Strawberries are abundant at our local grocery stores right now and I love to use them for smoothies in the morning. This particular smoothie recipe is high in protein thanks to the cottage cheese and nut butter, making it a perfect breakfast to start your day. This smoothie is a combination of strawberry, banana and … Creamy Strawberry Smoothie
One of the things I always look forward to in the cold winter months is citrus season (when we can all use some edible sunshine). Josh and I had a hard time picking out our oranges yesterday at our local grocery store because they were all so perfect. One bite into that juicy orange and … Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
The smell of sweet cinnamon always reminds me of the holidays. Coffee cake has always been one of my favorites, but this one takes those traditional flavors to a new level. I love the crunch the pistachios and walnuts provide to the brown sugar cinnamon topping. Using spelt flour versus white flour provides fiber and … Spelt Cinnamon Streusel Cake
Ahh, late summer – apples and squash are starting to be in season and I’m so ready to enjoy the harvest. We recently went apple picking at a local orchard and I couldn’t wait to enjoy all the varieties. For this recipe I used honeycrisp apples, but golden delicious or gala would work perfectly as … Baked Apples
Buckwheat is one of my favorite grains to add to granola because it provides the perfect, nutty crunch. This fiber-full granola is a crave-worthy blend of buckwheat groats, oats, almonds, coconut and dark chocolate chips. Serve over yogurt with fresh fruit for a delicious start to your day! 3. In a small saucepan, melt maple … Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Granola
Most of us have tried overnight oats by this point, but have you ever tried them blended? This was a new concept for me until one of my fellow chefs at work was talking about it and now I’m hooked. These creamy oats are protein packed and bursting with delicious cherry vanilla flavor. I topped … Cherry Blended Overnight Oats
This zucchini bread is a great make ahead snack or breakfast and it’s a perfect recipe to bake up this blueberry season! This simple one bowl recipe can be made with other fruits as well like diced peaches, apples or pineapple. You could also add chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts for added texture. 2. Add … Olive Oil Blueberry Zucchini Bread
I’m all about make-ahead meals that provide nutrients to keep us full, focused and energized throughout the busy work week. Oats have always been a go-to breakfast for me, and I especially love steel-cut oats because they provide a chewy texture and nutty flavor. To reheat, simply scoop your desired amount of oats into a … Dried Cherry and Apple Baked Oats
Fresh cranberries are abundant at the grocery stores right now so it’s a great time to stock up! I’ve always loved the flavor combo of cranberry and orange – their tart sweetness compliment one another so nicely. This scone dough’s flavor is elevated with notes of cinnamon, ginger, orange zest and vanilla. Serve these with … Cranberry-Orange Scones
Blueberry season in west Michigan is a special time – it is the beginning of peak summer produce and I love to stock up. The locally-grown berries are so sweet and delicious and the perfect addition to these muffins. The cornbread-like batter bakes up beautifully and creates a golden brown, crunchy top. Serve these with … Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins
