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Low-Spoon Recipes

  • Cozy Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggie Bake blog post title with a picture of a plate with cooked chicken thighs, fresh rosemary and cut lemons
    Low-Spoon Recipes - Main Course

    Cozy Lemon Herb Chicken & Veggie Bake

    January 4, 2026 - By 

    I find that during the winter months, I crave simple, cozy meals like this Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggie Bake recipe.  This is especially true after a holiday season filled with lots of sugar and refined carbohydrates. My body seems to crave nutrient-rich, simple, whole food ingredients. This recipe is also great for those days when my energy is a little lower because it doesn’t require as much prep time…especially if I’ve purchased pre-cut carrots! I really love this lemon herb chicken recipe paired with my baked apples as a dessert. It’s complete comfort food for me! This recipe is…

  • Lazy Veggie Hash Bowl recipe title with a picture of a cast iron skillet filled with the veggie hash topped with a fried egg.
    Gluten Free Recipes - Grain free - Low-Spoon Recipes

    Lazy Veggie Hash Bowl

    May 28, 2025 - By 

    Some days, cooking a full meal feels like climbing a mountain—especially if you’re not feeling great or just low on energy. That’s where this Lazy Veggie Hash Bowl comes in. It’s a one-pan wonder packed with real, whole food ingredients, and it’s totally adaptable based on what you have in the fridge or freezer. No fancy steps. No special equipment. Just a hearty, grounding meal you can throw together in about 15 minutes, with minimal effort and maximum comfort. Whether you need a cozy breakfast, a quick lunch, or breakfast-for-dinner vibes, this bowl has your back. I even have included…

  • No-Cook Hummus Plate recipe blog post with a picture of a plate of hummus, veggies and pita chips
    Gluten Free Recipes - Low-Spoon Recipes

    No-Cook Hummus Plate

    May 14, 2025 - By 

    Are you a fan of hummus? It can be used to create a simple, no-cook lunch or dinner option that is healthy, but that won’t deplete your energy to create! Those people who are neurodivergent, or who struggle with fatigue (hello perimenopause), or those with chronic illnesses, all know that sometimes it is downright difficult to fix yourself a meal. There have been plenty of times when I am struggling with some burnout and struggle to even get out of bed or off the couch. During those times, it can be so easy to order takeout or reach for something…

  • Vanilla Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats Recipe Blog post title with a picture of a small glass jar filled with the recipe from the blog post
    Breakfast/Brunch food - Low-Spoon Recipes - Recipes for One

    Vanilla Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats

    March 1, 2025 - By 

    I’m a big oatmeal lover. And it’s not uncommon for me to make a bowl of oatmeal for lunch because I enjoy it so much. But when it gets warmer here in South Carolina, I want to eat fewer hot foods. That’s why I started making overnight oats! It allows me to enjoy oatmeal, even during the warmer months of the year. This is also a great low-spoon recipe. It takes very little time to put together, and since I tend to have more energy at night then it’s simple for me to whip up before bed for breakfast or…

  • Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarter recipe blog post- picture of two cooked chicken leg quarters on a wood background
    Air Fryer - Gluten Free Recipes - Grain free - Low Carb - Low-Spoon Recipes - Main Course - Recipes for One

    Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarter

    April 2, 2023 - By 

    I’m always looking for budget-friendly, low-spoon ideas for dinner. That’s why I love making a chicken leg quarter for dinner. I can always find them reasonably priced, they taste amazing when baked, and they don’t require a lot of energy to make. One thing that I don’t like, however, is always having to cook them in the oven. Living in South Carolina, I do everything I can to not turn the oven on during the summer months! It’s just too hot to even think of my oven adding heat to my kitchen. Especially when the temperature hits triple digits. And…

  • A picture of a bowl of quinoa with the blog post title "Instant Pot Quinoa, gluten free"
    Instant Pot - Low-Spoon Recipes

    Instant Pot Quinoa

    May 24, 2018 - By 

    Electric pressure cookers like the Instant Pot have made life so much easier! Having the ability to set it and forget it, but to have food cook relatively quickly, makes eating whole, real foods much more accessible to neurodivergent people who are struggling with energy. That’s important, especially if you are in the process of healing your body and still experience fatigue and brain fog! When you feel yucky, it can be so much more difficult to get up the motivation to cook. I know for me, grabbing takeout or processed convenience foods was all the energy I could muster…