Snacks
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Donuts
It absolutely comes down to better nutrition habits. Someone once told me, you can’t get results if you eat donuts. Well, that’s a lie! You can absolutely have your cake and eat it too. Or in this case- chocolate peanut butter protein donuts! After bringing home donuts for the kids on Saturday I’ve been craving donuts. And where I’m all for balance and eating the donut or tacos or pizza or whatever, I’m also all for making healthier swaps too! I spent a little time in the kitchen this week working on an easy, delicious breakfast for me and Luke for the next few days. These yummy chocolate peanut butter…
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Cauliflower Crust Roasted Tomato Pizza
If cauliflower can become pizza… you, my friend, can do anything. Every once in a while, I pull out my chef hat, dirty every dish in the kitchen, and whip up something amazing to prove to myself I can cook much more than chicken nuggets and boxed mac and cheese. Like tonight’s cauliflower crust pizza. Oh my stars. Something about being in the kitchen, all of the aromas of delicious foods, combinations of flavors, and the whole art of cooking- I absolutely love it. And on National Pizza day it only seemed fitting to make a couple delicious pizzas from scratch! Yes, I made a traditional whole grain (yeast free)…
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Healthier Air Fryer Donuts
You had me at “10 Minute Breakfast”! My kiddos will sleep in, lounge on the couch for an hour, and then IMMEDIATELY decide they are STARVING and need to eat RIGHT NOW!!! Quick, healthy breakfasts are totally our jam. However, they default to toaster waffles and would prefer pop-tarts or donuts where I’m more of a “made from scratch” sort of mom. Don’t get me wrong, we indulge every now and then, but if I can whip up a “healthier” version of a lot of things, I will. Donuts are one of our favs in this house too. The greasy, gooey, chocolatey smothered, deep-fried, treats don’t last too long here.…
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The BEST Banana Bread Recipe
I vowed to use this time at home to bake more with the girls. Their most recent request was for a super gooey, chocolate chip filled banana bread. And where I’ve made good banana breads in the past I was determined to make THE recipe that would wow them and assure that not one crumb would go to waste. This. Is. It. Gooey. Buttery. Full of flavor. And better than any I’ve made before. We hope you enjoy this as much as we have! Let me know what you think! Ingredients: 3 mashed, ripe bananas 1/4 c wildflower honey3 eggs1 cup old fashioned oats4 tbsp butter, softened2 tbsp organic cane…
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Pumpkin Spice Shakeology is HERE!!!
Helllloooooooo fall!!! Y’all… I know. Summer JUST ended, right? But is anyone else just as excited for the smells, and flavors, and goodies that come with this season?! I will admit it…. we’re already bought pumpkin spice coffee. I’ve put up just a few fall decorations. And we just ordered our pumpkin spice Shakeology! I can’t help it, I’m excited for fall. One thing that I’m MOST excited about this season is that my favorite vegan shake, my post-workout, my simple, clean, healthy go-to snack, is now available in Pumpkin Spice flavor! Yep! All of the flavors of the season without the additives, sugary chemicals, and artificial flavors that come…
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Nutrition Simplified- Achieving Balance and Sustainability
Nutrition is my jam. Now, anyway. It wasn’t always. Yeah, I ate “healthy”. Lean Cuisines and Diet Coke used to be my jam. I paid zero attention to what I was putting in my body, but fully believed that a 1500 calorie salad was a good lunch choice and could nearly eat my weight in steak, baked potato, and buttery green beans at dinner… protein, carb, veggie, right? About 5 years ago I committed to and dove into a fitness and nutrition program that would forever change the landscape of how I approached my nutrition. One that allowed for balance. See, I was always under the impression you could have…
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Carrot Cake Protein Muffins
When breakfast tastes like dessert… I call that a win. These are quite possibly my favorite grab-and-go muffins that taste heavenly, require a minimum of ingredients, and give you a filling serving of protein, veggies, carbs, and an optional add in of healthy fats too. I am a sucker for carrot cake. When carrot cake is healthier? Even better. When I can have carrot cake for breakfast? I’m in love. As a mother, muffins that pack a protein punch with the addition of my favorite- Vegan Vanilla Shakeology (a powerhouse plant based superfood shake mix that we use as a go-to for baking and to blend into daily milkshakes) mean…
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Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins- Kid Favorite!
It’s a good feeling as a mother when you find a recipe that your kiddos love. Especially if it’s healthier and packs in some secret fruit and veggie power. When they ask, “Mom, can you make those chocolate muffins?” and they think they’re getting a treat, it makes this momma smile! I packed these muffins with pumpkin, banana, some cocoa powder, egg, oat, and some kid-friendly protein powder too for an extra boost. We hope you love them too! Leave a comment below letting me know what you think! Yield: 24 Mini Muffins Ingredients: 1 large banana, mashed 1 cup pumpkin pureé 2 c quick cook oats 2 scoops kid…
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Pumpkin Zucchini Power Muffins
“Eat more veggies”, they say. “Try to get more veggies in at breakfast,” they say. Let’s be honest, we don’t always run for the veggies at breakfast. My kids included. But when I can sneak them into muffins, it makes this momma’s job easier. These muffins are a favorite of mine. Not only is each serving size THREE muffins (seriously, I can barely eat two) but each serving size has a whole serving of veggies, protein, and carbs. An ideal combination for starting the day off healthy and with some energy. My kids love these too- easy to grab one and run out the door, or we save them…
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Seven Layer American Flag Dip
Every patriotic summer barbeque calls for a seven layer dip! And this is one of our favorites! Super simple. Healthier alternative than most. And great for dipping chips or veggies too! Ingredients: 1 tub plain Greek yogurt 2 cans refried beans (I used organic vegetarian) 1 16oz jar of salsa Shredded romaine lettuce Black olives, sliced Roma tomatoes, finely diced Taco flavored shredded cheese Blue corn tortilla chips Directions: In a 13×9 baking dish, spread refried beans evenly across pan. Top with layer of salsa- 3/4- 1 c. Add layer of sliced black olives. Top olives with shredded lettuce then shredded cheese. Dice Roma tomatoes, set aside. Spoon Greek…
