Hi friends! If you like peanut butter cookies, I think you’re going to love this trail mix. It’s got clusters of raw peanut butter cookies (whhaaa? yes.) mixed with walnuts, raisins, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Eat it out of the bag, sprinkle it on yogurt, or heck, put it on some vanilla ice cream with fresh…
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Popped Kiwicha (Amaranth) Granola + A Giveaway!
Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a great day. I’m here to share a fun recipe using a Peruvian super food called kiwicha, also known as amaranth. Kiwicha looks like teeny tiny quinoa grains. It’s naturally gluten-free and higher in protein than most other grains. One of the coolest things about kiwicha is that you can pop…
3 Healthy and Quick Cucumber Snacks {Fresh Friday}
When snack time arrives, you better be ready – there’s no reasoning with a growling stomach. So I’ve put together three healthy and quick cucumber snacks to satisfy your crunchy or creamy cravings: Sliced cucumbers and spreadable cheese on crackers (plus smoked salmon!) and a savory Mediterranean yogurt bowl.
Fall’s 10 Best Apple & Pear Recipes
Throw on your flannel pajamas and cook up one of these 10 healthy apple and pear recipes that are perfect for fall.
Bartlett Pear & Mozzarella Melt {Fresh Friday Snack}
One a scale of 1-10, Bartlett pears are crazy good right now. Way beyond 10. Ten looks like a spec to the Bartlett. So I couldn’t let this Fresh Friday pass without showing you a healthy, quick, and simple way to enjoy this seasonal treat. Snacking on a perfectly ripe pear is one of the highlights of…
Fresh Friday Presents: Gala Apples, 2 Ways
Welcome to the first Fresh Friday post! Every Friday, I’ll highlight one of the freshest fruits or vegetables in the market, and show you two fast and healthy ways to prepare it. This week: Gala Apples Recipes: A single-serve no-bake baked apple & a nut butter snack plate Gala apples are at their best right now. Their sweetest, juiciest, crunchiest…
Your Ultimate Guide to No-Bake Granola Bars & Bites
Whether you’re going back to school, sending kids off with lunch boxes or just want to make it easier to eat healthfully, this list of no-bake granola bars and bites is for you. No need to turn on an oven. They are all low-stress, whole foods snacks that typically require nothing more than a bowl, a spoon,…
My Trip to Strawberryland + A Giveaway!
Note: This blog post is sponsored by the California Strawberry Commission. They paid for my trip and are providing the giveaway prize. They provided me with materials, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. After a magical trip to Santa Cruz, California last week, I’m back to tell you all about my time at…
Confessions of a (non)yogi & a recipe for homemade fruit leather
Hi friends! I’d like to introduce you to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and writer who is beautiful from the inside out! McKenzie Hall, of NourishRDs brings her positive spirit and “lets get real here” attitude to the blog. I met McKenzie soon after moving to Los Angeles and we’ve been exploring the city together ever…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
