These easy frozen Rosé cubes (also known as Frosé) are a complete game changer! They’re the perfect, real simple solution for always having a cold drink by the pool. You can make them in big batches for a party, or to simply always have on hand when you’re in the mood for an ice cold […]
Food & Drink
The Ultimate Fat Burning Detox Drink
Ok, we all know that in order to burn fat like crazy you have to eat a clean diet and be really active, but usually, in order to stick to a low-calorie, healthy diet (boring!), it takes some major motivation, and often times a few tricks to help you control your appetite– we are all […]
Healthy Blender Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe
Summer has officially arrived! Now that school is out, I find myself just wanting to experiment with easy blender recipes and hang out by the pool. I go through so many frozen bananas, I’ve been buying them in bulk and then just freezing whatever we don’t eat. It’s always a disappointment when I open the freezer […]
4th of July Fruit & Chocolate Skewers
This easy 4th of July party idea is excellent for kids and adults! The kids tend to fight over the cherries while the adults reach for the blueberries. What I really like about this mess-free finger food is that it’s super easy and requires just a few ingredients. You really can’t mess them up! Who doesn’t […]
Healthy Chocolate Frosty (better than Wendy’s!)
I just love being sneaky, and sneaky is exactly what I consider this tasty chocolate frosty to be! My daughter has no idea that it’s actually healthy because it literally tastes like a really thick chocolate milk shake or soft serve ice cream dessert. It’s the perfect after school snack! The frozen bananas seem to be the […]
My Favorite Skinny Cocktail Recipe
If you are anything like me, you enjoy a few cocktails every night now and again, but feel guilty about the amount of calories that seem to go down so easily, especially when you have a habit of eating an entire bag of potato chips after a few drinks because you forget that you’re supposed […]
Healthy Smoothie Tips and Ideas (Plus 8 Recipes)
Smoothies are an easy way to nourish your body with vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein that are otherwise hard to eat in large quantities– Can you imagine trying to eat a large handful of kale, a raw carrot, half a cucumber and a tbsp of flaxseed in one sitting without the convenience of a smoothie? I don’t […]
3 Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Cookies
I’ve been making banana oat cookies for a while now, in fact, I’ve tried just about every optional mix-in you can image with this simple cookie recipe: white chocolate cranberry, cinnamon raisin, chocolate walnut, raspberry vanilla, you name it! My family eats them a lot for breakfast. The base of these cookies is very simple, […]
2 Ingredient Healthy Peach Lemonade Freeze
If you’ve taken a peek at my 2 -ingredient pineapple “soft serve” recipe, then you probably already know that I’ve been experimenting with my Vitamix lately. It just amazes me how you can turn just about any type of frozen fruit into a yummy summer treat without any added sugar– even chocolate peanut butter “ice cream” using […]
8 Easy Salad Dressing Recipes
I don’t know about you, but salad is usually my go-to meal. It’s just too easy to dump a bunch of fresh greens in a bowl, drizzle them with a tasty salad dressing, and enjoy without too much guilt. Although, I feel much better about what I’m eating when I know what’s actually in it! Unfortunately, most store-bought […]
Avocado Beet Detox Salad
This recipe was devised out of pure lack of motivation to go to the grocery store and an empty refrigerator. And, guess what? It was an experiment that turned into my favorite new snack! Sometimes I even eat this as a light lunch. The combination of the sweet baby beets, melt-in-your-mouth avocado, tart balsamic dressing, and crunchy […]
2 Ingredient Low Carb Chips
You certainly wouldn’t guess that these tasty little chips were low carb because they’re SO satisfying! If you like crispy cheese, you’re going to love these. And, yes, they’re made with just 2 simple ingredients! In fact, you probably already have both of them on hand. This is my favorite low carb snack recipe because it […]
2 Minute Microwave Cinnamon Apple Dessert
Apple pie for lazy people like me. 🙂 This treat is not only as easy as pie, but it tastes just like pie, too! I’m not really sure why that is a figure of speech because pie really isn’t that easy… UNLESS, you pop a few ingredients into the microwave, top it with granola or […]
Spaghetti Squash Tater Tots
These delicious tots are crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle. I have a new found appreciation for spaghetti squash. I really can’t believe I went most of my life not knowing how magical it is. If you’re not familiar, once it’s baked, it breaks apart into little strands that can be eaten as […]
The BEST Easy Dip Recipe
Sometimes I struggle to find crowd-pleasing appetizers that stay well sitting on the counter for hours without having to be reheated or chilled, which is why I love this easy, go-to, cold dip recipe! There’s no cooking or prepping involved— simply mix these 3 simple ingredients together for a super satisfying dip that everyone will […]
2 Ingredient Healthy Pineapple “Soft Serve”
Even though it’s the middle of winter, I’ve been on a smoothie and ice cream kick lately. My husband and I have been drinking this coffee protein shake just about every morning, and for the last few weeks I’ve been experimenting with my new Vitamix blender. That thing was so darn expensive, I figured I […]
Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Mug Cake
You know those days where you are craving something sweet but are just too lazy to make anything or drive to the store, so you rummage through the pantry to find something that will satisfy your fixation, only to find stale raisins and graham crackers? Well, I have an easy recipe for you with ingredients you […]
3 Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Yeah, these chocolate muffins are healthy, but guess what? They are also out-of-this-world rich and tasty! I actually like them more than regular muffins because they’re super moist, and on top of that, they are REALLY easy. In fact, you might already have all of the ingredients on hand. Rich & Healthy Chocolate Muffins SERVINGS: […]
23 Things You Can Cook In A Waffle Iron
There’s a reason it’s called a waffle iron, because it’s meant for waffles, right? Not so! Well, yes, but you know what I mean. If you’ve ever done any experimenting with your waffle maker, you know that it can produce some pretty good scrambled eggs, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and much more. Just make sure you […]
18 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill
Because it’s summer (and because everything tastes better on the grill), I went on a hunt for a few things my family can make out on the grill instead of warming the house with the blazing oven. I’ve come to realize that I’ve been missing out on some really fantastic grill ideas. I’ve not once […]
Easy Low Carb Mousse Pudding
This low-carb, sugar-free, heavenly dessert pudding is so rich and wonderful you won’t need much to satisfy your sweet-tooth. The texture is almost like a cloud of frosting, only less sweet and more fluffy. The best part about this “mousse” is that it’s SOOO stinkin’ easy, and you can use any flavor of instant pudding that […]
Iced Coffee Protein Shake Recipe
I’ve never been much of a smoothie drinker, mostly because I feel like I’m drinking a boat load of calories that do nothing to fill me up, but not so with this recipe! It’s super filling (holds me over until lunch), low in calories, high in protein, and the perfect morning pick-me-up! To be honest, it’s […]
3 Ingredient Basil Pesto Spaghetti Squash
If you’ve never baked a spaghetti squash, you are in for a real treat! Once baked, it turns into a glorious spaghetti-like texture. And just like regular spaghetti, it has a mild flavor, so you can jazz it up however you would like. It is a super healthy substitute to regular pasta because it is […]
The Easiest Melted Snowman Cookies You Will Ever Make
The awesome thing about these darling snowman cookies is that you can make them as easy or as hard as you want. No baking even required! Yeah, it’s cheating, but I’m telling you, for whatever reason, kids are not prejudice against their sugar cookies. You can either make your own sugar cookies from scratch, buy the […]
Super Easy & Cute Reindeer Cupcakes
If you like to make adorable Christmas treats, but are super lazy like me, then you’re going to love these easy reindeer cupcakes! I’m a bit of a cheater when it comes to baking, so I buy chocolate cupcakes from the bakery and simply add all of the fun treats on top. You can, of course, bake […]
