No-Bake Chocolate Oat Power Bars are a quick and easy snack which pack a punch of energy and satisfy your sweet tooth without refined sugar! No-Bake Chocolate Oat Power Bars When you need an afternoon pick-me-up, it’s so easy to grab an unhealthy snack or candy bar. Fortunately, these No-Bake Chocolate Oat Power Bars pack the…
20-Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is winter comfort food in a bowl. Ready in 20 minutes, this quick and easy version makes a healthy meal possible for busy families! During winter, you just can’t go wrong with a bowl of soup. Warm, hearty, and filling, soups are a great way to simplify cooking (all ingredients are…
10 Healthy Snacks Toddlers Can Make
Whether you’re on the go or eating at home, even small toddlers can help prepare their own yummy snacks…no cooking required! Kids love to help in the kitchen, and when they are involved (even with simple tasks), they tend to have more interest in the foods they’ve helped to prepare. Take advantage of this to…
Healthy Fudge Brownies (Gluten Free)
Delicious, good-for-you brownies do exist! These healthy fudge brownies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and include a “hidden ingredient” for added protein! I know…a “healthy” brownie doesn’t sound very appetizing. But I want to let you in on a little secret: these are the fudgiest brownies I have EVER made, and they don’t even require sugar,…
15-Minute Baked White Fish With Pesto
Baked White Fish with Pesto is a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights, or a special occasion! Just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need! Recently, I prepared a meal for our church group and worked in the kitchen—no joke—from lunch time until dinner time. Actually, longer, because I returned from grocery…
Easy Homemade Instant Hot Cocoa (with Real Ingredients)
Homemade Instant Hot Cocoa is rich and creamy, and just as easy to make as the store-bought instant pouch—without extra sketchy ingredients. Mix things up with fun flavor add-ins! On a cold winter day, it’s only fitting to snuggle under a cozy blanket and unwind with a hot drink in hand. Even more so, if snow is…
Virtual Holiday Cookie Exchange (Featuring Your Recipes!)
As a follow up to my previous post, How to Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange, I wanted to host my own “virtual” cookie exchange to feature favorite holiday recipes from my readers (YOU!). I was overwhelmed by your responses. Thank you for participating! A brief disclaimer: While I strive to post only wholesome, “real food” recipes…
How to Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange
Want to host a holiday cookie exchange this year? If you enjoy planning parties, or rounding up friends and family for a get-together, a cookie exchange is a fun and low-key way to celebrate the Christmas season. Plus, going to a cookie exchange will allow you to serve a platter of assorted homemade cookies at your…
5 Simple Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes (+ Recipe Cards!)
Want to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without worrying about all the food preparations on turkey day? Get ahead of your holiday meal with these easy make-ahead Thanksgiving side dishes.
How to Make Whipped Cream
Real whipped cream is not as hard as it sounds to make at home. Skip the store-bought tubs and cans, and try this for your next dessert! ‘Tis the time of year for desserts of all kinds: pies, cakes, cookies, truffles, rolls, puddings, you name it—we’ve entered the holiday season! Unfortunately, your willpower may not be…
Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats
Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast to save you time on busy fall mornings. With all the flavors you love in apple pie, these oats are healthy, hearty, and delicious, and require no cooking! Don’t you just love when you don’t need to cook? I often think of the saying, “Food always tastes better…
Affordable Natural & Organic Food for Amazon Prime Members
If you’ve considered Amazon Prime membership before but haven’t joined yet, recent news may make your decision a little bit easier. This week, Amazon announced a merger with Whole Foods Market! What will this mean for you? If you’re already an Amazon Prime member, here are a few perks announced so far: Prime members will…
