Recipes
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Avocado Pesto Sauce
I am a big fan of superfoods, and quinoa tops my personal list. It is delicious! In fact, my family eats so much quinoa, I had to find new ways to spice it up! When eaten plain, this superfood tastes just like rice. We have replaced all our rice, oatmeal, and some pasta recipes with it. Quinoa is high in fiber, protein, and iron, so it will leave you feeling fuller longer. If you like a meatless Monday in your menu like I do, packing quinoa into your meal is a logical choice. It basically cooks like rice, so don’t be wary of needing expert cooking skills to prepare it.…
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Super Green Smoothie Bowl
With only a few weeks left before we leave for California, we have been working non-stop. My soul was in serious need of a good stretch and healing nourishment, so I decided to partake in some YouTube yoga and a huge smoothie bowl. I have seen these all over Instagram and Pinterest, so I had no choice but to join the cool nutrition/fitness gurus and become a part of the smoothie bowl movement. They end up being really thick, like a frozen yogurt consistency. After I put my smoothie into a bowl, I pretend I am at Sweet Frog and load up on toppings! The recipe I’m sharing with y’all…
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Overnight Energy Oats
I decided to post this recipe on the blog specifically because a few of my fellow crunchy Mama’s are feeling low on energy and need a boost in the mornings! Don’t skip on breakfast as it is the most important meal of your day. Eating high fiber foods like oatmeal keep you feeling fuller longer and can also help lower cholesterol levels. I personally love to eat it while breastfeeding because it provides a more bountiful supply. After the kids go to sleep. I make this oatmeal mixture and put into the fridge overnight. Derrek and I do a morning vinyasa yoga session together before the kids wake up and afterwards I am starving.…
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Lettuce Wrap It Up!
Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Peppers We eat this fast, simple and healthy meal a lot in our household. This is so easy to throw together, I save it for days like Sunday when I am burned out from cooking all week and just want to relax and enjoy the day. The wraps are super filling and packed with protein from the chicken and avocado to keep you full longer. Grocery List: 6 organic mini sweet peppers 2 organic boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp minced garlic 12 organic romaine lettuce leaves 1 ripe organic avocado 1 jar organic black bean and corn salsa Sea salt and freshly…
