Creating a healthy and purpose-driven life.
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!)
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.
Banana pancakes have been making the rounds for a while now for several reasons:
1) They’re almost all allergen free (except for eggs)
2) They’re extremely simple to make and require few ingredients,
and 3) They taste delicious (and are super healthy).
I’ve made a gazillion different versions of these, but since I’ve stumbled across the concept of adding dried flowers to baking I’ve become obsessed with these lemon lavender pancakes. And of course what else works well with lavender? Blueberries! So I topped it off with a warm blueberry sauce.
As Easter has come to an end, it is getting warmer and warmer, and staying that way. Summer is around the corner, and with summer come the fresh berries, tropical fruits, and many other delicious foods! To me, summer is all about eating fresh whole foods, and eating light. Kale salads, juices, smoothie bowls, and fruit salad are what my meals mainly consist of in the summer, and I love it!
Every year on Halloween, I’d always give my parents the Reese’s peanut butter cups. I didn’t understand why they were so crazy about them! Having suffered from a peanut butter allergy as a child, though not officially allergic anymore I avoid peanut butter whenever possible. I just don’t like the taste, and I swear my throat starts closing up whenever I eat it. Instead, I’m crazy about almond and cashew butter! Thank god, for other nut butters! Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to find almond butter chocolate cups. If I would find them at a local grocery store, you can believe it that I’d be buying tons of them! I have, however, seen the sunflower seed butter cups (those taste almost identical to peanut butter to me, so I avoid those as well).
Missing Florida already (even though I’m going back in June), I am craving some sunshine and tropical tastes. I’d much rather be lying underneath a palm tree at the beach, instead of preparing for the next round of snow to hit us. Sometimes I’m really not a fan of living in the DC area, emphasis on sometimes. Specifically in the winter! 😉
Hi, my name is Maxi! And I used to go to Starbucks everyday.. Yup, back in high school I went to Starbucks nearly everyday, which when I think about it now I can only shake my head at the money I must’ve spent. I’m not saying there’s something wrong with getting your Starbucks fix in, but the fact that I didn’t feel good after drinking any kind of frappucino (most likely due to the dairy, and maybe sugar) is what makes the amount of it I had so crazy to me!
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Who doesn’t love chocolate?! (Actually I do know some people, though I don’t understand it.) So after Valentine’s Day is over, I’m still craving some chocolate. Seeing all of those chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate candies and more had me in a chocolate craving craze!
Hello, lovers!
I recently transitioned to a FODMAP diet, which is very different from what I had been doing before. I’m still gluten-free, but not grain-free and dairy-free anymore. I have to admit in the beginning I was afraid of how my stomach would react to the new foods, especially the dairy, but so far it’s handling it surprisingly well! But we’ll see how it goes as we continue this health journey. 🙂
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and one part of that holiday is the tradition of shared treats with your loved ones, whether friends, family or romantic interest. Honestly, these are sooooo good! I rarely eat cookies, so these are a great substitute! Even better though…you can make these with your girlfriends, partner, or little siblings. I even made these with my brother before!