Category: Sweet Bites

also known as: husband-waffles. I think I was about 24 years old before I realized that not all waffles started with the blue boxed mix from Costco. Paired with Aunt Jemima’s. I mean, don’t get me wrong, like every 7 year old, I knew Eggo’s well. I think daily, for most of my childhood. Waffles were […]

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 […]

This much I know is true: food is magical. Especially thoughtful and intentional food- the kind that deeply settles something in us, and especially so when you share it with people you love, and wanna squish hug as hard as you can. It’s something it took me most of my life to really know it’s […]

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 […]

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? […]

Well, the Simply Real Health Travel Guides, are back for another round today! Combining the best of all things in a healthy life: Food. Travel. Wine. Best cocktails. Restaurants. Ambiance. Sunsets. Healthy spots. Hipster Coffee Bars. Cute Shopping. Fun Workouts. GF Treats (GFT’s). And  the best areas of these fun cities to see, do and stay. […]

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 […]

  Mmmm k. It’s time. After finding at least 15 matcha pics on my phone from the last 6 months, I have to tell you guys more about my newest obsession. So, as most of you know, I’ve always been a big time green tea drinker. Daily. But also, a sporadic coffee drinker, on trips […]

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 […]

Everyone knows the best part about summer desserts (stone fruit or berry crumbles) is that addictively crunchy topping, of course. Everyone always wants more of it, per bite. And by everyone, I mean me. Always. So this week, it was time to call it like it is. And make this thing–a thing, on it’s own. Cookie-ing it […]