I’ve been experimenting with different #smoothiebowls and I found a winner! PrintSmoothie Bowl IngredientsBASE 1/2 cup Chia pudding or coconut yogurt 1 T (or large scoop) nut butter 2 fist full of spinach 1/2 frozen banana 1/3 cup crushed ice (or 4-6 ice cubes) *blend together well and leave blender running for a bit dash of cinnamon
vegetarian option
DIY Almond or Nut Milk
Written out DIY Almond or Nut Milk Recipe Below! Making your own almond milk is super easy as long as you plan in advanced! In order for it to work, you’ve got to soak your nuts for at least 12 hours. They can actually soak up to 48 hours if you don’t have time
Hearty Vegan Salad (warm & roasted)
I love me some salads but when it’s colder outside, they aren’t always that appealing. To bulk up my salads for the winter, I add some sort of gluten free grain, nuts & seeds and sometimes fish or chicken. For all my vegan and vegetarian friends out there, here is one of my favorite hearty
upgrade your oatmeal
Your Friday “Food for Thought”: You’re breakfast is eligible for an upgrade. I’m currently staying with my friend in Vancouver, Canada. She loves cooking oatmeal every morning for breakfast. Oatmeal is a great warm breakfast on cold mornings and can be a good upgrade to cereal if you are use to eating that. She uses all natural
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love gathering with family, watching football with my dad and grandpa, cooking with my mom, sister and grandma AND EATING PUMPKIN PIE. In fact, I love eating pumpkin pie so much that for my birthday that’s what I would ask to have instead of cake, pumpkin pie.
Mini Frittata
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I used to love those special evenings when my Mom would make us breakfast for dinner. As an adult, whenever a friend asks to hang out or get together, I always suggest Brunch! My lovely city, Chicago was rated one of the top 5 cities for brunch
Pesto Pizza
Guaranteed number one stomach ache for me: pizza Being lactose intolerant and having a gluten sensitivity, pizza is my worst enemy. I remember growing up and having pizza almost every Friday night (I usually ate at least four slices) and then claimed my spot on the couch. My favorite was the thick crust from Jets
Chocolate Brrrnana
PRESENTING: Your healthy summer frozen treat…dut-duhnnun-ah! CHOCOLATE BRR-NANAS (chocolate covered frozen bananas). This is a great healthy alternative to traditional popsicles or ice-cream for summer fun. The Brrrnanas are dairy free, soy free, gluten free, low in processed sugars and very cool (pun intended). Even just the frozen bananas are a nice cold snack (or
Shamrock Shake
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I woke up in a green shirt, had a green smoothie to kick start my lucky day and am now typing away at my desk with green paint accents in front of a green wall. This holiday is totally my day because I’m obsessed with just about everything green. If you
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