Iced Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars - Chewy and studded with raisins, these homemade granola bars have all the flavors of the classic oatmeal cookie! While there are a lot of healthy granola/energy bars on the market these days (so many flavors! so convenient!), I think homemade granola bars taste best. Plus, like anything you make at home, you're in control of the ingredients, which can equate to a better-for-you bar! Homemade granola bars are also a big money saver, since some brands ...
Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly Cups
Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly Cups take the classic flavor combo and turn it into a miniature bite, perfect for low-sugar snacking and dessert! What happens when you take a peanut butter cup, replace the chocolate with peanut butter, and replace the peanut butter with jam? Did that make sense?? Oh, whatever - the answer is PBJ cups! Taking peanut butter and jelly to a whole new level, friends. Creamy, natural peanut butter is sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and ...
Chocolate Brownie Hummus
Chocolate Brownie Hummus is a healthy dessert made from black beans spread. Pairs perfectly with fruit, crackers, or pretzels! If you're wondering what chocolate and black beans could possibly have in common, it's dessert hummus. Yes, that's a real thing. And yes, it's a healthy dessert - free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar and full of good-for-you protein, fiber, and omega-3 fats. If you've never tried a sweet version of hummus, you're about to become a believer! Here, ...
From the Heart: Talking Wellness and 2018
Welcome to the very first "From the Heart" post! This is a brand new blog feature (column? series? I don't know 😜) I'm trying out and, hopefully, will be the first of many to come in 2018! If you've read my bio or been following along for some time on Instagram (always & forever my social media outlet of choice), you might recall I completed the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) health coaching program earlier this year. A corner stone of IIN's program and ...
Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
Chocolate Baked Oatmeal feels like a decadent breakfast, but still made with good for you ingredients! A great option for brunch and holidays! Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! My favorite ways to eat oats, in no particular order, are: overnight, baked, and with chocolate. I shared a recipe for chocolate mocha oats way back when on Instagram that is seriously like eating a bowl of chocolate pudding for breakfast. SO good. I wanted to re-create those same flavors in ...