Hydrate this summer with this Berry, Kiwi and Mint Infused Water recipe. This simple recipe is an easy way to make drinking water more enjoyable and less of a chore. Drinking enough water is so important, so if you are someone who struggles to drink enough water throughout the day, try this recipe! Berry, Kiwi, … Read More
Healthy Snack Recipes
Pumpkin Crunch Trail Mix
Makes 10 Servings (1/4 cup) 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1½ teaspoons coconut oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1¼ cups dried cranberries Preheat oven to 300F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with coconut oil or grapeseed oil spray. Toss seeds … Read More
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
A coffee shop I am a fan of recently put out a pumpkin spice latte on their menu for the Fall. That drink has 50 grams of sugar in a 16-ounce cup; that’s a lot of sugar! You can skip the high sugary seasonal coffee drinks by making your own healthy version. Every fall I … Read More
Hydrate Smart This Summer
During the summer months, it is important that you and your family stay hydrated. According to the Mayo Clinic, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that an adult man needs approximately 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids per day and an adult woman needs approximately 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids per … Read More
Flaxseed Paleo Bread
This bread is inspired by Elana’s Pantry, one of my favorite Paleo websites. It is a delicious addition for those of you following a low-carbohydrate diet. It pairs well with nut butter or as the base of any open-faced sandwich or melt. 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/4 cup golden … Read More
Peppermint Patty Smoothie
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (preferably vegan like Garden of Life) 1 Tbsp. raw almonds 1 tsp. peppermint extract 3 ice cubes Blend and Enjoy!! Taken and tweaked from Jillian Michaels’ app.
Apple Pie Smoothie
1 cup coconut milk (or an unsweetened nut milk) ½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt ½ cup apple sauce, unsweetened 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (preferably vegan like Garden of Life) 1 pinch cinnamon, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, ground 1 cup ice cubes Blend and Enjoy!! Taken and tweaked from Jillian Michaels’ app.
“Cheezy” Kale Chips
1 cup raw cashews 2 bunches green or red curly kale 1/3 cup unsweetened soymilk, almond milk or rice milk, or water 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers ¼ cup nutritional yeast 3 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp. onion granules Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 Tbsp. juice) ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt Soak cashews in … Read More
PB & J Bites
1 ¼ cups rolled oats 1 ¼ cup dried currants ½ cup no-salt added unsweetened peanut butter or almond butter 2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp. ground cinnamon Place oats, currants, peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a food processor and process until smooth and sticking together. Drizzle in 2 to 3 tablespoons hot … Read More
Yogurt with Strawberries and Graham Crackers
6 ounces yogurt, fat-free plain (preferably Greek) 1 cup strawberries 4 graham crackers, 2 1/2 inch squares Spoon yogurt into a bowl and top with sliced strawberries. Break graham crackers into pieces and place on top of yogurt. Taken from Jillian Michaels’ app.