Category: Healthy Snacks

Most of the time, I don’t waste my time with baking. It’s the free spirit 4 year old that lives inside of me. Measuring is for babies.  Paired with my inability to resist, um…”upgrading” the ingredients…. and well. You can imagine what sort of treats come out of this kitchen on the reg. It’s mostly […]

Can we all just agree that Mondays are for SIMPLE?  And for proving that you always have SOMETHING to make in that pantry of yours, even though there’s “nothing” to eat. I had the same thought this morning. Running around, trying to make my weird morning bevvie while trying to tie up my nikes over […]

The verdict is in. The top 8 recipes of the year, round-up style. Just in case you need a little last minute easy, healthy holiday inspiration. And the winners are…… The Fall Salad You Won’t Be Able To Quit. The salad I’ve brought to, oh…….. every. single. occasion. in the last three months. Aka, I wasn’t […]

It wasn’t long ago when I shared about my version of a healthier bridal/baby/anything shower, and you guys left so much love and asked so many great questions, that now I want to share more about my little behind-the-scenes healthy party/entertaining style. Especially as we approach the season of it in the next coming weeks. Ok. […]

A little part of my healthy holiday menu post. See the first post here. Tahini Roasted Carrots Makes 2-3 servings Notes: Can be made ahead of time. 2 bunches rainbow or regular carrots (with stems preferably) 1 container tahini sauce (not just tahini paste) sprinkle of chopped parsley Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking […]

Missed my full matcha guide post a few weeks ago, did you?  Well, before you dive into this one today, you’ll want to read it first to know what this matcha obsession of mine is all about, where to find it, and why it’s so good for you. Then, we can talk about doughnuts, mmm k? […]

Last weekend, when I was down in Santa Barbara for a conference, I was reminded of two things: My love of grilled fish tacos (which happened daily), and how deeply satisfying acai bowls are. (Which, you know, are basically the same thing as my recipe for green smoothie bowls, but plus frozen or acai powder, with […]

I’m not sure why- but for some reason, I’ve never thought to roast fruit. Grill it? Yes. Roast? Veggies only, duh. Except, now I know how much I’ve been missing. Roasted apples are—stop it. Too good. What?! Who knew. A little kitchen experimento, gone right this week. Too right, because now I can’t stop putting […]

Fun Fall hack: turn your fav Simply Real Health GF Banana Bread ➡️ GF Pumpkin Apple Bread with just a few easy swaps! Here’s how: . Crack open that Simply Real Health Cookbook of yours: Swap 1 cup puréed pumpkin + 1 large peeled, chopped apple for the bananas. ? . Add 1/4 cup more coconut […]

Fall treats. Gluten-free and all healthy, although you’d never know it. Because that’s how we roll, baby. Side tip- eat the apple skins, or toss with lemon juice to add to your next salad like little croutons. And store these babies in the fridge if you have any leftovers.  Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars Makes 9 […]

As I write this, I’m waiting to board the plane… to my WEDDING! WHAT?! 🙂 I’m so excited, I can barely type straight. And, I know, I know. I told myself (and you) I would take this week off from blogging. But, turns out, I don’t want to. Mainly, because you guys actually need this. It’s […]

Just in case your instagram feed needs some more strawberries. Or rhubarb. Or, ways to make them healthier than the classic version (PIE). Take this as a sign. Because both of these babies have the tiniest, shortest season when they’re fresh and perfect. Don’t get rhubarb FOMO. This is your warning. You all know it’s […]