Last Sunday morning, I woke up craving pancakes. There’s just something about a hot stack of flapjacks to kick off a day of rest, ya know? But due to having to remove gluten and dairy from my diet for a bit to test for sensitivities, I couldn’t do my usual buttermilk pancakes. So, obviously, I … Read More
One of my absolute favorite baked goods is banana bread. There is literally nothing better than cutting off a slice of warm, moist, sweet banana bread from a loaf fresh out of the oven. However, banana bread can be super high in sugar, and the store-bought stuff is packed with all kinds of preservatives and … Read More
If you’ve read just about any of my other posts, you know I’m a huge fan of chocolate. I can have it literally any time of day, morning or night, and it will make me extremely happy. Dark chocolate is by far my favorite variety. There’s just something about the balance between the naturally bitter … Read More
I’ve always loved lavender. The taste, the smell, the calming effects it had, all of it. It’s probably one of my favorite flowers, too. So lately, I’ve been getting curious about how to incorporate culinary lavender into my food and drinks, especially into my hot chocolate! As many of you know, I can’t have … Read More
I wanted to kick this morning off with something sweet, healthy, and delicious. It’s a chilly one out there (well, for California anyway), and I’m feeling the need for something toasty warm. Also, it’s my birthday and I wanted to make it a little extra special with a new oats recipe! Seeing as cake and … Read More
For me, there is literally nothing better than the flavors of fall. Particularly, the sweets. If you haven’t figured this out already, I have a major sweet tooth. Whether I have a smoothie, pancakes, cereal, or even donuts, probably ninety percent of my morning meals are sweet. Don’t get me wrong, I love the savory … Read More
Okay okay, I’ll admit it. I’m completely and utterly addicted to my blender (find it here). I use it for all sorts of things (including my homemade walnut milk!) but most often I’m blending up some combination of frozen produce, protein, healthy fats, and fiber to make delicious smoothies! I make sure there is at … Read More
With summer coming to an end and schedules becoming crazier, fitting in a healthy, filling breakfast can be incredibly difficult. If you’re like me, many of your meals are eaten either on-the-go or while working. This is partially because I really love sleeping and will get every little bit I can, even if it means … Read More
Do you ever have those mornings when all you want is something to satisfy your sweet tooth? You consider running to the donut shop or the local coffee joint for that sugary pastry or drink, but you tell yourself you shouldn’t. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all, and it should … Read More
