When it comes to making improvements in your health and diet taking baby steps can be really helpful. Today I’m sharing some healthy swaps for snacks! Of course making your own is the healthiest, but when in a pinch and you’re looking to just buy something at the store these are the snacks I recommend.
Healthy Snack Ideas For the Family
If you have children at home you know how important it is to have snacks! As parents, we want things to be easy, but also nutritious. Here’s 4 snacks that pack in the nutrients and are so easy to make, even the kids can help out!
Black Bean Cilantro Dip
If you need a quick and easy appetizer that will be a crowd pleaser, or if you’re just craving a savory snack – this dip will do the trick! You only need 5 ingredients and a food processor (or blender) to whip this one up. Not only does this dip taste great, but contains loads of protein …
Tahini Thai Sauce & Dressing
This asian inspired Tahini Thai Sauce can be used in so many ways. I love it on everything from noodles, to stir-fried veggies to a fresh salad. It’s very similar to a peanut thai sauce without the added oils and sugar.
3 Ingredient Alkalizing Juice
This 3-ingredient alkalizing juice is a great starter juice for anyone who is new to juicing. Don’t let the green color, or the word “alkalizing” scare you away from this recipe. The apple gives it a sweet flavor making it easy to slurp down. Not only is this juice so refreshing,
Superfood Bean Salsa or Salad
This Bean and Quinoa mixture can be used as a salsa, on a salad or just eaten on it’s own. This recipe has been a blog favorite since I posted it over a year ago. I’ve made a little tweak in the recipe and that’s why I’m sharing it again with you all. It was actually …
Jicama Chia Protein Bowl
This recipe is for people who are looking to switch up their traditional breakfast or needing a healthy, but filling snack. This bowl of goodness has 13 grams of protein and over 30 grams of fiber! It’s so easy to make the night before and take on the go. You can eat it hot or cold, plus …
Chocolate Goji Berry Cookies
Looking for a new cookie recipe to leave out for Santa? These Chocolate Goji Berry Cookies won’t just make your taste buds happy, but provide lots of health benefits like a big boost in energy and antioxidants. Besides that, the next best thing is there are no refined sugars in this recipe so you can …
Anti-Inflammatory Roasted Squash Seeds
If you’re carving pumpkins this week, don’t throw out the seeds! I’ve got a tasty way you can use them – make pepitas! The beautiful leaves changing colors is not the only reason to love the fall season, but also the produce that changes with it. Right now squash is one of the
Avocado Tomato Eggplant Rounds
If you haven’t tried Avocado Toast yet I have to tell you you’re missing out! I didn’t get the whole craze of it until I finally decided to try it for myself, and I can’t get enough of it. If you follow me on instagram, then you know how much I love this snack.
7 Reasons To Eat Goji Berries
Goji berries were a hot superfood a couple of years ago, but news of them has dwindled off. In this edition of Foods with Benefits, we’ll revisit just how spectacular these sweet berries are and 7 reasons why we should be eating more of them. I like to incorporate goji berries in desserts because they’re great for sweetening and they …
How Healthy Are Raspberries?
We hear so much about how amazing blueberries are for us, which I love, but what about the raspberries? Not only are they one of the prettiest berries, but they contain a wide array of benefits making them one of the healthiest, most delicious candies nature has to offer. I love adding them to desserts like
Easy Way To Use Old Or Not-So-Great Apples
I don’t know about you, but I like my apples crisp when eating them right off the core. When I get a batch of extra-soft or older apples, they’re not appetizing to me. I’m not a fan of wasting food (because that’s wasting money), so I came up with a way to salvage my fruit…
Foodie Talk With The Blender Girl
In this edition of Foodie Talk I’m featuring Tess Masters aka the Blender Girl and a personal friend of mine. If you don’t know about her recipes, I suggest you get to know them. She is a master creator in the kitchen and her talent never ceases to amaze me.
Patriotic Chia Parfaits
With July 4th right around the corner I decided to show the USA some love with a Patriotic Chia Parfait. I mean really how cute is this?! It’s so easy to make and here’s how:
Basil Lemonade
This Basil Lemonade is naturally sweetened and packed full of nutrients. As I’m sure you know, it’s important to stay hydrated and this might become your favorite way to do that. You only need three ingredients to make it from scratch, and it’s a lot healthier than anything you can buy. Basil and lemon are the perfect …
Mexican Hummus
Hummus is a great way to get your beans in especially if you’re not a fan of just eating them. There are so many ways to flavor it too. This Mexican Hummus is flavored mostly
Crunchy, Munchy Freeze-Dried Blueberries
If you’ve never had freeze-dried blueberries, I’m here to tell you you’re missing out! It’s got a fresh taste like I’ve never experienced with a blueberry before, along with a nice crunch. They’re the perfect touch of pizazz to add to oatmeal, cereal or trail mix. Freeze-dried fruit makes a great snack on it’s own too as …
Dragon Fruit Chia Cream Parfait
I like to keep my recipes interesting and that’s exactly what I did with these scrumptious Dragon Fruit Chia Cream Parfaits. They’re the perfect balance of fruity, sweet and nutritious. It’s a superfood dessert and can be used as a healthier alternative for
STAY SATISFIED ON THE GO!
Have you ever been stuck in traffic or working late and your hunger levels continue to grow & grow because you only had a light meal 4 hours ago? By the time you get in the presence of food, you grab whatever you can and it’s usually not the healthiest of choices because your hunger …
Balsamic-Infused Hummus
This Balsamic-Infused Hummus is oil-free, and only requires 6 ingredients! Homemade hummus is cheaper and so much healthier than store-bought. This one takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, plus it goes great on so many things. If you’ve ever checked the ingredients label on hummus you buy from the store, you might be shocked …
Dairy-Free Chocolate Cream Cheesecakes
I really can’t get over these healthy raw Chocolate Cinnamon Cream Cheesecakes. They’re a great healthy alternative to regular cheesecakes. These are made with Cacao, which is chocolate in it’s natural form. That way you can sweeten it without using refined sugar. These make a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to show …
UNPROCESSED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Since Valentine’s Day is next weekend I have a couple dessert recipes I’ll post before then. First up, Cacao Chocolate Cupcakes that are dairy-free, refined sugar-free… yes, they’re vegan and so, so good!
Tofu Feta Cheese
This feta-like cheese is a delicious plant-based substitute. It goes great on salads, pasta and sandwiches – pretty much anything you’d use regular feta on, this cheese goes well with. It’s easily be made using simple ingredients.