Recipes
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Sabra Hummus Chicken Quesadilla
Sabra Hummus Quesadilla “I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Do you love hummus? If you haven’t tried Sabra’s Hummus, you are missing out on all their delicious great flavored spread. With Summer just around the corner, that means BBQ’s parties and more. This delicious plant-based hummus is a perfect addition to your meal. When the hummus arrived I had a hard time keeping my family from eating them before I have a chance to make a few…
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Picnic Season
Its that time of year! Picnic Season! Did you know that April 23rd is National Picnic Day?! I am hoping the weather will be nice so we can have a picnic dinner on National Picnic Day! I have always enjoyed a good picnic from driving up to the mountains to a backyard picnic with my kids. When my husband and first started dating we went on a lot of fun picnics, we would drive somewhere preferably in the mountains and where there was a lake, river or stream so Ryan could get a little fishing in. What are your favorite picnic dishes you like to make? Here is a quick and…
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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Easter is almost here! What are your plans and traditions for Easter? We usually do Easter brunch with the family and then we go for a hike if the weather is nice. Decorate easter eggs and look for eggs around the house an yard. This year shoud be super fun with hidding all the eggs throughout the property! If you still have to make some Easter baskets, check out my Candy-Free Easter Basket ideas or my Healthy Easter Recipe Blog Post For this months Recipe Redux, we were challenged to share our favorite family recipes for springtime celebrations. My Mom makes an amazing Carrot Cake! My kids…
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Happy St. Patty’s Day
Happy St. Patty’s Day! I love St. Patty’s day! Do you wear GREEN? Last year my family and I were in Mexico on Spring Break! Wishing we were there right now but enjoying some time at home with the family. Here’s a new twist on a green smoothie for you, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I love a good green smoothie made with fresh greens, and fruit. You really can get creative with your smoothies and add different greens, fruits, and nuts. Just don’t add sugar or overdo it with the fruit. Plus, it’s so pretty and delicious! I’ve also been adding a scoop of collagen powder…
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Paleo Zucchini Bread
Paleo Zucchini Bread I love zucchini bread but traditionally made it can have up to 3 cups of sugar! Yikes!!! For this months February The Recipe Redux Challenge we were challenged to make some bread! I went to my freezer to see what I had on hand to use to make some delicious bread. I found several frozen packages of zucchini from our garden! Score! I love zucchini bread and so does my family. The next challenge was banana I was all out of fresh bananas and then I remembered I have frozen a few for my morning smoothies. I quickly defrosted them. I place the bags of zucchini and banana into…
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Wonderful Pistachio Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Wonderful Pistachio Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts “I received free samples of Wonderful Pistachios mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Kitchen Love for Heart-Smart Wonderful Pistachios Sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios #getcrackin I love bacon and brussels sprouts and then when you add heart-healthy pistachios from Wonderful Pistachios it truly tops the dish!!! This delicious side dish has it all healthy fats, protein, and greens. What more could you ask for? Do you like Brussel sprouts? I used to think I…
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My Favorite Kitchen Tool~ Instant Pot
My Favorite Kitchen Tool ~Instant Pot My favorite kitchen tool as of right now is my Instant Pot! I had been wanting an InstaPot for a while. Watching all my fav Instagrammers Insta stories with all their quick and easy recipes. I just had to have one! =) My wonderful MIL gave me one for Christmas! With us moving shortly after Christmas I didn’t even open the box until a week after we moved into our new place. I have full intention to using this wonderful product at least once a week, If not more. It really is super easy to use. The first recipe I made using my InstantPot…
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InstaPot Pomegranate Pulled Pork
InstaPot Pomegranate Pulled Pork ** I received free samples of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by POM Wonderful and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.** POM Wonderful 100% Juice is powered by antioxidants. The pomegranate is whole-pressed, meaning a unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants from two whole pomegranates – including its fruit, pith, and rind – is found in each 8 oz bottle. • Research that includes POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice uses 8 oz per day in its studies on muscle strength recovery, memory and…
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Pomegranate Spritzer
Pomegranate Spritzer ** I received free samples of POM Wonderful mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by POM Wonderful and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.** I am so excited to be able to be part of the amazing #CrazyHealthy contest. Have you tried Pom Wonderful? My family loves this juice. I was given these samples from Pom Wonderful but all the options and recipes are my own. I actually had a hard time keeping my kids from drinking the juice before I had the opportunity to make a new…
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Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles
Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Starting this month I am now part of a Nutrition Blog Community called The Recipe Redux. Its a community of Registered Dietitians, Nutritionist, and those with a Nutrition Certification (that’s me!) =) Each month they send out a challenge and today is my first post contributing to this community. I am so excited! Back in November, I decided to put in my application to join and I was approved! Yay! This is going to be so much fun and I am so looking forward to this new adventure and joining a community of like-minded women. This will also be a great way to share even more recipes with you! Decembers Recipe Redux…
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PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOW CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS
On the second day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOW CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS gluten free, grain free, dairy free,soy free, nut free Prep time – 1 + 1/2 hours + overnight chillingYield – about 12 barsNo bake! Ingredients8 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate1 Tablespoon Coconut oil1 Tablespoon beef gelatin1/4 cup water1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon raw honey1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or 2-4 drops Peppermint essential oils 1 pinch sea salt4 candy canes, smashed Instructions: • Fill a medium saucepan about halfway with water. Place pan on the stove over high heat until the water almost boils, then turn the heat to low. Place a medium sized glass or metal bowl over the…
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COLLAGEN HOLIDAY LOAF RECIPE
COLLAGEN HOLIDAY LOAF RECIPE This classic loaf recipe is taken to new heights with this healthy, collagen-infused version. It’s sure to keep you warm all winter long! If you haven’t tried Vital Proteins’ new delicious Collagen Creamers, you need to. These diverse creamers can be incorporated into any recipe your heart desires, so naturally, a holiday loaf needed to be created. Gingerbread cookies and loaves are a time-honored tradition for many cultures, including here in America, where the soft-baked loaves are more popular than the stiff variety used to make gingerbread houses. Ginger root was considered by many ancient civilizations as a valuable commodity, as it helped disguise the flavor…
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Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies
I am so excited to start this blog series this month 12 Days of Cookies! These recipes are delicious and healthier versions. I have something for everyone, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free, Vegan… Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies! On the first Day of Cookies, my trainer gave to me… These energy peanut butter protein balls are my take on the tradition Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie. I don’t just make these protein balls just around Christmas time, I make them for parties or for a quick grab and go snack. I have made these for my bunko group, Christmas party, school parties and they are a big hit. Energizing Peanut Butter Protein Balls Paleo, Gluten-Free,…
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12 Days of Christmas Cookie Series
12 Days of Christmas Cookie Series I just love this time of year! Holiday parties, driving around looking at Christmas light, Christmas movies, time for giving… I have a new series starting my Christmas gift to you. It’s 12 Days Christmas Cookie Series I have 12 recipes coming your way. And they are paleo, grain-free, refined sugar-free and totally and completely full of delicious flavor. These are perfect for anything Christmas desserts. A cookie exchange, cooking with the kids, holiday parties, Christmas Eve night, Cookies for Santa. Anything! If there is a time to make a lot of cookies, it is Christmas time! And it feels so good to be in the kitchen in December…
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Gratitude
Gratitude I love this time of year!! I truly am so very Thankful for you!! “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”― Marcel Proust Thanksgiving is a special tradition filled with family, friends, lots of food and alcohol. You can enjoy your Thanksgiving while accomplishing your weight loss and health goals, all while enjoy your favorite holiday foods. No need to worry. There is a way to enjoy your Thanksgiving and still keep your nutrition and fitness goals. Did you know that the average person will consume approximately 2500-3000 additional calories during the Thanksgiving eat-a-thon? I’ve put…
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Butternut Squash Soup
Healthy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup Fall is here and in full swing! Time for soups and warm delicious meals. Today is November 1st! I can’t believe it! Can you? Our gardening has almost come to an end for this year. Which is bittersweet! I won’t miss weeding our large garden! But I will miss grabbing some fresh veggies right from our garden. Now I just go downstairs to our large freezer for all the prepped and frozen garden veggies. I just have a few herbs and kale that are still doing great. This year, we decided to grow butternut squash. After making this soup I am so thankful we decided…
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Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Bread
Hello Fall! Which also means its Pumpkin Season!! Try this yummy clean and gluten-free chocolate pumpkin bread. This would be perfect for breakfast paired with eggs and bacon. When you buy Chocolate chips look for the highest Cacao 60% or higher. Stay away from milk chocolate its full of added sugar. cacao vs cocoa Cacao: Chocolate is derived from the cacao plant, which grows pods. When those pods are cracked open, inside there’s a seed that looks a bit like a coffee bean. Jackpot. That’s the cacao bean. Raw, it tastes like a very bitter version of chocolate, and the flavor profile can be different based on the variety of plant,…
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Egg Salad
EGG SALAD I have to say I love egg salad. I’ve been on a mission to find a way to make a healthy version. I made this recipe a couple days ago and its so good! And to be honest, there really isn’t anything super special about this recipe. It’s just egg salad, but that’s what makes it perfect? To increase the protein in this recipe I added full-fat Greek yogurt to the egg salad. I like to get, at the very least, 25 g of protein at every meal. So adding in a little extra never hurt anyone. This egg salad will keep you full when you eat with…
