Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Need a quick, on-the-run, hearty snack? Look no further!  Today we’re creating an Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie complete with peanut butter, honey, nuts, cranberries, banana and cinnamon; some of my personal favorites.  It’s so convenient to have these cookies on hand.  Keep them in the freezer to keep them fresher longer. Feel free to change up […]

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup or Sauce

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup and Sauce in one recipe and just in time for soup season!  This recipe was inspired this year by my garden.  I grew tomatoes on the east side of my house and well, I ended up having a plethora of tomatoes. When you have a lot of tomatoes, you make sauce.  […]

Loaded Sunshine Muffins

This delicious, summery muffin is loaded with goodness and so appropriately named the Loaded Sunshine Muffin.  Filled with so many good-for-you foods, it has great flavor and variety. Like any muffin recipe, you will mix the dry ingredients together and in a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients together; however in this recipe, you are […]

Lemon Coconut Protein Bars

I just love the taste of anything with lemon! It actually feels bright, like springtime. My focus these days is on getting in as much non-processed foods as possible.  These totally fit the bill and so much better than a store bought protein bar.  No, there isn’t as much protein in each bar, but then […]

Proats! Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal

During the winter months I often crave something warm and satisfying to start my mornings off right.  The high fiber content in this dish is incredibly beneficial as it will not only keep me regular, but also keep me fuller, longer! Eating a complex carbohydrate like a 1/2 cup of large flake oats, will give […]

Paleo Tex Mex Beef and Cauliflower Casserole-Low Carb Dinner!

Paleo Tex Mex Beef

This was one of my first homemade meals after my European vacation and I tell you it was a welcome sight! I loved most of my meals in Europe, but they do have a LOT of bread there! Croissants for breakfast, I should say, Nutella croissants, pizza and pannini’s for lunch, and pasta for dinner. […]

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls!

Fall is here, time to pumpkin spice up your life!! Here is a recipe that you can feel good about snacking on! What’s not to love about it? You have pure pumpkin (full of vitamin A,C, and a great source of potassium), oats (high fiber, magnesium and protein) nuts and nut butter ( healthy fat, […]

Paleo Turkey and Sweet Potato Poppers with Guacamole and Salsa!

Back to school=Back to school snacks and lunches! Ugh! Haha, well, it doesn’t have to be when you plan ahead and whip up a batch of these Paleo Turkey and Sweet Potato Poppers. My kids loved them and they are a healthy, well-balanced lunch or anytime snack.  So, I would definitely make a double batch […]

One Pan Honey Garlic Sausage and Veggies

one pan honey garlic sausage meal

  Honey Garlic Sausage and Veggies This was one of those super easy and quick dinner ideas!  I found this on an instagrammer’s page that I follow called, cleanfoodcrush. It’s one of those good one pan meals that you can make a lot of, and then package up for your lunch for the rest of […]