Perfectly tart with a touch of sweetness, this Lemon Raspberry Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds is a healthy vegan and gluten-free breakfast idea! See more overnight oats recipes here. It’s no secret that I love oatmeal. This post has the self-proclaimed best oatmeal recipes on the Internet. As the weather has started to get warmer,…
Dairy-Free Strawberry Ice Cream is easy to make at home and is a healthy treat! Heads up! This post was originally published in June 2013. We aren’t moving. 🙂 Photos were updated May 2018. I’m sitting amid half-packed boxes getting ready for our big move this weekend. I can’t believe this week is finally here!…
Help your kids get outside and enjoy nature with this simple wildflower sensory activity! In our screen-addicted society, it worries me that kids are getting farther and farther away from appreciating nature. I don’t remember anyone ever telling me to go play outside when I was growing up. If the weather was nice, that’s where…
“Are you a runner?” I get this question all the time and have since I was a teenager. I’m pretty sure it is because I was genetically blessed (or cursed, when it comes to fitting into tall boots and skinny jeans) with large thighs and calves. My legs look like the legs of a runner….
This Rainbow Farro Salad is as beautiful as it is nutritious and delicious!You’ve heard the phrase ‘Eat the rainbow’, right? Today, we are quite literally eating the rainbow. Okay, maybe not literally. We aren’t eating the sky. But we are eating all the colors today. And that’s exactly what we should be trying to do…
This Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie is a healthy breakfast smoothie that is lightly sweet and satisfying. Strawberry + banana is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations. It’s a classic that you can’t go wrong with. Have you tried my Strawberry Banana Blender Muffins (vegan and gluten-free recipe) or my Strawberry Banana Yogurt Muffins (more…
It doesn’t get any easier than this Mexican Quinoa Skillet Dinner! It’s vegan, gluten-free, and full of flavor! This is one of my favorite vegan meals of all time. I make quinoa skillet dinners like this often, but I’m not sure why I never share the recipes. They are so simple and make a great…
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing is simple to make and is always a crowd pleaser. A secret ingredient with the pecans makes this recipe stand out from the rest!When strawberry season rolls around (well not here in Ohio, but in California…) and they are super sweet and inexpensive at the supermarket, I start buying…
Hello friends! It’s been a hot minute since I shared a Favorites post! I just looked back, and it was actually September. What happened?! So much. I feel like my life has been a bit of a whirlwind, and fall and winter passed in a blink of an eye. Back in September I joined ZYIA…
These Cacao Coconut Energy Balls, filled with antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids, will satisfy your sweet tooth and afternoon hunger! I just love when a snack can be filled with nourishing, health-promoting ingredients, yet still provide ultimate satisfaction. That’s exactly what energy balls do for me. Just take a look at my list of…
These Healthy No Bake Carrot Cake Bars taste like a treat but make a healthy breakfast or snack! Luke, Meghan, and I were in the car yesterday and Luke said, “Mommy, I love you, Meghan, and Daddy, but I love YOU the best!” My logical and sensitive 6-year-old chimed in, “You shouldn’t say that, Luke!”…