I love having a stash of energy bites in the freezer. They are packed with protein and have no added sugars, and are perfect for a quick snack. The boys love them in their lunch boxes as their "dessert" too. I've made lots of variations of these including oats, nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc. but these are a new-to-me, super easy recipe and I'm loving them!Easy DIY Protein Energy BitesMakes approx 32 bites / 1 bite per servingINGREDIENTS1/2 cup natural peanut butter1/2 cup natural Read More
Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These blender banana oatmeal muffins are a staple in our house. Not only are they healthy and packed with good-for-you ingredients that you probably already have on hand, but also have no added sugar, are super easy (no bowl required!) and can be customized based on your tastes.I got this recipe from a friend and added my own tweaks to it. It's a keeper for sure! And I love how you can customize the muffins based on your taste with nuts, fruit, chocolate, etc.The recipe makes 12 regular sized Read More
Recipe: Blackberry Bran Muffins with Oxo
Throughout the summer, Bryce has been helping me cook and bake in the kitchen. It's something we enjoy doing together, and it's great to see him learn as he counts, measures and follows directions. We've been making a batch of muffins every week or so, trying new recipes each time. They are perfect to have on hand for quick breakfasts or snacks. This past week, we made an extra special recipe for a wonderful cause with OXO, a brand we love. OXO has a Cookies for Kids' Cancer campaign, where OXO Read More
My Go To Smoothie Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadePrenatalDHA #CollectiveBias Being pregnant again has been a totally different ball game for me. It's such an exciting time, but being pregnant with a toddler this time around is a whole different ball game. For one thing, morning sickness has been much worse and has lasted much longer than when I was pregnant with Bryce. And when I was tired the first time around, I could Read More
Recipe // Black Bean and Rice Salad with Minute Rice
This post is written by my on behalf of Minute® Rice, a brand I use regularly. The post features a festive holiday recipe and a fun recap of an event I got to attend. Check it out! During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I feel like I’m always baking and cooking all kinds of things for parties, get togethers and entertaining, and that’s on top of our regular family meals. Anyone else with me? One go-to ingredient I always keep on hand is Minute® Rice. This pantry staple is Read More
Recipe // One Pot Red Beans and Rice
I’m always on the lookout for easy dishes that I can make for dinner that don’t take forever to make. This one is ready in 30 minutes, packs a ton of flavor and is a one pot dish. Anything that minimizes dishes is a win in my book. (Dishes are the worst part of cooking in my opinion, who’s with me?!) (I used Kielbasa sausage and just a little Cajun seasoning so it wasn’t be too spicy for Bryce or me, but if you love the heat, use Andouille sausage and add more Cajun seasoning to Read More
How I Get my Toddler to Eat Veggies
Bryce, like most toddlers, doesn't willingly reach for vegetables these days. So I have to get a little creative in how I serve them up. Besides his go-to smoothie (which lately consists of a handful of spinach, frozen mixed fruit, a scoop of yogurt and chia seeds), I've found that serving vegetables mashed is the way to go. Something about the consistency perhaps? Whatever it is, as long as he's eating veggies, I'm happy! Plus, it's easy to make a bunch of it at once and create a nice stash in Read More
Killer Cobb Salad // Litehouse Giveaway
This post was made possible by iConnect and Litehouse Foods. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Man, do I love a cobb salad. There is so much awesome stuff going on: crispy greens, eggs, bacon, tomato, fresh veggies, cheese, the list goes on. I’ve seen them made with an array of ingredients and all of them are heaven on a plate. The other day, I made a cobb salad for lunch that was to die for…something about the combination of the Read More
