So you’re craving pizza (or your family is craving pizza), but you don’t want to order something OR make something from scratch. AND you don’t want to buy something in a box from the store that has a gazillllllion ingredients. Well, I compromised and bought something in a box from the store that DOESN’T have a gazillion ingredients and it’s healthy and delicious. And I know the phrase “healthy and delicious” is not always true when buying something pre-made from the store, but you guys….this is actually HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS. The crust is unlike any other “healthy” crust I’ve tried…and trust me, I’ve tried my fair share, including cauliflower crusts,…

This morning I made my first smoothie bowl since moving off the island, and while not the same as using fresh local tropical ingredients, it hit the spot enough to make me not miss Samoa…for like 5 minutes, anyway! This was an acai base with bananas, mango, kale, almond milk & ice, topped with fresh pineapple, mango, avocado, sunflower kernels, shredded coconut, AND a sugared & dried orange slice from Trader Joe’s BECAUSE AT LEAST I HAVE TRADER JOE’S NOW (gotta make myself feel better somehow).

During my “Whole 15” trial, I mixed up some canned pumpkin, fresh apple (cored), nut butter, seeds/nuts, shredded coconut, raisins, chia or flax seeds, hemp seeds, and some spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and voila! A grain-free breakfast porridge that is super filling and delicious. I have made it again a few times, and this morning I decided to make a large batch so I could have it ready to enjoy every day this week for breaky. This would also be a great add-in if you are eating real hot cereal; I like some oatmeal now and then and this would be super tasty mixed in. You can totally…

It seems that I try a different pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe every year (thanks, Pinterest!) and I created a recipe last week that is calling me, begging me, to make a second batch very soon. Like today. Or tomorrow…I’m also waiting for a baby (so whatever happens first). And these seriously taste like donuts…that dense cake-doughnut texture…yep, this is it. All with the pumpkin spice flavors and chocolate chip goodness…they are just SO GOOD. Pumpkin Chia Chocolate Chip Cookies {my new favorite} 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup water or milk 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar 1/4 cup sugar or 12 drops liquid stevia 1/2 cup oil…

If you like rice krispy treats (or even if you don’t…like my husband!), chances are that you’ll like these puffed wheat squares. I made them a couple of times over the summer and they are a perfect sweet snack/treat. Whether it’s a breakfast munchie, lunch box treat, or tide-you-over until dinnertime snack, these always seem to hit the spot. Puffed Wheat Squares Adapted from this recipe 4 tbsp cocoa powder (use more or less depending on how chocolatey you prefer them) 1/2 cup honey or corn syrup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 8 cups puffed wheat cereal Butter a 9X13″ baking pan and set aside.…

Do you find yourself saying “L’eggo my Eggo”? Do they even use that slogan anymore? Then these are the waffles for you! They are reminiscent of breakfast at Pa & Nana’s (grandparents on my dad’s side) when I was a kid because they always had frozen waffles on hand that we could pop into the toaster at our pleasure (my parents didn’t buy them, so it was a real treat for us). Of course I prefer the real deal made from scratch…now that my palate is so mature 😉   Inspired by this recipe. Light & Crispy Waffles  1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup spelt flour 1 T sugar 1 T…