Clean Eating Pantry Inspiration I like to “Spring Clean” in bitter-cold February, so that Spring is wide-open for fun, and memory making! Today I decided to take on the Pantry…getting rid of any bad stuff, restocking with the good. We eat what we have readily available, right? P.s. I have 4 children, shop the sales, Read More!
Let’s talk about weekly fruit prep. Nature’s candy! All of our children would eat more, if they had easy access to clean fresh fruit. But how to keep it fresh? ***Fresh Berry Prep: (Buy in larger quantities when on sale/or in season. You can freeze the extra! Btw…purchasing FROZEN berries is an excellent way to Read More!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls I just made a HUGE batch of these to keep in the freezer for the week! Swap caffeine and/or candy for THESE in the afternoons, and see how you feel. OR, Try eating 1 or 2, a half hour before your workout…#PoweredByPumpkin Serving Size: 1 or 2 balls Recipe makes: Read More!
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes BEST weekend pancakes! Make an extra batch to freeze for the week. This recipe is sooo filling & nutritious! Makes 3-4 medium pancakes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground oat flour (oatmeal processed in blender or food processor until it becomes flour) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder a good Read More!
Healthy Homemade PB Energy Bars It’s feeling a bit cooler in the evenings, which makes me start thinking of Fall (gasp!)?, and afternoon snacks for the kids…These are a great energy source, & SO SIMPLE! Makes 20-24 bars/servings Ingredients: 2 cups (dry) oatmeal (I used gluten-free thick cut oats) 1 and 1/3 cups coconut flakes (Let’s Read More!
I spend a few hours every Sunday prepping for the week. It’s something I really look forward to. Coffee, music, chitter chatter with the kids. The purpose: NOT relying on convenience food-regardless of what happens during the busy week. ■ I no longer use “Almond Breeze”. It contains carrageenan (Google it). “Silk” brand uses non-GMO Read More!
Ultimate Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe Makes 4 Large Pancakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup oat flour (ground oatmeal), 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate whey protein, 1 Tbs unsweetened cacao powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 mashed banana, 3 egg whites, 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (or shaved vanilla bean) Instructions: Combine dry ingredients Read More!
Breakfast or Dessert Pizza-Cookie: {PizOoKie} Very FUN & SIMPLE First day of school breakfast idea! 1 serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry oatmeal 2 tablespoons almond flour 4 tablespoons mashed banana (1 medium banana) Sweetner is optional: pinch stevia, 1 tsp raw honey, or 1 tsp agave. OPTIONAL add ins: 1 Tbs flaxseeds, 1 Tbs cacao Read More!
