Peanut Butter Raisin Overnight Oats Recipe
Happy New Year! Be sure to check out last week’s post if you’re looking for ways to get the New Year started off right in terms of healthy eating and increasing your activity level. January is national oatmeal month, so I thought I’d start off the New Year with one of my favorite and simple overnight oats recipes.
Better Butters: Pecan Butter
Are you looking for a last-minute homemade Christmas gift? Then look no further than one of my Better Butter recipes! Today I’ll share my easy recipe for pecan butter; making your own at home is simple and free of added salt, sugar, and oils. Read on for the recipe and for some tasty ways to incorporate pecan butter into your diet.
5 Ways to Make Your Favorite Baked Goods Healthier
‘Tis the season for baking! Traditionally, baked goods are packed full of sugar, saturated fat, and calories. But what if I told you that baked goods could be a bit healthier and still taste good? Read on to learn my simple tricks for improving the nutrition of some of my favorite baked goods, as well as for some recipes you can try during your next holiday baking session.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
Are you in need of a quick weeknight meal? Are you looking for a quick and easy way to cook chicken thighs? If you have an Instant Pot, you’re in luck! Chicken thighs are one of the easiest things to cook in an Instant Pot and can help you get dinner on the table quickly. Today, I’ll share why I prefer chicken thighs over chicken breasts and my simple Instant Pot Chicken Thighs recipe.
Flour Power: Teff Flour
Welcome back for another post in my Flour Power series! There are so many alternative flours out there these days. One of my favorites is teff flour. Teff is an ancient grain from East Africa and is commonly used to make injera, which is a flatbread consumed in Ethiopia. Keep reading to find out why teff flour is such a healthy grain and for my favorite recipes!
Dog-Friendly Thanksgiving Leftover Muffins
Happy Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but there are always plenty of leftovers around at my house after Thanksgiving. It’s easy to get tired of eating the same thing after a few days, so here is a fun recipe that will let you share those leftovers with your dog.
It’s Pumpkin Time!
I don’t know about you, but I see pumpkin everything this time of year! Pumpkin is a delicious and nutritious way to add some color and nutrition to your diet. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash and can be incorporated into your cooking in so many ways. Today I’ll share the health benefits of eating pumpkin and some of my favorite ways to include it in your meals and snacks.
Instant Pot Chickpeas
As I’ve said in previous posts, I love using my Instant Pot and use it all the time. Before getting an Instant Pot a few years ago, I had never cooked dried beans because I thought it would be difficult and time-consuming. Luckily, the Instant Pot makes it so easy! Read on to learn why dried beans are a great time- and cost-saving option, plus my simple recipe for cooking dried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans.
Flour Power: Coconut Flour
Have you ever used coconut flour? Like almond flour, it’s a popular alternative to white or whole wheat flour because it’s lower in carbs and gluten-free. Be sure to check out my other Flour Power Posts as well; read on to find out why I like using coconut flour and for a few of my favorite recipes!
Peanut Butter Berry Baked Oatmeal
It’s definitely starting to feel like fall around here! So that means it’s time for a quick and easy meal prep breakfast to keep you warm on chilly fall mornings. This baked oatmeal is super easy to throw together and is perfect for busy mornings on the go. I like to bake this on Sunday and heat it up during the week when I need a quick breakfast. Keep reading for the recipe!