There are greek yogurts out there without stabilizers and added sugars that are convenient to buy! SO this is not the only alternative to having a good healthy yogurt. HOWEVER, with that said, the process takes time. But it’s not slaving away in the kitchen time it’s just a couple of things you need to […]
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Toddler Snacks
I separated this for home and on the go! I think everything that goes into your toddlers mouth should be healthy, mostly because behaviors arise when they aren’t getting the proper nutrients and since they snack ALL DAY LONG lets make it count! For kid friendly recipes, check out my Sweet Pea Nutrition Recipes In-House […]
Grocery Shopping Staples
I’m a big instacart shopper. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE grocery shopping. But not for staples. Staples for me are items that just exist in my pantry and refrigerator so I can create magic all week long! A list of my staples are below. There are many other items I recommend but those aren’t […]
Blender Coconut Carrot Ginger Soup
I actually FEEL healthy when I eat this soup…..if that makes sense Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 piece of ginger, about 1 1/2 inches, peeled 1/4 can of coconut milk (actually cream of the coconut) 1c water 1 orange, squeezed 1/2 bouillon cube Directions: Sautee […]
Cranberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins are a great healthy light snack or addition to a breakfast with a protein such as greek yogurt or a couple of years. Because of it’s sweet flavor it feels like a treat. The kind of treat that gives you fiber, protein and whole grains that is… Serves 12 Ingredients: 3 cups organic […]
Porridge
Millet has a lot of great nutrients. Not to mention how HEARTY it can feel to eat a hot bowl of this. It’s gluten free so for those who can’t tolerate it it’s a great grain to substitute. It’s also rich in iron and fiber! Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/3c uncooked millet water whole milk 1 […]
Sweet Potato Hummus
This 5 ingredient hummus has such a nice sweet flavor! Enjoy it with chips or on some toast as a healthy snack! I saw this recipe on a Giada episode and fell in love. It has everything I love so I decided to quickly make it one Super Bowl Sunday. It was a pretty big […]
Avocado Coconut Shake
Healthy fats…keeping you satisfied..one shake at a time! Serves 2, picture is one serving (about 16oz or 2 cups) Ingredients: 1/2 avocado 1/4c coconut milk 1, 6oz container 0% greek yogurt 1/4c pineapple juice 1 banana 1/2c frozen mango Directions: BLEND Nutrition Facts: Calories: 210 Protein: 10g Fat: 10g
Creamy Corn Chowder
This soup is very quick, made in the vitamix and low calorie. Ingredients: 1, 8oz bag of frozen 2 cups water 1/2 bouillon cube chopped cilantro (for garnish) Directions: Place all food except a few tbsp of corn and cilantro in the blender, start at a low setting and then blend on high for 6 […]
Salmon Teriyaki
Serves 3 One thing you’ll see in my recipes often is that I don’t rely on jarred sauces and dressing for my dinners! However, if you find a good teriyaki sauce don’t try to replicate it! Teriyaki is surprisingly low in calories and a little goes a very long way! Ingredients: 1lb salmon filet 1/4c […]