Peanut Butter and Cranberry bars

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These tasty Peanut Butter Cranberry Bars are full of healthy protein and fiber. They’re a true treat that’s not loaded with sugar. They are so easy to grab and go! When you make it at home, you know it’s going to be good! *Use a natural chunky peanut butter that spreads easily. This will make… [Continue Reading]

Crunchy snack mix

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Instead of munching on high calorie and fat laden chips, why not make a healthy treat? This sweet and salty mix will definitely delight your taste buds! Ingredients: 4 cups puffed corn cereal 1/2 cup of Raw peanuts 1/2 cup of dried currants Canola or Olive Oil Spray 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup of… [Continue Reading]

Roasted Chickpeas

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This crunchy savory snack tastes delicious on a salad, or all by itself. Garam Masala gives them the perfect kick, now you can snack guilt free! It takes about an hour and a half to prepare, and makes three cups. Serving size: 1/4 cup Ingredients: Four 15 oz cans of Organic chickpeas, or garbanzos, rinsed… [Continue Reading]

Chewy Fruit and Nut Bars

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These homemade fruit and nut bars are great as a snack, and perfect to throw into your kids lunchbox, they are delicious and chewy. It is always best to know what is going into your mouth, so when you can, make it yourself! Ingredients: ½ cup of dried apples, chopped ½ cup of dried cranberries… [Continue Reading]

Kale Chips

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Don’t be afraid, these delicious little crisps are wonderful! Packed full of nutrients, low calorie, low GI, you can’t go wrong! Plus they are absolutely simple to make! Ingredients 1 head kale, washed, deribbed and thoroughly dried 1 tbsp olive oil or grapeseed oil (or use olive oil spray to lower calories) Sea salt, for… [Continue Reading]

Uli’s Banana Sunshines

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Uli is one of the coolest girls out there. She is incredibly smart, totally creative, and I love her to pieces! This is one of her favorite breakfasts, her banana sunshines. A perfect way to get your fruit and seeds in themorning! Ingredients: 1 Banana 1 tsp Raw honey 1 tsp Sesame Seeds Slice banana,… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Snacks

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Here is a list of delicious and heart healthy snacks, all under 200 calories! Super easy to fit in to your healthy lifestyle! Apple, Cottage cheese & Wholegrain crisp bread: Fiber packed and nutrient dense apples and wholegrain crisps, go great with protein rich lowfat cottage cheese. This is a great and filling snack! Nutritional… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Deviled Eggs

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I love deviled eggs, but I don’t love the fat and calories! This recipe is super simple and easy to make! Take these to your next party, or just make them up as a great snack! You aren’t using a lot of the yolks, which is where the high fat and calories come from! When making… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Hummus Recipe

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Serves 8 Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves , minced (add more if you like it extra garlicky) 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, (or 14oz can, but dried is… [Continue Reading]

Avocado Smoothie

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You can’t get any smoother than this! So refreshing, creamy and luscious. Enjoy! Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 1/2 banana (eat the other 1/2 as a snack while blending:) 1 tbsp unprocessed raw honey (or 1 tsp stevia) 1 tablespoon fresh… [Continue Reading]