Healthy Pregnancy Recipes | American Pregnancy Association

Healthy Pregnancy Recipes


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Need a fun + super easy + super delicious snack you and your kids will love? These ‘Tuna Pickle Pretzel Sandwiches’ are just the thing! Crunchy pretzels, crisp pickles, and a flavorful dilly tuna salad make these cute little snacker stackers – kid-approved snacking!

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These adorable little tuna cheese mini bell peppers snacks are not only SUPER easy to throw together, but ONLY 3 ingredients! Sweet and crunchy mini bell pepper halves are stuffed with creamy and delicious Good Culture cottage cheese and then topped with pieces of tuna from your favorite Safe Catch Elite Tuna pouches. There are so many awesome flavors in the pouches, so you can switch it up or even use seasoned salmon pouches too!

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Salmon & Bell Pepper Egg Muffins – packed with protein, super versatile, and so easy to make! These bites can even be made ahead or stored frozen for a quick start to your day, too. Before we know it, our “Salmon Egg Bites” will be trending too.

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One pan butter-ranch mackerel rice dinner coming right up! This super simple recipe can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes and is full of bold + delicious flavors. I love that this rice recipe is filled with Omega-3’s and heart-healthy nutrients. It’s such a tasty way to level up your weeknight mackerel rice dish.

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Looking for a vibrant twist to the traditional “tuna salad?” Look no further with ‘Balsamic Tuna Salad Apple Boats!’ The unique flavor from balsamic vinegar elevates this tuna salad and pairs perfectly with the sweet apple. Chopped walnuts give it some extra crunch, flavor and nutritional benefits too!

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Tuna that is fun, tasty and healthy delights pregnant women. Proteins, the essential omega-3s, aid in the development of babies, pregnant mothers and hungry children.

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This simple milkshake combines the health benefits of Nightfood ice cream with “superfood” properties of chia and cacao, which provide additional fiber, minerals, and antioxidants without any added sugar. The result is a thick and decadent milkshake you can feel good about eating.

5mins

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Banana splits are a classic dessert, but not all support your health. This version includes all the health benefits from Nightfood ice cream combined with healthy fats from shredded coconut and walnuts, antioxidants from fresh berries and dark chocolate, and a touch of natural sweetness from simple homemade date caramel. It’s also loaded with fiber and magnesium which support healthy digestion and stable blood sugar. You won’t be able to resist it!

40-45mins

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Brownies and ice cream are the ultimate indulgence when you’re pregnant (and beyond!). This brownie recipe has hidden fiber and protein from black beans that you wont even notice, but your health and your taste buds will certainly love. Unlike most brownie recipes, this one is also gluten free and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

10mins

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Tuna salad combined with avocado, almonds, tomatoes is a delicious way for pregnant women to get the protein, essential fats and vitamins they need to support their nutrition needs and their baby’s.

30mins

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Delight pregnant moms and their holiday guests with salmon poppers appetizers packed with nutricious holiday flavors like pumpkin, sweet potato and cranberry.

10mins

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Pregnant moms and babies need a delicious meal that’s cool, delicious and packs a nutritious wallup.

10mins

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Protein, essential fats and flavors combine in this tasty tuna salad to delight pregnant moms. Not only easy, this recipe is versatile and is fantastic with cottage cheese, pairing with greens in a rollup taco or like a dip with crackers or celery.

15-20mins

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The beauty of a clean protein-powdered meal this delicious is that pregnant moms can enjoy nutritious energy anytime of day. Roast the vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later for a fast-make combination.

8mins

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The delicious tacos are easy to make and pack tons of healthy protein and essential fats for baby’s brain development and mom’s breast milk. Leftovers are even more delicious in another batch of tacos or a salad.

30mins

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Developing babies need clean protein and Omega-3s for the development of their nervous systems. Mom needs these nutrients to prevent preterm labor and preeclampsia.

25-30mins

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Healthy wild salmon, your favorite veggies are an easy, delicious way for mom and baby to get a nutrition-packed meal. Serve warm or cold and pair with avocado slices or greens.

25mins

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Pregnant moms need healthy protein and fats. Whether on crostini or zucchini, avocado tuna salad is the perfect pairing of two deliciously better-for-you nutritional sources; tuna for protein and avocado for vegetable-based fats.

25mins

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Pregnant moms and their babies need healthy Omega-3s for healthy nervous system development and this Tuna Salad is full of protein, fiber, healthy fats and nutrients from fresh veggies.

10mins

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This fresh, clean salad supplies the protein moms and their growing babies need. The combined sweetness of Ahi tuna and bell peppers, countered with the lemon juice and pickles are sure to please anyone seeking a healthier and better tasting quick bite.

30mins

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Veggie-packed salmon meatballs are a flavorful and easy quick dinner. Serve over riced cauliflower, noodles or a spinach salad.

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