Breakfast Power Bowl

Breakfast Power Bowl Simply Happenstance-105Gluten-Free // Breakfast Power Bowl

Breakfast… it’s hands-down, my favorite meal of the day. I honestly wake up each morning, excited for my cup of coffee and ready to eat! I typically start my day with a healthy protein shake or smoothie. However, if I have a little more time, or if it’s the weekend, I get a bit more creative. Thank goodness for those days! They’re truly my favorite!

Breakfast Power Bowl Simply Happenstance-21

This satisfying dish is one you can whip up the night before. (Sure… that takes a little more planning, but some days just call for a special morning treat!) If you are already having quinoa for dinner… make a little extra! When the kids go off to bed, add some chia seeds and almond milk to it, give it a stir, and place it in the refrigerator until morning. Simple, right?

Breakfast Power Bowl Simply Happenstance-43

[Read more…]

Cucumber Mint Green Juice

First off, HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY, friends! To be completely honest, I was posting this green juice today — without thought of the holiday! How perfectly fitting! (I love when that happens!) Now on to the recipe!

Green Juice cucumber + mint {simply happenstance}Cucumber Mint Green Juice //

A few months ago, I bought my first juicer (after watching the fabulous documentary… Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead). I did my online research, as I wanted a juicer that got the job done well, without a huge mess to clean up afterwards. I also didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on my first one (in case my new found obsession became short lived). I ended up purchasing the Breville Compact Juice Fountain, after reading some excellent reviews. (For sure do some price comparison shopping because I found a site that offered 10% off your first purchase + free shipping, so I only spent around $85! I think I got a huge bargain!) I am happy to report that I’ve been using my juicer a few times per week ever since it arrived! 

refreshing and energizing cucumber mint green juice simply happenstance

I put a lot of consideration into whether or not I should post a ‘juicing’ recipe on here, as I understand owning a juicer is somewhat of a luxury. For those of you that already own one… this is a delicious green juice recipe to add to your mix. For those of you that are considering a juicer… I say GO FOR IT! (It is such an excellent way to add fruits and vegetables into your diet!) For those of you wondering why you may want to juice, check out this lovely post on the site, Simple Green Smoothies, for information on the difference between juicing and blending. What I personally love most about juicing, is the instant boost of energy I feel after drinking a glass! It really helps in the afternoon when I am in the mid-day slump (which for me, is around 3 p.m. when the kids come home from school).  [Read more…]

Easy Cold Remedy Drink

Easy Cold Remedy Drink

:: Easy Cold Remedy Drink ::

Raise your hand if you have had this dreaded cold that has been going around? You know the one with that rattling dry cough that lingers for a week or two.  This recipe for an Easy Cold Remedy Drink has gotten Sara and I through cold and flu season.  It’s a god send and it’s easy to make and it really does work! We promise.  [Read more…]

St. Patrick’s Day Caramel Corn

St. Patrick's Day Caramel Corn, perfect for your little leprechauns.

 :: St. Patrick’s Day Caramel Corn ::

I hear the tip toeing of little leprechauns coming our way next week! Do your kids love St. Patrick’s Day?  This St. Patrick’s Day Caramel Corn is a favorite in my household.  So much so that my husband took off with the bag that we had left. So actually a big leprechaun loves this as much as the kiddos.  We have been making this Caramel Corn recipe for a few years.  My son’s birthday is the week before Halloween so during that time of the year we make it as a party treats.  It’s a super easy recipe passed down from my mother in law, but now I make it too as we are big caramel corn fans, add in a little green food coloring and you have yourself a green treat that guarantees zero pinching and a whole lot of snacking. [Read more…]

Blushing Grapefruit Cocktail

Tangy and sweet this Blushing Grapefruit Cocktail is a fun drink for a girls night in.:: Blushing Grapefruit Cocktail ::

What do you have planned for the weekend? I know it’s only Tuesday, but I am thinking of sunshine, a couple girl friends, and a fun pink drink… such as this Blushing Grapefruit Cocktail.  Why not make it girls night-in and whip up a few of these for some of your favorite gal pals and binge on the oldie but goodie reruns of Sex and The City?  The perfect combination, I think! [Read more…]

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast Recipe simplyhappenstance.com #cleaneating #avocadosAvocado Toast //

So… I’ve been on a serious {carb-overload} toast kick. I can’t seem to shake it. I usually start my day with a healthy, protein-packed smoothie, but lately… all I crave is a warm cup of coffee and a buttery piece of toast. {Yikes!} Perhaps not the healthiest way to start my day {insert frown face}. I’ve noticed within an hour or two, my stomach is already growling. I decided it’s best not to fight my craving, but instead… let it ride out. After all, how long can this toast addiction of mine last?

So, in an effort to make my latest obsession a little more nutritious, I gave Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe for Avocado Toast a try. It’s from her It’s All Good cookbook – a fave of mine! You guys… how have I not been eating this? Not only did I love it… but so did 3 out of 4 of my kids {success, right?}! It reminded me of my husby’s tasty homemade guacamole on toast! PERFECTION, I tell you!

Avocado Toast | simplyhappenstance.com #cleaneating #avocados

As you can imagine, the ingredients are super simple… some healthy bread, mayo, ripe avocados, sea salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.  [Read more…]