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    The BEST Breakfast Wrap!

    Mushrooms… yay? Or nay? Iā€™m a total yay. In my eggs, soup, on my pizza. In tacos- yā€™all Mission Taco Joint has THE BEST portobello mushroom tacos! I’m a sucker for all things mushrooms. So to add them into a breakfast wrap to give it a bit more of a punch, this is my jam! Powerhouse of flavor. Delish combination. 2 servings of veggies in each wrap. And a treat for your savory taste buds! Recipe below! Ingredients: 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites2 tsp butter olive oil (I use Olivino Tasting Barā€™s)1 whole grain wrap/tortilla (I prefer Mission organic)2 tbsp chopped white onion1 c chopped baby portobellos1 c arugula or mixed greens1…

  • Breakfast,  Recipes,  Shakeology,  Snacks

    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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    Choco-Banana Gluten Free Granola Bites

    When the monsters awake from their slumber, itā€™s always a guess what theyā€™re going to want for breakfast. Ā Theyā€™re imdivually picky and equally hard to please so it takes effort to find something they all agree upon. Ā I was pleased they all love these yummy chocolate banana granola bites aka mini muffins! Ā Theyā€™re gluten free and no added sugar too! Not only do they make for a quick breakfast or to pop in their lunchbox, theyā€™re a great after school snack and have a little extra protein and hidden fruit and veggie in them too! I hope your kiddos enjoy them as much as mine do!   Ingredients:Ā Ā  2 mashed…

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    Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

    Some mornings call for breakfast casseroles.  Today was one of those mornings.  Typically on Sunday nights I pour a lot of time into meal prepping for the week, but last night I was drained, exhausted, and frankly I just didnā€™t feel like it.  So after a long, somewhat rested night, I devoted 15 minutes of my morning to prepping breakfast for the week.   It turned out as good as I imagined. I hope you enjoy it!  Ingredients: 3 medium/large sweet potatoes, diced  6 whole eggs + 6 egg whites  3 c chopped spinach 4 small sweet peppers, chopped  1/2 c cherry tomatoes, sliced  1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp…

  • Breakfast,  Recipes,  Shakeology,  Snacks

    Chocolate Banana Bread- No Sugar

    Back to school in full swing and the snack monsters are ALWAYS HUNGRY!!!  A quick 10 minutes of prepping this and into the oven for 50 and within an hour a yummy, healthy, no sugar snack is on the table!   My girls helped crack the eggs, stir, measure, and pour and you know, the more they help, the more they want to eat what they make!   Here’s our SIMPLE healthier chocolate banana bread recipe!   Wet Ingredients:  2 ripe bananas, mashed  2 eggs  1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk  1/4 c organic wildflower honey 1 tsp vanilla  Dry Ingredients:  2/3 c whole wheat or almond flour  1 c…

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    Sweet Potato Egg Muffins: Whole 30 Approved

      Approaching our first ever Caribbean trip to Punta Cana next month and we’ve decided it’s time we whoop our bootys into gear… literally.   And we had such amazing results incorporating our morning 30 minute workout and following Whole 30 in January we’re going for it again!  Whole 30 (ish)*** starts today and we’ll go through until April 23rd when we board the plane!   This morning’s breakfast was simple, healthy, and Whole 30 approved.  Sweet Potato egg muffins- perfect for meal planning/prepping and a quick, easy, filling breakfast during the week.  I’ll be making another batch of these going into the weekend too!     Whole 30 Approved…

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    Baked Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Casserole

    When you’re trying to get three kids ready in the morning, get yourself ready, get your husband ready, pack lunches, change the baby, an easy breakfast is a must.  This is a super simple, super flavorful, and super healthy one dish breakfast that the whole family will love.  Something for everyone, blueberries, oats, strawberries, and chocolate chips!  Enjoy! Baked Oatmeal Berry Casserole Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  40 mins Total Time: 50 Minutes  Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 Cups All Natural Oats 1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar (can substitute Brown Sugar) 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Cinnamon Ā½ tsp Sea Salt Ā½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips 1 Cup Diced Strawberries ā…” Cup Blueberries…

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    Breakfast Quiche- Whole 30 Approved

    When I started Whole 30 I thought, how am I going to make it through on scrambled eggs and grilled chicken.  I need more variety in my life.  Around day 9 of eating mostly scrambled eggs, potatoes, and chicken I new I needed to spice things up or I was going to get bored.  And reach for the chips.  And I’m determined to get through these 30 days with no cheats.  Day 19 & going strong.   So I whipped up a yummy “breakfast” quiche, I say breakfast lightly because this has been my dinner twice this week, it’s so good.  Sweet potato crust, ground turkey, and plenty of veggies. …

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    Embarking on the Whole 30 Journey… With Breakfast Hash

      Hello 2017!  Hello “New Year, New Me”. I vowed I wasn’t going to overhaul my life this year.  I wasn’t going to make a “big change”.  I like the ME that I am.  I don’t need a new “me”. So,  I decided that I was going to pick a few things to improve where I needed to and focus on having more fun.  Living a little bit more.  Take more trips. Love harder.  Laugh more.  Give my kids so many snuggles that by 2018 they were sick of me!  And be a really good wife.  You know, one that doesn’t complain about the trash not being taken out, because…

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    Kid Favorite Mini Muffins

    A super simple breakfast and snack muffin recipe that can be whipped up quick is a lifesaver!  We baked these the other night for breakfasts and snacks!  They’re clean/healthy and nutritious too and perfect for those busy back to school mornings or afternoon snacks!  Kid Favorite Blueberry Muffins: Ingredients: 1.5 c quick cook oats 1/2 c whole wheat or almond flour  1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 large mashed banana  1 c vanilla unsweetened almond milk  1/4 c honey 1 egg, beaten  1/2 c blueberries (or chopped strawberries, blackberries, or 3 tbsp chocolate chips! šŸ˜‰) Pinch of sea salt  Directions:  Mix everything together in a bowl.  Spoon by…