Love having at-home movie nights? Check out these 10 healthy snacks & drinks that'll make your movie nights delicious while still keeping it healthy. At-home movie nights are great. Even before the COVID pandemic hit and turned us all into cozy weekenders, and before becoming a mom made me much more likely to be home on a Saturday night, I enjoyed relaxing on my couch watching a movie with my husband - with yummy snacks in hand of course. Instead of munching on snacks & drinks packed with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated palm oil and Red 40 dye, I opt for healthy snacks that I can feel good about consuming. That way I can have my cake and eat it too, so to speak! After all, who says you can't enjoy yourself and still keep your healthy diet on ... [Read More]
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Snickerdoodle Energy Bites {vegan + gf}
Greetings from the Sunshine State! This week I'm in Marco Island, Florida for my father-in-law's wedding (which is happening today!). Have you ever been to Marco Island? I've been to Florida many times and even lived here briefly, but it's my first time being on Marco Island. When I'm getting ready for a trip, I always make sure to pack some healthy snacks in my carry-on bag. Being a healthy vegetarian eater, I can't rely on there to always be food options around that I'm happy with. Some airports/flights have pretty decent options, and other have a horrible selection - I just never know. By packing some healthy snacks, like protein and granola bars, apple chips & pretzels, I know that I'll always have something to hold me over. Another snack that I like packing for trips is energy ... [Read More]
Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Almond Butter Stuffed Dates {vegan + gf}
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth without wreaking havoc on your diet? Try making these 6-ingredient sea salt almond butter + chocolate chip stuffed dates! Halloween is next week, which means it's time for a few October holiday traditions in my house: My husband and I always have a little pumpkin carving contest with each other, when we text photos of our masterpieces to family members to have them vote for the best one. We also always eating caramel apples and watch Hocus Pocus and some sort of scary movie - one of the Halloween movies usually. Every year, we also have a tradition of dressing up Harley. It's always hilarious to dress her up, then have her scare all of the neighborhood children when they come to the house to trick-or-treat and she starts barking like a maniac in her ... [Read More]
Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bites {vegan + gf}
Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin, oats, dates, and hemp hearts, these energy bites are the perfect autumn snack to whip up! Chocolate protein powder gives them a protein boost, and mini chocolate chips & cocoa provide some chocolatey goodness. I feel like I say this every time I post an energy ball recipe, but I really love energy bites as a healthy little snack! I'm constantly switching up my energy ball combos, and I usually make a batch on the weekend, them throw them in a bowl to have available for on-the-go snacking or a healthy dessert all week long. My husband loves energy bites too. His favorite kind is chocolate peanut butter, but he's an energy bite monster in general... and a cookie monster too for that matter! I legit hide my Lenny & Larry's Complete ... [Read More]
Blueberry Cashew Butter Energy Balls + 5 Of My Favorite Vegan, Gluten Free Energy Bite Recipes
When it comes to my eating patterns, I'm definitely more of small meals & snacks kinda girl. I like to eat every 3-4 hours, and feel like my body operates best this way. If I eat a big meal, my belly feels heavy and too full, but when I eat smaller meals & snacks throughout the day, I feel great. Because of this, I always have lots of snacks around: in my purse, gym bag, car and obviously my pantry. Having healthy snacks around is the key to me not getting hangry! One of my favorite kind of snacks is energy balls. I like to whip up a batch during the weekend to have on hand throughout the week. But since I get bored easily, I like to switch up my energy bite combos & am constantly coming up with new kinds. My latest energy ball creation are these Blueberry Cashew ... [Read More]
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Snack Bites {vegan + gluten free}
Earlier this week, I sent out a health coaching newsletter with tips to avoid holiday weight gain (you can subscribe via the signup form on the right sidebar! -->), and one of my guidelines is to implement an 80/20 diet balance. I've talked about this concept before, but it's the idea that 80% of your calories are from nutritious, healthy choices, and for the other 20%, you enjoy whatever indulgences you're in the mood for. I apply this to my diet not only during the holiday season but year-round, because I believe that moderation is what works in the long haul for a healthy, sustainable relationship with food... which brings me to today's recipe! We all know that December is ripe with food and drink indulgences. I adore baking Christmas cookies and drinking seasonal drinks like ... [Read More]