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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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Spaghetti Squash Taco Lasagna Bake
This is one of those dinners… that satisfies every #TacoTuesday need. There’s something about Taco Tuesday. Every Monday night I get a little excited. Like it’s Christmas. Like the Taco Fairy is going to pay a visit to my house and sprinkle my taste buds with heavenly deliciousness of savory and cheesy and spicy goodness! This recipe is one that I may have dreamed of and woke up on Taco Tuesday eager to create. Yes, I dream about Taco Tuesday. Doesn’t everyone? Healthy. Clean. Lower carb. Super filling. Loaded with protein and veggies. My only regret when I made this was that I ran out of avocados the day prior.…
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It’s Back! Annual Health Bet Challenge!
When you bet on yourself, it’s hard to lose… I am soooo pumped to bring you my second ever “HEALTH BET” Biggest Loser style Health and Fitness Challenge! This is a 30 Day Group dedicated to helping you get results and creating healthier habits that last long term. This is a great jumpstart in motivation and mindset going into the spring season. Sometimes that extra motivation is needed. We need a push, a boost, and a reason to work for those results. I’m no stranger to lack of motivation. That was me for a lot of years. I was tired of being tired. Tired of being out of shape and…
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Chunky Chicken Tortilla Stew (Crockpot & Instant Pot)
You can’t spell Taco Tuesday without “YES” or “EAT”… And when my picky kids EAT chicken chili that’s loaded with veggies, it makes this momma say, “YES!” This can be done in the crockpot or in the Instant Pot- depending on what you have time for. Personally I fixed this in the slow cooker on a lazy Sunday and the house smelled amazing. I’ve included the Instant Pot directions below too. Ingredients: 3 medium/large chicken breasts, thawed 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, drained 1 can kidney beans, drained 1 c carrots, diced 1 c celery, diced 1 c frozen corn 1 c diced mini sweet peppers…
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Perfect Instant Pot Beef Stew
Owning and cooking with an Instant Pot is a lot like starting a fitness journey…. You purchase the equipment you need. More often than not you let it sit in the box, in the back of the closet/pantry, staring at you, judging you, silently asking, “When are you going to do this, girl?!” Then one day you decide it’s time. So you drag it out, spend more time perusing the internet than you should figuring out “how” to start, and just decide to tear the bandaid off. You throw some things together, you break a sweat in the process, you take caution to avoid injury, and when it’s all said…
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Summer Sweet Corn Chowder
Harvest is near. Driving home every day we’re surrounded by cornfields and bean fields. I can see them starting to change. Corn stalks turning brown. Bean leaves yellowing after a summer of repeated rain and midwestern sun beating down. And my heart leaps a little bit because it means my favorite season is approaching. One of my favorite things about fall is food. Okay, I lied. I like food in every season. But I LOVE fall food. Crockpots. Instapots. Chili simmering on the stove. Football season food. The smells of cinnamon and nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice. I’m drooling just typing this. With summer is drawing to a close,…
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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…
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Kid Favorite Chunky Monkey Breakfast Cookies
One of our favorites and a super easy 5 ingredient BREAKFAST COOKIES 🍪🍌! These are a nice change from the waffles they ask for every day! This took us 5 MINUTES to make and 15 to cook. And our batch made 16 cookies! Recipe? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Ingredients: 3 over ripe bananas, mashed 2 c old fashioned oats (not steel cut) 1 scoop vanilla plant protein powder (optional) 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1/3 c dark chocolate chips (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350*. Mash bananas. Add egg. Whisk. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Scoop 1.5” mounds onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 350* until browned on edges. Let cool on…
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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…
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Egg Roll In A Bowl – DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY
When it’s Saturday night, you drive past the Chinese food place, and think, “Man, it would be so easy to stop here and grab a quick dinner.”… Then remember that not only does it make you gassy, bloated, and all that sodium does NOTHING but get your wedding rings stuck on your fingers, you go home and whip up THIS! And satisfy all of those cravings, and don’t have to resort to sweat pants and misery on the couch. This was super simple, 10 minutes to make, and makes 4 big servings for an easy meal prep! Tell me what you think!! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken…
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