This summer squash bread is a tasty way to use up your bounty of yellow squash from the garden or farmer’s market! My little guy is almost 6 months old and he has been my helper in the kitchen lately. He is definitely the type of baby that likes to be entertained, but luckily he…
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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I actually really want to call these “healthy soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie muffin tops” but I thought that would be the longest recipe name ever. That’s the best way I could think to describe these delicious treats though. They’re like a hybrid between oatmeal raisin cookies and a muffin. I bake ‘em like…
Easy Dairy Free Banana Muffins with Blueberries
In need of an easy muffin recipe? Try these dairy free banana muffins with blueberries! I’ve been experimenting with some new recipe development lately now that I’ve had to go dairy-free for breastfeeding. I find most of my meals are somewhat easy to adjust or I can quickly find new recipe ideas, but it’s when…
Healthy Peach Crisp Smoothie Recipe
Craving dessert but trying to make healthier choices? This healthy peach crisp smoothie recipe tastes exactly like your favorite baked good! As of two weeks ago, I’ve had to go dairy-free for breastfeeding. I’ll be chatting about this in an upcoming post, so keep an eye out. This means I’ve had to explore alternatives to…
Frozen Banana Bites {Healthy Sweet Treat!}
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…
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…
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,…