Blueberries are in abundance right now and they are juicy, sweet and delicious! Give me a bowl of fresh berries to snack on and I am a happy camper. Having said that, sometimes I want something a little more fancy and dessert like. That’s where these blueberry oat bars come in. The blueberry filling is…
Breakfast/Brunch
Real Flapjacks / Sweet Oat Squares
Years ago when my mom and I went to England together we ate some little sweet oat squares that were called Flapjacks. Here in the U.S. when we hear “flapjacks” we think pancakes. The flapjacks I am referring to are more like a bar cookie! We loved them but never found a recipe that was…
Go Berry Breakfast Bars
Do you like to have easy grab and go breakfast choices? As much as I love to cook, I don’t want to cook first thing in the morning so these healthy bars are the perfect make ahead solution. Not only are they tasty (which is always a priority) but they are filled with antioxidants, oatmeal, nuts, seeds and fruit…
Rip’s Big Bowl Breakfast/My New Bike
Breakfast has always been the most difficult meal of the day for me – I struggle with what to have that will be filling and nutritious but not take a lot of time make. When I read about the Engine 2 food plan and Rip’s Big Bowl for breakfast I knew it was going to…
Berry Beet Smoothie
Why drink smoothies made with vegetables and fruit? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.This drink is filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants yet it tastes delicious.If you don’t find yourself sitting down to a big bowl full of nutrient rich healthy greens on a regular basis such…
Warm Chai Almond Milk
The spices not only taste good but are rich in antioxidants and so good for our health and well being. This hot Chai drink is going to be a regular holiday beverage at our house! Warm Chai Almond Milk 1 cup almond milk (I used unsweetened vanilla) or use my easy Homemade Cashew Milk 1…
Pumpkin Oatmeal
PUMPKIN OATMEAL 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (you can use regular milk) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 -2 tablespoons Spicy pumpkin butter 1 teaspoon chopped pecans 1 teaspoon shredded coconut Sweetener of your choice Edited 10/19 to say if you don’t have pumpkin butter add cinnamon…
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 1/2 cup Quinoa (rinse with water if not pre-washed) 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (you may substitute your choice of milk, fat free, soy etc.) 1/2 cup water 1 apple, cored and diced (leave the peel on) 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste, I like a lot of…
Pomegranate Green Smoothie
Oh my goodness this was so refreshing and I love the flavor that the Pom Wonderful added. Now if you have never tried a green smoothie don’t turn your nose up at it. It tastes so much better than you think it will. Pomegranate Green Smoothie 1/2 cup Pom Wonderful Juice 1/2 cup cold water…
Very Cherry Bars / Balls
These taste like Larabars Very Cherry Balls/Bars 1/4 cup chopped dates 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/3 cup whole pecans 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Set out two pieces of plastic wrap for shaping and wrapping the bars. Do this first; you’ll have sticky fingers when you need it. Place the dates and cherries in a food processor….