• Nutrition,  parenting,  Recipes,  Snacks

    Choco-Banana Gluten Free Granola Bites

    When the monsters awake from their slumber, it’s always a guess what they’re going to want for breakfast.  They’re imdivually picky and equally hard to please so it takes effort to find something they all agree upon.  I was pleased they all love these yummy chocolate banana granola bites aka mini muffins!  They’re gluten free and no added sugar too! Not only do they make for a quick breakfast or to pop in their lunchbox, they’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:   2 mashed…

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  • Recipes,  Snacks

    Flourless Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    There comes a time in life when you feel incomplete. Where there’s a void inside that is longing to be filled. I found the filler… And it’s made of gooey, fudgey, chocolate. These are the holy grail of brownies. Gooey. Dense. And best thing yet… they’re healthy. Okay. Okay. They’re not made out of kale and quinoa and crushed dreams.  But they have some healthier alternatives to make them a lot more friendly on your waistline and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.  Plus they’re gluten free if that’s your jam! If you’re like I am and using them for a refeed day for your fitness routine, they’re perfect! I…

  • Dinner,  Lunch,  Recipes

    Cashew Chicken + Zoodles (Whole 30/Low Carb)

    Sugar detox day 3… Dinner is served!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Nailed it! I saw a similar recipe in a cookbook at Anthropologie last weekend and it’s been on my mind ever since.  So tonight I recreated it- only subbing zoodles and unsweetened cashew butter as well as coconut aminos. No sugar here.  And it’s low carb & Whole 30 friendly too!  Delicious. Savory.  Filling. Here’s the recipe! Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (spiralized) 2 large carrots (spiralized) 1 c roasted edamame 4 medium chicken breasts 1/4 c raw, unsweetened cashew butter 2 tbsp coconut aminos Red pepper flakes to taste1 tsp coconut oil Directions: *I cooked my chicken in the crockpot* Place chicken,…

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  • Breakfast,  Recipes,  Snacks

    Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins

    September 1st on the calendar and that means all things pumpkin… right?   We’re full force into this school year and hands down Muffins are our favorite go-to breakfast, especially when you have 3 girls and are ALWAYS running late.   Super simple to make.  Super healthy.  Easy pantry ingredients.  And they’re a super healthy breakfast/snack too! We hope you enjoy them as much as we did this morning!   Pumpkin Spice Muffins (gluten/sugar free)  Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 c pumpkin purée  2 c quick cook oats  2 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice  1/4 c wildflower honey 1 tsp vanilla  1 packet vegan…

  • Dinner,  Lunch,  Recipes

    Honey Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry

      Tonight’s dinner took 10 minutes start to finish.  1-2 minutes to chop chicken and veggies (we grill a bunch of chicken on Sunday for meal prep during the week).  7 minutes to cook it all in the skillet.  1 minute to plate and serve!   ***Cauliflower rice is such a healthy alternative especially if you’re gluten free or following a low carb plan.  You can’t even tell the difference!  My husband loved it and he doesn’t eat cauliflower!   For the Stir Fry:  2 c chopped chicken (grilled it yesterday- we use it for meal prep!) 1 pkg frozen riced cauliflower  1 large red bell pepper- diced 2 c…

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    Pumpkin Spice Waffles

    With three kids with different preferences, I have learned that if I give into everyone’s requests I’d be a short order cook with an even shorter temper!  So when one kid asks for waffles, and one kid asks for muffins, I make one big batch and put some in muffin tins and some in the waffle maker.  Then everyone’s happy! This is the same recipe for my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip mini muffins but the only exception is I left out the chocolate chips.  They could go either way.  Or add nuts.  Or sub pumpkin for banana.  Or applesauce.  Whatever your little one’s hearts desire!   Pumpkin Spice Waffles:  Ingredients:  1…

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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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    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.  …