I made this meal on New Years Eve and have been meaning to upload it to share with the world because it’s delicious! This combination of ingredients provides so many different flavors. So so good!

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I am not a pumpkin flavor kind of gal but I really wanted to give pumpkin a chance and in this case, it did not disappoint. As soon as the weather shifts into cooler temperatures I find myself gravitating towards more of the “comfort” foods. In the warmer months, I can grill all day every day but in the cooler months, I really crave some of life’s simple pleasures.

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If you love the taste of Fall then this easy-to-make granola is for you!

This recipe was inspired for my 30 Day Get Healthy program which is kicking off on October 23rd. So, this recipe is a little teaser for what is to come in my program.

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I made this for the first time a few weeks ago and I honestly cannot get enough. I crave this weekly! It is now a staple recipe in my weekly menu. I normally do not like cooking proteins on the stovetop or in the oven. I literally grill every protein I eat, even in the dead of winter. But, this salmon is made in a fry pan, and holy cow it is delicious!

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Potato salad in the summer was a staple side dish for my family growing up. My Mom made amazinnng potato salad. Shocking to say, but I have never made potato salad before. I was inspired to make one because I miss having this as a summer side dish. However, this potato salad is a bit different than my Mom’s. It has no mayo and is full of fresh herbs.

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It has been a few months since I’ve been able to upload a new recipe to my blog simply because life has been very busy! The truth is, I do not have time to cook like I used to. I am a big creature of habit so I tend to make the same meals weekly just to make my life easy during busy times. However, I needed to switch it up this week because there’s only so much broccoli and asparagus I can eat until I can’t anymore. If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful new side dish — here it is!

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Rumor has it that as soon as you turn 40 your eyes start to go. I hate to admit this but I’m actually feeling this. Perhaps it’s all the screen time my baby blues are being exposed to but regardless I am taking this very seriously and increasing Vitamin A-containing foods in my diet.  Sweet potatoes are a #1 favorite of mine. When I was a “Paleo” freak (as I like to call it) back in the day, I LIVED off sweet potatoes.

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Happy June, everyone! This recipe isn’t my most fancy and/or most attractive but I decided to post this on my blog because people are always asking me “How do you season your chicken?”. I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear that I eat a lot of chicken. I do because I enjoy it, it’s easy, my body digests it well, and because of it’s amino acid profile and my fitness/strength goals.

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These little oatmeal cups are sooo good and sooo easy to make! My mind gets super creative with things like this! You can really fill these with whatever you want. Pictured is Greek yogurt and berries but you can do peanut butter, chocolate, or a chocolate pudding, etc. So many options!

I made these for Easter Sunday but made enough that I ate them as snacks throughout the week. It’s a great blend of protein and complex carbohydrates. Keeping you feeling full and satisfied!

These are definitely a must-try and if you have kids, your kids will love them too!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Ripe Bananas, mashed
• 1/2 Cup Nut Butter (I used Peanut Butter)
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• 3 Cups Oats
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• Toppings: Yogurt of choice. I use my favorite brand, Stani.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a muffin tin (I used butter to grease it).
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the nut butter, and honey, and mix well together.
4. Add the oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
5. Wet your hands and grab about 1/4 cup of the mixture – placing them into the muffin tins and using your hands to mold them into the base of the tine and along the sides.
6. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out in the inside.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Let cool for an additional 20 minutes and then add your toppings of choice.

Pesto is one of my favorite things to eat. However, you can create pesto’s beyond the traditional basil. Herbs are the best because of their herbal medicine properties, they add so much flavor to all foods, and they’re inexpensive. Win/win all around!

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