Bring the coffee shop to your house with this eggnog frappuccino that's easy to make at home-- all you need is eggnog, banana, coffee, (protein powder-- if you wish) and a blender! It's that time of year where eggnog and peppermint and Christmas lights and fresh pine scents are my EVERYTHING! Last night we decorated our Christmas tree and I've been listening to Christmas music and watching Elf on repeat while sipping on homemade peppermint hot chocolate. And today I'm drinking this Eggnog Frappuccino by my Christmas tree. Don't you just love the smell of a fresh Christmas tree?? I can't get enough. Who's with me? I made this Eggnog Frappuccino recipe on the blog a few years back but wanted to bring it back to life and make a fresh batch for you today with some new photos! :) This ... View Post
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars + VIDEO
This Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars recipe and video post is sponsored by the Southern Peanut Growers. We're back again today with another peanut butter recipe... but this time it's CRUNCHY peanut butter's chance to shine. These Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are all the rage-- perfect for a quick snack after school or work. Heck, they're delicious for breakfast or to satisfy those late night PB and chocolate cravings. There are days where I'm all about the creamy peanut butter (more PB drizzle please) and then days when I can totally be down with the crunchy peanut butter side... hello Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars, I'm looking at you. These bars are like simply irresistible. So so good! I'm a snacker at heart, so I love having healthy snacks on ... View Post
Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Stuffed French Toast (+ VIDEO)
This Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Stuffed French Toast recipe and video post is sponsored by the Southern Peanut Growers. You guys! I'm so excited to share this one with you today, like I've been waiting for this day to happen to unveil it to you. First off... if you like food videos you are in for a treat with this Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Stuffed French Toast video!!! Oh and we have lots of food videos coming out this week, so make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube channel! Many of you know that I started my food blog back in the day, like nearly 6 years ago!! AHH, and through this process of taking it full time this year and becoming a mom and all that stuff, I've learned that just like "it takes a village to raise a child"... it takes a TEAM to make this whole blog ... View Post
Spiked Cranberry Chutney
This Spiked Cranberry Chutney recipe is sponsored by The Cranberry Marketing Committee in partnership with the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network as part of their #CookWithCranberries campaign. Way back when I started this blog… (um, nearly 6 years ago!! what…what?! yah, I can hardly believe it has been that long too), I wanted to create a place where I could share our family favorite recipes that were made with a healthy twist. All those Southern recipes {read: Spiked Cranberry Chutney} passed down from my grandmother with lard and loads of butter, had to be adjusted to fit my lifestyle. And this Spiked Cranberry Chutney is one of those tried and true favorites that we eat every Thanksgiving when we are up in Alabama celebrating the holidays with my aunt Elaine (or aunt Laney as we call ... View Post
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Specialties Food Sensitivities and Intolerances // Weight and Energy Management // Eating Disorders // Sports Performance Nutrition // Intuitive Eating Are you sick and tired of dieting? Good health doesn't happen overnight (or a in a week) and there is no magic pill to success, despite what the diet industry is trying to sell. The truth is, finding health is a balancing act and a learned skill. Nourishing food and movement that make you happy are essentials for a vibrant and energy-filled life. As a dietitian, my job is to come alongside you as you transform your health through finding a healthy and nurturing balance with food and fitness. There isn't a perfect way to eat, and everyone can have a different eating style, and that's okay. I believe you can be healthy eating ALL foods ... View Post
Skillet Mixed Berry Oatmeal Crisp
This post is sponsored by Unilever. Soak up the last of summer with this Skillet Mixed Berry Oatmeal Crisp. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries nestled under a warm oatmeal crisp topping and a scoop of Breyers® Natural Vanilla ice cream. So good! Happy Friday, friends! This week I’m soaking up (and eating up) the last of summer before I get into full on fall mode. Neighbors, the Halloween decor is going up next week so be ready. I’m always on the edge of my seat when fall rolls around and you can bet on it that my pumpkin spice candle that has been burning since mid-August. Maybe this frenzy is because we don’t technically get fall here in central Florida, so I try to make up for the fact that the weather may never cool off with my festive fall decor. Or maybe ... View Post
40 Plus Must Try Oatmeal Recipes
This post is sponsored by Good Food Made Simple. It's Better Breakfast Month and if you didn't know already, I'm all about breakfast!! Yeah yeah, it's the most important meal of the day... we all know that, but it's also the most delicious! This blog could easily be a breakfast blog because my love for breakfast shines through from pancakes to smoothies to eggs and oatmeal. I've got you covered in the breakfast department with the amount of breakfast recipes on this site. And now I'm bringing you 40 Plus Must Try Oatmeal Recipes! Ancient Grains Oatmeal Bowl At our house, breakfast is one of those times where we all sit down together. Because I'm trying to encourage good eating habits with my 11 month old son and getting him adjusted to eating solids. Eating breakfast is not only ... View Post
Savory Oatmeal Bowl
It's time to shake up that sweet oatmeal bowl and make it savory with bacon, eggs, and avocado! This Savory Oatmeal Bowl is high protein and will keep you energized all morning long. I didn't sleep a wink last night...and it's not because the baby was awake. I feel like I made the worst mom dietitian fail EVER. My 10 month old ate honey!!! Babies under 1 are not supposed to have honey for risk of botulism because they can't tolerate the spores. #somanyrules Ugh, the fear of giving my baby honey has haunted me since starting Parker on solids. Oh, how could I let this happen? We eat honey often, it's our sweetener of choice... so I'm always extra vigilant that he doesn't get anything that I've added honey to (marinades, yogurt, smoothies, etc). Out of a deep sleep last night, I woke ... View Post
50 + Best Foods to Eat Before and After a Workout
Ah the burning question when talking about sports nutrition... "What should I eat before and after a workout?" If you're looking for the best foods to eat pre and post sweat sesh look no further. I've rounded up 50+ of the best foods to eat before and after working out along with some of my fellow dietitian friends' favorites too. Thanks to Good Food Made Simple for sponsoring this post! WHAT TO EAT BEFORE WORKING OUT If you want to perform well, it's good at least snack on something before you exercise to give you sustained energy through the exercise effort. If you have less than an hour, try something blended up and quick digesting like a smoothie, banana and PB, sports drink or even dry cereal. Keep in mind carbs digest quickly and fats and proteins take much longer to ... View Post
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
Calling all Strawberry Cheesecake lovers in the house... this recipe is for you. This Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is vegan and gluten free and made with only 5 ingredients-- cashews, cashew milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and strawberries for dipping! Strawberry Cashew Cheesecake Dip is vegan, gluten free and will be your new favorite healthy dessert recipe! Right now, while you are reading this I'm at the beach. Thank the good God in heaven above it's FRIYAY an it's family vacation time. We've totally needed a LONG weekend to rest and recharge. Yes, there is not really "resting" these days with an all over the place 9 month old but at least we are at the beach with family. :) My big plan this weekend is to leave my phone in the room much of the time. I want ... View Post
Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie
This Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie makes you feel good from the inside out. With only 4 ingredients, banana, mango, kefir and turmeric, it's easy to prepare this creamy anti-inflammatory smoothie. Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie Because hello, gawwwgeous anti-inflammatory breakfast! This golden milk recipe is legit. What is turmeric? You may be thinking to yourself what is turmeric... well it's the superstar of this golden milk smoothie. It's the bright yellow spice that gives curry its color and this smoothie that gorgeous golden hue. Turmeric, the superstar in this kefir smoothie, is a bright yellow spice that acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory. Turmeric comes from an ancient root and has been used in Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries in addition to ... View Post
1 Ingredient Eggnog Ice Cream
Eggnog Ice Cream made with 1 ingredient... eggnog. Pour eggnog into ice cream maker and churn. Super creamy and delicious and a great way to use leftover eggnog! I don't know about you but I get super excited when the holidays hit because I know I can find eggnog at the grocery store, and now I'm getting sad that pretty soon it will be gone from the grocery store shelves and another year before we get to drink that holiday goodness again. Because I'm the only one that drinks eggnog in my house, we usually have leftovers. My favorite way to drink eggnog is in a latte! YUMMMM! I mix half milk half eggnog and froth it up in my Nespresso frother and pour decaf (sighhhh... breastfeeding) espresso over top the frothy eggnoggy goodness. This year, I had about 2 cups of nog nearing it's ... View Post
