Tell your all buddies! (At least those whom you want to be healthier) This is a great way to start your day. Maca powder and chia seeds are optional ingredients to take the health benefits of this delicious shake to the next level—but don’t be intimidated, you can make friends with those two superfoods another day. Meet your new NUTTY BUDDY! In a blender combine: … Continue reading RECIPE: Nutty Buddy Smoothie
Here’s a twist on an old favorite. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, a snack or dessert. Cool and crisp with the perfect amount of sweetness. No refined sugars and lots of fiber to keep you satisfied and your digestion functioning well. In a blender combine: 2 cups of almond milk (or 1 cup milk and 1 cup water) 5 frozen strawberries (or fresh, even better)* … Continue reading Strawberry Banana and Ginger Smoothie
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Still haven’t tried Matcha? Or maybe you’re a major Matcha lover? Either way, this is a great smoothie to experience all the health benefits of this magic green dust. Quick catch up. What is Matcha? It’s a specially grown and processed green tea powder that has a perking but calming effect. I could use both more perk and more calm. Check. Matcha has 137 x … Continue reading Coconut Matcha Smoothie
Don’t let the avocado ingredient weird you out. These. Cookies. Are. Amazingly Good! My cousin passed along the recipe for these a few weeks ago (not sure who to high-five for the original recipe). My husband, a life long chocolate chip cookie fan (and critic) can’t stop talking about them! They are super moist and scrumptious! I had to get parchment paper, not a staple in … Continue reading RECIPE: Ah-mazing Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tired of spending heaps on “bars” that are packed with sugar? Need a quick treat that keeps you sated all morning long? Have a taste of these breakfast cups! Depending on the kind of oats you use, they can be gluten Free and oh so nutritious. Pump up the protein by adding nuts or seeds. You can also make them more dessert-ish by adding dark … Continue reading RECIPE: Healthy Breakfast Muffin Bars
Well, hello there! I’m your new favorite smoothie! This jar of nutrition is incredibly delicious! It’s a quick but healthy breakfast and makes enough for two, so share with your favorite morning time buddy or enjoy some as a snack later in the day. This morning I offered a spoon of it my 1 year old, who then enjoyed more than her share! Recipe is inspired by Barre3, my fave workout … Continue reading RECIPE: Green Detox Smoothie
Want to curb your sugar cravings? Try this Nut-rageous smoothie, inspired by Mark Hyman. It’s packed with protein to keep you full all morning long, and makes enough to have a second smoothie later in the day or the following morning. I make several jars of the nuts/seed ingredients that I can quickly dump in to my blender. Combine: 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut 2 Tbsp Flax … Continue reading RECIPE: Nut-Rageous Smoothie
Ditch the banana nut muffin and latte for this delicious treat. The nuts and seeds pack micronutrients and proteins to keep you sated all morning long and the nutritionally dense nibs give your the extra perk you need when you are lacking Zzzzzz’s! In a Blender combine: 1 frozen banana (can use room temp banana and 3-4 cubes of ice instead) 1/2 cup almond … Continue reading RECIPE: Banana Nut Smoothie with Nibs
Have you ever checked out the ingredients in a store-bought muffin? Don’t! Well, do, so you are informed, but just avoid store-bought muffins because the contents are frightening. Not to mention the caloric burden (like 500 calories a pop!) Same is true for “fresh-baked” muffins you buy at most coffee shops– ahem, Starbucks, I’m talking to you too. Luckily for us all, I’ve got a … Continue reading RECIPE: Yum Muffins
My new fave dessert. The picture isn’t sexy, but these little dishes of delish will comfort you and make your house smell like heaven. This year I’m skipping the pumpkin and pecan pie and whipping up these healthy hybrids! INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 Wash 3 small sweet potatoes. Stab each 3-4 times with a fork. Place potatoes in the oven on a sheet of aluminum … Continue reading RECIPE: Sweet Potato Pie Cups
You want to know a secret? Packing protein into your meals cuts cravings and obliterates hunger. Plus protein helps build strong muscles, which boosts metabolism. So add clean protein to everything! A sneaky way to add protein to smoothies is to… wait for it… add black beans. Sounds gross, I know, but ain’t nuthin’ gross about this tasty concoction! The beans not only add protein, … Continue reading RECIPE: Secret “Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream” Smoothie
This smoothie is your new best friend. Its superfood contents jam in the vitamins and nutrients your body craves. It blasts sugar cravings and will jostle your body back to health. Its power-packed protein will ramp up your metabolism and keep you satisfied! Sure, it has more ingredients than I like to deal with, especially in the morning, but it’s easier than making eggs and … Continue reading RECIPE: COCONUT SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE
One of my coolest girl friends recently shared with me her favorite smoothie recipe. This is a girl who went heli-skiing on her honeymoon and stole Michael Jordan’s retired jersey from the Dean Dome rafters. (Only one of these actually happened, but this girl would do happily do both, and then some). So if it’s a Pistachio Smoothie that is her daily tall-glass-o-Bad-Ass, then this is what’s going in … Continue reading RECIPE: Pistachio and Spinach Smoothie
Need a quick, healthy pick-me-up in the morning? Have I got the smoothie for you! I’m not usually a coffee drinker. In fact, I managed to make it through college, medical school and residency without picking up the habit. But as a mother of a newborn, I’ve found I could use a little more “Get-Up-And-Go” in the mornings. So I created this healthy iced coffee … Continue reading RECIPE: Iced Coffee Smoothie
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