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Tag: Coconut Oil

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week I have cherished memories as a kid nibbling on banana muffins that my Mom almost always baked when a batch of bananas became too mushy and brown. What is your favorite childhood family recipe? Yoga, Meditation, and Pilates Expert, Kristin McGee shared a quick to prep and nutritious banana muffin…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Low-Carb Chocolate Donuts Splurge on a donut this weekend… without the guilt! Ingredients 1/4 cup Coconut Flour 1/4 cup Cacao Powder 1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 4 Large Eggs 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted) 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup Topping (*Optional) 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips 1 tablespoon Palm…

  • 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…

  • Thursday Nugget

      Healthy Recipe of the Week Skip the Starbucks muffin… and, try this healthier alternative! Lower in calories, lower in sugar, and quick and easy preparation! Flax Muffin Ingredients Approx. 1/8 – 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed Meal 1/2 – 1 scoop Protein Powder (plant-based is recommended) 1 scoop L-Glutamine (optional) 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds 1 tablespoon Chia…

  • Veggie Flax Muffin

    It is Monday morning and you just drank the last sip of coffee in your mug. Now, your tummy is growling… What do you do? Pick up your mug and make a Veggie Flax Muffin! The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for the vegetable group is 3 – 5 servings.  To meet this need, consume 1 – 2…

  • A Refreshing, Antioxidant-rich Smoothie

    My sincerest apologies for the delay in posts – I am very busy as I am sure many of you are during another hectic holiday season! I hope this post finds all of you healthy and well during this time of the year.  If you feel the need to be healthier and more energized, I’ve…

  • Holiday Recipe #2: Grain-Free, Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

    Round  2 of the holiday baking… Success!  A sweeter – but not too sweet – treat to add to last week’s gluten-free green egg muffins.  A simple recipe with plenty of room to  add your own variations – experiment, have fun, and be healthy in the kitchen! Ingredients 1/2 cup Coconut Flour 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/2…