This luscious chocolate almond butter berry smoothie tastes like dessert! What did we all do before the blender?? I didn’t grow up on smoothies, but rather discovered them around the same time I began working out. After high school, my exercise level dropped down to nearly non-existent, and I inevitably put on about 15 pounds. In an effort to correct my situation, I joined an all-women’s gym (even then, I hated the ‘meat market’ environment of certain fitness centers) and revamped my diet. Part of my diet makeover included smoothies!…well, it would be more accurate to say ‘protein shakes’, since what I made was basicallyContinue Reading
How To Make Fluffy Mexican Rice in the Instant Pot
This post shows you how to make fluffy Mexican rice in the Instant Pot – Tender, fluffy grains infused with a smoky tomato broth! A LIFELONG LOVE My dad made the best homemade Mexican food. Fajitas, rice, beans, enchiladas, tacos…he did it all, and itContinue Reading
Easy, Healthy Brownies with Applesauce
Delicious, slightly fudgy brownies made with oat flour, olive oil, maple syrup, and applesauce – made in one bowl! WHEN I EAT TREATS My favorite time to have a treat is shortly after lunch. I’m not a big fan of dessert after dinner, as itContinue Reading
Blueberry Milk Overnight Oats
These blueberry milk overnight oats are a delicious and healthy way to start the day, and there’s no cooking involved! My daughters go back to school today, which is bittersweet. I love having them home, but I also know they can get a bit stirContinue Reading
Healthy Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole
This healthy Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole is made with a vegetable-based ‘cream’ sauce and makes a delicious dinner option! PHOTOGRAPHING CASSEROLES Can I complain for a second and tell you how much I abhor taking pictures of casseroles?! I can never get theContinue Reading
Low Sugar Almond Butter Oat Flour Cookies
These delicious and chewy low sugar almond butter cookies are made with oat flour and only ONE tablespoon of added sweetener! DETOX-MAS IS HERE! Hello, hello, and welcome to the first day of my annual Detox-mas (and 2019)! This has become a bit of aContinue Reading
Chocolate Cherry Berry Smoothie (with Spinach!)
My kids love this delicious smoothie, which includes three different kinds of fruit, a hint of chocolate, and a good helping of spinach, which is hidden by the berries and cocoa! If you’ve been looking for a smoothie…packed FULL of greens…that your picky child (orContinue Reading
Protein Hot Chocolate (NO Protein Powder!)
This rich and creamy protein hot chocolate earns its name by adding an egg to the mix! The egg not only adds extra protein, but also thickness. PUT AN EGG IN IT Merry Christmas Eve, all! I wanted to pop in today and share aContinue Reading