Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds are a party-pleasing appetizer that blends both sweet and salty flavors. Fact: sometimes delicious food does’t look very pretty. I’ve never thought dates looked very appetizing, but I’ve been all about them lately. Aside from using them in various no-bake protein ball recipes—like my Coconut, Almond & Date Energy Bites—one of my…
How to Make Coconut Oil Popcorn
Making your own popcorn using coconut oil is extremely simple and yields the perfect base for your favorite seasonings and toppings. We run out of popcorn kernels on the reg in our house because we make it so often. This coconut oil popcorn is the recipe we’ve been using for the past three years, and I…
Best Recipes to Make for Game Day
It occurred to me yesterday that the Super Bowl is coming up in a few weeks. That doesn’t mean as much to me as it does to others, though, because I’m not a huge sports fan. Not to mention, the Bears (my team) have been out of the running for awhile… Although I’m not exactly…
Banana Bread
This classic banana bread recipe is fluffy, slightly moist, and full of delicious banana flavor. I’m continuing my love affair with banana bread today. Monday, I discussed how to ripen bananas in the oven—amazing food hack, by the way. Today, I’m discussing my go-to recipe for making straight-up banana bread. No Greek yogurt…no protein powder…no…
Mango Matcha Smoothie + Giveaway (Closed)
For a healthy, antioxidant-rich snack, try this creamy Mango Matcha Smoothie that combines fresh fruit with matcha green tea powder. The best smoothies are the ones that are slightly sweet, super creamy, and vibrantly colored—at least in my opinion. This Mango Matcha Smoothie has all of these qualities, plus the magical ingredient of matcha green…
Cajun Roasted Chickpeas
These Cajun-inspired roasted chickpeas make for the perfect crunchy and salty snack, crouton alternative, or addition to trail mix. We’ve been going through so many cans of garbanzo beans lately because I’ve been roasting them about once a week for the past month. As a super quick, throw-together snack, I just started sprinkling creole seasoning…
Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
For a fresh-tasting snack that’ll give you a boost of energy, try these Lemon Coconut Protein Balls. Lemon is one of my top five favorite flavors. It has this way of brightening up food and creating such a fresh, citrusy edge to dishes. We have a lime tree, and while it’s my favorite plant I…
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
For a thick, protein-packed fruit smoothie, try this simple recipe for a delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie! Some smoothies are just too pretty not to share. I usually just throw a little of this and that into the blender (which usually ends up being a variation of my Berry Spinach Smoothie), but there was more method…
Cowboy Caviar
Thank you Breton for sponsoring this post. Make everyday entertaining better with Breton! Cowboy Caviar combines beans, peppers, and other fresh ingredients along with a flavorful dressing for an addictive dip or salsa! There’s just something about fresh salsas and dips. The textures, the flavors, the colors—they all work together to create to-die-for recipes. They’re the…
Protein Banana Bread
A protein-packed spin on traditional banana bread, this recipe uses protein powder, egg whites, and Greek yogurt for a nutritious snack sure to satiate your hunger! I’ve never met a banana bread I didn’t like. Recipes that include other fruit? Good. Chocolate chips? Duh, amazing. Basic ol’ banana bread? Delicious. Despite the many variations out…
Soft Pretzel Bites
Make these homemade soft pretzel bites for a tasty snack or appetizer, served with a side of nacho cheese. You know your recipe’s a winner when you bring it to a get-together, and within no time, it has completely vanished. That’s how my experience has been with this soft pretzel recipe throughout the past five…
Strawberry Fruit Leather
Try this naturally sweet fruit leather made from fresh strawberries for a fruity snack that resembles Fruit Roll-Ups. Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit-by-the-Foot were some of my favorite snacks back in the day (and Gushers, always Gushers). I keep seeing recipes for “fruit leather,” which basically mimics the same idea as the two popular kid snacks—but…
Carrot Cake Protein Bars
Make snack time a little sweeter with this carrot cake-inspired, fluffy protein bar recipe! Carrot cake is a dessert I normally eat about…once every three years. Don’t ask me why. It’s just usually overshadowed by chocolate options, and I don’t ever think to make it. With that said, I’ve been eating it daily for the…
Lemon Protein Cake Bars
Make a batch of these lemon protein bars for a fluffy yet moist snack to get you through the day. Not sure if you’ve noticed lately, but I keep talking about these magical protein bars I’ve been making that are on the LiveFit recipe page on bodybuilding.com. I’ve been following the recipes for most of…
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Make dessert a little bit healthier by whipping up a batch of this rich chocolate pudding made with avocado as its creamy base and natural sweeteners to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe is a classic case of healthy food not needing to be flavorless or sad. I’m not going to lie, though, to the…
