Giant Sweet-Tart Cherry Collagen Protein Breakfast Cookie | Toaster Oven & Air Fryer

I was awake in bed the other night plotting, as I usually do, about what to eat in the morning. I needed a fast breakfast to fuel me up for early carpooling and errands and then a trip to the gym and I was in a “sweet” crunchy mood.  Plus, I only needed enough breakfast for me, my family has mismatched schedules and all do their own thing for morning meals. Giant Sweet Tart Cherry Protein Cookie

I remembered the can of my favorite workout drink (Collagen Endurance Plus from Great Lakes Wellness) on the kitchen counter. Viola, the concept for my Giant Sweet-Tart Cherry Protein Breakfast Cookie was born. I jumped up and prepped a dough ball for the next morning using almond flour, coconut flour and Collagen Endurance Plus. When I work up, just flattened that dough for the collagen cookie into a circle and popped into my toaster oven for 10 minutes! While it was baking, I whipped up an easy sweet-tart cherry glaze using the CEP and a bit of MCT oil . . . and a chia, flax and hemp seed blend (Organic Triple Omega Seed Blend) sprinkled on top for extra goodness. Read on to find out more details and get the recipe! Continue reading

Healthy Peanut Butter Snacks to Make Every Day Better

Today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, hurray!  Peanut butter has been a life source for me, I literally grew into the person I am today thanks to a steady stream of PB&J. And, one of my favorite snacks as a kid was what I called, plain and simple, a “peanut butter spoon.” 

While I still love to dunk my spoon straight into the peanut butter jar, over the years I have learned to use it in a variety of recipes to fuel my active lifestyle. Read on to get some great nutrition tips about peanut butter, and some of my favorite healthy peanut butter recipes AND healthy recipes with peanut butter as the featured ingredient. Continue reading

Low-Carb Watermelon Chia Syrup and Valentine’s Day Brunch Inspo!

This post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Board. However, all opinions, comments, content and enthusiasm remain my own!

This girl loves her syrup, especially fruit syrups, but not the sickening amount of sugar that comes along with most – and it’s usually high-fructose corn syrup in those purchased syrup bottles to boot. Ugh. But, my Low-Carb Watermelon Chia Syrup makes a MUCH healthier option, taking advantage of the fruit’s natural sweetness along with a little stevia. It could even be considered a keto syrup, depending on your carb intake for the day.Low Carb Watermelon Chia Syrup

By making my easy recipe for low-carb watermelon syrup, you can enjoy the yumminess of watermelon in so many ways, for so few carbs, and all through the year! Read on to get the low carb syrup recipe along with my favorite ways to use it. Continue reading

Keto Pancake Puffs

Traditional pancakes are a no-no on a keto diet, made with flour (hello, carbs) and topped with sugary syrup (hello, more carbs.) I think my body absorbs the carbohydrates just at the mere glance. But, oh how hard it can be to say “no” to this delicious breakfast and brunch dish –and now I don’t have to thanks to my Keto Pancake Puffs.  Keto Pancake Puffs - a yummy, low-carb breakfast

I like the “puff” format over a big pancake because you can pop one or two in your mouth for a snack, or enjoy more for a main meal. Kinda like a healthy donut hole, too! However, the batter CAN be used to make mini or full-sized keto pancakes – read on to get all the details. Continue reading

Low-Carb Spinach Pesto Egg Wraps | Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free

I had so much confusion about what to call this dish made with super thin egg wraps (like crepes but no flour), stuffed with sautéed spinach, pesto and other goodness. Tortilla-less Enchiladas Verde, Keto Spinach Egg Rolls, Low Carb Crepes Florentine . . .. hmmm, I dunno, how about just, SO AMAZING GOOD!

Spinach stuffed low carb egg wraps with ranch

I finally decided on Low Carb Spinach Pesto Egg Wraps and made them originally for my friends at Litehouse Foods, see how it’s topped there with their delicious organic ranch dressing?! You could also do salsa, queso, hollandaise or whatever else suits your fancy. Read on to get this easy, yummy recipe. Continue reading