Kristen Carli
School
University Of Arizona, Arizona State University, University Of Western States
Expertise
Plant-Based Nutrition, Weeknight Recipes, Air-Fryer Recipes
- Kristen has been selected as a Produce for Better Health Foundation Fruit and Vegetable Ambassador in Action to help promote the health benefits and importance of consuming fruits and vegetables.
- She is often featured on local Arizona TV segments sharing nutrition tips and tricks.
- In 2022, she won the FoodMinds upwaRD award for an up-and-coming registered dietitian in the nutrition communication space.
Experience
As a registered dietitian, Kristen loves to develop recipes and write about food and nutrition topics. She writes regularly for many food brands and media outlets including Naked Nutrition, BariLife, Signos, and KanduHealth. Kristen is an expert recipe developer partnering with many brands including Wonderful Pistachios, Pacific Coast Producers, BakoSweet, Navitas, Bob's Red Mill, 21st Century Vitamins, Vega, and more.
Education
Kristen has a degree in psychology as well as a bachelor's and master's degree in nutrition. As a registered dietitian, and busy mom, she loves creating quick and healthy recipes the whole family will love.
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Stories By Kristen Carli
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Start your morning off right with a delicious, homemade banana muffin. With this classic and simple recipe, you can whip up a batch in less than 30 minutes.
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Some cookery is irreplaceable. While there are many kitchen devices out there that can do it all, the multiple uses of a stockpot are tough to replicate.
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Read below to find out which frozen dinner brands stand out among the rest. After all, you deserve to eat well -- even if you are not eating a homemade meal.
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From kale to apple, there are healthier alternatives to the standard potato chip. We've highlighted which brands to look out for and the ones to avoid.
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The next time you plan on having a laid back morning at home, be sure to make a batch of these decadent (and easy!) buttermilk Belgian waffles.
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Stop saving green bean casserole for the holidays! You can start eating it year round with this easy and healthy green bean casserole recipe.
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When you want to set and forget your evening meal a few hours in advance, try this hearty (and healthy) recipe for slow cooker minestrone soup.
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Fresh baked cookies are delicious, but know what's arguably even better? This recipe for no bake chocolate drop cookies. It's easy and delicious.
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Take your regular cream cheese dip to the next level by adding feta cheese to the mix. You can make this recipe for whipped feta dip in just 5 minutes. .
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Going vegan doesn't mean giving up ice cream. This homemade recipe for vegan chocolate ice cream uses coconut milk in place of cow's milk.
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With this Instant Pot mushroom risotto recipe, you can have a delicious meal without the hassle.
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If you're abstaining for Lent, here are some of our favorite fish recipes that are the far from boring. By Easter Sunday, you won't even miss meat!
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We've rounded up our top favorite secret menu items at Jamba Juice and ranked them worst to best.
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Delight your friends and your kids when you whip up this themed St. Patrick's Day cupcake recipe. Each green cupcake even features a "pot of gold" on top.
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Try this satisfying khichdi recipe for an easy vegetarian one-pot dish. Serve this Indian favorite as a warm meal that can easily be tweaked to your taste.
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When you're craving mac and cheese, don't reach for a box. Instead, try this southwest version of green chile mac and cheese.
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Step up your chili game with this delicious and easy venison rendition. You'll find everything you love about chili with extra flavor and nutritional value.
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This puffy baked dessert combines carrots, brown sugar, eggs, and spices for a cake-like concoction that's tender, sweet, and a real crowd-pleaser.
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This peppermint ice cream is the perfect addition to your winter holiday celebrations. Enjoy the refreshing scoop with crushed candy canes as a festive treat.
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This gluten-free version of Italian classic ribollita soup replaces traditional day-old bread with shredded chicken. It's made even easier with a slow cooker.
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This wonderful pork chili verde recipe is simple and incredibly flavorful, and there's no doubt that it will leave you wanting seconds or even thirds.
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Don't be alarmed by the long list of ingredients -- you probably already have just about everything you need to make this super easy jerk chicken with pasta.
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This sweet potato casserole is pretty unique, and it's something that's definitely worth trying during the holiday season.
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If you love meat and potatoes, add a little bit of flavor to the classic combo with this Cuban picadillo recipe.
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In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy homemade Thai food in your very own kitchen! Simple, flavorful ingredients make this dish stand out at meal time!
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This classic manicotti recipe is loaded with several types of cheese, making it deliciously decadent and savory.
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This ropa vieja comes together easily in the slow cooker, leaving you with delicious tomato-infused steak.