If there is one thing I love about the holidays besides the cheer and spending precious time with my family, it is all the baking! My mom has always been a huge baker and I remember back to being a little girl and helping her make cookies in the kitchen. I love the combination of chocolate and pecans so I decided to do a chocolate-pecan oatmeal cookie and y’all…they do not disappoint one bit!
Read MoreNothing says cozy or reminds me of growing up like chili. It was a go-to staple during the cold, winter months [lord knows Syracuse has plenty of those!] as a filling yet warming meal. I decided to put a twist on my family’s OG recipe to create this sweet potato chili and it does not disappoint!
Read MoreA smoothie a day keeps the doctor away! Well, if only that was how it goes. I’ve been on a serious smoothie kick since summer and I don’t hate it one bit. My recent concoction is inspired by one of my go-to’s from Island Smoothie, a favorite place of mine in OBX. It’s packed with protein, healthy fats + antioxidants, and the flavor profile resembles that of a blueberry pie.
Read MoreAvocado, cheesy goodness and Banza pasta...these are a few of my favorite things! [try saying that without singing it!] During the week, I love a quick yet flavorful and healthy meal that will refuel me after a long day. I decided to combine three of my favorite things which has made this super simple yet delicious recipe one of my top saved on Instagram!
Read MoreI decided to use my favorite pb as a base for these energy bites and YUM! - did not disappoint one bit. Mixed with chocolate chunks, coconut and so much more, these are sure to make your taste buds as happy as a bird with a french fry [or me with a new jar of Trader Joe's pb with chia & flax].
Read MoreA donut a day keeps the doctor away, right?? Donuts have been a favorite of mine since I was a kid and these mini [and healthy] donuts do not disappoint one bit. A fluffy dark chocolate and peanut butter donut topped with melted dark chocolate...I'll take one [or two, or three, or ten - let's be honest here!] They take all of six (6) minutes to bake and pack a secret punch of protein + collagen making them the perfect healthy sweet treat!
Read MoreAs much as I unintentionally do #meatlessmonday weekly, this is not going to be one of those weeks! I've had a serious craving for these Asian Turkey Meatballs and once you make them you'll understand why! They pack a ton of flavor + are the perfect additional to zoodles, a brown rice bowl, a salad or anything! They are super easy to prep + only take about 30 minutes to bake in the oven...I call that a win! I like to top them with a homemade sweet + spicy sauce for even more of a flavor punch.
Read MoreYou know it's going to be a good week when not only do you get #tacotuesday - but Cinco de Mayo a few days later which means...MORE TACOS! Let's be honest here, is there such thing as too many tacos? Not in my book, that's for sure!! They are such a versatile meal with an abundance of mix-ins, toppings + flavor combinations leaving you with endless possibilities for your taste buds.
Read MoreIf you're a busy bee like me, quick + healthy snacks are key to get through the day when you're on the go. They need to pack a punch of energy + be full of flavor. Energy bites have been a go-to of mine for quite some time now; they're simple to make, don't require a ton of ingredients + the flavor combinations are endless!
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