Tag Archives: chia seeds
May / 112012

The Best Blueberry Chia Streusel Muffins

The other day I posted about how great blueberries are and how much I LOVE them!  Well, here is a recipe highlighting these little beauties and it is Gluten and Dairy free to boot! I am using my Gluten Free flour blend and the results are just as good as with regular flour.  My kids and [...]

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Apr / 192012

Banana Cream Chia Pudding

In the South, Banana Pudding is a tradition and everyone has their favorite recipe but often they are filled with artificial colors and flavors.  Very little about it is real except the bananas.  This week I saw that Chick Fil A is offering their Banana Cream Pie milkshake for a limited time but with 24 [...]

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Apr / 182012

Dark Chocolate Coffee Chia Muffins

Dark chocolate and coffee – what’s not to love?  This is slightly sweet but not over the top.  You will love its rich coffee flavor that complements the dark chocolate chips and the faint taste of oats thanks to the oat bran.  I love taking a recipe and making it better for others and I [...]

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Mar / 302012

Blueberry Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are one of my favorite things for breakfast.  It’s filling, nutritious, and only takes me a couple minutes to put together the night before.  Another one of my favorite things, I can make it in the bowl or cup I’ll be using to eat.  No need for pots, stovetops, or microwaves.  I just [...]

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Mar / 272012

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Sometimes all it takes is your four favorite most used ingredients, and a new way to serve it, and you have a instant household favorite!  That is exactly how I came up with these Peanut Butter Banana Bites.  I was slicing bananas for oatmeal when I had the idea to add peanut butter on top. [...]

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Mar / 082012

Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Spring is almost here, and so are all my spring races.  I somehow managed to sign up for six races (four of them being half-marathons) in March and April.  It’s going to be a busy couple of months but I love running so I’m certainly not complaining!  I really enjoy chia seeds before a long run. [...]

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Feb / 292012

Raspberry Almond Fool with Omega Swirl

Looking for a delicious way to have a satisfying snack and get some nutrition too? Well look no further – this is a nice alternative to breakfast, a mid-day snack or even dessert! I used organic frozen raspberries that I thawed out but if you have another berry on hand feel free to swap it [...]

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Feb / 252012

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Power Smoothie

How about a green smoothie that tastes and looks like a chocolate milkshake? Well this is the recipe for you! My youngest daughter Katelyn and I whipped this up for one of those late night snacks when my teenagers had a stack of homework that wouldn’t quit and needed an energy boost! This is a [...]

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Feb / 172012

Power Pumpkin Muffins

 Several weeks ago I went to a paleo potluck dinner at a friends house.  I eat very little meat (occasional sushi for dinner), and use quinoa a lot, so a paleo diet wouldn’t work for me but I love the idea of less wheat, no diary, and no sugar added.  The day after the potluck [...]

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Feb / 072012

Valentine’s Doughnuts

Who doesn’t love a doughnut?  Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with these special recipes!  I love to take recipes and find ways to make them more wholesome and add nutrition whenever possible so enjoy and share the love! I have some very special clients, that are now like extended family, who have two little boys that are allergic to [...]

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