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National Frozen Food Day: Fro Yo Fruit Cups
It's national frozen food day, and we decided to make a recipe that freezes well, is easy to make, and will let you enjoy healthy and delicious breakfast on the go all week long! The best part of these frozen treats are that they are totally customizable and fun to eat for you and your littles! What you'll need: Granola of your choosing (we love KIND brand because it's organic and gluten free) Plain greek yogurt Mixed berries Drizzle of honey Coconut shreds (optional) Muffin tin liners What to do: 1) Line your muffin tin with the liners. 2) Generously...
Banana Nut Oatmeal: To help you get more zzz's
A lot of us think about oatmeal as a morning meal, but this recipe shows that it can work as the opposite. On today's post we are going to share with you some key ingredients you should add to your oatmeal that will help you get a good nights sleep! First are banana's that are rich in Vitamin B6, a vitamin necessary to produce the sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin, which is triggered by darker environments. Banana's are also a great source of potassium and magnesium which both as act natural muscle relaxants. Walnuts are filled with their own source of melatonin according to the University...
Blueberry Coconut Bowl
Sometimes you just need a little taste of summer during the winter season! Today we bring you this healthy, nutrient loaded Blueberry Coconut Bowl that will fuel you with the energy you need to take on the day! Ingredients: 1 1/2 bananas 1 cup of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt (Substitue So Delicious Coconut Milk Vanilla yogurt to make it dairy-free and soy-free) 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 3 tablespoons of blueberries 1/2 cup of coconut water 1/2 cup of coconut milk 1/2 of a pealed kiwi Step 1: Before adding ingredients into blender, make sure to...
Using Leftover Valentine's Day Chocolate
Valentine's is the day where you receive more chocolate than you might ever need! Today we are showing you a way to reuse and remake your leftover chocolate into a healthy quick snack! The process is simple and quick and makes for the perfect snack when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty! What You'll Need: Plain leftover chocolate Coconut Oil Ice Cube Tray Oil Fillings to add to your chocolate such as: Pistachios Coconut shreds Almonds Step 1: Shred your chocolate into fine pieces by chopping it with a knife. You then want to add...
SuperBowl Superfood Appetizer
Often times when preparing appetizers for large gatherings its difficult to deliver delicious and healthy meals! However appetizers don't always have to be fried or smothered in cheese to taste good. That's why we are sharing this refreshing and tasty dip that includes 3 different superfoods: lemon, kale, and beans! What You'll Need: Canned Corn Canned Black Beans Cherry Tomatoes Half Diced Red Onion 1 Yellow Pepper 1 Lemon 1 Can of Black Olives Banana Peppers Cilantro Salt & Pepper Olive Oil White Wine Vinegar Chili Powder Step 1: Drain and rinse your can of beans, corn, and black...
Buffalo Cauliflower 'Wings': Perfect Superbowl Appetizer
The Superbowl is right around the corner! So if you're looking for a lighter appetizer to snack on during this year's game, try making these Buffalo Cauliflower Wings! Substituting cauliflower instead of chicken will still give you a great serving of protein, plus a lot of Vitamin C! Once you try these you'll realize they're just as delicious as they are nutritious. What You'll Need: One head of cauliflower 1/2 cup of milk (you can substitute water to make it vegan) 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of flour or gluten-free flour 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of...
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