These Healthy Whole Wheat Carrot Muffins with Walnuts are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack. They’re packed with whole grains and are dairy-free and refined sugar-free. I’m always sneaking vegetables into my food whenever possible. I love putting leafy greens such as kale in my smoothies, bell peppers and zucchini in my pasta dishes,…
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Carrot Cake Granola
I can’t believe this week is finally here! It’s our wedding week! Travis and I have been engaged for about one year and a half, and after so many months of wedding planning and thinking about our special day, we are both thrilled that it’s here. We are getting married in Boston (where I grew…
Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bites
These No Bake Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bites are perfect for travel, hikes, bike rides and mid-day snacks. They’re packed with all the good stuff, like oats, nuts, chia seeds, chocolate chips and raisins. I whipped up these Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bites last week and devoured them all within just a few days. They…
How to Make Steel Cut Overnight Oats
I love steel cut oats because they tend to fill me up better than regular rolled oats. The only problem is that they take at least 20 minutes to cook, which isn’t ideal on a weekday when you’re trying to get out the door in time for work. But did you know that you can actually…
Nut Butter Protein Bites
These Nut Butter Protein Bites are the perfect between-meal snack. They’re gluten-free, vegan, and packed with delicious nutty flavor. When I tell people that I work out at 5AM every morning before work, they usually tell me that I’m nuts. While that may be partially true, I’ve found that it really works with my schedule…
Chunky Cardamom Granola with Almonds and Pistachios
If you love clusters in your granola, then this Chunky Cardamom Granola with Almonds & Pistachios is for you! It’s gluten-free and delicious on yogurt. Every day at about 4 o’clock, I snack on Greek yogurt at my desk. Call me a creature of habit, but I just love it because it has lots of…
The Best Protein Pancakes
These are the BEST protein pancakes! They’re made with eggs, bananas, and rolled oats, and will keep you going until lunchtime. I am a MAJOR breakfast advocate. If you’re my friend and you’ve told me that you tend to skip breakfast, I have most likely given you a “YOU NEED TO EAT BREAKFAST” speech. They’re…
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars with Oats and Raisins
Granola bars are a great option for those who are in a rush to get out the door in the morning or when you need a quick and healthy snack. The problem with many prepackaged granola bars is that they contain A LOT of sugar, but good marketing can often trick you into thinking you’re…