Snacks

Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie.

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 … Continue Reading »

Pineapple Mint Lassi Popsicles.

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 … Continue Reading »

Oatmeal PB and Chocolate Chip Scones.

After cuddling up with my daughter to start reading a book authored by a dear friend, I decided to start my creative juices flowing in the kitchen. It has been a crazy week! So scones came to mind on this rainy day. Healthy? Well, I would definitely say these are MUCH healthier than the traditional … Continue Reading »

Cherry Almond Chobani Flax Muffins.

Once again, my trip to the Farmer’s Market, on this very rainy day, dictated what I would create and post here today. Cherries were everywhere and I couldn’t be happier. I purchased about 5 lbs and couldn’t wait to get home to whip up some delicious muffins for snacking. I always love to make … Continue Reading »

Green Oatmeal Smoothie. {that will actually fill you up and energize you}

I love the concept of smoothies and juicing but the fact remains… they never EVER keep me filled more than an hour. I have a huge appetite. I’ve recently lost 27 lbs and really keep a watchful eye on what and how I eat. It has greatly impacted my body. After recently having a discussion … Continue Reading »

Oatmeal Fiber Energy Balls.

I think I could survive on energy balls. Any recipe… whatever the flavor. I heart them all. Hey, we all have our thing, right? I bought some fiber cereal at the grocery store and thought I would whip up a few recipes using the cereal. The fact is, we all need fiber to keep things … Continue Reading »

Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus.

This week I took a foray into baking up pitas. I have to admit, I knew hummus would come along shortly after. I mean seriously, how can you eat pitas without it?! Ha ha. Well my family gobbled up the first batch of pitas so I’m whipping up another batch. Click here for that recipe. … Continue Reading »

Lemon and Cherry Protein Energy Balls.

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for any kind of protein ball/bite or snack! I’m seriously in love with the whole concept. Today, I was in my kitchen with an abundance of fresh lemons and thought I would whip up a new, springtime version for my tastebuds and once again, I find myself … Continue Reading »

Oatmeal Shortbread Cookies Drizzled in Chocolate.

My awesome husband got me several cookbooks that I wanted for Christmas and sadly, the time seems to fly by so fast that I never get a chance to sit down and “devour” the recipes, figure out what I want to test out in my kitchen and actually execute it. Well today, while making … Continue Reading »

Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Bread with Chobani.

Today at the Farmer’s Market I picked up several lemons and packages of blueberries with the hope of whipping up a batch of bread this morning. The sun is shining, the weather is gloriously warm and I thought it would be a lovely treat for my family. I opted to add some cooked quinoa (tri-color) … Continue Reading »