Hayley MacLean
School
Bastyr University, Washington State University
Expertise
Healthy Recipes, Plant-Based Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Seafood Recipes
- Hayley is a Certified Nutritionist in Washington State.
- She has been creating recipes and writing for her own blog, Happy Healthy Hayley, for over five years.
- She had previously created recipes for many large scale kitchens, including Cafe Mario on the Nintendo of America campus and many other institutional campuses.
Experience
Hayley has worked in the nutrition and food industry for almost a decade, with experience spanning from cooking in multiple kitchens to interning under seasoned Registered Dietitians. She is currently a Certified Nutritionist in Washington state and studying for her Registered Dietitian examination. Specializing in functional nutrition and gut health, she has published two papers on the subject through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics surrounding the link between digestive health and mental illness, and she has spoken publicly about the link between diet and emotion. In addition to her academic career, Hayley has worked in many food service roles, getting to create recipes for places such as Cafe Mario at the Nintendo of America headquarters. Her most recent role was that of dietetic intern for Sodexo, a worldwide food services and facilities management company.
Education
Hayley has a master's in Nutrition from Bastyr University, a small alternative medicine university outside of Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, she received her bachelor's in Communications from Washington State University.
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Stories By Hayley MacLean
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These overnight steel cut oats are incredibly delicious and nutritious, and you can feel good about what you are putting in your body.
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Whether it's for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch, this easy spinach frittata makes for a simple, yet elegant solution.
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This French onion soup-esque recipe combines yummy grilled onions, Gruyere cheese, and fantastic chicken meatballs, making it both tasty and incredibly filling.
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This Brussels sprouts slaw recipe makes a great side for any holiday dinner, or a delightful condiment for pulled pork sandwiches.
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Recipe developer Hayley MacLean came up with this wonderful recipe for lemon gooey butter cookies, and it's an absolute must-try.
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Recipe developer Hayley MacLean came up with this simple and tasty sweet potato curry soup recipe that is perfect for those who love a hearty, warm meal.
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Few things could epitomize the term comfort food more than pumpkin banana bread. There's a wholesome sweetness to it that transcends most other bread recipes.
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French toast is a breakfast staple that always hits the spot, but this festive eggnog French toast casserole really takes the cake.