Cashew Sour Cream is a delicious alternative to traditional dairy sour cream. Higher in protein and full of heart-healthy omegas, the creamy texture and consistency are a wonderful addition to any meal where sour cream would be used. Just substitute 1:1 in recipes, or use it as a replacement for sour cream topping. Cashews are nutritionally dense, too.
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Watermelon Slushy I love summer slashes–and this is a healthy alternative to the traditional iced cones or snow-cones. I like to freeze these and make them into healthy popsicles–when I do this, I add chunks of strawberries to the molds for a fun fruity appearance. Ingredients: 2 c Strawberries 1 lemon, peeled, and sliced 3 c watermelon
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Healthy Green Omega Muffins My obessesion with health hit a cross-roads when it came to my obsession with muffins. I just love love muffins–but I can’t compromise my hard work to maintain my health with a high-calorie, highly processed, sugar-filled muffin. So, I have created an option that lets my love for health and my love for
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Red, White and Blue Popsicles These colorful popsicles are a fun treat on a hot day, and are festive, too! Layer them, with red, white and blue in one popsicle, or keep them individualized and arrange them festivally in ice. Kids love them! And so do grownups! Moms love that they are are sweetened and colored with
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Chocolate Coconut Balls This is a GREAT after school snack for my kids. And a great protein + omega pick-me-up for me! Great for after a fun or a mid-afternoon healthy snack. I always have a tray of these in the freezer for my kids to grab when they get home from school and enjoy. Ingredients:
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Superfood Strawberry Coconut Milk This is a yummy breakfast or afterschool superfood drink for my kids. They love adding the fresh strawberries from our garden. It’s a simple recipe and also a healthier version from the “Strawberry Quik” that I grew up on. Ingredients: 16 ounces sweetened coconut milk 1 cup fresh strawberries (frozen is okay) 1 scoop
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Berry Omega Breakfast Muffins Muffins are a favorite at our house. We love them for breakfast, and snacks. I always make a double batch and freeze them for later. INGREDIENTS • 1 cups oat flour* • 1 cup spelt flour* • 1/4 cup ground flax • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon
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Date Berry Protein Balls I love protein balls for quick, easy, and deliciously healthy treats! I make a bunch, and freeze them so I always have them on hand when I need a snack. Here is a recipe for one of my favorites for you to enjoy. INGREDIENTS • 2 cups walnuts • 1 cup shredded
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Chocolate Protein Balls Easy to make, fun to eat. And a healthy protein afternoon treat! (Is the rhyme too much?) Give them a whirl–I think you will love them as much as I do! I have a dozen in the freezer at all times–ready for mid-morning snack, post-run rejuvenation, and afternoon pick-me-ups. They are also awesome for
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Protein Brownies Brownies are a weakness of mine. I love the doughy (gooey) chocolatey goodness that is “the brownie.” Rather than deny myself one of my favorite food-loves, I have found a way to superfood it into a healthier version to please both my tastebuds and my waistline. Protein is a great substitute for flour. It also
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