All About Pumpkins: Health Benefits & Recipes Happy Fall and Happy Halloween, CRUSHers! We might be halfway through October, but we’re still smack-dab in the middle of Fall and have plenty of weeks to continue enjoying some classic meals and treats. There is a ton of produce in season during these weeks, but some scream Read More!
All About Apples: Benefits & Recipes There is genuine truth behind the phrase, “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away.” Not literally, because there is no research providing that eating an apple daily lowers your need for doctor’s visits, but metaphorically, the old proverb is correct. Eating nutritious foods every day keeps you healthy! Read More!
All About Fall Produce & How to Use It HELLO FALL! When you think of Fall foods, you probably picture a lot of pumpkins and maybe Halloween candy, which makes complete sense! Pumpkins are a staple in my house and here at CleanFoodCrush. However, there are so many other delicious fruits and vegetables that are Read More!
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats I love pumpkin. A lot. Maybe quite a bit more than most people in my family 😅 I buy canned pumpkin in bulk when I spot a GOOD sale, so I always have a lot of pumpkin puree in the pantry. Pumpkin has many different uses, from creating cozy morning Read More!
Satisfying After-School Snacks Let’s face it….we all love snacks! Healthy snacks are a BIG part of our programs, and why so many people find success. Snacking is an important way to stay satisfied, energetic, nourished, and to keep our blood sugar balanced throughout the day. It can come with many health benefits, such as helping Read More!
Super Easy Pumpkin Fudge You’ll only need a few ingredients to make a quick batch of this incredibly delicious fall treat! I LOVE making simple treats and desserts like this pumpkin fudge that tastes like it took WAY more effort than it really does! A silky indulgent-tasting fall candy that literally melts in your mouth! Read More!
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Brownies What a delicious combination for your weekend baking plans all throughout September and October. Does this combo seem a little strange? (it doesn’t to me because I start adding pumpkin to just about everything this time of year ☺️) Let me tell you that these flavors complement each other in a Read More!
Fun and Healthy Fall Activities – 10+ Great Activities to Enjoy the Fall Season With the recent hot weather, I can’t be the only one anxiously looking forward to Autumn! Not only will the temperatures drop, but all the fun Fall seasonal activities and foods will return soon Mmm…Fall Food is the best! Flannels, Read More!
Uses and Benefits of Baking Soda We’re all probably familiar with baking soda, as it’s a vital component in several baking recipes. The chemical leavener instigates the rising process in baked goods like cakes, muffins, cookies, and even pancakes! But did you know this powder has many other uses and benefits beyond baking? There are Read More!
Among all the delicious fruits, berries are some of my favorites! There are dozens and dozens of types of berries out there, but the most well-known ones, and the ones we use a lot in our CleanFoodCrush recipes, are raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and cranberries! (Fun fact: technically, several of these fruits aren’t botanically berries, Read More!