Lately, I’ve been searching for some quick & easy sweet treats that are still relatively healthy. I stumbled across the idea for frozen banana bites on quite a few recipe sites and blogs, and decided to give them a whirl myself. So today I broke out the baby carrier for the first time and popped…
Snacks
Tropical Yogurt Parfait Recipe + We Dare You to Share Campaign!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by UnitedHealthcare’s We Dare You to Share Campaign and written by me. I was provided compensation for writing this post, but as always, all opinions are my own. My family used to make fun of me growing up, because I was one of those kids that liked to eat breakfast…
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie! {Great Recovery Smoothie}
Runners, triathletes, and cyclists – here’s a special recipe for you guys! This banana peanut butter smoothie recipe is simple to make, only has five ingredients, and goes down easily after a long run or ride. Why have a recovery meal or snack? The carbohydrate you’ll eat helps to replenish muscle glycogen (that fuel stored…
16 Healthy Superbowl Recipes
Yesterday, I mentioned that I was surprised to find out Superbowl Sunday ranks as the second biggest day for food intake – falling only below Thanksgiving Day! Woah. That’s crazy. According to previous research from the Calorie Control Council, most people will take in about 1200 calories worth of snacks during the game – not…
Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip
I love party food – you know, the traditional appetizers like chips and dip, pigs in a blanket, scallops wrapped in bacon…the list could go on. Of course, I also know it isn’t great for your body, which is why I don’t frequently choose those items other than special occasions. But I’m always on the…
Strawberry Peach Popsicles
Looking for a refreshing frozen treat this summer? These 3 ingredient strawberry peach popsicles are a healthy snack for both adults and kids alike! My husband and I went peach picking recently at a cute little farm in Rhode Island called Harmony Farms. It’s kind of an off-the-beaten-path type place, and it was quiet and…
Coconut Banana Bread
I was hosting a table at an expo event a few weeks ago, and we may have overestimated the number of people attending. I bought 80 bananas to give out as healthy snacks. Four hours later, I came home with 78 bananas. I gave a bunch away to friends and family, but needless to say,…