Have you tried smoothie bowls? They are a fun twist on smoothies and are so easy to make. You can also add lots of healthy add-ins! Smoothie Bowls 1 cup organic yogurt 1 scoop of protein powder (this one and this one are our favorites) Optional add-ins Coconut Fruit (dried, fresh or frozen) Chia seeds Nuts […]
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday! I love creating healthier treats to make celebrating more fun. These Valentine Protein Bites are easily made with just a few additions to the No-bake healthy cookies. Valentine Energy Bites 1 cup organic Nut butter (we use the all natural Peanut butter with natural oils) 1/2 cup protein […]
We try to eat healthy and sometimes finding healthy snacks (that everyone agrees on) can be challenging. Popcorn is my go-to snack when I get in one of those I-need-to-really-snack moods. I wanted something that was salty, crunchy an sweet. With it being close to Valentine’s day, I thought using something red would be fun….and […]
After going to a local Mexican restaurant and having both children clean their plates, I have been thinking of ways to re-create the restaurant’s chicken at home. My vision was to have the chicken breasts slow cook all day to get to a desired shredded consistency, but life happened. So, I ended up boiling the […]
I love fall and am so excited to be back up north to experience the beautiful colors of fall! For some reason, fall makes me want to start cooking and baking. So, I thought it would be nice to share some fall recipes. I hope you enjoy them! Please let me know your favorite fall […]
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. People focus on giving thanks, which is something that I believe should be done all year! Another great thing about Thanksgiving is the delicious food. Last Thanksgiving we went to my parent’s home and enjoyed a lovely feast. On the menu was: Turkey on a spit Sweet potato […]
For most people, Halloween means dressing up in costumes and CANDY! The kids get candy at parties, festivities, school and of course on Halloween night. Thankfully, many people have recognized that sugar is not good for you and have decided to do something about it. Have you heard of the teal pumpkin project? Houses with […]
Have you tried quinoa? It’s a great source of protein and so fast and easy to make! You start with the base of quinoa and add in your favorite items, such as veggies, herbs and spices. It is something you can throw together on a busy weeknight. You probably have most of the items on […]
Growing up, my parents always made Kon Kuckie. Funny name, but a great marinade. My mom got the recipe from here friend and the original recipe just called for beef. My parents also used chicken, and I use veggies! Whatever you decide to use, it is a great marinade. You can prep it the day […]
Sometimes you have to let your kids (and your kitchen) get a little messy so your children can cook and actually eat (or drink) some good food! Did you know that most children will eat or at least try something they helped make? I am not the best cook (just ask my husband). However, I […]