Lately, this Drink Your Veggies Smoothie has been my favorite way to start my day. It’s loaded with raw veggie power in the form of kale, carrot and cucumber. It gets its healthy fats from smooth and creamy coconut milk. Omega 3s from hempseed and flax seed. A little boost of energy from the powdered […]
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I don’t know about you guys, but my kids are muffin crazy. And muffins are so versatile! When we have a batch on hand, they make for a quick breakfast on the go, a satisfying afternoon snack, or even a filling dessert. These Blueberry Banana Muffins get their sweetness from juicy blueberries, coconut palm sugar
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So true confession time. I love nearly all vegetables and fruits. Except beets. I hate beets! I mean, I really hate them. They make me want to gag. And it stinks because they are so good for you! They are low in calories and high in so many nutrients – folate, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin C,
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I don’t know about you, but I’m a savory breakfast person. Given the choice between french toast and a breakfast burrito, I’ll go for the burrito every time. Everyone has their own favorite way of doing avocado toast, and this Spicy Avocado Toast is mine. An Unusual Spice Blend Because my eldest child is on
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This unusual Thai Roasted Broccoli was the brain child of my husband. Fresh Daddy has been getting more involved in the kitchen lately. One night he had his mind set on cooking broccoli in some new way we hadn’t tried before. And without a recipe, naturally. I was skeptical to say the least. He started
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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are about as family-friendly a recipe as you can get. And these are low FODMAP to boot! When my eldest began eating a low FODMAP diet, there were so many foods on the “No” list, it was hard for me to wrap my head around. I started out keeping things pretty simple,
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You’ve had mashed potatoes, but have you ever tried Smashed Potatoes? These Smashed Potatoes are first boiled, then smashed onto a hot cookie sheet, and finally baked with a smattering of salt, pepper, garlic-infused oil, and Parmesan cheese. They are crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside comfort food, and they’re low FODMAP to boot! But be aware: you need
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There’s no nacho cheese in these Nacho Mama’s Kale Chips. But boy do they satisfy! Gluten-free, dairy-free, nutrient-dense, and full of crunch! One of the toughest habits for me to break in adopting a cleaner diet was my bag-of-chips-a-day habit. Chips were my go-to comfort food. When I felt moody or stressed, that’s what I’d
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These Balsamic Roasted Veggies are far more delicious than my home photography gives them credit for. Tossed in a light maple balsamic dressing before they go into the oven, they come out carmelized, with their natural sweetness highlighted. And the kale gets crispy, which I just luuuuve. Vegetarians, if you want to make a full
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These Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges are a crowd-pleaser, and a family favorite. Nutmeg and thyme combine to create a comforting flavor profile, and the coconut palm sugar carmelizes in the oven without being overly sweet. Even the sweet potato resistant in our household give these two thumbs up! I love including these Roasted Sweet Potato
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