I love fresh foods. I love whole-ful foods. I love playing the game of getting great food and whole ingredients on a budget...and then playing the game of mixing and matching in the kitchen to end up with amazing meals...or in this case appetizer or taco topping! I originally shared this as a super bowl treat, but it would also be an amazing topping on some shredded chicken … [Read more...]
Raspberry & Chocolate Chip Quesadillas
Ya know...quesadillas don't have to be all tex-mex-y!!! I'm calling this sweet goodness pictured above a "quesadilla" but there isn't any cheese or queso. But there is some almond butter to act as the 'glue' in this snack. But somehow "almondbuttadilla" just isn't working for me...so I'm sticking with quesadilla. ;) This amazing snack calls for almond butter (peanut … [Read more...]
Apple & Almond Butter Sandwiches
3 ingredients. 4, if you soak the apple slices in lemon juice. But you don't have to do that, unless you aren't going to eat them right away. TIP: If you are cutting and sending apples in lunchboxes, or as a sandwich like this to eat later, try this to keep the apples from browning. I've had apples stay completely 100% their original color for as long as 6 hours … [Read more...]
Black Bean and Cheese Tacos
We are bean and cheese taco-aholics around here. Some of us are just bean taco-aholics. Because some of us don't tolerate dairy very well. Turns out bean tacos are pretty outstanding without the cheese...especially when you add extra flavor in with the beans like in these tacos... See the full recipe for Black Bean and Cheese Tacos here! Pin all of our 31 Days of … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Breakfast Toast
This is like my dream breakfast. Partly because of the ingredients and flavors involved. And partly because it's just perfectly balanced. And partly because it's uber healthy...all 'whole foods.' Whole wheat bread Avocado & lime Egg Salsa It's just the ultimate in breakfast toast. It's "magical," as my husband calls it. And, don't forget my easy avocado … [Read more...]
Homemade Guacamole
Pardon me while I lick my screen. And attempt to shove spoon through the screen to get a scoop of that there homemade guacamole. Seriously, tho. This very well could be my favorite food on earth...homemade guacamole. It can be as simple as combining ripe, mashed avocados with fresh pico de gallo and a splash of lime juice. And it can get as crazy as adding mangoes, raw … [Read more...]
Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie
If you are a regular smoothie maker, add this one to your rotation! And you MUST make this when blueberries are on sale at your local grocery store. Blueberries + vanilla yogurt + vanilla + a smidge of protein from almond butter...you'll slurp this smoothie right up!!! My boys are still confused (heck, so am I!) about why blueberries aren't called purple-blueberries. Yes, … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins
Is it possible for whole wheat muffins to 'melt in your mouth'? Yes, yes it is...and these crumb muffins will do just that...they will melt in your mouth. Also, they don't have any white or brown sugar! I used a sweetener substitute called sucanat to bump them a little lower on the glycemic index...but you could use white or brown sugar in place of the sucanat. Hope you … [Read more...]
Avocado Ranch Dip
I <3 dips. Like, really love them. I love making them, I love dunking veggies into them, I love the crunchy-creamy combo of a snack like this! Dips make for great appetizers...and even a simple dinner on a hot summer evening. A 'dip bar' is a great way to do an easy, no-cook dinner. Just serve a dip like this with some veggies, along with a dip like this with some Naan … [Read more...]
Spinach Pineapple Avocado Smoothie
Holy creamy-smoothie! Have you ever added ripe avocado to a smoothie? If not, you must try it! Avocados are super bland in flavor so they don't affect the flavor of the smoothie, but they do make it ultra creamy! This is a powerhouse green smoothie and I can't wait to hear what you think about it... See the full recipe for Spinach Pineapple Avocado Smoothie … [Read more...]