June 19, 2013
We are in the throngs of swimming in our house. That means late night meets and early morning practices. I’ll admit, it takes a toll. My kids rolls out of bed in the morning exhausted and not wanting to eat breakfast. This is the perfect way to get them packed with protein, vitamins and minerals without them really paying that much attention to it. These serve as a great pre or post workout meal, snack, lunch etc. Add a handful of spinach or kale for more added punch (I promise you won’t taste it!). Adapt whatever fruit you have on hand and make it your own.
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June 18, 2013
These are the easiest and one of the healthiest ways of enjoying one of summer’s most treasured treats… ice cream! BUT, these are healthier, dairy-free, and packed with so much protein! Three ingredients. Takes only about 2 minutes to make – the worst part is waiting for them to freeze!
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June 17, 2013
It’s our little family tradition. Friday nights are normally laid back, time to regroup and have pizza together, watch a movie and spend some time letting the craziness of the week go. Decompression is good! Now that summer is here, we’ve moved our pizza-making outdoor to the grill. I really despise canned tomatoes, there are some brands I will use if I must, but prefer to use fresh tomatoes. I love roasting them for hours low and slow to bring out the flavor but sometimes you don’t have hours. With that in mind, here is my quick roasted tomato pizza sauce recipe. Adjust the seasonings, garlic etc. to your taste – we, in our house, love garlic and aren’t afraid so I load it up!
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June 12, 2013
Typically a beverage, I turned this pineapple mint lassi into a popsicle. A refreshing treat indeed! The fresh sweetness of the pineapple and the zing of fresh mint from my garden make these a treat both kids and adults will love. I also added chunks of fresh pineapple to my popsicle molds for even more tasty goodness. These cool treats boast protein, thanks to the Greek yogurt, so they also have muscle building benefits along with great vitamin impact. Your kids won’t even know this is good for them!
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June 11, 2013
Despite having photography issues, I will forge on. This was such a well-received meal last night – my kids were still talking about it this morning. No, no leftovers so someone may be disappointed tonight. Meatballs & pasta are always a hit with kids or adults. Great because you can make these ahead of time and just boil your pasta and toss with the pesto before serving. Super easy.
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