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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
I can’t get enough “holiday smell” in my house. It’s an addiction. I put away my pumpkin spice candle yesterday and busted out holiday spice and that cinnamon smell took over my house last night. It was heavenly. We decorated the tree. We hung our stockings. We listened to Christmas music and all was complete. Until I woke up this morning and missed that pumpkin smell. So I fixed it. Well, I fixed muffins. And waffles. With pumpkin and spices and warmth and honey and deliciousness. And they tasted amazing and are guilt free too! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins: Ingredients: 1 1/3 c brown rice flour 1/2 cup quick cook…
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Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
I love a savory and sweet salad. Especially when it’s a perfect complement to a big dinner. This is my Thanksgiving dinner salad this year. The crispness and crunch of the fresh-off-the-tree apples and the toasted walnuts make an excellent addition to this salad and it will pair nicely with roasted turkey breast, fresh bread, and white wine! For The Salad: 6 c mixed field greens 2 medium golden delicious apples, thinly sliced 1/3 cup toasted walnuts (toast in skillet for 2-3 minutes on low/medium heat) 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese For The Dressing: 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp…
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Deer Season Chili
We live about 2 hours from my in-laws. When the weather gets cold we can count on heading that way at least one weekend each month. Hunting season starts. The men trudge out at 4:30 am and we sleep snugly under fuzzy blankets until the sun comes peeking in the windows. We emerge in slippers to a pot of coffee and a batch of pancakes off the griddle and spend the day doing crafts, playing with Playdough, and preparing a yummy dinner for when they return. One of my favorites is my mother-in-laws chili. There’s something about a big pot of chili on a Sunday afternoon to fill up…
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Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup
When I was little, my mom made this homemade chicken noodle soup that was to die for. Every time I was sick. I could count on this yummy, creamy, delicious soup. I couldn’t even tell you what she put in it (maybe I should ask her for the recipe) but it was delicious. So with some change-in-the-season coughs coming around, a runny nosed toddler, a croupy three year old, and a feverish 6 year old, it was time for some crockpot chicken noodle soup today. Every child needs that one soup memory. That warm your soul, heal me when I’m sick, best mommy remedy. This is that soup. …
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Meal Prep Madness
We are the epitome of busy. We have three girls ages 8, 5, and 3. My husband travels some for work. I am a nurse (not currently practicing). I run a business from my home helping people meet their fitness and nutritional goals. We workout daily. I grocery shop. I run monthly accountability groups for my clients. We prepare our meals fresh. We have even been known to do fitness competitions. My life is a constant whirlwind. I need a cleaning service. And a laundry service. Most days I don’t have time to prepare for what is thrown at me. But I’ve come to learn how important it is to…
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Mummy Pizzas
Does anyone else love coming up with festive recipes for each holiday? Or trying things out from Pinterest? We went for it tonight! And they turned out great! My kiddos love English muffin and sandwich thin mini pizzas and we just had to make them into mummies for Halloween! Ingredients: Whole grain English Muffins or Sandwich Thins Organic tomato/basil pasta sauce or marinara sauce Sliced mozzarella cheese Sliced black olives Directions: Place thins on parchment paper lined sheet or foil (spray with cooking spray). Top with sauce and place cheese slices across. Top with black olive eyes. Bake at 400* for 10-13 minutes until cheese bubbles. Enjoy! …
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Black Bean Lentil Stew
On Sunday’s we crockpot. Football, crisp autumn air, crunching in the leaves, wearing scarves, eating soups and stews out of cold weather bowls and getting that warm, fuzzy feeling. This meal was created by total happenstance. I wanted a crockpot dinner but didn’t have a plan so I worked with what I had. And it worked. My husbands words: “Oh this is good. It’s not to tomatoey. I like it.” He’s weird about tomatoes. So it passed the test and now have another crockpot recipe to add to my collection. This made for a yummy one dish meal and I topped mine with a dollop of low fat…
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Grocery Shopping on a Budget
One of the questions I am most frequently asked regarding eating clean and meal planning is “How do you do it on a budget?” It does take some planning but it is absolutely doable. We are a family of five, our kids are 7, 4 and 2, and believe me, they eat a lot. I stick to a $100/week max budget and what I have leftover we put away for splurges or Costco trips. Below are some tips and tricks to help you stay clean, stay healthy, and stay budget-friendly each week! Building your Pantry: The key to making a list and sticking to it is having a menu to…
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Pumpkin Puff Cookies (clean and gluten free!)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Nope, not Christmas. Fall baking! If you haven’t been paying attention, I’ve busted out the pumpkin. We needed a cookie recipe. Bad. Something that would satisfy even the sweetest tooth without the guilt. Enter pumpkin puffs. These bad boys are so light and fluffy they almost floated away! I added dark chocolate chips (kid pleaser) and am calling them gluten free because I substituted brown rice flour and they turned out great! I hope you enjoy them! Ingredients: 1 1/4 c brown rice flour 1 scoop vanilla Shakeology (or protein powder) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp sea…
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup (Crockpot)
Three year old with a high fever and a tummy ache. Not good. Naps. Snuggles. Blankies. Movies. Repeat. It’s time for my cure-all. Fool-proof, tummy soothing, chicken soup. When I can throw it all in the crock pot that’s even better because that means I get more snuggle time with her. And that’s key. Whether it’s an upset tummy, the need for a new clean eating recipe, a kid-friendly meal, or an easy crock pot fix, this one has family meal written all over it and is a big favorite in our house, not just on sick days. Chicken and Rice Soup Ingredients: 4 small-medium boneless chicken breasts, thawed…
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