
Hi, I’m Maya!
More About MeWelcome to Wholesome Yum! I’ve been creating easy, healthy recipes using whole, real food for over a decade — all with 10 ingredients or less, and no refined sugar. I’m excited to share them with you and so glad you’re here!
I also wrote a few cookbooks (including a USA Today Best Seller), created the Wholesome Yum app (for my recipes, custom meal plans, grocery lists, and macro tracking), and developed clean, zero sugar ingredients at Wholesome Yum Foods.
My Latest Healthy Recipes
I’m always experimenting with new recipes and revisiting my older ones to improve them. Find my latest ones here!
Bright Spring Dinners
Spring is here, and with it, lighter meals for dinner Here are some of my favorite recipes to make this time of year:
All The Asparagus
Asparagus is my favorite springtime veggie, and I have so many recipes with it! Here are some of the most popular ones:
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Lighter Spring Soups
When the weather can’t decide what it’s doing, a lighter soup is perfect to warm you up and still get those lighter spring vibes.
Colorful Spring Salads
This is the perfect time to break out more salads and add more veggies to your life! Here are some lovely salads to make the best of fresh spring produce popping up:
Easy Chicken Dinners
If you’re looking for a chicken dinner that’s a winner, they’re pretty much my thing! 😉 Here are some of my best ways to cook chicken for a fuss-free, easygoing kind of night… and a smile on your family members’ faces.
Seafood Recipe Ideas
From salmon and other fish to shrimp and lobster, I love my seafood! It’s one of the best proteins for a light, flavorful meal. Here are some of my most popular ways to make it.
Tender, Juicy Steaks
My love for steak is pretty serious, so each of these recipes is dedicated to cooking those cuts of beef just right. Choose your favorite, and look out for my tips in each post!
Healthy Side Dishes
Don’t forget the sides! Next to the protein, my plate is usually loaded with veggies, so most of my side dishes are focused on just that. Give these simple options a try.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Your whole family will love this easy chicken bacon ranch casserole! It’s fast, creamy, cheesy, low carb, and needs just 7 common ingredients.
Quick Air Fryer Recipes
The air fryer is my favorite kitchen appliance — I use it multiple times a week! Nothing gets foods as juicy or crispy. Here are some of the best ways you can use it this week.
My Favorite Kitchen Products
Simple 30-Minute Meals
If you’re as busy as me, you need trusted 30-minute meals to rely on. I got you! These are sure to be a hit with your family, without taking up much of your time.
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Start your day off right with these easy breakfast options. As a bonus, you can meal prep any of these ahead of time for stress-free mornings — and I often do.
My Easy Keto Cookbooks!

My Easy Keto Cookbooks!
Make the foods you crave on keto without the skyrocketing carbs! The Easy Keto Cookbook and The Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook offer simple, family-friendly, low carb recipes for everything from breakfast to desserts, all with 10 ingredients or less.
My Favorite Zero Sugar Ingredients
I’m passionate about helping people eat fresh, whole foods with easy recipes, but sometimes we need a solution for something sweet! After years of healthy cooking, I developed this line of natural, zero sugar ingredients to compliment a real food lifestyle without refined sugar.
Popular Keto Recipes
I spent years developing keto recipes, and many of them are still some of my most popular ones! Of course, proteins and many veggies naturally fit the bill, but here are some dishes that will let you enjoy those foods you’ve been missing most.