clean eating

Raspberry Banana Ice Cream

May 29, 2016

Super simple and so creamy and delicious, this Raspberry Banana Ice Cream only has 3 ingredients! Total Time: 5 hrs. 10 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 medium bananas, cut into chunks ½ cup whole raw cashews 1 cup hot water 3 cups fresh (or unsweetened frozen) raspberries Water (optional) Preparation: 1. […]

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Parmesan and Herb Croutons

May 29, 2016

Instead of tossing out stale bread, use it to make these delicious Parmesan and Herb Croutons. Total Time: 30 min. Prep Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 25 min. Yield: 4 servings, about ⅓ cup each Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 4 slices whole-grain bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tsp. dried parsley (or basil, or oregano) ½ tsp. […]

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Greek Cucumber Salad

May 29, 2016

Simple and refreshing, this quick and easy Greek Cucumber Salad is great for on-the-go or for a summer picnic or BBQ. Total Time: 15 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 1 cup sliced cucumber ½ cup sliced red onion 2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 5 kalamata olives, pitted ¼ cup chopped fresh dill […]

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Taco Salad

May 29, 2016

Time to give the classic taco salad a makeover!  The ground turkey and fresh veggies make this version lower calorie, much healthier, and a great addition to your #TacoTuesday menu! Total Time: 34 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 19 min. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey 1 Tbsp. Taco […]

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Cashew Queso Sauce

May 18, 2016

I never realized how creamy and delicious sauces made from cashews can be, but just wait till you taste this Cashew Queso Sauce! Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 3 cups water, divided use 2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no sugar-added 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. smoked paprika ⅓ cup nutritional yeast ¾ tsp. sea salt (or […]

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No More Excuses!

January 19, 2015

Does this sound familiar? You head to bed, maybe on a Sunday night, and you’re thinking, “Tomorrow’s the day! Tomorrow I WILL be 100% committed to my goals! I’m going to get up, workout, and eat right!“ Morning comes…”Wow, I’m tired; maybe I’ll just sleep in a little more.” Breakfast…”Hubby picked up donuts?! Yay! I’ll […]

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What’s In Your Fridge? Kitchen Essentials Part 2

October 16, 2014

Awhile back I shared some tips on stocking a pantry for clean eating and promised to cover the fridge next.  So here we go!  (If you missed the first article, check it out here!) What should you have in your refrigerator if you’ve committed to clean eating?  First off, I want to repeat my primary […]

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Summer Recap and Thoughts on Commitment

August 21, 2014

What a summer!  So, I haven’t blogged in quite a few weeks; I’ve taken this time to try to recoup from the crazy months we’ve had and reflect on not only where I’ve been, but where I’m heading.  I’ve mentioned on my Facebook page that I would be recapping the summer a bit (including the […]

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What’s In Your Pantry? Kitchen Essentials Part 1

July 14, 2014

So many times, new members of our monthly Challenge groups ask as soon as they join, “What IS clean eating? Where do I even start?”.  It can be confusing at the beginning when making a major lifestyle change, but by making small changes little by little, converting to a clean eating lifestyle doesn’t have to […]

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5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day

February 14, 2014

5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day Indulging on Valentines Day doesn’t mean you have to blow your clean eating plan!  Here’s some decadent treats that look elaborate, taste amazing, and yet are both simple to make and easy on your health.  No need to give up your sweet tooth this Valentines Day! 1. […]

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