September 4, 2017
We’re heading back to school and we all know what our kids need most to start the day off right. A filling, protein-rich breakfast. But, the tricky part is finding the time to do that. Well, I’ve got one here served up on a platter (or a jar) for you. The great thing about peanut butter and banana overnight oats is that of course it can be made the night before. So, during the hustle and bustle of getting out...
August 7, 2017
We have smoothies all the time around here, but we rarely have smoothie bowls. Honestly, it’s just a thicker version of a smoothie dumped into a bowl. The fun part is you can add tons of toppings. So, instead of drinking your breakfast through a straw, you can add some crunchy stuff such as homemade granola or make it protein packed with hemp. With this blue protein smoothie bowl, you can start your day with loads of antioxidants and enough...
July 11, 2017
There’s a local smoothie place that makes a fantastic Honey Bear smoothie. I would swing by and grab one as a quick lunch sometimes. It. Is. So. Good. But! They moved across town. Darnit. I found a few recipes (apparently Honey Bear smoothies are a thing) and I came up with this one that I swear is better than the one I used to buy for however much. I told myself I wasn’t going to post another smoothie for a...
June 13, 2017
I love dates! Medjool dates that is….and dates with my handsome husband of course. So, you should try a strawberry date smoothie. If you haven’t discovered Medjool dates, you’ve got to run out and get some. Don’t think of them as prunes. Or, dried plums, whatever. They are similar in nutrition, but taste so much better. These things relieve constipation naturally. With all the soluble fiber (the best kind) they keep things moving. So, they’re a great compliment to a...
June 6, 2017
If you’re craving a Frappuccino and you just don’t want the calories or get in your car and sit in a long line at Starbucks, this is a great alternative. An ice cold frothy chai smoothie is just the ticket on a hot summer day. Sometimes, I want a little treat that isn’t fruity. I know it has bananas in it. But, I put a banana in nearly every one of my smoothies. And, even if you’re not into them,...
May 25, 2017
Sometimes when we’re getting ready to workout we need a little kick in the arse before. Our energy levels are low. Either we’re rundown from too much stress or not enough sleep. But, don’t want to eat anything too too heavy right? This is a light pick-me-up that will give you energy, but not feel too jittery. A good pre-workout smoothie is perfect! Eggs are great protein, but they’re kinda heavy in the tummy. You can’t really chow down on a large...
May 4, 2017
As you can tell I’m a big fan of smoothies. I have to have restraint not to post every one I make. Pretty much every day I have smoothie in the afternoon. This one I call tropical because it’s got your mango and pineapple. Of course I threw in some turmeric. Like all my smoothies this was made with stuff I had available. It turned out awesome! I’m remembering this one for sure. Right now pineapples taste like candy, so you definitely...
March 15, 2017
Follow Me! Banana kale smoothies have become a staple at our house. Kale has been the it green for the last few years and for good reason. It packs twice the vitamin-C as spinach. The problem? Most people just can’t stomach it. It’s kinda bitter right? The best and easiest way to get our leafy greens is in a smoothie. And we can hide the bitter flavor with other things like bananas. This is my go-to smoothie more than anything else....
February 23, 2017
Follow Me! Who wants chocolate in the afternoon and it’s actually completely healthy? I do! After a while, finding a healthy protein snack in the afternoon got old. Honestly, I don’t think I can stomach another protein bar. So, after rolling in from a trip and no fresh produce available. I found a few things to make a healthy snack. And I had a chocolate craving. You know what happens when you get a chocolate craving….it turns obsessive! So, I dug around the house and found...