Avocado Popsicles? Really?? Plus a bonus avocado recipe
Are you afraid of avocados? Many people I meet ARE! That’s just because they haven’t had a chance to get to know this wonderful fruit (yep it’s a fruit). So, in case you are one of the people, let me introduce you to your avocado: Yes, avocados are relatively high in fat and calories (138 calories…
GET THE RECIPEHappy International Women’s Day – yep more chocolate… 🙂
Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful women out there! I’m so grateful that I have such an amazing job & that I am able to work with wonderful women just like YOU! To celebrate, I would like to introduce you to chocolate. Ok, yes – I’m sure you know it all too well…
GET THE RECIPEHappy Valentines Day From One Chocolate-Lover To Another
PrintAlmond Coconut Joy BarsPrep 15 minsTotal 15 minsYield 25-35 Bars Happy Valentines Day! I am a HUGE chocolate fan so today I am going to indulge a little. 🙂 Here is one of my favorites! Ingredients½ – ¾ cup Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped1 cup pure honey1 ½ cups dried unsweetened coconut1 ½ cups almond…
GET THE RECIPEIt’s Pancake Day Again!
Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner, and I’m no exception – neither are my kids. 🙂 In honor or Shrove Tuesday (or pancake day as many people call it), here is one of our most favorite pancake recipes, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip pancakes. Yep, chocolate chips – because everything is better with a few dark chocolate…
GET THE RECIPEDo You Ever Just Want A Cookie??!
Do you ever have one of those days where eating healthy is just hard? I get it. It CAN be hard sometimes. Like those days where you just want a cookie – maybe even NEED a cookie?! You see your friends eating them, you see your family eating them, you see the stranger at the…
GET THE RECIPEWhen It’s Cold Outside…
One of my favorite winter meals is delicious, nutritious, body-warming soup! Here are 3 reasons soup is a great addition to your health eating habits: It can suppress your appetite: Whether you are at a restaurant or home – have a cup of soup before your dinner — the low-calorie appetizer will help fill you…
GET THE RECIPE2013 Declared “Year of Quinoa”!
According to the United Nations, 2013 is the year of quinoa (Read the article here). I LOVE quinoa for myself, my family & my clients – I even have another blog post on it (here) that explains exactly why I love it so much. I tried this recipe out a few weeks ago and absolutely…
GET THE RECIPECoconut Macaroons
If you want a break from the chocolate this Christmas, try these delicious coconut macaroons! They are a great one to add to the holiday baking plates for your neighbors. 🙂 Coconut Macaroons 2 large egg whites ¼ cup honey ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 ½ cups coconut flakes In a medium bowl, whisk together…
GET THE RECIPEPecan Cookies – Gluten & Dairy-Free
These cookies are honestly to die for! D-E-L-C-I-O-U-S! My kids eat these up almost faster than I can. 🙂 I will be posting a picture soon. As an added bonus they are even gluten & dairy free! To-Die-For Pecan Cookies Makes about 18 cookies Filling: 1/3 cup dates, chopped roughly 5 tablespoons maple syrup…
GET THE RECIPEMy Favorite Christmas Recipes ~ Chocolate Truffles & Peanut Butter Carob Balls!
Over the next couple of weeks I will be posting some of my favorite Christmas recipes for you to try. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Chocolate and Carob and Nuts – oh my! I LOVE both of these recipes and make them every year {ok, I admit, I make…
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