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Amped Up Boxed Mac & Cheese (Recipe)

easy dinners September 02, 2014
Super Easy & Gluten-Free!1 box Annie's Homegrown Brown Rice Mac & Cheese1 cup diced broccoli, raw3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedGenerous sprinkle/shake: seasoning of your choice (I used FlavorGod Garlic Lover's Seasoning)1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced (optional)Prepare mac & cheese as directed on the box, and preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Stir in broccoli, jalapeño and seasoning.  Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese,...

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oats

baked oats November 29, 2013
You might know by now, based on my recent posts, that I have a bit of a problem (read: addiction) to baked oats.  I have to say, though, that with all the things out there in the universe that I can be addicted to, baked oats is probably a good thing.  Benefits:  it keeps my blood sugar stable for hours, it fuels my...

Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Baked Oats, Oh My!

baked oats November 24, 2013
Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Baked OatsHere's another recipe for my Baked Oats!  I made it a little differently today so I thought I'd share what I did with the oats before I mixed & baked them.Recipe:~ 1/2 cup gluten free oats~ 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk~ dash cinnamon~ pinch Himalayan sea salt~ 1T chia seeds~ 3/4 small banana~ 1.5T peanut butter~ 1.5T mini...

12 Days of Kindness in December

children November 24, 2013
When I asked people on my Fit & Healthy Family Facebook page what they might like to see in my December Newsletter, I loved the response I received!  One of the suggestions, by my good friend Lauren, was to do a 12 Days/Acts of Kindness (like the 12 Days of Christmas).  This resonated with me because I am always posting and sharing about...

Blueberry Chia Baked Oats - Easy Breakfast Bowl

baked oats November 18, 2013
As promised, or rather, as I committed to myself...I made my oats for breakfast today!  I'm working on more balanced breakfasts in place of a grab and go Larabar.  I do love my Larabars, don't get me wrong.  But, I need to reserve them for an occasional treat, not breakfast every day.  My commitment is to make time to eat a healthy, balanced...

Drink Your Greens!

clean eating November 16, 2013
Drink Your Greens!This is what I'm telling my kids.  They're picky.  One day they'll like a certain fruit or veggie and the next day...not so much.  I was pretty surprised when they asked my husband to make them edamame today.  Go girls!!As they were eating their edamame, thoroughly enjoying popping the little beans out of the shells, I was in the kitchen prepping...

Baked Quinoa Flakes - Gluten Free, Vegan Breakfast

Breakfast November 15, 2013
Baked Quinoa Flakes Breakfast BowlGluten Free & Vegan BreakfastBaked Quinoa Flakes Breakfast BowlIt's finally that time of year when I want warmer breakfasts.  Too cold to have a shake first thing in the morning, I have been being super lazy and having some kind of bar in the morning, and usually not until around 10 or 10:30.  Gasp!!  I know, right??  The girl...