

How to Make Overnight Oats + 10 Flavors to Try

Whole30, Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from One Lovely Life

Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Paleo & Whole30 Approved!)

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How to Make Healthy Homemade Jello

Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Tomatillo Ranch Dressing. Plated with sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.

(The Best) Fish Tacos with Honey Lime Cilantro Slaw

6 Amazing Ways to Stuff a Sweet Potato - Baked Sweet Potatoes with all kinds of toppings, from paleo to vegan, and more!

6 Amazing Ways to Stuff a Baked Sweet Potato

Healthy Beef and Broccoli from One Lovely Life

Healthy Beef and Broccoli (Paleo & Whole30)

fresh, flexible family recipes

I know what it’s like to have a family with all different needs and preferences. My recipes will help you put delicious, fuss-free dinners on the table to please picky eaters, accommodate allergies and intolerances, and make you feel great while they’re at it. Let’s get cooking!

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