Until a few years ago, pumpkins just meant Halloween and jack-o-lanterns to me, and food didn't even cross my mind. Now that I've made the pumpkin = squash connection, I've realized how many delicious ...
Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
These muffins made with my go-to white whole-wheat flour (see my Favorite Banana Bread recipe for more about that), free of refined oils and sugars, and perfectly moist thanks to some creamy ...
Favorite Banana Bread
If you've been curious or hesitant to try some 'healthy baking,' this banana bread recipe is for you! And if not...you still have to try it because it's the ultimate can't-tell-it's-healthy treat. I ...
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie
I know, I'm really on a kick with the dessert-themed names but how else would I get you to try cauliflower for breakfast?! I love starting the day off with a veggie boost (especially when it tastes ...
Brownie Batter Chia Pudding
Ever since I started putting some effort into my breakfasts, I've started to look forward to it sometimes more than any other meal -- and I'm telling you I think about this Brownie Batter Chia Pudding ...
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Smoothies were by far the biggest game-changer for me when I first started trying to eat healthier -- it's such an easy (and delicious!!) way to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet. As ...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola
If I didn't lure you over to the homemade granola club with my Crunchy Chunky Coconut Granola, how can you resist peanut butter and chocolate?! I've been rotating between these two recipes over the ...
Vanilla Chia Pudding with Mango Puree
I'll admit that I'm not really a pudding person (texture issue), so it took me some time to come around to chia pudding. But Ross kept asking for it, and I gotta support a healthy food request! Plus, ...
Crunchy Chunky Coconut Granola
Any real health nut makes their own granola, obviously, but it surprisingly took me a while to get around to it. I was totally sold after the first time, though -- it's about as low effort as baking ...
Wild Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats
These blueberry vanilla overnight oats are my go-to breakfast to bring to work -- they take just a couple of minutes to throw together and taste so much better than boring oatmeal. A little bit of ...