Nothing reminds me of summer time as a kid more than sitting in the grass, eating an ice pop! Now that I am an adult and a mom, I want to continue this summer-time tradition with my own little man. But I also want to make sure they are something I can feel good about!ContinueContinue reading “Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes”
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Homemade Hummus Recipe
Hummus is one of my FAVORITE foods to make at home! Before I learned this recipe, I didn’t know how good hummus could truly be! It is such a versatile food that can add extra protein, healthy fat, calcium and non-heme iron to a meal that would otherwise lack those things! INGREDIENTS 1 can (15ContinueContinue reading “Homemade Hummus Recipe”
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Marinara and Ground Beef Sauce
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup wilted spinach, fresh or frozen 1 can (24 ounces) marinara sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, split 24 pieces jumbo pasta shells 24 ounces ricotta cheese 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg, beaten Directions In a large pot over medium heat,ContinueContinue reading “Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Marinara and Ground Beef Sauce”
Pumpkin and Flaxseed Muffins
Pumpkin doesn’t have to be reserved just for the fall! Check out these delicious pumpkin muffins with flaxseed and applesauce:
Healthy Blueberry Banana Pancakes
But it never fails that every morning there is a little, hungry boy asking for breakfast! So instead of some sugary, store-bought pancakes, I decided to make healthy blueberry banana pancakes!
Healthy Holiday Fruit Dip Recipe
This is Jaxon’s first year attending our church’s mothers day out program (Tues/Thurs 8:30am-2pm) which means this is my first chance at school holiday parties! I wanted to go the “extra mile” and include a dip for the kids and teachers to enjoy with their fruit and it was a huge hit!
Mini Crustless Quiche for Busy Mornings
Mornings aren’t particularly my favorite part of the day, but no matter what they always come. No matter what, I am always armed with a STRONG cup of coffee but that’s not enough to keep me going until lunch.
Avocado for Baby!
When it came to baby food, avocado was one I was so excited to feed Jax! Avocado is a great fruit for the health of your baby’s… …and is a good food option if your baby suffers from colic.
Snacks with Jax 