It's time again to talk about my favorite partner, Produce for Kids! Today I am talking about their amazing campaign through Meijer which goes until September 29. Shop at your local Meijer store and help raise funds for the amazing program Jump with Jill, the world's only rock n roll nutrition show for kiddos. Jump with Jill uses music to spread healthy eating habits to children! You can read more about it here! Also, we need to talk about all of their amazing recipes, specifically this … [Read more...]
Blueberry Donut Muffins
These Blueberry Donut Muffins that are doused with a vanilla glaze, sliced almonds and vanilla sprinkling sugar are to die for. These are such a a wonderful treat in my house and they don't last long! I used to work above a bakery that sold these amazing blueberry and cinnamon donut muffins. I quit working there so I quit having blueberry donut muffins. So sad. Until now! A few weeks ago I had some one-on-one time with Raya (my toddler). We hit a few parks then my favorite local … [Read more...]
Orange Scones
Scones are my thang. I am currently obsessed with orange scones. I took my scone recipe and simply added fresh orange juice and orange zest. They're light and fluffy yet chewy and taste just like a fresh orange. They're absolutely perfect! Anyone else obsessed with Panera's orange scones? Other people must be because I've noticed if you go to Panera after the morning rush, they're GONE. I've been enjoying Panera's orange scones since, well, forever. Every once in a while I head there to … [Read more...]
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
Stop right now! Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Bars are your new go-to breakfast! Ok. Glad we talked about that. But really though! These healthy oatmeal raisin breakfast bars are the perfect on the go breakfast. They take less than 30 minutes to make and last for several days in an airtight container. Grab them on your way out the door or in between getting kiddos ready for school. Whether your mornings are crazy busy or slow, these breakfast bars are the perfect easy and healthy breakfast … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
It doesn't get better than this Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins, man. Today I am sharing another delicious treat with you, and it's to die for! With Spring around the corner, I figured a muffin recipe would be appropriate to share. I love me a good muffin. Do you have a favorite muffin? I would say mine are probably Blueberry Muffins but these Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins may be taking the lead! There are two amazing things happening in this muffin. The first amazing thing is … [Read more...]
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
I love waking up to this. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is my new favorite breakfast. I like to start the new year off to a healthy start (like everyone else) by creating a few a healthy recipes for you and for me! This breakfast is by far one of my favorites to wake up to for two reasons. One being...I don't have to do anything and I can just pop it in the microwave to heat it up and two being, it's SO delicious while being healthy. Yes, this can be baked ahead and reheated...in fact I think … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Scones
There is nothing that makes me happier than... FALL BAKING. I just can't get enough of all things cinnamon and pumpkin right now. I just went to Costco and bought the largest container of cinnamon I have ever seen. I have no idea how I'm going to go through it all, but I am definitely going to try. You see..where there's pumpkin...there's cinnamon. But there can be cinnamon without pumpkin. Ya feel me? So...Pumpkin Scones! I know, right? I eat more breakfast pastries in the Fall than I … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread
I am so into bread lately. Perhaps it's because I'm growing another little baby in my tummy? I think that's called a pregnancy craving. Anyway...bread with butter and jam is literally, my JAM. Gimme every morning with coffee and I am one happy momma. We all know how popular zucchini is right now. The first produce I see when I enter my grocery store is none other than, you got it, zucchini! It's so good right now. I love zucchini raw, cooked, in salads, in pastas, and even in … [Read more...]
French Toast Casserole
Does anyone else feel like they can live on french toast for the rest of their life? I'm not alone? Whew. I have been loving french toast since I can remember. I have very fond memories enjoying french toast at my childhood friend's house - her mom made the BEST french toast ever. I also remember ordering it as a kid when we went out to breakfast. Who am I kidding? I still order it now! With all the brunch festivities coming up...Mother's Day, Father's Day, plus Spring in general, … [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...]
Green Power Smoothie
It's January 5th which means... everyone is eating healthy! Because of this, I have decided to share a few healthy recipes to start the new year off right. Today is a...Green Power Smoothie! We drink a ton of smoothies in our house because our little one loves them. It's such an easy way to sneak vegetables into her diet. Anyone else have trouble getting their kids to eat vegetables? I'm assuming so...isn't it like the hardest thing ever? Raya is actually not too bad. She will eat what … [Read more...]
Healthy Banana Bread
I have to share a few healthy recipes because it's January, right?! Are you guys eating a little healthier now it's the start of a new year? I'll be honest, I'm not. (tee-hee) More power to you though! It's a great New Year's resolution. I just like my eating regimen and I don't plan on changing it, but I am trying to exercise more whether it's stretching, walking, doing push-ups, etc. I don't belong to a gym and I prefer to do exercises at home (just makes my life a little easier). … [Read more...]