Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” is a delicious, healthy savory breakfast idea that will keep you full throughout the morning. My husband loves fried rice – I think he could eat it almost every day, even for breakfast. To make his favorite fried rice healthier, I’ve been using whole grains in place of white rice – most…
Breakfast Smashed Avocado Tomato Toast with Fried Poached Egg
Start your day off with this Breakfast Smashed Avocado Tomato Toast with Fried Poached Egg – it will keep your tummy full all morning long. I love savory breakfasts, especially ones that combine different textures and temperatures. Crunchy toast with creamy smashed avocado, topped with a warm fried or poached egg and cool juicy tomatoes…
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Treat your loved ones to these Whole Wheat Buttermilk Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with Fresh Strawberry Sauce. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion! Sponsored by Peapod. Valentine’s Day is this coming weekend, so when the online grocery service, Peapod, asked me to develop a special Valentine’s Day breakfast recipe for their recipe site, I…
Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds
This Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds is the perfect healthy way to start off your day – it’s packed with protein, fiber and antioxidants. Sponsored by Silk. Lately, it’s been so cold that I’ve been craving a hot breakfast. However, I’ve also been trying to get back in the mode…
10 Deliciously Healthy Smoothies
Jump start your morning with one of these Deliciously Healthy Smoothies. Whether you’re a beginner smoothie drinker or an experienced one, you’ll find something new and different to try. So many of us are trying to get back on track to a healthier diet this time of year, and I can’t think of a better way than to…
DIY Homemade Instant Oatmeal In A Jar Recipes
These DIY Homemade Instant Oatmeal In A Jar Recipes make breakfast a no-brainer. The combinations and possibilities are endless and make for a delicious and healthy way to start the day. This past week, I’ve been playing around with different oatmeal combinations at breakfast time to mix things up. There are so many different combinations…
Almond Crusted Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Last year, I wrote a post “Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Kids” as part of my “Food for the Brain” series where I talked about foods that are good for the brain. These included berries, apples, eggs, yogurt, whole grains, nuts, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish and iron rich foods. According to the Centers for Disease…
Eggplant Pepper Mushroom Turkey Sausage Hash Recipe
This Eggplant Pepper Mushroom Turkey Sausage Hash is great served as a bed for a poached egg or in an egg omelet. It makes for a hearty breakfast or brunch. My kids love to sleep in, so most weekends, I end up digging through my refrigerator and freezer to see what I can conjure up…
7 Easy Healthy Eating Tips and Recipe Ideas + Lots More #HealthyLiving #Hangout
Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of hosting a Google Plus Hangout on Easy Ways To Feed Your Family Better (and Healthier). My guest was Elizabeth Ward, an award winning registered dietitian (In 2011, Liz received the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), writer and mother of three. We were joined…
Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch Recipe
Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch makes a nice crunchy topping for yogurt. Quinoa has become so popular the last few years that when I bring it to parties , a lot of people actually recognize it. I started using quinoa when my son went on a gluten-free diet. What I love about quinoa is that it’s…
Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free) – {Secret Recipe Club}
On this Memorial Day, I would like to take a moment to thank all the veterans who have sacrificed their lives so that we might have freedom of religion, press, speech, the right to vote, the right to assemble, and so much more. Today is my youngest son’s birthday – he’s turning ten! I can’t…
A Beginner Green Tea Green Smoothie Recipe
This Green Tea Green Smoothie is perfect for beginner green smoothie drinkers. One day two summers ago while our family was on vacation, we were served little shot glasses of green smoothies at breakfast. Who can resist anything that’s free and comes in a cute little glass, right? Well, there were a lot of perplexed…
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Blueberry Compote Recipe
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Blueberry Compote is a healthy, nutritious, and delicious breakfast made with whole grain steel cut oats. I grew up eating regular oatmeal. I’m not even sure if we could buy steel cut oats back then. When I first tried steel cut oatmeal, I was intrigued by the chewy texture, and the shape…
Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa
Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa is a healthy and delicious way to start the day. Are you bored with your breakfast routine? Then, try this Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa. This breakfast quinoa can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout the week. To keep things interesting, switch up the fruits and nuts you…