Welcome to A Sweet Pea Chef! Browse hundreds of recipes that are delicious, healthy, and support a clean eating lifestyle! Transform your life with science-based knowledge and delicious food.
Hey there!
I'm Lacey! Nice to meet you 🙂
I’m a Cleanish Lifestyle Coach, YouTuber, and Blogger. I live in Austin, TX with my husband, 4 kids, and 2 mini Aussies. I'm here to help you transform your life through delicious clean eating recipes and science-backed knowledge!
March Recipe Spotlight
Welcome the new season with light, vibrant, and nourishing dishes perfect for March. These recipes embrace fresh ingredients and bold flavors while keeping your healthy goals on track!
Most Popular Recipes
While there are a lot of great recipes on the blog, here are the most popular ones.
Top Rated Protein Smoothies
The healthy protein smoothie recipes will become a favorite part of your daily routine.
30 Day Healthy
Learn how to meal prep to save time while you enjoy healthy and tasty recipes that are designed to reduce your inflammation, and make you absolutely love your food.
Recent Posts
Explore my latest articles and recipes for your clean eating lifestyle.
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Banana Protein Pancakes
These banana protein pancakes are a delicious way to meet your macro goals! Filling and fiber-rich, they’re super healthy and easy to make. This post shares tips on how to make them fluffy and clean-approved. Enjoy!
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Healthy Tzatziki Sauce
It's easy to eat well when you've got a good sauce. In this post, you’ll learn how easy it is to make healthy Tzatziki sauce. And the many ways you can enjoy it!
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Healthy Blender Chocolate Muffins
These Healthy Chocolate Muffins are made with 9 simple ingredients and packed with double chocolate flavor. Free of refined sugar, oil, and flour, each muffin has under 200 calories, 7g protein, 4g fiber, and 12g fat—perfect for a guilt-free chocolate…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. This post will show you how to make delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars that provide a mood boost and sustained bursts of energy!
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Healthy Tandoori Chicken
Want to spice up your week? This recipe will take you there! Follow along to learn exactly how to make healthy Tandoori Chicken, what makes it special, and why it's great for weight loss.
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Easy Pan-Fried Asparagus
Seasoned to perfection with the right amount of crunch...we’re making perfectly sauteed asparagus. Along with 7 ways to add some love and sparkle to this dish!
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Healthy Chicken Cacciatore
Healthy Chicken Cacciatore is simple enough to prepare for a weeknight dinner, but also ultra impressive for a dinner party. It's wonderful! This post shows you how to make this super easy, tasty, and comforting recipe.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Love corned beef but want a healthier twist? This homemade Corned Beef And Cabbage gives you all the classic flavors—tender, juicy beef, perfectly cooked cabbage, and hearty potatoes—without all the extra sodium and additives. If you love rich and hearty…
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Healthy Orange Chicken
There's much to love about Healthy Orange Chicken! The grated ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes all make it a beloved classic. This post will show you how to skip the unwanted calories and create your own version, at…
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Chocolate Protein Pancake Recipe
This Chocolate Protein Pancake recipe will make you fall in love with healthy pancakes. If there was one recipe I've made the most in my lifetime since starting this blog, it would be these chocolate pancakes. Without fail, every time…
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Instant Pot Carolina Pulled Pork
This Instant-Pot Carolina Pulled Pork is a great BBQ pulled pork recipe. It's less sweet and smokey and more tangy and spicy. Make it in under 2 hours! I know I've spent the last 10+ years in Texas and all,…
Meal Prep Ideas
These easy meal prep recipes are time-tested and family-approved.
Cleanish Movement
Get ready to stay motivated, engaged, and on track to reach your goals with my 90-day program focusing on Mindset, Nutrition, and Fitness as the key elements of a cleanish lifestyle.
Weight Loss Tips
Stay motivated and successful with these helpful tips during your weight loss journey.
Delicious Healthy Desserts
Enjoy healthy desserts that use real ingredients. From cheesecake to ice cream, enjoy my collection of cleanish recipes.
Cleanish Buying Guides
You'll find everything you need to make informed choices on your food and health.
Clean Eating Cookbook
75 flavorful and nutritious recipes that ditch processed ingredients, refined sugars and harmful additives. Instead using natural sweeteners and low-carb, high-protein foods, you never have to give up the meals you love to eat.
Cleanish Resource Guides
Take advantage of these practical and handy resources for your journey.
Intermittent Fasting
Learn everything you need to know to be successful with intermittent fasting.
My Weight Loss Journey
How I Lost Over 200 Pounds With Clean Eating and intermittent Fasting, and have created a cleanish lifestyle where I no longer battle with my food or my weight.
Beginner Guides
Whether you’re interested in using a new kitchen tool, trying to impress with a new recipe, or just tired of not knowing how to use that dusty food processor, these posts will help you learn the basics.
