I love traditional lasagna with gluten free noodles but that added sweetness from the butternut squash makes this dish one of our family favorites that have been in our weekly rotation lately. My whole family usually goes back for seconds or thirds! Butternut Squash Lasagna is similar to traditional lasagna but the noodles are subbed …
Is dessert a treat if we have it everyday? What is your definition of dessert? These are question I ask myself regularly and am still trying to figure out. As I continue on my health journey, and my girls get older, now 8 and 10, my ideas on dessert continue to evolve. When my girls …
Our kids are back to school and the after school activities have begun. This means, many of us are looking for simple and quick weeknight dinner ideas that the whole family can enjoy. Deciding what to make for dinner has got to be one of the hardest jobs for me as a parent. Anyone else find …
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Who else loves chicken salad?! I’ve been brainstorming different sandwich ideas for my two girls because they both love a good sandwich for lunch most days. Our standard sandwich during the school week is usually turkey, cheese, and avocado or almond butter and jam. I don’t know why I haven’t thought of adding chicken salad …
It is hard to believe school is starting soon or may have already started for some! Where did the summer go?! As we are getting back into the swing of things it is important to start our children’s day off with a well-balanced breakfast. A good breakfast should include 3 key components: protein, healthy fat, …
Are you looking for healthy back to school snack ideas? I’ve got you covered! When it comes to packing back to school snack, I recommend making sure a protein, healthy fat, and fiber is included to help balance kid’s blood sugar and keep them feeling satiated until lunch. When we think of kid’s snacks many of …
I remember my mom making a similar version of this Carrot Salad all summer long for my sisters and I when we were younger. I love this salad because it reminds me of my childhood and it is also refreshing, delicious, kid-friendly, and a great way to enjoy carrots! Shredded Carrot Salad has a nice …
We love frozen treats all summer long but many store bought ones are loaded with food dyes, high fructose sugar, and lots of other unfamiliar ingredients. I love to make popsicles at home with my girls as we can control the ingredients and we know exactly what goes in them. These popsicles are great as …
Summer is almost here and the hot weather is upon us which means lots of frozen sorbet in our family! I love to make our own sorbet because it is quick, simple, delicious, and nutritious with only two to three ingredients. We have tried several different kinds so far including Blueberry Mango, Strawberry Mango, Mango, …
With the warmer weather here, we like to make smoothie bowls on the regular for breakfast or a snack. When is comes to smoothie bowls there are endless possabilities! I love changing it up each time, as an easy way to get more variety in my family’s diet. The more diversity of plants we eat, …
Who appreciates a night off from cooking, especially on a Friday?! I made my first snack board for a Sunday, afternoon football game with my family. I’m not a big football or sports gal but my husband is and I LOVE food, so I always look forward to a good excuse to play around in the …
I love power balls because they don’t require an oven, take about 10 minutes to make, are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and are delicious! These power balls are gluten free, grain free, and very versatile. Feel free to play around with different kinds of nuts and seeds. I love to play around …
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday I have been having fun playing around with different ways to make foods green naturally, using veggies! We have been making a lot of rainbows with fruits and veggies this month too which is always a hit with my two girls. Who doesn’t enjoy a …
Do you find going to the grocery store overwhelming? Is it stressful trying to read through every ingredient label while your little one is tugging at your leg or grabbing everything within reach? My girls are older now but I do have vivid memories of trying to navigate the grocery store, wanting to choose healthy, …
Over the last few months I have created a new habit of thinking around plants. Each meal I prepare I ask myself, “What plants can I ADD to our family meal?” To learn more about how I created this habit and why, check out my recent post, “Looking to Optimize your Family’s Health? Try this …
Looking for ways to inspire and motivate your family to eat more plants? Over the last couple of months, my family has taken on two different plant point challenges and it has been a game changer! I have always loved my veggies but my mindset has completely shifted to what can we can “add” to make our …
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Have you gotten a chance to read “12 Simple Tips for Raising Healthy, Happy Eaters: Part 1?” These two posts are designed to help parents create a lifetime of healthy eaters, setting our kids up for success as an adult. Parenting is hard and feeding our kids is no joke! I hope these two posts …
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