Are you on a mission to get healthier this year? This banana oatmeal smoothie recipe is a great way to start your day! Loaded with rolled oats and a heaping spoonful of almond butter, this healthy smoothie recipe will keep your hunger at bay so you can focus on your to do list. No more HANGRY mom running errands and being tempted by the drive through! Is it OK to put raw oats in a smoothie? Yes, it is totally FINE to use raw oats in your morning smoothie. And it really doesn't matter if you use rolled oats, steel … [Read more...]
Southwestern Quinoa Egg Breakfast Bowl Recipe
August 8, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
This Southwestern Quinoa Egg Breakfast Bowl Recipe has been sponsored. All opinions expressed here are my own. I have recently discovered the joy of breakfast bowls. They are an incredibly easy way to get loads of grain, veggies, and protein, into your diet without a lot of work. In fact, you can assemble all the ingredients for several days worth of breakfasts on the weekend. Then eat deliciously every morning for days. This egg breakfast bowl recipe was a quick and healthy breakfast idea. Once you have the … [Read more...]
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Smoothie Recipe
September 14, 2017 by · 3 Comments
I love a good smoothie recipe but most of my favorites involve summer fruits. Berries and peaches and fresh tropical fruits make delicious homemade smoothies but they aren't in season in September. Fall is apple season so I decided to create this cinnamon apple smoothie recipe for breakfast today. It was a deliciously healthy smoothie recipe that took only minutes to whip up in my blender. If you are looking for more delicious oatmeal recipes, check out my homemade oatmeal cookie recipe! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a … [Read more...]
Banana Bread Scones Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze
September 7, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Last week, I was at the grocery store and came across a marked down cart of 'antique bananas'. Really ripe, really cheap, and too good a deal to pass up! I decided to use a couple of them in this banana bread scones recipe with easy maple glaze. Don't they look delicious? I have honestly never tried making a scones recipe before because they sounded a bit intimidating. I didn't grow up with scones and the only place I have had them is at Starbucks so I wasn't sure what to expect. Seriously, though, this banana bread scones recipe … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Recipe
July 28, 2017 by · 2 Comments
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day and not one I never skip if I can help it. On busy days I may only grab a protein bar on the way out the door. Those days make me cranky! I love breakfast and enjoy taking my time to make a filling and healthy one if I can. This dark chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie bowl recipe was a deliciously healthy start to my day. And of course, with the added chocolate it helped satisfy my sweet tooth, which is always nice! Now, this is the first time I have ever … [Read more...]
Ham and Cheddar Frittata Squares Recipe with Fresh Herbs
March 23, 2017 by · 5 Comments
This Ham and Cheddar Frittata Squares Recipe has been sponsored by Eggland's Best, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. There are certain flavors that I love putting together. Peanut butter and chocolate (obviously!), lemon and blueberries, and my all time favorite is ham and cheddar cheese. With an absolute abundance of fresh herbs in the garden right now, I decided to whip up a ham and cheese frittata recipe with fresh herbs. However, instead of doing a traditional frittata, I cooked it in an 11 x 7 pan … [Read more...]
Corn Dog Muffins From Scratch: So Easy You Can Skip the Box!
August 23, 2016 by · 4 Comments
School started for my kids a few weeks ago and I am trying to find alternatives to sandwiches for their lunchbox. These corn dog muffins from scratch were incredibly easy to make and seem to be a big hit with everyone in the house. You can 't go wrong with hot dogs and corn muffins, right? Well, in an effort to make them a tad bit healthier I chose to use all natural hot dogs and make the muffin mix from scratch. Homemade corn muffins really don't take much work to make and you save a ton of money by skipping the boxed muffin mix. I … [Read more...]
Easy Overnight Oats Recipe with Blueberries, Pecans and Flax Seeds
February 11, 2016 by · 10 Comments
This Easy Overnight Oats Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringYourBestBowl #Kroger #CollectiveBias I have been working out almost every day for the last several months and you know what I have come to realize? Exercise makes me hungry. Not just a tad bit hungry, either. We are talking 'get out of my way and let me into the pantry' type of hunger. Since I don't always make good eating decisions when hungry (HELLO, package of chocolate cookies!) I am trying to make sure … [Read more...]
10 Best Healthy Breakfast Recipes I’ve Tried and Loved
January 25, 2016 by · 4 Comments
I decided today that I needed to share some of the best healthy breakfast recipes that I have tried over the last year or so. I am passionate about eating a healthy breakfast. I think I am part Hobbit because I would happily eat second breakfast every day if I could. Sometimes we eat breakfast for dinner and those are always well received by the kids. Best Healthy Breakfast Recipes Depending on the day of the week and my to-do list, sometimes my healthy breakfast idea has to be portable. Some days I get to sit down to a full spread … [Read more...]
Whipped Cranberry Butter Recipe
August 28, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
We are finally at the end of August here in Georgia and were blessed with a morning in the 60's last week. That might not sound exciting to you but I am so sick of the heat and humidity that I actually DREAM about leaves falling off trees and opening up my windows again. One of my favorite foods to enjoy during the fall is the tiny and oh so tart cranberry. It is such an incredibly versatile food that I stock up every year at Thanksgiving when they go on sale. Well, I am down to my last bag of cranberries so to make room for this years … [Read more...]
