Tag: clean eating recipes

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, and Vegan (Optional) Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s no prettier place to make homemade chocolate chip cookies than in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. That’s where we are for the next week; our happy place that we’ve been coming to the same time, same place, since I was a baby. We honor my grandpa who wanted to retire here, but unfortunately never was able …

Chicken Zoodle “Chow Mein”

INGREDIENTS VEGGIES 2-3 zucchini, spiralized 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups chopped cabbage + shredded carrots (I use the bag where they’re pre-cut for easier convenience) 1 small can water chestnuts, rinsed + drained 1 portabella mushroom, sliced 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 can sliced bamboo shoots, rinsed + drained 1 orange bell pepper, …

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Toasted Coconut and Cinnamon Drizzle

When you’re craving an apple crisp and want to challenge yourself to go totally rogue and make it from scratch, with no clue if it’s going to work or not, you take a risk of either creating magic, or a total baking fail. Good thing for you and I both, it wasn’t a fail, and is, …

Mexican Meatloaf

If you’re not entertaining, hosting, or trying to get fancy schmancy on a weekend evening, you’re most likely looking for something inexpensive, simple, and quick to whip up for dinner. Being Sunday, these Mexican Meatloaf Muffins are PERFECT to make ahead for the week (if you meal prep or need a quick lunch, toddler dinner, …

Curry Lettuce Wraps

I love Sundays because they mean the local Leucadia Farmer’s Market is happening, and I can stock my fridge with farm-to-table items galore. I love farmer’s markets because I enjoy shopping small + local, organic, and supporting local farmers and family-run businesses. Plus, the stands are always reasonably priced, and can save you a ton on groceries {especially …

Healthy Snack Ideas

Happy Monday! Today I’ve vowed that it’s a new month full of new doors and new perspective. The last few months for me I feel like I’ve been pouring all my heart, soul, and energy into others, and it’s time I’ve started putting some of that effort back into myself. The days seem too short and …

Chocolate “Milk”

Mason jars and a white background seem to be trending in my blog posts this week 😉 I’ve been following my Ten Day Trim this week, so have been whipping up new, easy, inexpensive recipes in the kitchen. Still needing my chocolate fix, and my stomach acting up toward dairy again all of a sudden, …

Peach Cobbler Smoothie

I want to thank Nekter Juice Bar’s protein drink and the bag of frozen peaces in the freezer for the inspiration of this gem. It’s nearing the end of the week, so I’m running low on all my fresh groceries. I’m out of bananas, yogurt, and a ton of other staples that I usually love …

Peaches n’ Cream, Party in a Bowl

If you know me personally, or follow my Instagram, you know I’m a bit smoothie obsessed. Living in San Diego, they’re definitely a staple in my diet, as it’s always the perfect temperature here for them 😉 When winter rolls around and it starts to cool down, I always feel at a loss of what …

Cinco de Mayo Round Up

AY YI YIIIII! It’s almost one of the best days of the year, Cinco de Mayo!! I’ve learned if you’re not from California, this isn’t as exciting of a holiday, but being a Chico State girl, it most def is. Because of my deep Hispanic roots, okay, I have absolutely zero relation besides dating a …