Snacks

14 September, 2015

Back to Basics Green Smoothie

 I can’t take 100% credit for this green smoothie recipe.  I got the idea from a similar version that I tried at my local Whole Foods.  They always say that you shouldn’t do your grocery shopping hungry so on occasion...

18 August, 2015

DIY Coconut Yogurt 4 Ways

With more and more people looking to avoid dairy, alternative products like coconut yogurt are popping up on store shelves.  I have seen brands that are cleaner than others, but usually these products contain a long list of questionable ingredients,...

7 August, 2015

No Churn Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

  I have been desperately trying to find more and more ways to incorporate the abundance of delicious summer fruit while it is still around.  When food is in season that is when it is as its absolute best!  Summer peaches...

27 July, 2015

Grasshopper Avocado Mousse Parfait

For many years (more than I care to admit to) I was afraid to eat a lot of fat.  We had been told that eating more fat would make us fat.  Fatty foods do contain more calories but not all...

22 July, 2015

Green Monster Mojito Smoothie

I often switch off between smoothies and juices because I believe that both have amazing health benefits.  I particularly love to enjoy my smoothies and juices in the morning as an easily digestible nutrient source.  After a good morning workout...

20 July, 2015

Cashew Flour Fig Pinwheel Cookies

I have been posting a lot on Instagram and Facebook lately about the abundance of fresh figs coming from the tree in my backyard.  It is not a bad problem to have, but you can only eat so many before...

10 July, 2015

25 Healthy (Balanced) Snack Ideas

Having healthy snacks available has definitely saved me many times from diving head first into junk food to satisfy my hunger.  Planning ahead is absolutely one of the best things that you can do if you are trying to eat...