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…
Breakfast/Brunch
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…
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 cold weather beverage at your house! If you want to make your own Cashew Milk I have an easy recipe that doesn’t require any nut…
Pumpkin Oatmeal
PUMPKIN OATMEAL 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste. 1 teaspoon chopped pecans – optional 1 teaspoon shredded coconut – optional 1 teaspoon date syrup or 1 date chopped or a few raisins. Edited 10/31/21 Mix together…
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 These are a higher calorie density type of dessert or snack. Great for travel, hiking and biking. They are easy to make and delicious to eat! Be sure to check out our Amazon Affiliate Page where we share many of our favorite small kitchen appliances, kitchen tools, food products, books and fun things…