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Best Gluten-Free Flatbread

I have been playing with this recipe for a while and finally perfected it!  Gluten free baking is torturous for me but this baking recipe is quite easy! Ingredients: 2 cup rolled oats 1 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup flax meal 1/2 cup almond meal 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp […]

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Zucchini Egg Latka

Sometimes I want to make something fun and different for my family. Here is an easy recipe you can make for any meal of the day!  It’s actually well balanced with protein, carbs, healthy fat and veggie.  This recipe is versatile so feel free to add shredded potato or sweet potato for more carbs/fuel. Ingredients […]

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Avocado Bake

Avocados are so nutritious and can be used in many different ways. One great recipe is a baked avocado. It is simple and easy to whip up for breakfast or lunch. Ingredients 1 avocado 2 eggs dash of salt and pepper herbs of your choice Instructions Preheat the oven at 425. Cut the avocado in […]

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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte

Everyone is excited because “pumpkin spice latte” is back!  Luckily it’s just a seasonal thing because the ingredients that come with a Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte are not something you want to put into your body on a regular basis. Did you know it has 50 grams of sugar?  Get this…there isn’t any real pumpkin […]

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College Food Hacks

Some of my clients tell me how difficult it can be finding healthy options when being a busy college student. It can be hard to find healthier options that are affordable and easy to prepare. Instead of buying McD’s and drinking a couple of beers whenever you get HANGRY, focus on eating more frequently and […]

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Acai Bowls and Hidden Sugar

There is a huge difference between homemade acai bowls and restaurant prepared acai bowls. For example, Jamba Juice makes acai bowls packed with honey, fruits, and sweetened soymilk.  These ingredients sound healthy until you learn that one serving contains 67 grams of sugar and 99 grams of carbohydrates! That is a blood sugar crash waiting […]

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Avocado Toast Recipes

Avocado toast is such a simple concept (avocado + toast).  It’s fulfilling and yummy.  Have fun and take it to the next level by topping it with tasty additions. ½ Hass avocado 2 Slices of whole grain (Ezeckial) or gluten free bread Dash of sea salt and black pepper for taste Toast bread until golden brown. While […]

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Sweet Potato, Sausage and Spinach Egg Bake

This is one of my favorite egg bakes.  It’s a very satisfying breakfast and lasts well so you’ll have leftovers for a few days. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp of oil (I prefer unscented or refined coconut oil) 1 medium sweet potato, cubed ½ lb. turkey sausage or 1 cup cubed ham ½-1 small red onion, chopped […]

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Chia Banana Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats are a breakfast staple in our family! My kids even request them as an afternoon snack.  I like the simplicity of this recipe – no cooking, only a few ingredients, and you can make it in bulk for the week.  Some people enjoy them cold but I prefer them warm. Ingredients: 2 cups oats (uncooked, old fashioned) […]

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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Many of you are addicted to my easy overnight oats recipe so I thought I’d offer you a different flavor.  Enjoy! Prep Time: 5-10 mins Soak Time: Overnight Serves: 2-3 Ingredients: 1 cup gluten free old fashioned oats 1 cup of milk (unsweetened almond & coconut milk are my favorites) 1 large carrot, peeled and grated (use blender […]

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