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Blueberry protein cobbler has become a new quick favorite in our household. The same day I made it was the same day it was gone. That’s how most things go in this house! One thing I love about this blueberry protein cobbler is that it’s free of so many problematic ingredients. It’s gluten- and dairy-free, doesn’t have refined sugar, AND includes protein. If you have finicky or picky eaters, then this will be a new favorite in your house too!
While Christmas may be over, it’s ALWAYS a good time for pumpkin bread!
I was out of chocolate chips, but wanted something more than a simple pumpkin bread. I found some dried cranberries and pecans in my pantry and thought they would make a great substitution…..
and I was right!
It’s that time of the year again when cozying up with a hot cup of cocoa while wearing reindeer slippers and watching the same Hallmark Channel movie for the 100th time is common place.
I love hot chocolate as much as the next person, but I LOVE that this recipe that I’m about to share is one that is healthy enough for you to enjoy daily! It’s lower in sugar and has more protein than most commercial hot chocolate mixes out there. (I’ll do a comparison of Swiss Miss and my favorite protein for hot chocolate in a later post.)
One of the first habits I implemented when I found out I had hormonal imbalances was increasing my protein intake. I had learned all about balancing your blood sugar and to do that, upping your protein intake was recommended.
My problem was that I didn’t know how to do that. I know I’m not alone in that.
The idea of consuming 30g of protein per meal to reach a total amount of 80-120g of protein per day seemed like an impossible feat.
You know what DOES have a ton of protein though? A can of tuna. And I was on a total tuna salad kick, especially the one from Whole Foods that had dried cranberries and pecans added to it. The combination of sweet, salty, and tangy really did the trick for me.
When I tell you that these are the simplest individual cheesecakes to fix, I’m making no exaggeration. They literally are just that.
For me cheesecake is a controversial topic. The New York style cheesecake is super heavy and not my cup of tea (but don’t get me wrong, I’ll still eat it), while German cheesecake is more light and fluffy. You also definitely can eat more than one slice of German cheesecake, which is a total bonus, since it doesn’t weigh you down as much as the American one does.
Anybody else a fellow Francophile? I was scrolling through my instagram when I saw THE picture. The epitome of French class. The insta-famous scene of a slender woman enjoying a beautiful breakfast spread on a balcony with a stunning older railing overlooking a glamorous and classic street full of buildings that look like they could be from the 17th or 18th century. And of course on a weekend, that induces awe-inspiring feelings of jealousy, which meant that obviously I had to create my own spread.
But let me tell you – I don’t do well with croissants or high-sugar items like jams or jellies, so creativity was the name of the game. Instead of making a typical French breakfast, I made something that would still feel luxurious but was in line with my health goals. That meant no refined sugar, no wheat, no dairy and high in nutrients. Which is NOT easy. Thank goodness for protein powder baked good recipes!
This baby dutch pancake is delish! It’s so ridiculously simple to fix, that it’s hard to believe. PLUS, it’s high in protein, low in sugar and in calories! So you can have a ton of toppings, a latte on the side and enjoy every bite and sip.
My Dad’s favorite cake is carrot cake. Can you blame him? There’s something very American about carrot cake, and it always has a hint of childhood when you bite into it. I can even usually justify eating a slice or two because of all of the veggies it has in it – has to be healthy, right?
It’s my favorite season of the year! With fall come all of the fall-themed festivals, holidays and goodies. Last year I had wanted to fix something that was semi-borderline healthy, and was Halloween-appropriate. Unfortunately I never found the ghost cookie cutter I had been looking for, but only found this baby foot cookie cutter that I promptly decided to turn in order to make it look like it’s shaped like a ghost (when genius strikes, it strikes well).
It’s October 1st! Crazy how quickly time has gone by! I feel like it was just last week, when October ’17 was going by. Nevertheless, it’s time to make the best out of whatever we have left of the year. So for this exact reason I thought maybe a wellness challenge would be a fun thing to do for October!
Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year, but it’s also usually the time when things get busy again. Summer break has just come to an end, so it’s time to get back in gear! Since winter is always rough for me, I want to get into the habit of making self-care and my well-being a priority so I won’t even have to think about it when winter comes (any Game of Thrones fans out there?).
It has been raining non-stop in the DMV area. Add to that the usual stress that life brings and all I’m craving is comfort food. And what better comfort food is there than pasta? German foods consist largely of bread, pasta, cheese, and meat – not exactly the healthiest food combinations but delicious nonetheless! A friend of mine generously shared his vegan pasta recipe, that I adapted with some minor changes so that it was gluten-free and incorporated some of my favorite products.