Mood Boosting Avocado Protein Brownies
I read an article last week that gave a list of proven foods to aid in boosting mood. Avocado was the first on the list. As someone who is prone to anxiety, I decided I would be cool with eating more avocado. (Who wouldn’t?) Mostly because it’s delicious, and also because if it can help me feel less anxious, I’m ALL over that. Anxiety sucks. I’m normally a pretty chipper person, but every now and then I get spells of feeling anxious and down. It happens, it’s life, and I know EVERY girl out there has felt this way at least once in their life. Luckily exercise helps with anxiety…
Superfood Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
This blog post contains affiliate links. Do you struggle to eat enough green things? I know I do. That’s why I decided to invest in a greens supplement to make up for any gaps in my nutrition. I went for Amazing Grass Green Superfood, it seemed to have everything I was looking for since it’s organic and has a blend of 7 awesome veggies like wheat grass, spirulina, and broccoli. It also contains a superfood blend with ingredients like acai, maca, and green tea. I ordered it on Amazon and it came a quick two days later. (Thank goodness for prime!) If you’ve tried a green supplement before, they aren’t…
5 Healthy Holiday Foods
The Holidays are best known for warm gatherings, festive outings, and, of course, FOOD. I’ve done a little research to find some of the healthiest and most festive holiday foods to add to your dinner table or party menu this season! Healthy Holiday Foods 1. Cranberries These festive red berries do more than add color to your dinner table. Cranberries high antioxidant and phytochemical content help fight inflammation in the body, specifically inflammation that causes heart disease and cancer. Cranberries are also a great source of fiber. A diet rich in fiber (25-30g daily) has been shown to improve digestion, lower insulin levels, aid in weight loss, and reduce the risk…
Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
If there ever was a #basic girl who loved all things pumpkin…it’s me. I just can’t help it. Something about fall (my favorite season) and delicious pumpkin treats makes me all heart-eyed. The problem? Most pumpkin treats aren’t exactly healthy. Pumpkin breads, cakes, and muffins are usually loaded with sugar and when eaten in excess, which is how I eat them, can sabotage your fitness goals. And get you sugar high. The solution? Healthy, low in sugar, PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS! These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins turned out SO GOOOOOOD! Super soft and chocolaty…I probably ate 5 in the space of an hour…worth it! These are flourless, have no processed sugars, and…
Kid Approved Black Bean Brownies
Sundays call for yummy treats! Of course, it had to be something chocolatey and had to be something my nephew would approve of since he’s visiting the next few days. I’ve seen recipes for ways to make healthy brownies, one of them using black beans! It seemed so strange at first, but after making these a few times, I’m hooked. These black bean brownies come out perfect every time! They were soft and super chocolatey plus all healthy ingredients! My nephew loved them so I think to say it’s kid-approved! Healthy Black Bean Brownies Ingredients: 1 15oz can of black beans drained and rinsed (or 1/2 cup of dry…
5 Ingredient Cookies (No Sugar Added)
So confession time. I have a really hard time resisting homemade chocolate chip cookies. Who doesn’t? *DROOLING* Something about that oooey gooey chocolatey goodness ya know? I wanted some of that goodness but a quick healthy version, so I whipped up these 5 ingredient cookies! Perfect for breakfast, a pre-workout snack, guilt-free free dessert. Simple, clean, yummy, and only 5 ingredients! Enjoy! 5 Ingredient Cookies 1 C mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas) 1 C rolled oats 1/3 C dark chocolate chips 1/4 C unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut 2 tsp vanilla Mix everything together well and form little cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet Bake for 10 min…
Detoxifying Citrus Infused Water Recipe
The other day I was at the grocery store when I happened upon this awesome fruit infuser pitcher! I was super stoked as I’ve been wanting one of these guys for a while. Keep reading to get my super simple infused water recipe and the benefits! This post contains affiliate links. This one wasn’t expensive at all, is BPA free, and is a perfect size! (For all you Utah readers, I found it at Harmons!) I can’t wait to experiment with different fruits and flavors, but for now, I just used simple lemons and limes. Click here to order a similar from Amazon. What is Fruit Infused Water? For those of you who…
