DIY Paleo Protein Baking & Pancake Mix with Recipe Ideas

Baking mixes are extremely convenient to have on hand for the making of no-brainer breakfasts, snacks and treats. But, gluten-free/or and Paleo-friendly baking mixes are either hard to find or too expensive for my budget. Paleo Protein Baking and Pancake Mix

After some experimenting around, I came up with an easy no-grain, no-gluten, low-carb option to store-bought that . . . err, let’s you have your cake and eat it too! Read on to get all the details on my Paleo Protein Baking and Pancake Mix, how-to make it, and a few easy recipes ideas! Continue reading

Jalapeño Four-Cheese Frico (Cheese Crisps)

FricOMG. Frico are such a delicious crunchy treat made entirely of cheese, with the exception of herbs and seasonings, as in my Jalapeño Four-Cheese Frico.  Ready to work for so many of the popular “diets” these days, these cheese crisps are gluten-free, low-carb, sugar-free, vegetarian and keto-friendly.   Jalapeno Four Cheese Frico

Martha Stewart says Frico means “little trifles” in Italian; however, you don’t need to be a gourmet guru to make a batch and right out of your boring snack routine. My Jalapeño Four-Cheese Frico are so easy to eat right off the baking sheet and equally amaze-balls swapped for croutons on salad, for chips with dip, for crackers with salami and more! Read on to get the ridiculously easy recipe: Continue reading

Microwave Risotto with Lemon and Asparagus

Contrary to popular opinion, I eat carbs other that fruits, vegetables and chocolate. Complex carbohydrates such as potatoes (sweet and regular), quinoa, oats and rice are my go-to choices when I need a steady source of fuel for marathon or spartan training.Microwave Lemon Asparagus Risotto

My recipe for Asparagus Lemon Thyme Risotto sounds like it might be too fancy for a busy weeknight meal, but never fear – you can actually make risotto in the microwave in under 30 minutes, without most of the hands-on attention the traditional method takes! Plus, you only dirty one dish – WIN! Read on to get the speedy side dish recipe! Continue reading

Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl with an Egg on Top

Breakfast will never be boring again if you’ve got some basics on hand to make a beautiful bowl of goodness to fuel you through the morning. My Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl is loaded with nutritious, delicious ingredients and only takes a few egg-prepping minutes to make in the morning, noon or night.Avocado Lovers Quinoa Bowl

Read on to get all the deets and the healthy alt-grain bowl recipe. Continue reading

Best Healthy Cookbooks and Fitness Reads in February 2018

I read, drooled and became inspired with some of the Best Healthy Cookbooks and Fitness Reads in February 2018.

health fitness and cookbooks read feb 2018

Along the way, I picked up so much great advice to keep me motivated with my running and exercise routines along with healthy, fit recipe ideas to fit my busy, active lifestyle. Read on to find out more! Continue reading