I'm always looking for ways to spice up my breakfast/snack game. I think these parfaits fit the bill perfectly. Mangoes are great for breakfast and a great pre-workout snack. The portability of this recipe allows you take it with you on the go, either to work or the gym! I admit that I am obsessed with chia puddings and mango. It's hard not to make a bunch of chia puddings and/or mango recipes for this blog. I could eat both foods, together or separate, every day. Just a few

I've been trying to think of something meaningful to write about how healthy this pie is, why you should make it, blah blah blah...but honestly...just look at it! Its a show-stopper. The taste is decadent but light. Sweet and tart, rich and creamy, but refreshing. I was sad to see the last slice disappear, and I think you'll feel the same way. Ingredients: Crust 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup oat flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp. coconut oil (refined) 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1-4 tbsp.

Most of you know, I have a deep passion for Mexican food and culture. I absolutely LOVE taking my otherwise unhealthy Mexican favorites and making them nutritious AND delicious. Chili peppers are rich in vitamins C and B6, both vital in immune function, wound healing, and energy metabolism. The most notable nutrient found in chilis, however, is Capsaicin. This phytochemical, along with several other antioxidants and essential acids, combine to protect against chronic diseases

When I was brainstorming recipes to test, I thought "How can I get as many super foods in one meal as possible?" A bowl is the obvious choice. And let me tell you, THIS bowl has it ALL: Sweet Potatoes Walnuts Blueberries Quinoa Kale Avocado Apple Cider Vinegar Let's break it down. Sweet Potatoes - Chock-full of vitamins and minerals, such as antioxidants beta-carotene and lycopene, these powerful phytochemicals are FANTASTIC for your skin and protect against ALL the cancers

I don't know if its because its Spring, but I cannot get enough berries lately. Maybe I need the extra antioxidants? Smoothie bowls are a fantastic way to get a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal without any fat. Fat is a very controversial topic, especially in the United States. Some people swear by a high-fat diet (think Keto, Paleo). Some people can't handle a lot of fat. The truth is that no one is wrong, because every BODY is different. But, you should be aware of what high

Chickpeas really bother me, including painful bloating, gas, and joint pain. Meanwhile, my husband loves to mainline spicy hummus. Admittedly, this makes me grumpy. I sought out on a quest for my own snack. This recipe is made with pantry ingredients, making it an easy, low-fat snack to whip together anytime or at the end of the grocery week. I like to make a double-batch for the whole family to snack on throughout the week. Since it all comes together in a blender or food pr

Believe it or not, sometimes I get tired of having a smoothie every. single. morning. When I do, or when its too cold, I make myself a warm bowl of this oatmeal. Its comforting, healing, and satisfying. Oats are naturally gluten free and cook quickly, or you can even eat raw. I use them to make oat flour, pie crusts, and my chocolate date balls from my cookbook! Oats are high in fiber, which is why they leave you feeling satisfied and help with productive bowel movements. Hi

Breakfast tacos are a cultural foundation in my home of Central and South Texas. We have competitions and festivals that honor the breakfast taco. If you're lucky, your boss will bring bags of them to the office for breakfast on Fridays. Discussions of where to get the best breakfast tacos in town sprinkle into to casual small talk, next to talk about the weather. Breakfast tacos have been known to cure any hangover or heartbreak. Its every bit as big of a deal down here as b

This smoothie tastes like a vacation (minus the hangover). After over a year in quarantine(ish), I'm so ready for a vacation. Sadly, this is not on the horizon for us anytime soon regardless of the pandemic. BUT this smoothie takes me there. It puts me on that beach, with a good book and the warm sun. With someone bringing me this smoothie and me not having to do any dishes. Or laundry. Lets see, I've already told you about the magnificence of mangoes and the perfection of th

Fancy, right?! This is a FANTASTIC dish to serve your Easter Brunch/Lunch guests. Its easy, you can make it ahead of time, and JUST LOOK AT HOW PRETTY IT IS. Its a STUNNER. But first, let's talk about Asparagus. Asparagus contains phytochemical compounds such as chlorophyll and lutein that act as organ cleansers. They get deep into organs such as the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys, scrubbing out the toxins that can build up over time. Some of the phytochemicals in asp

I realized while menu planning that I am an extreme creature of habit. I have had the same smoothie almost every morning for the past 5 years. I love to create and test recipes. And while I love breakfast, I prefer not to give it much thought. I've got three school-aged kids, and a hungry husband. Breakfast has to be easy, fast, and effortless in my house. Going with that theme, I thought overnight oats would be the perfect cure for the smoothie blues. You'll notice a pattern

If you're in the mood for a refreshing treat, or looking to entertain a crowd - look no further. This is a great make-ahead recipe that looks and tastes impressive. Limes (and lemons) are ultra-hydrating and electrolyte-producing, because they are a great source of mineral salts and trace mineral salts. Limes and lemons have some of the most bioavailable (highly-absorbable) vitamin C around. Despite their acidity, the vitamin C, phytochemicals, and calcium in the lime/lemon j

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Look no further than the mango for your miracle sleep aid. When you eat a mango before bed, phytochemicals from the fruit, along with amino acids such as glycine, glutamine, and cysteine combined with fructose and glucose, travel to the brain and quickly restore depleted neurotransmitters (Medical Medium). This allows you to get some healing, restful sleep. Mangoes are also rich in beta-carotene which helps support the skin, and help preve

This easy recipe makes a fantastic afternoon snack, dessert, or even breakfast for the whole family. That's right, even my kids ate this one! Which is good, because berries pack a serious antioxidant punch. Every day, we oxidize a little bit more as a result of the aging process. Antioxidants fight free radicals, which speed up oxidization in the body. We come into contact with free radicals on a daily basis: air pollution, chemicals in drinking water, preservatives, food dye

I could write an entire cookbook on sauces and dips. The Melting Pot is one of my favorites because you get, like, 15 sauces with every course. I'm a sauce gal. I'm also a cilantro gal. Cilantro is controversial. You either love it or hate it. Delicious herb, or soapy nightmare. But despite how you feel, cilantro is indisputably a super food. Here's why: Cilantro is a great chelator (KEE-LAY-TOR). Chelation means "to grab" or "to bind", which is what cilantro does when it me

This is one of my favorite lunches. It reminds me of sushi without the price tag. Sea vegetables are some of the most amazing foods on the planet. Not only do sea vegetables purify and balance the ocean ecosystem, they are also one of the most nutrient dense AND bioavailable foods you can put in your pie-hole. Bioavailable means that seaweed is naturally easy for our bodies to digest, assimilate, and absorb the kick-ass nutrients that seaweed provides. Did I mention that se

This meal is a staple on our menu. My husband loves it! I love it because it makes a lot of food and is easy to clean up. Its also packed FULL of important nutrients. Did you know that red bell peppers contain the most amount of vitamin C in all the plant kingdom? See ya later, orange! (Just kidding, we still love you). Red bell peppers are also a great source of Vitamin A, B6, and folate. They are a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin E, and fiber. Black beans are showing

What the heck are chia seeds? Good question. I had to Google it before I started writing because I wasn't sure how to explain them, and I learned some cool facts! Ready? According to Wikipedia, chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family indigenous to central and southern Mexico (or of the related Salvia columbariae of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Chia seeds were a staple food for the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. C

If you ever needed a bad-day meal, this is the one. Unlike greasy, fried comfort food, the sweet potato provides ALL the emotional support without all the bloat, depression, lethargy, and brain fog. Sweet potatoes provide an important form of glucose that aids in the development of dopamine, GABA, and serotonin, so it truly is "happy food". The production of these chemicals can also help you get a good night sleep. In fact, if you wake up in the middle of the night, have a c

This recipe was born from cleaning out my fridge. I had several veggies that were about to go bad, and I had a package of noodles in my pantry. Over the years I've refined the recipe a bit, but don't feel like you have to use the exact vegetables listed below. I've used green beans, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, frozen peas, and cabbage-really anything I had in my fridge that needed to be eaten. This recipe is designed to be fle