Kid-approved Recipes

It seems a dairy product is always among the top of people’s favorite foods lists…cheese anyone? Dairy is one of the most versatile food groups. You can enjoy dairy as a drink, a dip, a topping for your favorite dish, and even dessert! Dairy products boast many health benefits. Protein, though mainly found in meat, […]

Coconut Chia Pudding

It’s taken me a while to warm up to chia seeds I will admit. They are packed with powerful anti-inflammatory omega 3’s and fiber but the consistency is an issue for some. I’ve started sprinkling them on my oatmeal or toast for an easy nutrition boost. This easy recipe was my first attempt at making […]

No-Bake Blueberry Bars

Summertime means stress-free cooking, fresh flavors, and lots of sunshine! These no-bake blueberry bars are so simple to prepare and are bursting with the fresh taste of summer. Not to mention they look spectacular! As a Dietitian, I spend a lot of my time teaching clients how to identify sugar in foods and how to […]

Apricot Sesame Bites

If you’ve even briefly glanced through this blog, you know a couple of things. 1. I get really excited about food. 2. I love snacking. Among all of my snack recipes this is likely the one I frequent the most! It is the perfect blend of salty, savory, and sweet. Also did I mention these […]

Almond-Lovin’

This month we are showing Almonds some love! 5 reasons to love almonds… They’re great for on the go: 1 ounce of almonds is about 23 almonds (*Remember the 1-2-3 rule), this fits perfectly in a perfect-portion tin or in any small container that can easily slip into your bag. Check out more tips for […]

Overnight Oats Breakfast Solution

I hear it all the time, “I don’t have time to make a healthy breakfast in the morning!” I’m right there with you. I would rather sleep in a little longer rather than wake up to make breakfast. That is why this breakfast is so perfect; it is prepared ahead of time and all you […]

Protein-packed Pancakes

Pan·cake /pan, kāk/ noun a thin, flat cake of batter, usually fried and turned in a pan that I will eat too many of Pancakes…yes pancakes! Sometimes a girl has got to have some pancakes! Introducing the easiest, tastiest, low-carb, gluten free, so-much-protein pancake. 1 full recipe contains 188 calories, 7.5g fat, 2.6g carbohydrate, 28g […]