Snacks

12 December, 2016

Grain-Free Snack Party Mix

Every year at Christmas time my mom would bake cookies and make a big batch of Chex mix.  As an adult I try to keep as many family traditional alive as I can during the holidays but making Chex mix just...

31 October, 2016

Bacon Wrapped Basil Stuffed Mushrooms

Kick off the holiday season in style with Bacon Wrapped Basil Stuffed Mushrooms. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went on vacation to the Florida Keys for a little rest and relaxation.  We went to a cozy spot...

5 October, 2016

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)

It is officially now fall-my favorite time of the year.  Here in Arizona, October means that the temperatures are finally starting to cool off, and I get to spend more time outside.  I am excited to start running outside again, tend to my vegetable...

3 September, 2016

Watermelon Lime Ginger Slushy

Summer is nearing its end and while I am looking forward to fall, especially here in hot Arizona, I am going to miss all the fresh fruit in season right now.  While Labor Day weekend is dedicated to honor the...

15 August, 2016

Spirulina Chia Pudding

What the heck is spirulina?  You may be asking yourself this very question right now.  Don’t feel bad if you haven’t heard of it before because I didn’t know much about it until about 5 years ago.  Ever since I learned...

20 July, 2016

Strawberry Hummus

Last summer my husband and I went on a trip to Portland.  We went strawberry picking for the first time ever and boy am I still dreaming about those strawberries to this day.  I seriously contemplated a trip back this...

3 July, 2016

Snack Clusters (Low Sugar, Grain Free, Gluten Free)

Crunchy, slightly sweet, and nutritious…these are some of my favorite characteristics of a good snack.  These snack clusters just happen to have all three requirements and couldn’t be easier to make. I get this question all of the time from...

4 June, 2016

Flourless Chunky Monkey Cookies

I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not...

21 May, 2016

Tostones with Red Pepper Dip

Small bites are perfect for trying many different tastes.  This months Recipe Redux challenge is to show my healthy take on small plates and finger foods.  It just so happens that I recently got back from an amazing trip to...