Energizing Smoothie Bowl

energizing smoothie bowl:: Energizing Smoothie Bowl ::

Hey friends! Let’s talk breakfast… I get stuck in a rut, all too often. How about you? I typically start my day with a protein shake. {Don’t get me wrong… I actually LOVE my morning shake, but sometimes I want a little change!} Since I have a moderate allergy to eggs, that eliminates the morning scramble.

Yesterday morning, Mr. Amazing and I switched it up by making this simple, yet delicious, Smoothie Bowl! It’s honestly the easiest and most versatile breakfast {or mid-day snack}! Just whip up your favorite smoothie… making it extra thick and creamy, and add a variety of your favorite healthy toppings!  [Read more…]

Couscous Salad

couscous salad

:: Couscous Salad ::

With or without chicken, now that is the question?  I would like to take a moment to be honest about meal planning.  Sara and I do love a good week of planned out meals and maybe that is something that you would love to see, but our lifestyle is not conducive to full planned out meals.  With both of us being married to firefighters, we are often on our own with the kids for dinner a few times a week.  This Couscous Salad is the exact type of last minute meal planning that I like to have on hand.  Simple and savory, chicken can be added last minute should Shane be home. This Couscous Salad also makes for the perfect Meatless Monday.

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Baked Oatmeal

:: Baked Oatmeal ::

In California we are synonymous for “May gray” and “June gloom.”  Since it has been a few mornings of gloom in this lovely month of June, I decided to make some Baked Oatmeal.  It is one of my favorite breakfast recipes.  It is homey and filling and reminds me of the Fall.  I know, I know, its not fall, but sometimes I like to pretend it is.The aroma of cinnamon and applesauce will make your house smell like heaven. Though it sounds rich, it definitely is a light recipe.  What I love about this wonderful Baked Oatmeal is that it can be made the night before.  You can prepare all of the ingredients and then just pop into the oven.  Simple as that, and it makes wonderful left overs.

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Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

banana oatmeal smoothie

This banana oatmeal smoothie

is a weekly staple in my morning routine.

Angela’s motivational post on Monday,

made me think of ways in which I try to

stay healthy all why being satisfied 

by the food I eat.

This smoothie is a protein packed meal

with a boost of energy.

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