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It's berry season! Which means strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries are typically on sale at the grocery store every.single.week and this makes me very happy! In the hot summer months, I have the luxury of owning blueberry bushes--so I can stock up on a bunch for the year! However, around this time every year, my… Continue reading Triple Berry Cobbler (Refined Sugar & Flour FREE)
If you're still not making homemade granola, what's stopping you?? I kid you not...it takes less than 5 minutes to whip up all the ingredients with minimal clean up! If you haven't checked out my other two granola recipes, go take a look! Maple-Almond Granola Almond Joy Granola All of my granola recipes have the… Continue reading Peanut Butter versus Almond Butter PLUS BONUS PB Granola Recipe
Okay, so I joined the chickpea craze... Actually, I've been on the chickpea craze for a while now...chickpea pasta, chickpea pizza crust, roasted chickpeas, chickpea curry...lot's of savory chickpea dishes! I have seen many people make "chickpea blondies"--a healthified, fiber filled dessert...so I decided to make my own version of chickpea blondies + dark cocoa… Continue reading CHICKPEA Brownies (no added sugar)
It's been a hot minute since I made homemade granola! Who else loves a good crunch with a yogurt parfait or on-top of a smoothie bowl? This girl does! Granola oftentimes gets a bad rap because many store bought ones are high in fat, calories, and sugar. While all of that is true, you can… Continue reading ALMOND JOY Granola
It wouldn't be a holiday if I didn't post a bunch of festive favorites 🙂 Today I am sharing my PERFECTED pancake recipe--they're fluffy, golden, cook perfectly, and don't crumble when trying to flip! The best part? These pancakes taste like regular pancakes BUT are filled with fiber and protein! Score. Simply make the pancakes… Continue reading Bunny Pancakes
Easter is just a few days away, and if you're looking for a more nutritious dessert to take to the family Egg Hunt, I've got ya covered! One of my favorite Easter candies is Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs...why are they better than regular Reese's? I have no idea...they just are! And I am thrilled that… Continue reading HEALTHIFIED Reese’s PB Eggs
Black beans in brownies?? YES! This trend has been around for a few years now. The first time I made black bean brownies was in 2015...I was getting ready to pack up my car and move to California to attend Loma Linda University to become a registered dietitian. Before I left for school, I made… Continue reading Black Bean Brownies
"Say what? Who would put tahini in a dessert?" I thought the same thing when I first saw a recipe using it...tahini is usually used as a creamy binder in hummus and salad dressings... However, I formed my own chocolate chip cookie recipe using it and I'm never going back! 100% husband approved, too! … Continue reading HEALTHY Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
What says Sunday brunch better than frittatas? How about mini egg frittatas? What I love about this recipe is that it can be completely individualized person to person! If you are hosting a brunch and you have enough ramekins (or muffin tins), you can cater to each person's favorite toppings! Since it's just the hubs… Continue reading Mini Egg Frittatas
What better way to begin St. Patrick's Day celebrations than to make green pancakes! I used my almond & oat flour pancake recipe and adjusted the wet ingredients so I could add...wait for it... SPINACH! Yes, I went there. If there is any way I can add veggies to my meals, I go for it.… Continue reading St. Patty’s Pancakes
