Train for Life

Tag: Cinnamon

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Drink Recipe of the Week Did you indulge in too many holiday sweets? Did you sip on too many festive holiday cocktails? Are you not feeling so healthy? Warming Health Tea Wellness expert and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell recommends this tea for those not-so-healthy days – or anytime you’re craving a warm,  healthful drink! Ingredients…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Steel-Cut Porridge Ingredients 2 cups Water 1 1/2 cup Additional Liquid, such as Unsweetened Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, or Soy Milk 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Steel-Cut Oats 2/3 cup Dried Fruit, such as Raisins, Cranberries, Cherries, or Figs 1 teaspoon Vanilla (*optional) 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 2 teaspoon Sweetener…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chickpea Cookie Dough Ingredients 1 can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted recommended) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Ground Chia Seeds ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (mini recommended) Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Potato Pancakes or Waffles You choose! Ingredients 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 1 cup Low-Fat 1% Milk (or milk of choice) 2 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Canola Oil (may be substituted for coconut oil)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Peanut Butter Protein Granola Ingredients 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 6 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Organic Maple Syrup 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and…

  • Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Are you tired of chocolate? Do want to spice up your Valentine creativity? Are you in search of a healthy Valentine treat? Prepare a batch of Thin Crisp Hearts! Ingredients Whole Wheat Tortillas Coconut Oil Spray Cinnamon Coconut Sugar (optional) Red Sprinkles Heart-shaped Cookie Cutter (small, medium, or large) Parchment Paper (optional) Directions Preheat oven for…

  • Soothing Saturday

    Add some spice to your soothing Saturday this weekend! Today and tomorrow only Plant Therapy will be including a  Complimentary 10 mL Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil with purchase of $35.00 or more.  Spice up your Saturday Cinnamon boasts several health benefits, including: Weight loss Pain relief Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease   Reduced blood sugar in Diabetics  

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a quick, last minute Christmas gift for a co-worker, friend, or special someone? Gather these ingredients in a jar and make that person extra happy! Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients 3 tablespoons Cacao Powder 1 ounce Cacao Butter (finely chopped) 3 tablespoons Coconut Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week In light of my birthday today, I decided to bake a cake! A Flourless Cake with a Touch of Sweet and Warm Aroma Cinnamon Apple Cake  Ingredients 1 Apple (peeled, cored, and chopped) 2 tablespoons Orange Juice (fresh squeezed) 1 cup Creamy Roasted Almond Butter ¼ cup Honey or Agave…