Latest Recipes
Healthy Chocolate Milkshake
[recipe] Back in the day, when I first started learning about eating healthy for the sake of my daughter Katie's health, I had omitted milkshakes... for years! Gahhh! Then, one day it dawned on me [...]
Korean Beef with Broccoli and Rice Bowl
This is a family favorite that everyone is excited about! It's a sweet, korean beef mixture that perfectly compliments the rice and steamed veggies. Korean Beef with Broccoli and Rice Bowl - - lean ground [...]
Instant Oatmeal Cookie Dough
A healthier alternative to traditional cookie dough that is free of refined sugar, butter, and refined grains. This oatmeal cookie dough is a winner and super quick to whip up!! Instant Oatmeal Cookie Dough - [...]
Healthier French Toast With Berries
Healthier French Toast With Berries - - 100% whole-wheat bread, almond milk (or milk of choice), vanilla protein powder (or chickpea flour), pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract (optional), Toppings:: sliced [...]
Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes
[recipe] While this isn't the most nutritious meal, I want to point out, there is a big difference between refined, highly processed pancakes and pancakes made with whole grain real ingredients. When we eat food [...]
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins - - cheetah-ripe bananas, mashed, extra-virgin olive oil, egg, coconut sugar, white whole wheat flour, cacao (or cocoa), baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chip (I like "Enjoy LIfe" [...]
Pineapple Mango Sunshine Smoothie
The Pineapple Mango Sunshine Smoothie is a perfect smoothie for picky eaters! We love it for breakfast and think it's sweet and refreshing. <3 -Laura Pineapple Mango Sunshine Smoothie - This is [...]
Peach Mango Smoothie
Fuel your body with nutritious plant-protein smoothies! Recipes to help fuel you after a workout that will help your mind and body to perform well. Peach Mango Smoothie - A staple smoothie in our home! [...]
Perfectly Salted Almonds
A perfect healthy snack to eat by itself or to add to your own homemade trail mix. Spice up the salted almonds by adding your favorite seasoning! Perfectly Salted Almonds - - raw almonds, hot [...]
Apple Avocado Smoothie
Apple Avocado Smoothie - - large celery sticks, avocado, whole green pitted apple, coconut water, ice (4 cubes), squeezed fresh lemon, vanilla protein powder (optional), , Mix in blender until smooth. Makes 24 oz.; ; [...]
Pasta e Fagioli
After eating at Olive Garden, I knew I needed a Pasta e Fagioli recipe to make at home from scratch. This one is a healthier version that every person in my family eats up! Pasta [...]
BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing
BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing - - 100% whole grain rotini pasta, frozen corn, thawed and drained, frozen peas, thawed and drained, pre-cooked nitrate-free bacon, crumbled, medium tomatoes, diced, heads of romaine, [...]
Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing
Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing - This is the best homemade ranch I've ever had! You're going to love it and only takes a short minute to make! - plain yogurt (we use Stonyfield Plain Yogurt), [...]
Kale and Quinoa Salad with a Tangy Garlic Vinaigrette
[recipe] About a year ago, I ate at the Nordstrom cafe. I ordered a kale and quinoa salad. This recipe was created because the one I'd ordered was so dang delicious and wanted a replication [...]
Lentil Sloppy Joe Lettuce Wraps
[recipe] This variation of a sloppy joe was created after eating traditional sloppy joes and feeling like I was eating way too much meat and not fueling myself with nutrients. So then, I tried [...]
Cherry Pineapple Smoothie
[recipe] This smoothie reminds me of a pineapple upside-down cake that has cherries on top. So delicious and so rich in antioxidants. The antioxidants in cherries protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. This [...]
Quick Veggie-Filled Lo Mein
Quick Veggie-Filled Lo Mein - - braggs liquid aminos (soy sauce), toasted sesame oil, 100% maple syrup, brown rice lo mein noodles or noodle of choice (I buy mine at Costco), toasted sesame oil (and [...]
My Daughter Katie’s Health Update (Gut Health)
I thought I'd do a quick update on my daughter, Katie's, health in hope to inspire, motivate, and encourage anyone who may be suffering with their health or who have children who struggle with feeling [...]
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with Cilantro Lime Crema
Guys...Sweet Potato Nachos is a meal I could have weekly. SO flavorful. It's fantastic by itself, and last night we paired it with an egg scramble topped with salsa. All of the flavors were so [...]
Chocolate Almond Brownie Bites
[recipe] These are not a new dessert for our family. In fact, they've been a family favorite for a few years now and all 4 kids squeal when they find out I'm making them. Love [...]
Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo
Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo - - garlic, minced, butter, or coconut oil if dairy-free, garlic powder, cauliflower florets, cut into 5 or 6 large chunks, carton chicken broth, salt, black pepper, milk of choice (we use [...]
My Completely Honest Review About Walmart Grocery Pickup
Have you tried Walmart Grocery Pickup? I've started using this on a weekly basis and I have some things I like and don't like about the experience. I'd like to share with you my completely [...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate
[recipe] Everyone needs a homemade hot chocolate recipe because the store-bought powder and syrup is super processed, full of additives and unnecessary ingredients. For the longest time we just didn't make hot chocolate or chocolate milk [...]
Spinach Berry Salad with Maple Pecans
This Spinach Berry Salad is one of my favorites, especially for big crowds. I've made it a few times for 60+ people and I always get way too many compliments. <3 Spinach Berry Salad with [...]
