Feed Your Glow
Nourishing recipes, glow foods, and slower living inspiration from Natalie’s kitchen.
Nourishing recipes, glow foods, and slower living inspiration from Natalie’s kitchen.
A simple way to turn garden vegetables into something everyone reaches for.
There are certain recipes that start as a way to use what’s in the refrigerator and quickly become favorites. These zucchini fritters were one of those happy surprises.
Made with fresh zucchini, shredded cabbage, eggs, almond flour, and a handful of pantry spices, they’re crispy around the edges, tender in the center, and packed with flavor. We love serving them warm with a dollop of lemony Greek yogurt and fresh basil from the garden.
They’re simple enough for a weekday lunch, beautiful enough for brunch with friends, and nourishing enough to make you feel good long after the meal is over.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
For Cooking
Lemon Basil Yogurt
Instructions
Why It’s Glow Food
These fritters are packed with ingredients that nourish from the inside out.
Zucchini and cabbage provide fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that support digestion and overall wellness. Eggs contribute high-quality protein, while almond flour offers healthy fats and nutrients that help keep blood sugar balanced. Greek yogurt adds additional protein and beneficial probiotics, supporting a healthy gut—one of our favorite foundations for vibrant skin and wellness.
Fresh basil and lemon brighten the dish while providing antioxidants and fresh flavor that makes healthy eating feel anything but boring.
Easy Swaps
Add More Protein
Make Them Dairy-Free
Boost the Veggies
Herb Variations
For Extra Crunch
These are best enjoyed warm, preferably outdoors on a sunny afternoon with people you love around the table.
Love + Eat Well,
by natalie
A crisp, vibrant salad from Natalie’s kitchen — layered with peppery greens, tart apple, shaved fennel, citrus dressing, and all the fresh bright flavors that make your body crave more vegetables naturally.
This salad was inspired by a version I had at a local restaurant years ago.
And naturally…I immediately came home convinced I could make it better.
Annnnnd I did.
It quickly became one of those salads I make over and over because it feels incredibly fresh, light, and flavorful without requiring much effort at all.
The shaved fennel gives it that crisp almost addictive crunch. The tart apple brightens everything up. And the orange dressing somehow makes the whole bowl taste sunshiney and happy.
It’s the kind of salad that actually makes you excited to eat a salad.
One of my favorite underrated vegetables — crisp, refreshing, naturally anti-inflammatory, and rich in vitamin C to help support collagen and healthy skin.
Bring freshness, crunch, and fiber that help support digestion and overall glow from within.
A nourishing blend of greens packed with antioxidants, minerals, and beautiful peppery flavor.
Healthy fats and crunch that make the salad feel satisfying and balanced instead of overly light.
Blend all dressing ingredients together until smooth and lightly creamy.
Thinly slice the fennel and apple using a mandolin or sharp knife.
Add the spinach, arugula, fennel, apple, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl.
Pour over the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
Serve immediately.
This is one of those salads that reminds me healthy food should still feel exciting and beautiful.
Bright colors. Crisp textures. Fresh citrus.
The kind of meal that leaves you feeling energized instead of weighed down.
Love + Eat Well,
Natalie
A fresh protein-packed bowl from Natalie’s kitchen — creamy Greek yogurt layered with crunchy chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, herbs, and olive oil for the easiest nourishing meal ever.
Okay…why did nobody tell us savory yogurt bowls were this good?
Because honestly this has become one of those recipes we make constantly now.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Random standing-in-the-kitchen meal.
It somehow works for all of it.
Creamy cool yogurt topped with crunchy spicy chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, salty olives, fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Simple ingredients layered together in a way that feels incredibly fresh, satisfying, and nourishing.
And the best part?
It comes together in literally minutes.
The kind of meal that feels effortless but still tastes thoughtful and elevated.
Packed with protein and probiotics that help support gut health, balanced energy, and overall nourishment.
Rich in fiber and plant protein while adding the perfect crunchy texture to the bowl.
Healthy fats help support skin hydration while bringing richness and Mediterranean flavor.
Bright crisp vegetables and fresh dill make the entire bowl feel vibrant, cooling, and refreshing.
Optional:
Spread the yogurt into a shallow bowl.
Top with the roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
Season with fresh dill and cracked black pepper.
Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
I love meals like this because they prove nourishing food can still feel exciting, flavorful, and incredibly easy.
Cool creamy yogurt. Crunchy toppings. Big fresh flavor.
Honestly one of my favorite kinds of meals lately.
Love + Eat Well,
Natalie
Fresh colorful spring rolls from Natalie’s kitchen — crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a rich almond dipping sauce wrapped up into the ultimate glow-food meal or snack.
These spring rolls feel like edible sunshine.
Fresh crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, herbs, colorful wraps, and that almond dipping sauce…
Honestly the sauce alone could make you eat an entire platter.
We make these constantly in warmer weather because they feel so fresh, hydrating, and light while still being incredibly satisfying.
And one of my favorite things about them is how customizable they are.
Use whatever wrap you love.
Use whatever vegetables you have.
Make every roll different.
There are no spring roll rules around here.
Packed with antioxidants, hydration, fiber, and nutrients that help support healthy glowing skin.
Healthy fats help keep the rolls satisfying while supporting skin hydration.
Cilantro and sprouts add brightness and extra nourishment.
Creamy rich healthy fats balanced with tangy salty umami flavor.
Perfect for prepping ahead and grabbing throughout the week.
Choose your favorite:
Slice all vegetables into thin strips.
Prepare your wraps according to package directions if needed.
Layer vegetables and avocado into the center of each wrap.
Avoid overfilling so the rolls stay tight and easy to roll.
Roll tightly and set aside.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Optional:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
Serve alongside spring rolls or drizzle onto salads and bowls.
The brown rice wraps can be a little tricky at first.
Don’t panic.
The first few may look questionable but suddenly your hands figure it out and you’ll be rolling them nonstop.
I love recipes like this because they feel fresh, colorful, nourishing, and genuinely fun to eat.
Big crunchy texture. Bright flavors. Lots of beautiful plants.
That’s my kind of meal.
Love + Eat Well,
Natalie