How To Pick And Cut A Watermelon – No-Fail tips
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How To Pick And Cut A Watermelon – No-Fail tips

How to pick and cut a watermelon… There’s nothing quite like a sweet juicy watermelon but sometimes selecting one can be tricky business. With that said…I wasn’t very good at picking a sweet, juicy watermelon. My mom is a pro at this. She thumps on a few of those big round, sometimes oval-shaped fruits and…

Banana Protein Waffles ~ GF & Plant Based
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Banana Protein Waffles ~ GF & Plant Based

These banana protein waffles are healthy, low sugar, and fat-free. That’s just what I need; plus, with the high protein and fiber, that’s a recipe to get excited about! Wake up to some high protein banana waffles. These quick and easy waffles are mixed up in a blender all at once. So you can be…

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
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Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl

I could eat a chocolate smoothie bowl for breakfast almost every day.  Now that I think of it… I pretty much do. There are so many flavor options it’s hard to choose, but chocolate is my favorite. My smoothie bowl has to be thick and covered with all my favorite toppings. I always stir frozen berries…

Chocolate Chip – Energy Balls with Goji Berries & Cacao Nibs
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Chocolate Chip – Energy Balls with Goji Berries & Cacao Nibs

Snack with a purpose! Chocolate Chip Energy balls are perfect for snacking and kids love them as much as adults. These are a handy snack to have at work too! They are quick to eat and have no messy cleanup. Sometimes healthy snacking is easier said than done…right?  These little chocolate chip energy balls are…

Incredibly Flaky Biscuits ~ Dairy-Free & Vegan Options
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Incredibly Flaky Biscuits ~ Dairy-Free & Vegan Options

Incredibly Flaky Biscuits are the real deal. The biggest challenge we have is not making them every night! The soft, flaky layers of these irresistible biscuits will have you grabbing for two or three at a time.  It’s probably a good idea to make a double batch because the leftovers make fantastic egg and ham…

Chunky GF Blueberry Granola ~ Sweet & crunchy
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Chunky GF Blueberry Granola ~ Sweet & crunchy

Chunky GF blueberry granola vanishes from our kitchen like fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Well, almost… Dried blueberries (and cherries) are like candy to me. I like them in my cold cereal, my smoothie bowls, trail mix, cookies, and quick bread, or just by the handful. Now…knowing how much I love them, of course, I had…

GF Date & Muesli Breakfast Cookies ~ A Healthy Choice
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GF Date & Muesli Breakfast Cookies ~ A Healthy Choice

GF date & Muesli breakfast cookies mean no more excuses for skipping breakfast!!  I’m a huge fan of oatmeal and muesli because there’s lots of good fiber and “stick to your ribs” qualities. I had this huge bag of dates that I needed to get busy and use up, so I decided to add some…

GF Double Chocolate Chip Baked Donuts
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GF Double Chocolate Chip Baked Donuts

GF Double Chocolate Chip Baked Donuts are just about as close as I can get to chocolate cake for breakfast! I do have a weakness for donuts. Especially Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon…seriously nothing compares! If you ever find yourself passing through on your way to Mt. Hood, this little bakery is definitely worth the…

Blueberry-Lemon Zest Muffins – Gluten-Free & Vegan options
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Blueberry-Lemon Zest Muffins – Gluten-Free & Vegan options

Blueberry-lemon zest muffins are not just your “every day” blueberry muffins. I think of these as a new twist on blueberry muffins. I feel like I need to make these blueberry-lemon zest muffins more often. They are such a treat. Add some fun and flair to your blueberry muffins. With a few temperature adjustments, you…

GF Nutty Coconut & Banana Granola ~ Grab Those Bananas!
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GF Nutty Coconut & Banana Granola ~ Grab Those Bananas!

Granola is my weakness and I love that this GF Nutty Coconut & Banana Granola gives me another reason to use up those extra bananas! I had one extra banana that I needed to use or it was going in the compost! I already made cookies and didn’t need any more banana waffles and pancakes….