I love me some oatmeal. My husband often jokes that I panic if we are out of oatmeal or beans. He’s right. They are just such versatile ingredients. Oatmeal is truly one of my favorite breakfast treats and not just because it’s healthy. Steel cut oats are an absolute favorite. They can take a little…
Breakfast
Whole Grain Buttermilk Style Waffles
I love waffles. When I sit down to my favorite breakfast spot, it’s a constant battle between sweet and savory. I usually talk my husband into sharing so I can have the best of both worlds. These Whole Grain Buttermilk Style waffles are the answer to my waffle cravings. They are that perfect balance between…
Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Are you a breakfast lover? Because if so I think we’re going to be great friends. I am always looking for new and inventive ways to enjoy the healthiest meal of the day and this one delivers. I have to give credit to one of my favorite local restaurants. Mellow Moods in Shepherdstown, WV is…
It’s Easy Being Green Smoothie
It’s Easy Being Green Smoothie takes the guesswork out of smoothies. Have you ever just thrown a bunch of things in the blender and prayed? I know I have and the result is usually something not so appetizing. There’s something about drinking stuff that’s green. Suddenly I feel reset. I realize now that I typically…
Blueberry Yogurt Mini Muffins
Remember those little packs of mini muffins from your childhood? Me too. I cannot deny that I love them. It’s crazy how many calories are in just 4 little muffins though. These blueberry yogurt mini muffins will start your day off with no refined sugar, whole grains and a few blueberries. A serving of these…
Breakfast Skillet Burrito Casserole
I love brunch. You probably already know this by the waffle, frittata and muffin recipes you find on the blog already. Recipes like this Breakfast Skillet Burrito Casserole make brunch so easy and delicious. When I have people over, I don’t want to stand over a pan making multiple omelets. Casseroles like this make things…
Oatmeal Chia Protein Muffins
It’s the holiday season and of course you’re running around shopping, cooking, and preparing. It’s normal to consume extra calories in November and December. If we really calculate things, the celebrations are a small portion of those two months. The good news is you do not have to sacrifice all of your hard work through the year in these two months. You can be sure to eat well the other days of the month and these Oatmeal Chia Protein Muffins make that possible.
Easy Healthful Cinnamon Flax Vanilla Waffles
One of the best meal prepping tips I can give you is to cook once and eat twice. What I mean by that is you should be cooking meals that will yield good left overs you can make use of. My easy healthful cinnamon flax waffles are decadent enough for brunch, but make quick work…
Zucchini Flax and Chia Morning Muffins
This post was updated 7/7/2017. Zucchini. I planted one zucchini plant this year and so far four zucchini have sprouted up quickly. With the number of flowers budding on this plant, I better get creative with the zucchini recipes. These Zucchini Flax and Chia Morning Muffins are the perfect zucchini recipe. They sneak some veggies…
Easy Instant Fruity Oatmeal Cups
Easy instant fruity oatmeal cups are one of those recipes that helps me avoid those sugar bomb oatmeal packets from the store. There’s a lot of unaccounted for ingredients and sugar in there, and the fact is, I just want oatmeal. I am so sad when the last one is gone for the week. The…