Cookie Dough Yogurt
It’s the time of year for lots of cookies! As a kid, I always tried to sneak bites of dough when making Christmas cookies. If you like cookie dough, then you should try my cookie dough yogurt! It’s super easy to make and a filling and healthy treat that is high in protein and calcium.
Beat the Box: Homemade vs. Store-Bought Pie
Welcome back for another post in my Beat the Box series! Store-bought pies and pre-made crusts are convenient, but do you know what ingredients they are made with? Making your own at home is a great idea if you want to have more control over what is in your food. Today, I’ll share reasons why homemade pies and pie crusts can be a bit healthier and are worth a little extra prep time.
Better Butters: Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
Welcome to another post in the Better Butter series! It’s hard to deny the fact that Nutella is delicious. My favorite crepe filling while traveling in Paris was most definitely Nutella and banana. But what if you could make a healthier version at home? Today, I’ll share my recipe for chocolate hazelnut butter and compare the ingredients to Nutella.
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Eating This Thanksgiving
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Though your celebration may look a little different this year, it’s still a great time to cook some of your favorite holiday dishes. Many traditional Thanksgiving dishes can be made a little healthier with a few tweaks, so today I’ll share some of my favorite ways to make these dishes a little bit healthier. I’ll also give you my top 10 tips for healthy eating this Thanksgiving.
Gluten-Free Chickpea Crust Pizza
I love pizza, but sometimes I’m looking for a quicker and healthier alternative to traditional pizza. Enter chickpea flour! Chickpea crust pizza might sound a bit strange, but it’s easy to make and a delicious gluten-free option when you are craving pizza. The crust is made from ground-up chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), which are high in protein and fiber. Today, I’ll share my recipe for chickpea crust pizza and tell you why it is a healthier alternative to traditional pizza.
Beat the Box: Homemade Cornbread vs. Cornbread Mix
Welcome back for another post in my Beat the Box series! Chili is one of my favorite fall meals, but a bowl of chili isn’t complete without a delicious batch of cornbread. Today I’ll compare homemade cornbread to several boxed mixes. Both are quick and easy to prepare and inexpensive, but homemade cornbread tends to be much healthier because it contains fewer ingredients. Read on to learn why I prefer homemade cornbread!
Better Butters: Almond Butter
Welcome to the first post in the Better Butter series! In this series we’ll explore the world of nut butters, how to make them at home, and how to incorporate them into your diet. Store-bought nut butter often contains added sugar and oil, but if you make your own you’ll know exactly what is in it. Today’s post is all about almond butter!
5 Winter Squash Varieties to Try This Fall
Fall is officially here and this week I’m going to share with you what I know about winter squash! While the name may suggest otherwise, winter squash are harvested starting in the fall. I’ll highlight some of my favorite varieties, why they are so nutritious, and how you can add them to your diet.
3 Easy Ways to Make Eggs for Breakfast This Week
Today I’m here to share three of my favorite meal prep recipes: snack-size egg muffins, jumbo egg muffins, and egg casserole.
Why You Should Try Pasture-Raised Eggs
Eggs are one of my all-time favorite foods. They are easy to prepare, inexpensive, and packed with nutrition. Because of their protein and fat content, they tend to keep you fuller longer than grain-based breakfast foods such as cereal, oatmeal, and pancakes.