I've talked about it before - I am a snacker. I love to snack throughout the day and try to focus on healthy choices that are high in protein to help keep me full so I'm not reaching for another snack a little bit later. These 7 snacks are high in protein to help keep you feeling your best. I also focus on snacks with fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grains - other nutrients that our bodies need to feel awesome.
Spiralized Greek Pasta Salad makes the perfect lunch or side dish with spiralized zucchini and summer squash, bell peppers, tomato, feta and a homemade vinaigrette. The weather has finally gotten nicer! As I'm typing this, we are expected to have our first day that is 70+ degrees and I am so excited. With the nicer weather comes lighter and fresher foods and I love it. I am all about fresh produce and this meal made the perfect lunch. I made it in quantity and my kids and I enjoyed it a couple of days in a row for quick lunches.
Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream is a healthier frozen yogurt with just 5 ingredients, is packed full of protein with Greek yogurt and tastes like an indulgent dessert with rich cream cheese, berries and graham crackers. This post was sponsored by Optimum Nutrition as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The weather is finally warmer and I'm craving all of the frozen treats! You know I love making healthier desserts, especially healthier ice creams. Making a healthy ice cream is my #1 favorite healthy hack because it always tastes so rich and delicious but is so much healthier for you. My Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is a big hit on my site so I thought that I would make other kinds of cheesecake frozen yogurt. I chose to make Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream for this recipe and I think that you're going to love it. It is high in protein, has no added sugar or sweeteners and tastes absolutely delicious. Both of my kids went crazy f
Man, life has been crazy lately! With blogging, work seems to come in waves. There are times where there isn't much and I get worried and then there are times when I have 10 projects going on at once plus taking care of the kids, house projects, social engagements and more. I love being busy actually because it makes life so much fun.
5 healthier popcorn mix-ins for a fun and delicious snack: peanut butter popcorn, garlic bread popcorn, apple cinnamon popcorn, s'mores popcorn and smoky BBQ popcorn. I don't know if you know this but we have a popcorn addict in my house! My 3-year old asks for popcorn every single day after dinner and also wants hot chocolate and to watch a movie. She doesn't get it every single night but let's just say that we have been enjoying more popcorn than ever before. I've always been a fan of popcorn because it's delicious of course but is also higher in fiber and often lower in calories than other salty snacks. I always have fun eating popcorn as an evening snack with my husband and daughter.
We thought about having our kitchen cabinets painted for the last couple of years and put it off due to the high cost (I heard $2500-$3800 for our area). That was just not what I wanted to spend! We did the entire project for $150 and bought the best paint that I could find along with the products that were highly recommended. I could have probably done it for $100 but I wanted for it to be done right, for it to look amazing and to last for years to come. Before After! The whole project took 5 days. I’m not talking about 5 lazy days but about 5 days of working most of each day working on the cabinets. Our motivation to get them done quickly was that the kids would be grabbing the items out of the open cabinets and I wanted our house back in order quickly. Plus, I couldn’t wait to see the results!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip is super easy to make with 4 ingredients! Pair with fruit, pretzels and more for a healthier delicious snack. I remember when I first got back into reading as an adult. I was a new dietitian at my first real job and wanted something to do during my lunch break. After hearing many good things about the Fifty Shades series of books, I decided to try them out for myself. My attention was quickly piqued. I read the series of three books so quickly and couldn't stop reading them. I remember one day, I was sitting outside on a beautiful summer day on my lunch break reading when my boss's boss asked me what I was reading. I'll never forget the shade of red that my face turned that day! When I found out that the Fifty Shades series was being turned into movies, I was so thrilled! I knew that a date night was in order and that this Chocolate Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip would be the perfect snack. I've enjoyed watching each of th
I am participating in an influencer program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. The weather has finally warmed up here in Michigan and we are loving our time spent outside. After being cooped up all winter long, getting to go outside without 12 layers on feels like such a treat! I wanted to share some of the things that the kids, Troy and I are doing outside this spring and summer.
1. pediped Shoes I am a huge fan of pediped shoes for my kids! They are great quality and last a long time. I chose the cutest pair of tennis shoes for Oliver and I am obsessed with them. They fit him very well and will be great for all of our summer adventures as he is learning to walk. I chose the Grip 'N" Go Cliff White/Blue. They are flexible which is great for him learning to walk and I chose a size up so they will fit for a bit and they have a nice tight fit around the ankle thanks to the velcro. You will see many photos of Oliver in these! **Keep reading for a Bigelow Tea giveaway!!
Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake Muffins are whole-grain, super moist and topped with a delicious Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting and walnuts! Is anyone else like me in the way that you get pretty hungry for snacks during the day? The kids and I love to have a healthy snack together. I think that snacks can be a great part of a wholesome diet and typically aim for them to be mostly nutritious. I made these healthy Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake Muffins to share with you and I think that you'll love them. They make a great snack, breakfast or even a healthier dessert.
The last time that I had been to Mackinac Island was in the 4th grade so it was time to visit again and bring my kiddos and I'm so glad that we did! I really didn't know what to expect since I had previously only been for a day trip. I was worried about not having a car with the kids and how to get around but my worries went away immediately when I realized that getting around on Mackinac Island was so easy. We had the most gorgeous trip and I would highly recommend visiting Mackinac Island.
I am totally a morning person typically but lately, I've been dragging a bit! I don't know if it's Adalyn needing to go to the bathroom in the night or Oliver crying a couple of times due to teething or what but man, I'm tired! I notice that when I start my day off the right way, I feel so much better. I mean, no day is going to start out without a cup of coffee of course! There are certain things that when I skip, I notice the difference in my energy level right away. When I skip these habits, I notice myself wanting to relax on the couch more which isn't always a bad thing but I feel so much better when I'm productive.
Breakfast Ice Cream Sundae features healthy strawberry banana frozen Greek yogurt made with FoodScience of Vermont Superior Reds drink mix and topped with fresh fruit, granola, peanut butter and a bit of chocolate for a nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert ready in 5 minutes! I've had this idea in my head for about the last nine months and now that it is getting warm again, it is time to make it happen! Everyone likes ice cream so I wanted to create an ice cream sundae that was totally healthy and could be eaten for breakfast. It turned out excellent and the kids were thrilled that they could eat "ice cream" for breakfast. ***Head over to The Nutritionist Reviews Instagram for a FoodScience of Vermont giveaway!
1. Peeled Snacks I'm a huge fan of healthier snacks as my kids and I love to snack all of the time! These snacks from Peeled Snacks are awesome. The Peas Please snacks are super tasty. I love that each serving has 1/2 cup of veggies and 5 grams of protein. The southwest spice is my favorite flavor which is flavorful but not too spicy. These make a great "salty snack" that are healthier. The puffs are tasty too! **Keep reading for a huge Peeled Snacks giveaway!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Bowls features a thick blueberry smoothie topped with drizzled peanut butter, fruit and crunchy peanuts for the perfect breakfast or snack. It's finally warm out meaning that I can start making more of my beloved smoothies that are just too cold to drink in the winter! I love anything peanut butter and jelly flavored and already have a PB + J smoothie on the blog so I decided to make a new recipe making the smoothie super thick and adding a bunch of toppings in smoothie bowl form. If you are a peanut butter and jelly fan like me, you will love these!
Asparagus and Cheddar Egg Bake with Hash Brown Crust makes the perfect weekend breakfast or is awesome for meal prep. Super easy and tasty! I have the easiest recipe to share with you today that is super delicious! I made this for my family for Easter morning and they loved it. I love anything with asparagus and this recipe is sure to be enjoyed by all. I love the addition of the hash brown crust because it is super tasty and makes the recipe a little bit different!
1. b.box Sippy Cups I'm here to tell you about the best sippy cups! We have been a big fan of b.box sippy cups since Adalyn was a baby and I just got these awesome boy colored ones for Oliver. They are really easy to use and have a great cover for easy travel. I can't believe how quickly Oliver took to drinking milk from a cup with this sippy cup! Let me just tell you that we have tried many brands of sippy cups and these are #1! **Keep reading for a b.box giveaway!
Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich makes the perfect lunch with a mix of rainbow vegetables and a ranch cream cheese spread all on whole-grain bread! When I was younger, I have fond memories of going to our local fruit and vegetable market with my mom, brother, sister and I. We would load the cart up with all of the produce that we wanted which was always a huge overflowing cart because we loved our produce and were a hungry family of 5. When we got home, us kids would help my mom unload the groceries and immediately pull out all of the vegetables to make our favorite lunch: a loaded veggie sandwich.
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BacardiAndCoke #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Make Your Own Rum and Coke Bar is perfect for entertaining and is very simple to put together with Rum, Coke, lime, lemons, orange slices, cherries and vanilla ice cream! Summer is coming and I'm dreaming of outdoor entertaining, outdoor concerts, evening bonfires, swimming and more. While we certainly do entertain during the colder months, it seems like once summer rolls around, we are entertaining more than ever. What I really love about entertaining in the summer is the simplicity of it. You don't need a 4-course meal to entertain. Throw some burgers and chicken on the grill with some of summer's freshest vegetables and you have yourself an awesome meal for entertaining.
