Apr 27, 2015
Banana Walnut Breakfast Bars Some mornings we need a grab-and-go breakfast. These breakfast bars are high in protein and contain fruit and healthy carbohydrates. Depending on the size you make them, you can have one or two for breakfast or a snack later in the day. Couple the bar with a piece of fruit if ...
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Apr 20, 2015
I was searching for gluten free pancake recipes and came up with several simple recipes each featuring eggs and bananas. I decided to make a version based upon the several recipes I read. Base Ingredients: 2 to 3 RIPE bananas (depending on size) 2 Eggs ¼ TSP Baking Powder 1 TSP Cinnamon Walnut Oil … ...
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Apr 16, 2015
I was looking to make a healthy version of pineapple upside down cake, a traditional spring treat, so I decided to turn the flavors of pineapple upside down cake into a bread…making it a breakfast item! This recipe has MORE ingredients than I usually use, but it’s worth it for this spring dish! Base Ingredients: ...
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Apr 06, 2015
Breakfast is my favorite meal. I love to start the day feeling satiated and energized. Each day I have a mug of hot water and lemon as I do a few things around the house and catch up on the news online. Weekday mornings are my time to get situated before the hustle and bustle ...
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Mar 30, 2015
Peas and Asparagus Your Way I make a concerted effort to eat fruits and vegetables when they are in season, when they are at their peak. Asparagus is in season in March and April in California which means not only is the vegetable fresh but also reasonable in price. This vegetable is low in calories ...
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Mar 23, 2015
Three Vegetable Lentil Pasta I decided to try a new Gluten Free Lentil Pasta made by Tolerant (http://www.tolerantfoods.com/). As someone with an Art History background, I like to find ways to make my food look good. Since it has been proven that we first eat with our eyes, I try to choose colors that go ...
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Mar 19, 2015
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day this week, I wanted to make something GREEN. I did not want to go with the traditional pesto sauce or spinach and artichoke dip as those are things already on people’s go-to list. I wanted to find other simple recipes that were healthy, satisfying, and could please a crowd! ...
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Mar 16, 2015
In the adult world we learn quickly that ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ is essentially polite shorthand for ‘National Binge Drinking Day.’ The shamrock paraphernalia and silly outfits we see all over the place are mere accessories to the core tradition of this holiday, drinking to excess, which is big problem for those of us trying to ...
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