Spinach, Tomato and Feta Egg Muffin Cups are the perfect breakfast. These little breakfast delights are so flavorful, healthy and will have you eating a delicious breakfast for 4 days! These little guys have been on my list to make for quite some time. We often struggle with what to eat for breakfast. I'll be honest - it's not my favorite meal. It usually requires clean up if eggs and bacon are involved and sometimes a yogurt, granola or fruit just doesn't cut it. These egg muffin cups … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
I love when healthy snacks taste like dessert. I am a huge fan of healthy bars and energy balls. I make them quite a bit and wanted to share one of my favorites with you! Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls taste amazing and are packed full of protein. Find out what's in them! I love a good ball (sorry. had to do it). I snack quite a bit on things like peanut butter, almonds, cashews, and dried fruit. My kids love these type of snacks, too! Energy balls are one way to snack on … [Read more...]
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are the perfect appetizer for any party. Cucumbers are sliced then topped with chive cream cheese and smoked salmon. No cooking is involved, just delicious ingredients that make a tasty appetizer! These little guys are the perfect fancy appetizer. My neighbor hosted a wine night recently and she served these and I fell in love. They were beautiful and delicious. I love when simple ingredients come together to make a beautiful small bite … [Read more...]
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings
It's that time of year again. The weather is starting to cool down (well, kind of) and football is starting which means it's time to eat all the dips and eat all the wings. These Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer (or dinner) to start football season off right! They're done in less than 20 minutes and they are sweet and spicy! Oh yes. Chicken Wings. I'm guessing these are the most popular "football" food out there? I have no idea why I haven't posted a recipe for … [Read more...]
Produce for Kids Power Your Lunchbox Promise
Hey! I'm back again with my favorite partner, Produce for Kids, to tell you about their Power Your Lunchbox Promise campaign. It runs August 7 - September 7. Take the Produce for Kids Power Your Lunchbox Promise to make healthier lunches this school year. For every promise made $1 will be donated to Feeding America® to help in an effort to solve hunger among children and families. Feeding America® is a non-profit organization that fights to end hunger through a nationwide member food … [Read more...]
Cherry and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Is this not the best idea for a pizza? It's so simple and beautiful! Plus cherries are in season right now so they should be added to every meal in your house! I love naan flatbread, but I have to be honest, I don't use it often and I have no idea why so I am going to start today! Next grocery run will include naan flatbread. It's such a versatile ingredient for all kinds of meals and snacks. Pizza is an obvious one, but a GOOD one. This cherry and goat cheese flatbread pizza is right … [Read more...]
Beer Cheese Dip
{Scroll down for recipe} So I am thinking we are all going to be eating pounds of cheese this Sunday? I shouldn't even question that. We are TOTALLY eating gobs of cheese this weekend because hello Super Bowl and hello BEER CHEESE DIP! There is nothing quite like dipping chips in cheese, or in this case, pretzel bread, too! It's one of those activities that never gets old. It's satisfying and leaves you feeling high on life... Or is that running? Nope, nope it's definitely … [Read more...]
Christmas Crack (AKA White Chocolate Chex Mix)
{Scroll down for the recipe} Give me all of the sweets! Do you want sugar once the holidays hit, too? Or is it just me? The past few weeks I have been on a sugar binge - so not healthy but when you're in the last month of pregnancy, you do what you gotta do to get through it, and in my case, that is snacking on the sweets. Do you snack or are you a meal eater? I am usually a meal eater, but again, pregnancy (and this time of year) has turned me into a snacker. This recipe for Christmas … [Read more...]
Pesto Sun Dried Tomato Dip
{Scroll down for recipe} I have the most delicious appetizer dip recipe for you today! Pesto Sun Dried Tomato Dip - the most epic holiday dip EVER. This stuff is crazy delicious...tons of flavor and textures going on making it absolutely irresistible. I love the colors - perfect for the holidays! It can be enjoyed any time of the year, but I'm loving the red and green combo for this time of year! This appetizer dip is so easy to make - there is hardly any "cooking" involved. You simply … [Read more...]
Healthier 7 Layer Taco Dip
Gotta love a good taco dip recipe, right? 7 Layer Taco Dip is one of the most popular dip recipes out there. It's a no-cook dip that everyone loves and it's perfect for Football season. This specific dip recipe is actually a bit healthier than a traditional taco dip. It calls for low-fat and low-sodium ingredients, but it does not lack in flavor. It's SO good. You can lighten it up even more and serve it with vegetables or pita chips or keep it traditional and use tortilla chips. Whatever … [Read more...]
Sandwich Kabobs
Sharing something so cute today! Can you even? As my daughter gets older (she just turned 2), I am starting to get a little more creative with meal ideas like these adorable sandwich kabobs. Can food be adorable? Oh I think so! Especially when it's for the kids. Today's post is brought to you by my partnership with Produce For Kids. I have been working with them for quite awhile and I have to say, I LOVE it. If you've been reading the blog, you know how much it means to me to cook … [Read more...]
Healthy Yogurt Bowls
Good morning beautiful. What do you wake up to? Cereal, eggs, toast? I wake up to those sometimes, too, but when I wake up to a Healthy Yogurt Bowl, I always end up having a better day. Perhaps because it's BEAUTIFUL. I love putting together yogurt bowls in the morning. They require no cooking, just simply mixing fresh ingredients together. In this case, I went with avocado, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, chia seeds and some honey. A drizzle of honey does the body good. … [Read more...]