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Simple Healthy Nutty Granola – No Refined Sugar
I LOVE granola, it is one of my breakfast and snack staples. My kids love granola as a snack or with their yogurt too. What I do not love is how much added sugar/sweetener is in most packaged brands. Many packaged brands can have more sugar than packaged desserts! You can read here on why…
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Sneaky Healthy Hack
Use Baby Food Purees in Recipes Green Bean Puree Challenge 1. Smoothies! 1 cup Spinach 1- 2oz Green Bean Puree 1/2 Frozen Banana 1/2 cup Mango (can be any other fruit) 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 1 tsp Almond Butter Dash of Cinnamon (optional) Handful of Ice 2. Slow Cooker Ground Beef Tacos Recipe…
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Herbed Grilled Chicken Marinade
This quick & healthy Herbed Grilled Chicken marinade is on the menu very often in the summer! It is packed with flavor thanks to the mix of fresh herbs. I love making extra grilled chicken for a leftover night or picnic night. Many summer nights are played by ear so I like to cook a…
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Avocado Muffins
Avocado Muffins are low in sugar, dairy free and packed with nutrients! They are perfect for kids as a fun healthy treat, snack or special breakfast! Click here for how to make them or watch the video below! The avocado acts as a substitute for butter or oil in this recipe and replaces it with…
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Freeze Avocado!
If you have an avocado that is going bad or a small piece that is leftover you can cut it up and portion it out for smoothies! Avocados add a nice creamy texture to smoothies! They are a great source of fiber and protein for your smoothie which will help keep you full for the…
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Avocado, Corn, Tomato & Cheddar Salad
I love to call this salad summer in a bowl – it is the perfect side on a hot summer night. I make this almost every week in the summer as a side for grilled chicken, steak or pork. It is also a great side for slow cooker tacos. Finally we also love it for…
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Avocados
One-third of a medium avocado has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients making it a great nutrient-dense food choice 1. They are stocked with omega-3 fatty acids and natural vitamin E These are both great for your brain 2. Avocados contain a quarter of your daily vitamin C This plays an…
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Dairy Free & Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Healthy Zucchini Bread that is dairy free, made with whole wheat flour, but can be adapted to be gluten free! I thought it would only be fitting to have my first bread recipe be based on one that I used to love to bake with my mom. She has an amazing recipe that I will…
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Cherries
One cup of cherries contains 90 calories with an ample supply of fiber, protein, vitamin A and C, a powerhouse of antioxidants, and a natural source of melatonin. 1. Helps With Arthritis And Inflammatory Conditions Cherries’ abundant supply of antioxidants, specifically polyphenols, have been linked to reduced levels of nitric oxide — a compound associated with osteoarthritis…
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