Here’s how to cook spaghetti squash in a pressure cooker (Instant Pot)! Spaghetti is a great alternative to pasta – it’s low in carbs, healthy and gluten-free! But cooking it can be difficult, especially the traditional way that’s done in the oven. Here’s how I do it in my pressure cooker (InstaPot), and it’s so […]
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Homemade Chia Squeeze Pudding Pouches for Kids
Today I’m sharing a quick, easy and inexpensive recipe for homemade Chia squeeze pudding pouches. This delicious and nutritious snack is perfect for on the go for both kiddos and adults. Becoming the mom of a toddler has opened my eyes to the world of “snack food.” Well, I should say, re-opened my eyes. I […]
Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups – Healthy and Real
Here is one of our favorite homemade snacks- homemade fruit roll-ups! These are so simple to make and you need only a few REAL food ingredients. Any parent scanning the snack aisle at the local grocery store has seen the HUGE array of choices. From pudding cups, chips, crackers, to fruit based snacks such as Fruit […]
Anti-Inflammatory Iced Turmeric Ginger Latte
This has become one of my favorite creamy drinks that is also full of healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. Hope you enjoy this real and delicious recipe! I live in Texas and although the stores are gearing up for fall with jeans, scarves, button down shirts, it’s still over 90 degrees here on the reg and and […]
White Bean Protein Dip – Protein-Packed and Vegan Friendly
If you’re a hummus lover like me, you’ll love this simple recipe for white bean dip. It couldn’t be simpler to make! Which is good news considering how fast your family will devour this. Eat those Veggies! I enjoy vegetables as much as the next person but having a creamy, delicious dip to accompany them […]
Paleo Cereal Recipe – Loaded with Nutrition
Eating healthier and missing that big box of sugary cereal? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s my absolute favorite new recipe for clean, tasty and healthy paleo cereal. Sugar for Breakfast? Crunch, crunch, crunch. Ahhh…cereal, how I’ve missed you. Growing up, cereal was my breakfast, and sometimes dinner, almost every day. Kix (with an extra […]
Easy Creamy Cashew Milk Recipe
If you have a dairy intolerance and are missing milk, then you’ll want to try this creamy and delicious alternative – cashew milk! It’s very easy to make at home yourself. Making the switch? Read your labels. Cashew milk and almond milk are extremely popular these days and can be found at almost any grocery store. Something that was […]
Easy, Real and Tasty Paleo Ketchup Recipe (that Kids will Love!)
If you’re a label reader like me, you may have noticed that ketchup often contains high fructose corn syrup, red dyes and more ingredients I don’t want my family eating! Making your own ketchup at home is an easy and inexpensive way to save on expensive, organic ketchup from the grocery store and you get […]
How to Grow Your Own Superfood Salad Sprouts
A quick and easy tutorial on how to sprout your own (ahem) sprouts for salads. It couldn’t be easier and this is a fun project for kids! Eat Those Greens! Am I the only one who connects “salad sprouts” with fancy, elaborate salad buffets? I love a good salad spread and never, ever pass up the opportunity […]
Easy Veggie Chips Your Kids Will Love
A simple and quick recipe for vegetable chips that will help make those “eat your vegetable” battles a bit more peaceful. Plus, they are tasty and fun for adults, too! Recently, I’ve found myself deep in hostile, hostage-like negotiation scenarios. Usually daily. Usually multiple times a day. Can you tell I’m the mother of a toddler? A two-year-old […]