We are loving these as a family and I was debating putting these under kiddos snacks or breakfast but it really can be for the entire family! All the flavor, no refined sugars and gluten free I’ve been really trying to keep my kids fueled with foods that don’t spike their blood sugar and fiber filled snacks and meals that keep them energized and full!
Read MoreDuring my gut reset these have been great for those mornings with the kiddos when I just have zero time to make any sort of healthy breakfast aside from a smoothie and I want something a little more filing but can’t have the grains and want the protein. These cups have been a lifesaver!
Read MoreFor being Grain FREE these muffins are pretty irresistible! Both my son, who’s 9 months, and my daughter, who’s 3 1/2 LOVED them! I’m a huge fan and as usual on this gut healing plan I’m not doing grains or sugar - aside from natural sugars in fruit so this was really surprising to me as many times I’ll also use bananas to sweeten but it wasn’t necessary!
These are a great breakfast snack topped with some almond butter OR as a healthy and hearty, fibrous snack during the day. Lots of flavor and surprisingly fluffy and lost of moisture!
Read MoreWhile this was honestly one of my favorite warm snacks during this gut reset, it surprisingly has no added sugar. When you sauté or bake the apples, this natural sugaring process occurs and its simply delectable! That paired with butter or coconut oil and a few spices and you’re set!
Read MoreI’ll be the first to admit that oats are my absolute favorite! I especially enjoy them when its chilly outside and its been sub zero temps here in Denver lately and I was missing my oats being on this gut reset. So instead of sulking in the fact I couldn’t have oats, I took this as an opportunity to have an adventure with food. Trying new things and incorporating more veggies into my breakfast.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a cookie for breakfast? Especially one that’s chocolate!
When I eat breakfast, I want to be satisfied when I eat. I also want to TRY to at least incorporate a veggie or two into it! Especially for my kiddos I love this cookie because it looks like chocolate, smells like chocolate and even tastes like chocolate so its always a WIN!
Read MoreNow I like savory mixed with sweet desserts for the holidays especially since we get enough sweets, these are a perfect combo which satisfy the cravings without feeling that crazy insulin spike!
These scones are a perfect breakfast treat for the holidays!
Read MoreA low GI crunchy and flavorful granola to add to your breakfast or use as a grab-and-go! A tasty vanilla almond granola that is the perfect pairing for breakfast and great as a staple food in your kitchen.
Read MoreWe love muffins in our household! They are great for on-the-go, great for packed lunches and I especially love them being pregnant because its my carb fix! My toddler LOVES this and so does my hubby we’ve made about 4 batches in the past 2 weeks! They go fast in this house!
Read MoreI bit into these delectable treats at one of my favorite little restaurants in Denver and as soon as I had one, I knew I HAD to make them for myself!
I do this often and this is where I do find inspiration for my recipes. If I find something I like, I really pick it apart and go back to my kitchen and figure out how to make it. It’s like a little food mystery for me that I enjoy solving and to use for my benefit, and now for yours!
Read MoreGettin crazy with oats!
So with this thick and creamy puree I thought I’d make oats like I usually do, boil water, add oats, add sea salt, add vanilla extract, and voila - oats! But this time there was a twist with some fun puree and its great to start your day with a little ginger and ACV!
The peach is an added bonus to sweeten things up AND its a stone fruit which is a double bonus! As we know stone fruits are angiogenic and cancer fighting fruits so incorporating these as many ways as possible!
Read MoreI always felt that I couldn’t eat granola because of its obscene sugar content - in even the healthy stuff! Which I’m bound to make a post on this soon! However, in the meantime you have to try this granola! So much crunchy, a hint of savor and great topping for your yogurt or even just grab and go breakfast or snack!
Today I realized the binder didn’t have to be sugar - aka honey or maple syrup or dates. It could simply be egg whites! Voila! There you have it!
Read MoreI know this is out of my element to post an egg and sausage dish but truth is I really do make these once in a while specifically for my hubby who does a great job of eating a lot of my veggie dishes when his true love is meat!
So I decided to add in some maple chicken sausage and do a full on egg crust-less casserole. Of course, I had to add in all the veggies and topped it with some pretty delectable Parmigiano-Reggiano has a host of health benefits with its enzymes. That is, if it is used in its true and natural form which is hard to find in the US with the FDA regulations on cheese. However, I did find a beautiful raw cheese from Germany and its was quite delectable.
Read MoreBakes, Bakes and more Bakes! Oatmeal is my jam if you already aren’t aware! I found this incredible oatmeal years ago at a little coffee shop in Holland, Michigan. I would go there a couple times a week to get this baked oatmeal and it was sinful to taste!
I like to keep things simple and I love a healthy breakfast that I can make for on-the-go because as a fitness instructor, personal trainer and health coach, my life is on-the-go! I like easy and I like variety!
Read MoreI was just recently asked what type of recipes I post and my general answer would be healthy meals that are easy to make! Now I know that’s broad but that’s really what I strive to do. Most of my recipes are vegetarian, vegan or somewhat flexitarian. However, I give options so you can add in meat or poultry. I also like to provide recipes that I eat and that is usually gluten free, but not always, recently dairy free, but not always, so I don’t really know what to classify my recipes other than Flexitarian! So let’s go with that!
First, the recipe was beyond simple. If you stock any sort of gluten free flours at your home, have some bananas you are good to go with this recipes! I really don’t like over complicated recipes and the easier and healthier it is, the better!
Read MoreThroughout the years I’ve used it as fuel for very big runs I’ve had like 1/2 marathons and other training events. By far the best fuel source. Why is that? Because they are loaded with fiber which controls the appetite and blood sugar levels. If you are thinking about eliminating grains think twice about the reason why you may be eliminating them and maybe what grains should be kept in your diet and others that can be eliminated.
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