This Avocado Pineapple Salsa is the perfect combination of heat + sweet and it goes well on everything from chicken to fish to veggie burgers! I've always loved writing. When I was in second grade I "published" a book as part of the Young Author's program. In the back of the book, on ...
Snack Recipes
Coconut-lime roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are a staple around here. Whether we fry them with a little oil on the stovetop or roast them in the oven, we love turning them into crispy little snacks or a tasty side dish. This is my latest flavoring that we all loved. Coconut oil is perfect for roasting because it withstands high ...
Almond, date, and coconut energy balls {guest post}
I'm thrilled to share my blog with Heather from Fit Mama Real Food. She is due to become a new mom any day now and is a true inspiration with her fitness habits and passion for real food. Enjoy today's post! Hi Happy Healthy Mama readers! I'm Heather from Fit Mama Real Food. So happy to ...
10 delicious ways to curb your sugar cravings without sugar
This year for Lent, I gave up sugar. Sugar is a broad term, so let me clarify. I did not give up fruit or unsweetened dried fruit. I did give up sugar, whether refined or unrefined (like Sucanat and turbinado sugar) and other high-sugar sweeteners like maple syrup and honey. Even though natural ...
Sesame almond energy balls
Just when things started settling down and I was feeling like I was getting into a good routine again, I got thrown for a loop. Luke is really congested. Newborn babies only breathe through their nose, so being congested causes huge problems. Eating and sleeping become really difficult. If baby ...
Easy homemade wheat thin crackers
Meghan has a play group that we have weekly play dates with. It's a great opportunity for her to practice her social skills, sharing, and...who am I kidding? It's a time for me to talk and connect with other moms. One thing I miss about going to work every day is the daily adult interaction. So ...
Orange Almond Energy Balls
Let's face it. We all could use a little more energy. Everyone has something in their life that steals their energy, whether it's a demanding career, school, or being a mom. For me, it's juggling being a wife and mother to a 3 year old and newborn that is robbing me of my usual energy ...
Blueberry pie granola
My cereal cravings are baaaaack. I can go a long time without thinking about cereal and not missing it a bit. Then, without warning, I need some. I don't know if this current craving is pregnancy induced or not, because this happens even when I'm not pregnant. I suspect it has something to do ...
White Bean Pumpkin Pie Dip
Hold on to your hats, boys and girls. Anyone who loves pumpkin pie is going to swoon over this dip. I know I just posted a pumpkin pie-ish recipe last week, but clearly I can't get enough of the flavor. When I posted the recipe for my Sweet White Bean Apple Dip, one of my readers (Hi, Mari Jo!) ...
Gluten & dairy-free pumpkin pie bars
Happy Halloween! We had a fun weekend filled with Halloween festivities. Meghan, as the cutest bumble bee I've ever seen, wore her costume to various events all week. Halloween becomes a week-long event these days! Tim and I had an adult costume party to attend this weekend. As you can ...
Healthy apple peanut butter cookie bites-49 calories each
I wouldn't classify any kind of baking as easy, per se. Baking is a science that's easy to screw up. But when it comes to different types of baking, I'd say that unhealthy baking is infinitely easier than healthy baking. Throw a few sticks of butter, a cup of white sugar, half a cup of brown ...
Sweet white bean apple dip with baked cinnamon chips
I turn into Snacky McSnackerton at night. I can't blame it on pregnancy, because even when I don't have a bun in the oven, my body needs to eat sometime between 8-9pm. Having something healthy (and tasty!) on hand is so important for me. If I don't, I end up forcing Tim to go out and buy my ...
