California Fig and Pistachio Energy Bars

California Fig and Pistachio Energy Bars

Thank you to California Figs for the opportunity to work together in this paid partnership! All parents learn pretty quickly, when you have kids you must always have snacks on hand! As we approach the holiday season, this becomes even more true. The extra hustle and...
Cacao Cashew Date Bars

Cacao Cashew Date Bars

There are times when I think I want to save time and just buy a darn box of energy bars to have around for a convenient snack. Then I go to the store and am quickly discouraged as I see the long ingredients lists, the loads of sugar, the high prices. In the same...
Peanut Power Balls

Peanut Power Balls

I’m a new member of Recipe Redux, a recipe challenge group founded by dietitians that is centered on food that is both delicious and nutritious. I admire the RDs that created the group—Regan Jones of Healthy Aperture and Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly of Teaspoon...
DIY Cinnamon Spice Instant Oatmeal Recipe

DIY Cinnamon Spice Instant Oatmeal Recipe

When I was a kid I LOVED instant oatmeal—it was sweet and delicious. As a mom and dietitian I still love oatmeal—it’s healthy, pretty quick and my kids love it! While camping last summer, we opted for the packets of instant oatmeal for a quick, easy breakfast. I was...
Italian Pesto

Italian Pesto

Pesto is so great, let me count the ways—it’s delicious, healthy, versatile and reason number one, my kids love it! Traditionally, basil is the defining flavor in pesto, and luckily it’s one plant I can successfully grow in my garden. Even if the leaves are marred,...

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