Have you ever heard of beet powder? Ya know, beets that have been dried and ground into a powder? I hadn’t until recently and I wish I had discovered it sooner. If it sounds weird, hear me out! Beet powder is loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B6 and C, magnesium, iron, folate, potassium, iron, and calcium. It’s a great way to add natural color to smoothies and it’s common for companies to use beet powder to naturally color their products. Beet powder adds a unique aspect to these bites. It gives them that “red velvet” taste and color. These little guys are super tasty and full of…

Who doesn’t love Costco? It’s like the Disneyland of grocery stores, I weirdly get excited every time we have to go pick up some things. Costco has great deals, from travel (how we went to Mexico on a budget) to furniture (got our couch there for a steal), electronics (got our TV there for a killer deal), clothes (they have the best comfy travel pants), and of course food! In my opinion, Costco has really stepped up their game in recent years, providing all sorts of awesome healthy foods and products for a great deal. Here is my list of things I buy and use most often. If I’m missing…

You can’t go wrong with brownie bites and you can’t go wrong with peanut butter (or any nut butter for that matter).  That’s why I decided to combine the two! These healthy peanut butter brownie bites are made with mostly clean ingredients and minimal processed sugar. You can enjoy them in 45 minutes or less and are the perfect treat to come home to after a long day at work.  I used plant-based protein for this recipe and recommend using the same. Using whey protein may alter the texture and not in a good way. I also added some collagen for an extra boost of protein and added nutrition, but you…

Pumpkin season is FINALLY here! I love pumpkin as much as the next girl, but not just because it tastes great. Pumpkin is actually full of some surprising health benefits. Whether you like it or not, pumpkin is a veggie, a member of the squash family. Pumpkin get’s its lovely orange color from a pigment and antioxidant called beta-carotene, the same that’s in carrots, and is good for you eyes. Here are some other interesting benefits: Pumpkins are about 90% water and high in fiber. This means that they are low calorie and will keep you full and hydrated making pumpkin a great weight loss food. Pumpkins are high in…

Mother’s deserve only the best, so let’s show her all the love with a yummy brunch! Here are some healthy and tasty mother’s day brunch recipes from some of the best food blogs around. If you’re thinking of hosting a Mother’s Day brunch, why not include some healthy options? These recipes are nutritionist approved and oh so yummy! I’ve found sweet and savory recipes that are lightened up so you and your Mom can enjoy a healthier Mother’s Day. Enjoy! Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes Deviled Avocado Eggs-To Simply Inspire   Gluten-Free and Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins-Strength & Sunshine   Keto Almond Flour Waffles-Wholesome Yum Coconut Chia Parfaits-Pass Me Some…

By now, you’ve probably heard of what is called a plant-based diet. Everyone from the Huffington Post to the New York times is chatting about it and it’s risen in popularity TREMENDOUSLY the last few years.  The million dollar question is, what’s all the buzz about? Why are so many people getting behind it? Some switch to plant-based for health reasons. They’ve heard that eating more fruits and veggies can help reduce their risk for chronic disease.  Others sick of dieting and overspending on diet foods that don’t seem to work turn to a plant-based lifestyle in hopes of finally losing those unwanted pounds. Athletes and fitness icons, like Tom…

I don’t know about you, but cookie dough is probably my favorite treat.  Unfortunately, raw cookie dough with all the sugar and white flour is far from good for you. And those raw eggs can make you sick! Of course, I’m not going to stop eating cookie dough because that would be just sad. So I decided I needed to create a healthier version! I found a few healthy eggless cookie dough recipes on Pinterest and made some additions of my own. This is the final product and I think it’s quite delicious! It has that vanilla doughy taste but without the processed ingredients. Plus you can easily make it 100% vegan.…

Let’s talk protein bites, those little tiny balls of goodness!  Here’s why I love protein bites: Easy to make You can make them in any flavor Don’t require an oven Full of protein and healthy energy Taste amazing Satisfy cravings Make a great snack I mean, what’s not to love?  Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites-Amy’s Healthy Baking 2. Pineapple Coconut Bites-Get Creative Juice 3. No Bake Brownie Bites-Running With Spoons 4. Snickerdoodle Protein Bites-What Molly Made 5. Smores Energy Bites-Two Peas and Their Pod 6. Salted Caramel Bites-Pretty Wee Things 7. Peanut Butter Energy Bites-Chef Savvy 8. Apple Pie Protein Bites-Yummy Healthy Easy 9. Turmeric Protein Bites-Skinny Fitalicious   10.…