healthy snack ideas Archives

Here’s Why You Should Eat More Berries

Breakfast, RecipeJune 9, 2021

Berries (particularly blueberries) and other selected whole foods contain polyphenols. But what are polyphenols and how does it affect our health? Allow me to geek out on food chemistry for a second. Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get through certain plant-based foods. They’re packed with antioxidants and provide potential health benefits like improving…

Homemade Granola

Breakfast, RecipeMay 26, 2021

Granola is a nutritious and filling cereal made of oats, seeds, and nuts and sweetened with maple syrup, honey or coconut palm sugar. However, some store bought varieties can be packed with processed sugar and industry oils which can be harmful to your health. When buying granola be sure to read labels, choosing brands with whole ingredients…

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 10, 2019

Healthy Sweeteners (+ Easy To Make Fudgesicles): This fun, family-friendly recipe is a crowd pleaser that offers a delicious alternative to desserts made with refined sugar and other harmful ingredients. By now we know that refined sugar is harmful to our health. In fact, a high-sugar diet has been associated with dangerous health conditions, like…

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, Spring, SummerApril 9, 2019

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe! An authentic, raw, vegan, gluten-free cheesecake recipe made with soaked cashews plus other healthy ingredients. Hard to believe, I know. But trust me when I say it's so simple and deliciously satisfying you'll be making it over and over again. Why cashews? Let me explain. When soaked and blended, cashews create…

Chickpea Salad Wraps

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedMarch 22, 2019

Chickpea Salad Wraps! Made with crunchy veggies and loaded with flavor, this easy lunch recipe, snack or dinner recipe can be ready in minutes. A perfect meatless substitute that is low-calorie, low-carb and packed with fiber and healthy plant-based protein. Say hello to my new favorite recipe. Joe and I first tried Chickpea Salad…

Celery Juice Challenge

Drinks, Snacks, Uncategorized, Wellness TipFebruary 15, 2019

The Celery Juice Challenge is the new trend. Use a blender or juicer and enjoy the amazing health benefits of this easy-to-make elixir in the mornings. It can easily be made in a big batch and stored up to 2 days. in the fridge. Give it a try and enjoy the naturally detoxifying benefits of…

White Bean Dip, gluten free, vegan, plant based, healthy

White Bean Dip (vegan, gf)

Favorites, Recipe, SnacksSeptember 20, 2018

Happy Thursday! How are the kids adjusting to the new school schedule? More importantly, how are YOU adjusting? We are slowly getting back into the swing of things. As you know, Caro is in school longer hours which means I now meal prep for her too. Fresh fruit cups, veggies slices, and single serving smoothie…