Maximiliane Smith

Creating a healthy and purpose-driven life.

Whole Food Dessert Nacho Recipe

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Apples, apples, apples! They’re everywhere this season and in all different varieties, too! A staple snack of mine was apple slices with almond butter, but then I realized a perfect healthy dessert or treat would be a dessert “nacho” recipe made with sliced apples! Yes, I’m well aware that they’re not quite what others would consider nachos, but they’re awesome in their own way. So if you’re craving a dessert/snack/post-workout meal, grab some apples from your local grocery store (or your fridge) and get going! 🙂

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Tropical Strawberry Smoothie

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Even though it’s fall, I do like some tropical flavors every now and then. There’s only so much fall-flavor you can pack into the two months. Do I love fall-themed foods and drinks? You better believe it! Do I want to have an apple pie smoothie everyday for 60 days? As much as I love it, I really need some variety. I was inspired by a Facebook post of a friend of mine who had made a similar smoothie, but jazzed it up a bit.

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Fall Bucket List

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If there’s one thing I really love and do on a daily basis, it’s writing lists. There’s just something so satisfying about crossing out something that was on your list, and seeing it get shorter and shorter. I have lists for everything: groceries, recipes I want to try, bucket lists, things I want to buy, whom I’m buying christmas gifts for, etc. Since there are so many awesome things to do in Fall, I thought I’d create a Fall Bucket List/To-Do List! If there’s anything I’ve missed, please share/comment below!

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Easy Breakfast: Bacon Egg Nests

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If I have one guilty pleasure (besides sweets of course), it’s bacon. Recently I found a paleo no-sugar added turkey bacon that takes the guilt out of guilty pleasure. So when my mom fixed these, I was all on board! They’re simple to make, quick, and require few ingredients. Enjoy 1-2 as a breakfast with some greens and you have a complete meal! If you have younger siblings, who beg you to teach them how to cook (like my brother does), then this is also the perfect fun activity to help ease younger children in to the world of cooking.

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Announcement + October Favorites

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Hallelujah- it’s the first day of October! It’s crazy how quick time flies. It seems like just yesterday was the first day of summer. I can vividly remember last winter, even! And now we’re closing in on the end of 2016 and starting 2017 soon. However, as bittersweet as that feeling of summer coming to an end and the year coming to an end, that autumn brings, autumn also brings beautiful bright colored leaves, PSL, apple cider, pumpkin and apple picking, and so much more! Cozy nights spent underneath a blanket, reading a book, sipping hot tea at candlelight is the epitome of everything fall.

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Homemade Protein Bars

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I don’t know why I’ve never attempted making my own protein bars before. I mean, I’ve pretty much tried everything else: protein bites, protein muffins, protein pancakes, waffles, cakes, cookies, the list goes on…And I’m pretty sure that this will be the start of a new experimentation phase, so just as a forewarning: there will be more homemade protein bar recipes coming soon! (You have been warned!)

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2-Cookie Batch: Perfect for Hungry Eyes and Small Stomachs

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I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes I want cookies. Like, right now. There is no time to waste – it’s a state of emergency! And even more inconvenient than the emergency craving is that I often don’t feel like there’s enough time to run to the grocery store, because all I really want is that darned cookie! Now, I’m creative but not as creative to do much with a very limited pantry that caters to grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets, so when I finally figured out a recipe for a 2-cookie batch (not single serving, but you get 2 cookies) I felt like the clouds parted and I could hear angels sing. (Okay, I’m being a tad dramatic right now, but we’re talking about cookies.)

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Tropical Greens Smoothie

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And I’m back!!! I just arrived back from conference in FL a few days ago, and it’s been kind of crazy. With everything I’ve learned at conference, my mind is doing a lot of processing and at the same time I’m putting many of the new things to action. It’s easier to keep the momentum going, than to build up the momentum!

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Carrot Cake Smoothie

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Is anyone else obsessed with Carrot Cake? I was watching The Great British Bakeoff yesterday, and four episodes later I was watching the episode where bakers were baking without refined sugar. Baking sugar-free is tricky, especially when you have no experience in it. Several bakers attempted desperately to come up with some yummy creation using dates, honey, or another sugar-free alternatives, but many decided to bake carrot cake. Now, after watching about 3 hours of a baking show, you can imagine I was craving some serious sweets! Therefore, I’m so glad I can go back to one of my favorite smoothie recipes: The Carrot Cake Smoothie! More protein filled, less sugar, yet just enough sweetness to feel like it’s an indulgence = perfect for post-bakeshow cravings.

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Delicious Veggie Dips

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I eat a lot of veggies, really I do! But the one thing I can never get myself to do is to eat veggies raw. Fruit? No problem! Veggies? No chance! I don’t know if it’s the taste of uncooked vegetables or the texture, but I just prefer them stir fried in olive oil with seasoning. However I do know that there are significant nutritional benefits to munching on some carrot or celery sticks. The only way one can get me to do that though is with dips. Unfortunately due to a dairy intolerance, ranch dip is out of the question. Guacamole is great for every once in a while, but some variety is appreciated!

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