Sous vide precision cooking has been increasing in popularity lately, and for good reason – you can literally cook food to perfection and it is SO easy! This method of cooking, once only popular among professional chefs and high-end restaurants, is quickly making its way into homes and transforming meals from average to extraordinary…!
Probiotic Power Smoothie
I love making homemade smoothies, and even more so, I love all of the healthy possibilities there are for smoothies! I’m not much of a fruit eater, so to get my daily dose, I drink lots of smoothies. One of my favorite things to do with smoothies is “sneak” in superfoods. It’s such a great way to get some added health benefits and best of all, you don’t even know they’re there…
Mint Julep Sweet Tea Recipe
The recent events of the Kentucky Derby have put me in the mood for all the mint juleps! Since sweet tea is a staple here in the south, you can always find a gallon of tea in my fridge in the summertime! I was in the mood for a delicious cocktail this weekend, so I decided to combine two of my favorite southern classics…
50 Shades Freed Party & Bar Cart Inspiration
Raise your hand if you’re in need of a movie night! Just in time for the release of the final 50 Shades movie, I’ve got some party and bar cart inspiration for your 50 Shades Freed watch party! This is a great way to have a themed girl’s night in or a movie date night, and it’s so simple to do…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Almond Milkshake
It’s no secret that I have a major sweet tooth! I blame my sweet cravings on my grandmother, who used to always have my favorite desserts waiting at her house for me, and would always take me for a ride to get my favorite milkshake! I remember sitting in her car and waiting in the drive-thru like it was yesterday. Those old-fashioned shakes were the best…
Pork Fajita Bowls
I tend to be a creature of habit with many things, but when it comes to food, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get bored with the same meals quickly. Since we’ve been wanting to cut back on going out to eat and have been cooking more at home, I’ve been trying to change things up in the kitchen to keep our meals interesting. I’ve found the easiest way to do this is to take my husband’s and my favorite foods and put a fun spin on them…
2-Ingredient Creamy Chocolate Protein Shake
I finally get back into the gym and all of a sudden there’s two posts back to back with protein recipes! I promise this blog isn’t turning into a gym buff, but this is what’s been going on in my life so I had to share! After every workout I always have a protein shake as my snack. Can I let y’all in on a little secret!? You can make the creamiest, most chocolatey shake with only 2 ingredients…
Old Fashioned Banana Oat Protein Muffins
I’m always looking for fun ways to incorporate more protein into my diet and if I’m going to have a sweet treat, I might as well get something out of it! Protein muffins are my carb of choice, especially for a morning snack before a big workout! I love the endless flavor possibilities when it comes to muffins, but my all time favorite is banana! I’ve tried making protein muffins many ways, but…
Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Chris and I honeymooned in Mexico, and one of my favorite snacks from our trip were Mexican street corn nachos – they were the kind you can’t eat just one of! Ever since then, I’ve been craving them, so I figured there had to be a way I could recreate this delicious dish somehow. I put on my unofficial chef hat and…
Easy Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas
I’ve rounded up some easy grab-and-go breakfast ideas below that are my favorites. These are all things that can be prepped ahead that way you can just grab-and-go! I used to be the type to grab a protein bar and head out, but that got old quick. These options are much better…
Mochaccino Latte
When it comes to coffee, the sweeter the better for me! Coffee is like dessert in a cup to me, and easily so, the calories can get right up there! I don’t mind the occasional coffee shop splurge, but for a more realistic lifestyle, I prefer to make my own coffee at home, that way I can control the ingredients and limit the calorie amount a bit…
Pichuberry Superfood Parfait
Lately I’ve been turning to yogurt to satisfy my sweet cravings, and with the endless options of toppings, it’s a guilt-free snack that’s hard to get tired of! Parfaits are one of my favorite ways to enjoy yogurt and this recipe I’m sharing with y’all is packed with powerful superfoods! It’s kind of hard to believe something so good is actually good for you, but it’s true…
