Healthy Junk Food Substitutions that Actually Taste Good

When you want a treat, do you crave sweet treats or salty treats?  So often when those cravings hit us, we resort to not so healthy options. So, here are a few healthier options you could use to “trick” those cravings. Salt Cravings Microwave Popcorn àAir pop popcorn then sprinkle with herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme […]

Mini Cannoli Bites

Cookouts and pool parties are right around the corner, so I wanted to share some recipes that are easy to make and feed a crowd! These Cannoli Bites are perfect – and you probably won’t believe me when I say they are meal plan approved! Servings: 24 (1 bite each) INGREDIENTS: FOR DOUGH: 2 cups […]

Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Ingredients 3 ripe bananas cut into chunks 3 Tbsp all natural peanut butter Unsweetened Almond milk (optional) 4 tsp chopped dark chocolate 4 tsp sliced raw almonds   Directions Place bananas in a plastic bag and freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen. Place bananas and peanut butter in blender and cover. Blend until […]

Homemade Granola Bars

Ingredients 1 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Line an 8-inch square pan with wax paper. Roughly chop roasted almonds and combine in a bowl with oats, raisins, and Pulse […]

Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray (optional) 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup raw honey ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 medium ripe […]

Zucchini Chips

Ingredients 2 Large Zucchini thinly sliced 1 Tbsp Olive Oil ½ tsp sea slat Instructions Preheat oven to 225° Place zucchini slices in one layer of paper towels to help draw out liquid. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper Place zucchini slices on parchment paper Brush zucchini with olive oil, sprinkle with sea […]

Plan and Prep for Healthy Eating

It is a crazy hectic day. You are tired and there are only a few minutes to squeeze in supper before your child’s ball game. You open up the fridge and there is nothing you can make quickly. So, you load up the family and run through the drive thru on the way to the […]