It’s hard to believe August is already coming to an end! For school-age kids and their families, the end of August means the beginning of a new school year. It can be hard to get back into the swing of a school schedule, especially when it comes to getting breakfast in your kiddos before or as they head out the door. In today’s post, I’ll share what makes up a balanced breakfast as well as 8 breakfast ideas to make going back to school a little easier.

Waffles may sound like a not-so-healthy, but delicious breakfast choice, though this is not always the case. Just like with pancakes, waffles can actually be part of a nutritious and filling breakfast! In today’s post, I’ll share what makes waffles not-so-healthy, but also how to make them healthy so you can eat them more often without feeling guilty.

If you struggle to keep weight on or are just trying to gain weight in a healthy way then today’s post is for you. Though we more commonly hear about people wanting to lose weight, there are plenty of people that struggle to keep weight on. Smoothies are a great way to pack in the calories (and a perfect way to cool down this summer!), so today I’ll share my favorite high-calorie smoothie additions, plus some simple recipes.

I get asked this question all the time! Growing up, I wasn’t a huge fan of pancakes, but I think this is because I was just having Bisquick or Krusteaz mixes. However, since tasting homemade pancakes, I’ve decided I love them! Pancakes can be a very calorie-dense and high-sugar breakfast, but they can also be a healthy option. Read on to learn what makes pancakes healthy and not so healthy and for some of my favorite recipes.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some sunshine. Even if it’s not quite summer, I thought I’d share a recipe today that I first had while in Hawaii last year and recreated at home. Overnight oats are such an easy breakfast, so keep reading to find out what I like to add to overnight oats to give them a tropical spin.

February is American Heart Month so today I’m spotlighting one of my favorite heart-healthy foods: blueberries! Blueberries are delicious and packed with antioxidants that can help keep the heart in good shape. In today’s post, I’ll tell you why blueberries are a healthy option and share the recipe for one of my favorite smoothies.

To me, October means the start of pumpkin season! There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into baked goods, so why not try eating it in a healthier way at breakfast? Pumpkin is packed with important vitamins and minerals, so today I’ll share an easy recipe that is modeled after a seasonal favorite, plus discuss the health benefits of pumpkin and why it is a great addition to breakfast.

Whenever I think of macadamia nuts I think of Hawaii, but did you know they were actually native to Australia? Like any nut or seed, it’s easy to turn macadamia nuts into nut butter. Today I’ll discuss the health benefits of macadamia nuts and share my simple yet delicious recipe.

Warm weather is here and that means it’s smoothie season! I drink smoothies year-round, but if you like to wait until the sun comes out, then today’s post is for you. Today’s recipe features one of my favorite fruits: mango! Read on for the recipe and to learn why this smoothie is a healthy option, as well as tips for meal prepping smoothies.

Because I eat overnight oats almost every week, I thought I’d share another one of my favorite recipes with you today. One of the greatest things about overnight oats is that they are so customizable. Today’s recipe uses unsweetened applesauce and chia seeds. Read on to find out why this is an easy and healthy recipe that you should add to next week’s meal prep!