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Very Berry Smoothie Bowl

June 1, 2017 by Danielle

I love starting the day with a delicious, flavorful breakfast – and smoothie bowl recipes are some of my favorite! Not only are they often a healthier option, but they taste great AND look beautiful. This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl is no exception, and you can whip it up for breakfast or a quick snack super quick!

Doesn’t that look AMAZING?! I love the deep purple (my favorite color) accented with ripe red strawberries. Add some Chia Seeds for extra energy (so I’ve been told), and even a few other toppings as you see fit. Make this smoothie bowl YOURS, and enjoy a refreshing, fruity and delish breakfast. Or have it in the afternoon for a pick-me-up if you like – not like it HAS to be in the morning 😀

I recommend having access to a really good blender, so your smoothie is really smooth and creamy. Then your toppings can add texture as you see fit. I’m not a fan of clumpy smoothies, so I blend mine extra good then top it with fruits and nuts and such. It’s also nice to go with what mixed berries are in season for the best flavor AND price!

Note: Serves 2

Ingredients

2 bananas (preferably frozen)
2 cups frozen mixed berries
½ – ¾ cup milk or water
½ cup yogurt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chia seeds, walnuts, coconut flakes

Directions

Place all ingredients, except toppings, into a blender.
Blend until smooth. Add more liquid if needed.
Divide into 2 bowls and top with desired toppings.

What flavor of smoothie bowl is YOUR favorite?

Peanut Butter & Banana Overnight Oats

May 8, 2017 by Danielle

I often mention how crazy weekday mornings can be, and I’m sure most – if not all – of you completely relate. Rushing to work or school, not only the kids to get ready but yourself (at least most days, if we’re lucky), it can be a mad dash. The last thing you want to worry about is breakfast, so it’s nice to have some easy make-ahead breakfast ideas you can rely on – like these Peanut Butter & Banana Overnight Oats!

Super tasty, and a healthier breakfast recipe you can just whip up the night before, then it’s a quick serve in the morning between the rush getting dressed and reminding the kids a dozen times to brush their teeth. Or is that just my kids?

This particular recipe SERVES 4, so adjust as necessary to fit your own family size. The toppings can be customized to fit YOUR tastes – for example, I love adding chocolate shavings into mine. Maybe you’re more of a raisin topping type of person. Either way, make it fit your taste preferences to start your day off right!

Ingredients

1 cup of Old Fashioned Oats
2 large Bananas
1 cup of Milk
4 tablespoon of Creamy Peanut Butter
8 tablespoon of Maple Syrup or Honey
¼ cup of chopped Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, and Hazelnuts) or Seeds (Sunflower, Pumpkin, Flax or Chia seeds) of choice
A sprinkle of shaved Chocolate (optional)

Directions

Divide ¼ cup of oats into 4 pint size mason jars or medium sized bowls.
Add ¼ cup of milk to each jar or bowl.
Spoon a tablespoon of peanut butter into each jar or bowl.
Top with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup into each jar or bowl.
Give everything a good stir. Cover and refrigerate the 4 jars or bowls for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
The oats would have soaked in all the liquid. Add a tablespoon of chopped nuts or seed of choice.
Add banana slices (half a banana for every jar or bowl) and some chocolate shavings (optional)
Enjoy a chilled, delicious and hearty breakfast.

Notes:

Instead of regular milk, almond or coconut milk can be used.
You can add extra fixings like raisins, chocolate chips, and dried cranberries.
For a decadent treat, top with whipped cream.

What extra toppings would YOU like to add?

23 Delicious & Nutritious Smoothie Bowl Recipes

May 5, 2017 by Christina Leaman

I absolutely LOVE a good smoothie bowl recipe. I remember the first time I ever tried one – at a hotel in Beverly Hills on a press trip, and their Acai version sounded completely delicious for breakfast – and it was! Ever since I’ve enjoyed all sorts of smoothie bowl recipes, and here’s 23 Delicious & Nutritious Smoothie Bowl Recipes to add to the list!

I thought this would be a little change from the healthier chocolate smoothie bowl recipes I shared before, and give you even more choices for a tasty breakfast, snack or heck – even a dessert! Anytime is a good time for a smoothie bowl, so pick one to try and enjoy!

20 Creative Snack Ideas with Fruit

May 1, 2017 by Danielle

Do you have picky eaters in your home? My kids do fairly well – but they’re still kids so of course there’s plenty of delish food that they just refuse to eat. I think it’s a trial all parents must go through – getting our children to eat a variety of foods, and hopefully some healthy ones like fruit! To help you with your battle, here’s 20 Creative Snack Ideas with Fruit – make mealtime or snacktime fun again with these clever fruity creations!

Aren’t some of these absolutely GENIUS! The berry ladybugs are totally adorable, and I personally would love to try the frozen rainbow fruit kabobs. These creative snack ideas will have your kids EXCITED for a healthy fruit snack – and leave you without an extra battle to deal with 🙂

1. Fruity Surprise Ice Lollies
2. Fruit Sushi
3. Fruit Sculpture
4. Strawberry Ladybugs
5. Fun Fruit Creations For Kids
6. Fruit Monsters
7. Rainbow Fruit Pizza
8. Fun Kids Party Treats
9. Fresh Fruit Tray
10. Beach Ball Fruit Pizza
11. Thanksgiving Fruit Turkey
12. Green Monster Fruit Pops
13. Individual Snack Portions of Mixed Fruit
14. Silly Apple Monster Bites
15. Frozen Rainbow Fruit Kebabs
16. Melon Carving For A Baby Shower
17. Apple Peanut Butter Teeth
18. Monster Apples
19. Strawberry Kiwi Icepops
20. Summer Fruit Kebabs

Which creative snack idea is YOUR favorite?

24 Healthy Chocolate Smoothie Bowls

April 21, 2017 by Danielle

What’s better than chocolate for dessert? Chocolate for breakfast! Stick with me here. You’ve seen that Facebook meme that says, “Did you know you can have chocolate cake for breakfast? Literally no one is policing this!”. Well it’s true! And better yet, you can have healthy chocolate for breakfast. Here’s a great list of 24 Healthy & Delicious Chocolate Smoothie Bowls that are amazing and you don’t have to feel guilty eating them. No guilt chocolate is the best kind of chocolate in my opinion. 😉

Basically that’s almost a MONTH of yummy chocolate for breakfast – I can definitely handle that 😀 Plus, I love a good smoothie bowl, so when you combine it with something as incredible as CHOCOLATE (yes, it’s obvious I’m a total chocolate addict) it’s a clear winner!

You will not be able to resist these. S’mores? For breakfast? You bet! Peppermint hot chocolate? Oh yeah. Oh and you can have your cake and eat it too with the German Chocolate Cake smoothie bowl. You guys…these are so good!

24 Healthy & Delicious Chocolate Smoothie Bowls

Have you ever tried a smoothie bowl?

21 Tasty Muffins for Busy Mornings

March 30, 2017 by Danielle

I’ve said this before, but I’m not really a morning person y’all. Sometimes I wish I were with all these kids, but I’m just not. So making mornings easier is a must for me. I’m always looking for easy breakfast ideas that I can make ahead so it’s just one less thing I have to deal with. Are you with me? If so, check out this round up of 21 Tasty Muffins for Busy Mornings.

There’s a little something for everyone here – grown ups and kids alike. And trust me, your kids won’t notice that you’re sneaking in a few veggies here and there. It’s all about the easy breakfast recipes today!

21 Tasty Muffins for Busy Mornings

1. Carrot Apple Muffins
2. Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
3. Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal Muffins
4. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
5. Almond Quinoa Muffins with Cherries, Apricots and Pistachios
6. Banana Cranberry Muffins
7. Blueberry Oatmeal Greek Yogurt Muffins
8. Oatmeal Brown Sugar Muffins
9. Sneaky Spinach Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
10. Banana Brickle Muffins
11. Peanut Butter Muffins with Strawberries
12. Raspberry Oatmeal Muffins
13. Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Muffins
14. Pumpkin Apple Muffins
15. French Toast Muffins
16. Banana Crunch Muffins
17. Pumpkin Nutella Muffins
18. Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
19. Browned Butter Pear Muffins
20. Lemon Drizzle Muffins
21. Banana Bread Muffins with Toasted Coconut

What is your favorite easy, go to breakfast for busy mornings?

Banana Berry Chia Smoothie

March 21, 2017 by Danielle

Hey busy moms! Do you often skip breakfast because you’re so busy getting kids out the door in the morning that you simply forget to eat? Well today, I’m sharing this yummy Banana Berry Chia Smoothie to help you fill the gap while you’re on the run!

This is a fantastic recipe for sneaking fruit into your kid’s diet as well. It’s chock full of yummy bananas, strawberries and blueberries and it’s got a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber brought to you by the chia seeds. And they’ll never know it’s not just a yummy treat. 😉 I’m a sneaky mama, I admit it.

In all honesty though, this is an amazing smoothie as a snack or breakfast in the car for you. Go ahead, give it a try!

Note: serves 2

Ingredients

2 bananas (preferably frozen)
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons chia seeds, plus more for topping
1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place all ingredients into a blender.
Blend until smooth. Add more liquid if needed.

Have you ever added chia seeds to your smoothies?

15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Will Want to Eat

March 14, 2017 by Danielle

Pretty sure one of the most stressful times of day is the early morning. Anyone else? Things get so hectic while trying to get myself and my husband out the door with all of our kids. I know you can relate. And breakfast? Don’t get me started about breakfast! The days of June Cleaver making a fancy home cooked meal in the morning? So over. I know how important it is to get the kids to eat a healthy breakfast, but it’s hard some days, am I right mamas? So I pulled together a list of 15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Will Want to Eat.

The best part? They can be made ahead of time so they’ll be ready to go as you’re walking out the door. Now that is a busy mom’s helper!

1. Cinnamon Applesauce Bread [To Simply Inspire]
2. Easy Whole Wheat Waffles [Thrifty Jinxy]
3. Grain Free Paleo Breakfast Cookie [Smashed Peas and Carrots]
4. Blueberry Bran Muffins [To Simply Inspire]
7. Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie [Glue Sticks & Gumdrops]
8. Almond Orange Smoothie Bowl [Amanda’s Cookin’]
9. Orange Julius Power Smoothies [Smashed Peas and Carrots]
10. Rainbow Fruit and Yogurt Parfait [Sugar, Spice, Family, Life]
11. Blueberry Pistachio Apple Sandwiches [Wholesome Yum]
12. Breakfast Burritos [Amanda’s Cookin’]
13. Make Ahead Omelette Muffins [Creative Green Living]
14. Open Faced Low Carb Pizza Omelet [Glue Sticks & Gumdrops]
15. Overnight Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal [Creative Green Living]

What’s your go to healthy breakfast?

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

January 7, 2017 by Danielle

I’m sure y’all have heard how breakfast is one of the most challenging meals of the day for me. I’m just NOT a morning person, at all! Luckily I can now have a reliable list of not only delicious, but also HEALTHY Breakfast Recipes to make the rushed and groggy mornings a bit better of a start to the day.

Healthy Breakfast Enchiladas – Eat Yourself Skinny

Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars – Well Plated

Bell Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole – Natasha’s Kitchen

Immunity Boosting Triple Berry Kiwi Smoothie – The Pretty Bee

Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Muffins – Sally’s Baking Addiction

Blueberry Ricotta Toast – I Heart Vegetables

Whole Egg, Bacon and Avocado Quesadilla – Recipe Tin Eats

Blackberry Fresh Fruit Salad – Wonky Wonderful

Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie – Amy’s Healthy Baking

Southwestern Avocado Toast – My Whole Food Life

Chunky Monkey Morning Oats – She Well

Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bark – Go Eat and Repeat

Gluten Free Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies – Chelsea’s Messy Apron

5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites – Chef Savvy

Baked Eggs in Avocado – Damn Delicious

Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole – Little Spice Jar

Caramel Apple Bars – Averie Cooks

Banana Walnut Overnight Oats – Skinny M’s

Simple Healthy Vegan Breakfast Toast – Veganosity

Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl – Bakerita

Berry Green Layered Smoothie – Fit Foodie Finds

So, which amazingly delicious sounding breakfast recipe are YOU most eager to try?

Peach Mango Smoothie Bowl

January 4, 2017 by Danielle

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Are your kids back in school from the holiday break yet? Ours went back yesterday, and getting back into the swing of the morning rush was quite hectic. I want breakfast time to be easy and quick, but also a smarter choice as we’ve made some new health goals this year. Luckily, this Peach Mango Smoothie Bowl is not only delicious and super fast to whip up, it’s right up there on my list of better choices for my family’s health!

You can grab the handful of needed ingredients to make this refreshing smoothie bowl for your own family next time you’re at Kroger! Then all it takes is a blender, and you’re pretty much set to go. I love making mornings that much easier, and can feel better about what I’m feeding my family when I use America’s #1 Stevia sweetener, Truvia ® Natural Sweetener Spoonable in our recipes. You can even nab an online coupon HERE and save some money – another great goal for the new year 🙂

It’s a zero-calorie sweetener that’s stevia-based. Just one packet provides the same sweetness as 2 teaspoons of sugar, and is a great choice for people wanting to reduce calories, such as those with diabetes, or anyone looking to minimize the sugar in their diets. While I’m terrible at New Year’s resolutions, making better choices in my family’s food is one I’m working hard to stick to for 2017!

One of my favorite things about smoothie bowls – other than how easy and tasty – is the creaminess! It’s almost like a fruit froth in your spoon. Plus, they’re fun to mix and match with different fruits or toppings. That’s a great way to play with your food!

Note: Makes 1 Bowl

Ingredients

1 cup Mango pieces, frozen
1 cup Peach slices, frozen
1 Banana
1/2 tsp. Truvia Natural Sweetener Spoonable
2/3 cup Milk
Fruit, granola and/or oats for topping

Directions

In a blender, put in your milk, banana and Truvia Natural Sweetener Spoonable and blend a bit.
Add the mango and peach and blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a bowl, then top with washed/sliced fruit, granola and/or oats as desired. Enjoy!

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Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread

November 21, 2016 by Nikki Cole

It’s fall and you know what that means? Yes pumpkin everything! I love pumpkin but not till recently had I ever tried making bread and especially never thought to make pumpkin bread with cream cheese. I now have a new favorite pumpkin recipe of Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread that is a complete melt in your mouth fall favorite recipe that makes a perfect dessert or even a nice breakfast.

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread is incredible bread that will be perfect for any dinner, dessert, or even a quick grab and go breakfast, and it is pretty simple to make. With the recipe it only makes one loaf but I hate putting a partial can of pumpkin in the fridge, well I bought the big can that was 29 ounces, anyways so I ended up tripling the recipe, made three loafs but kept the bread mix in three separate bowls so it was easy to split into the bread pans. If you are good at measuring things out you can triple it in one bowl, make just a single loaf, whatever fits your needs.

Bread – Ingredients

1 egg
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Filling – Ingredients

1 egg
4 ounces softened cream cheese
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a bread loaf pan with non-stick spray and then dust it with flour, the flour makes it a lot easier to get the bread out of the pan.
For the bread, mix the first 10 ingredients well in a large bowl.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, gently stir in just until combined; don’t overmix.
Pour about 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan spreading it smooth and pushing it into the corners. Set aside.
For the cream cheese filling put all ingredients into a mixer and cream until nice and fluffy, usually about five minutes.
Evenly pour the cream cheese filling mixture over the bread, be careful not to push the filling into the pumpkin mixture but getting it to all the edges.
Top the cream cheese layer with the remaining pumpkin batter, smoothing the top without pushing it into the cream cheese layer and again still covering the cream cheese getting the pumpkin mix to all edges.
Bake for about 50 minutes or until the bread slightly starts to pull away from the edges.
Allow the bread to slightly cool in the pan, then gently run a spatula along the edges and turn over onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Breakfast Smoothie

November 1, 2016 by Danielle

Remember how Flash loves Pumpkin? Well, technically speaking I do, too, but I always blame my pumpkin stuff on him 🙂 Anywho – we wanted something new for breakfast the other day, and although I normally would have LOVED to whip up some muffins, the kids wanted a ‘smoothie’. Flash was in a pumpkin mood, so we tried something totally different than what we normally do – Pumpkin Breakfast Smoothie – and it turned out FABULOUS! Originally shared October 2nd, 2013

This is seriously so yummy, pretty darn healthy, and definitely hits a spot for those pumpkin lovers!

Pumpkin Breakfast Smoothie Ingredients

1 cup canned Pumpkin (or fresh pumpkin puree, if you’d rather)
1 Banana
1/2 cup Applesauce
1/2 cup Milk
2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
5 Tbsp. Honey
2 cups Ice (more if you want a thicker smoothie)
Cinnamon for sprinkling, if desired
Whipped topping, if desired