Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Puddings | Paleo, Low Carb, High Fiber

When summer throws you a bumper crop of cantaloupes, that are ripening simultaneously, it’s time to get creative. It would be a crime to see delicious melons get wasted, so I broke out my blender to make Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Puddings – it’s definitely a yummy, satisfying and creative cantaloupe recipe!

Cantaloupe Ginger Chia Pudding

Easy-peasy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meal-prepping, as each sealed jar last about 4 days in the fridge, this cantaloupe chia pudding will be your new favorite afternoon snack, healthy dessert, or grab-and-go breakfast. Lower carb, rich in protein and filled with fiber and other important nutrients, this chia pudding recipe is a smart addition to most any diet. Continue reading

Protein Pink Drink | Keto, Paleo, Low Carb

Everything will be coming up rosy with one sip of my Low-carb Protein Pink Drink, a pretty pick-me-up that is pleasingly low-cal and nutritious. 

Just 60 calories per serving – but with just 1.4g net carb,  7g protein and a 70mg caffeine to get you through a mid-morning or mid-afternoon slump. Read on to get the details on this refreshing pink drink recipe. Continue reading

Easy Baked Churro Tortilla Cones for Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Welcome to How to Make a Tortilla Cone 101, lol. It’s never been more evident these days (as we’ve all been cooped up at home more) that necessity is the mother of invention. Some of my most inspired and creative recipes have come from the need for an ingredient swap – either intentionally as an allergy/health modification or as an emergency substitution when the pantry is bare.Churro Tortilla Cone a fun idea for a South of the Border dessert.  Simple to make and easy to modify to suit gluten-free and sugar-free diets.  A fun and economical idea for ice cream night!

So, when the family screams for ice cream cones for their frozen treats, but you only have tortillas on hand – it’s time to think outside the box! Tortillas immediately came to mind, I knew I could roll ‘em up, give a cinnamon-sugar dusting, and bake ‘em up crispy. Read on to get the Baked Churro Tortilla Cone recipe. Continue reading

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa | Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

Got the grill going this weekend? My Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa is a simple yet stunning addition to your summer spread.

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa

Bursting with sweet-savory flavor thanks to the season’s best produce, this creative fruit salad is a family favorite for backyard cookouts and pool parties. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients, it fits with Paleo, Whole30, Vegetarian, Vegan and Mediterranean diets. Continue reading

Cherry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt with Collagen | No Added Sugar

Cherry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt with Collagen is the perfect pick to sooth a summer sweet tooth – and a favorite healthy July 4th dessert!  cherry chocolate chip collagen frozen yogurt

Go ahead and have two scoops of this creamy frozen treat – it seems so rich and indulgent, but there is absolutely no added sugar, sweetened with stevia and sugar-free chocolate chips. The added collagen hydrolysate powder boosts the protein and overall nutrition – just 166 calories per serving with 16g protein and a great source of daily calcium. Read on for this no-churn collagen frozen yogurt recipe.

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