Homemade roasted pumpkin seeds are the highlight of our pumpkin carving day! Learn how to perfectly roast pumpkin seeds - every time. Works for squash seeds too, and makes a healthy and very frugal snack! Save the seeds from your pumpkin for this recipe if you're making homemade pumpkin puree. Growing up, carving pumpkins was a REALLY big deal in our house. My mom would spread newspapers over our ... Continue Reading
High Protein Oatmeal
This high protein oatmeal recipe is what I make before my long runs. Your choice of Quaker oats or steel-cut plus banana and blueberry to sweeten naturally! This high protein breakfast keeps me more full, longer. Add homemade almond milk for an extra protein boost! In an effort to keep my weight (a.k.a. blogger butt) under control, I took up running about a year ago. After running consistently for a few ... Continue Reading
Cheesecake Baked Apples
A simple and healthy recipe for baked apples stuffed with cheesecake. Makes for a perfect dessert that's easy to make with just 4-ingredients and no sugar! You can use freshly picked apples during apple season. Do you ever have a hard time figuring out what to bring to parties? Man, I sure do. I love to bring desserts and black bean brownies are my go-to for church functions, outdoor BBQ’s and ... Continue Reading
Weeknight Veggie Stir Fry
This healthy vegetable stir fry recipe is perfect for a last-minute meal. Use fresh or frozen vegetables, rice or noodles, and top with a savory sauce! Add sweet and sour chicken for an extra protein boost. Ever order Chinese, eat dinner and then immediately regret it? I sure have, and it’s why I haven’t ordered Chinese food in FOREVER. With quick and easy recipes like 30-minute cashew chicken, kung ... Continue Reading
Candy Alternatives for Halloween
Simple, practical tips for Halloween candy alternatives for kids! Ideas on healthy DIY non-candy treats, party favors, and no-sugar snacks to hand out, like homemade gummies and brownie bites. Plus helpful tips on how to limit candy for kids. When I was a kid, filling up a pillowcase with as much candy as possible was the goal on Halloween. Now that I have kids of my own, my goal is to limit Halloween ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pumpkin Larabar Bites
Make pumpkin Larabar bites at home in 5 minutes with a few basic ingredients. Great for school lunches, snacks and cost 50% less than the store. Ever since I started training for my first marathon, I’ve been more particular about the food I eat. Plain pancakes become protein pancakes, plain smoothies become protein smoothies and I’m making homemade Larabars when I have to replenish lost carbs ASAP. And ... Continue Reading
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
This easy recipe for soft-baked oatmeal apple breakfast bars is naturally sweetened & healthy for you! Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options too. Can you think of anything better than having dessert for breakfast? Have you ever been apple picking before? It’s a lot of fun, and it’s easy to get carried away. You can easily fill a few buckets while chatting away and the next thing you know, you ... Continue Reading
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This easy overnight pumpkin french toast casserole tastes just like pumpkin pie! This slightly sweetened dish is perfect for sleepover parties, holiday brunches, and meal prep for busy school mornings, just like my easy pumpkin donuts or pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. There are two main attractions for every sleepover: dinner and breakfast. Growing up, you were the cool kid if your parents ordered pizza ... Continue Reading
Natural Ways to Boost Immune System With Favorite Fall Foods
Learn how to boost your immune system naturally with these favorite fall foods. Links to recipes, like slow cooker chicken broth, and research to support how food can boost immunity naturally! As soon as the calendar flips to September each year, it seems that we collectively turn our affections to autumn. We can’t help it! Even before the weather starts to change, we see pumpkin flavored everything and ... Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Donuts
Amazing pumpkin donuts made with maple syrup and honey, no processed sugar. They're light and fluffy and ready in 20 minutes - the perfect weekend treat! Pair with a hot cup of coffee and pumpkin spice creamer and you're set to go! Can we talk about donuts for a second? I love donuts. I love the taste, how they melt in your mouth and I love that no matter what mood you may be in, there's always a donut to ... Continue Reading