Today and Everyday
When you want a treat, do you crave sweet treats or salty treats? So often when those cravings hit us, we resort to not so healthy options. So, here are a few healthier options you could use to “trick” those cravings. Salt Cravings Microwave Popcorn àAir pop popcorn then sprinkle with herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme […]
I used to eat all kinds of granola, pretzels and low fat products thinking they were the “healthy” choice. Over the past couple years, I’ve learned to eat differently in large part because of the Ultimate Reset ant the portion control eating plans of Beachbody workouts. Now, I know that all I was eating was […]
Ingredients 3 ripe bananas cut into chunks 3 Tbsp all natural peanut butter Unsweetened Almond milk (optional) 4 tsp chopped dark chocolate 4 tsp sliced raw almonds Directions Place bananas in a plastic bag and freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen. Place bananas and peanut butter in blender and cover. Blend until […]
Ingredients 1 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Line an 8-inch square pan with wax paper. Roughly chop roasted almonds and combine in a bowl with oats, raisins, and Pulse […]
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray (optional) 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup raw honey ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 medium ripe […]
Ingredients 2 Large Zucchini thinly sliced 1 Tbsp Olive Oil ½ tsp sea slat Instructions Preheat oven to 225° Place zucchini slices in one layer of paper towels to help draw out liquid. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper Place zucchini slices on parchment paper Brush zucchini with olive oil, sprinkle with sea […]
Ingredients 3 cups whole, raw almonds 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp granulated garlic powder 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1/2 tsp sea salt Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the raw almonds on to a sheet tray and place on to the middle rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the […]
Nuts are a great option for curbing those late afternoon or evening munchies. They are nutritious, high in fiber, protein and are full of heart healthy fats. And the best part — they will fill you up and suppress those hunger pains. But, snacking all afternoon on nuts probably isn’t a good plan. Even these […]
