Cutout sugar cookies are a must for Christmas time! Christmas sugar cookies are soft, delicious, healthy, and perfect to decorate with the kids. This recipe makes Christmas cookies that are gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-approved. EASY PALEO CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES My kids love to help out in the kitchen, and baking is one of their favorite things to do. Well, licking the bowl and spoons is the favorite thing. With 4 kids on deck, baking something EASY is a must! And with all … [Read more...]
Whole30 Chicken Fajitas
These whole30 chicken fajitas are so delicious, easy to make, and healthy. This whole30 dinner is a simple sheet pan recipe that will quickly become a family favorite! Plus, learn how to make the best whole30 fajita seasoning. Fajitas are my absolute favorite Mexican dish ever! However, they can be hard to assemble for a large crowd AKA a family of 6! Sheet pan dinners are so easy to make and work great for a large family. Whole 30 chicken fajitas are kid-approved and can be … [Read more...]
Loaded Southwest Chicken Salad with Homemade French Fries
This loaded southwest chicken salad with homemade french fries is simple to whip up and will quickly become a family favorite! Learn how to make your own chipotle ranch to keep this meal healthy with 100% clean ingredients. Have you ever tried french fries on a salad? It is kind of like croutons but only better! This southwest chicken salad recipe is hearty, healthy, and so delicious! Southwest chicken salad is loaded with flavor and topped with homemade easy chipotle ranch dressing. … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Smoothie bowls can make the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. These 5 healthy smoothie bowl recipes are loaded with nutrition, whole30 and paleo-approved, sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Paleo and whole30 approved breakfast ideas. HEALTHY SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPES Recently I took a spontaneous trip to California with my sister and kids; we found the cutest little smoothie bowl shop near our hotel. Everything was so tasty that we ended up going every single day. Since the … [Read more...]
How to Make Turkey Soup in Instant Pot
This is the best turkey soup recipe ever and will be perfect for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Simple instant pot turkey soup that is healthy and absolutely delicious. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, celebrating what I am thankful for and indulging in a delicious home-cooked meal. Turkey and pumpkin pie, how can you go wrong? I look forward to the leftover turkey for several weeks after Thanksgiving too! I always call dibs on the turkey carcass and use it to whip up a … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a must for the fall holidays. This easy healthy pumpkin pie is paleo-approved, dairy-free, sugar-free, and absolutely delicious. Learning how to make healthy pumpkin pie is so simple, and everyone will love it. Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin granola, pumpkin bread, and an easy healthy pumpkin pie screams fall time to me. My grandma made pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving when I was growing up, and it wouldn't be the same without it. Made with mostly vegetables, making a … [Read more...]
Sausage and Apple Whole30 Sheet Pan
Sausage and apple whole30 sheet pan dinner is a simple and delicious meal to make on busy weekday nights. Or it can be made ahead of time to make getting dinner on the table even easier and faster. Looking for a whole30 dinner idea? Try out this sausage and apple whole30 sheet pan dinner that can be whipped up for any night of the week. It is an absolutely delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy it. Made with fresh vegetables, whole30 compliant polish sausage, and … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Creamy Chicken Soup
Chicken soup is a classic comfort food that needs to be added to the menu more often. This whole30 creamy chicken soup is delicious, healthy, and can keep in the freezer for easy meal prep. I love serving soup for my family. This whole30 creamy chicken soup is one of my kid's favorite! Soup is also one of the easiest dinners to prepare and serve. On soup nights, I scoop it into bowls and throw in a spoon. Done. There is no cutting up meat, and dicing vegetables for the … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Pumpkin Spice Latte
Try this whole 30 pumpkin spice latte made with real ingredients. It is so easy to enjoy this famous fall drink with this simple whole 30 coffee recipe: Dairy-Free and gluten-free pumpkin spice latte with no added sugar. PIN IT FOR LATER Pumpkin is in the air, well, at least it is at my house. You will already find my husband sipping this whole 30 pumpkin spice latte on the weekends while the kids are enjoying pumpkin granola, muffins, and pancakes, and it is still … [Read more...]
How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin pancakes are a must for fall. These paleo pumpkin pancakes are grain and dairy-free. Learn how to make healthy pumpkin pancakes with this 2-ingredient recipe. Need a simple healthy breakfast idea? This 2-ingredient recipe can be whipped up in a blender. My kids request these paleo pumpkin pancakes nearly every morning, and I love to make them. You can easily swap the pumpkin for an in-season vegetable making these a go-to breakfast all year long. … [Read more...]
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe with Cinnamon Crumble
Pumpkin muffins make the perfect fall breakfast or treat. This healthy pumpkin muffin recipe with cinnamon crumble is my favorite and definitely kid-approved. Make these for an easy snack, healthy breakfast on the go, or as a dessert for your next fall gathering. There is no better way to roll in the cooler fall weather than baking all things pumpkin. I love that adding a healthy vegetable into everything is a fall tradition! Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soups, or pumpkin bread, count me … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Granola
Pumpkin granola makes the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert. Full of nutrients, this homemade pumpkin granola is a great way to start your day. I am so excited to share this homemade crunchy granola with no added sugar recipe with you. It has become a tradition in our home to make a batch of homemade granola every Saturday for our Sunday morning breakfast. Almost every other day of the week, we have eggs or butternut squash pancakes, but on Sunday's we have … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Make Back to School Easier
Back to school can be a stressful time for parents and the child. Let's discuss 5 tips to make back to school easier as we transition out of summer. Plus, 5 essential oil roller bottles for kids going back to school. Whether you go to private school, or public school, making the transition from summer can be tough — so many emotions for all parties and as a mom. I want to share these 5 tips on how to make back to school easier. PIN IT FOR LATER #1 PREPARE THE NIGHT … [Read more...]
Water Kefir Soda
Making fermented drinks at home can be easy with this simple recipe. This water kefir soda is loaded with beneficial bacteria for optimal gut health and is absolutely delicious. You may have caught on by now that I am a little obsessed with fermenting. If you follow me on Instagram, you often see that most of our meals consist of something fermented. From sourdough to sauerkraut, we love getting our probiotics from the foods we eat. Sometimes we even drink them! I am so excited to share … [Read more...]
Healthy Strawberry Shortcake | Real Food Desserts
Healthy strawberry shortcake is so delicious you won't even notice that it is healthy. This real food dessert is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, and has a dairy-free option. Made with wholesome ingredients, you can eat this strawberry shortcake guilt-free Recreating desserts is one of my favorite things to do! Not because I love to bake, but because I have a sweet tooth. I think everyone does to some extent, right? Who doesn't enjoy a little sweet treat after a savory … [Read more...]
How to Start the GAPS Diet
Starting with the GAPS diet can be overwhelming at first. I will teach you how to start the GAPS diet without overcomplicating it. Plus, learn how to make the GAPS diet staple food, bone broth, in the instant pot. I would be lying if I said the GAPS diet was easy. Previously, I shared our experience with the GAPS diet and went into detail about why we needed it. In short, I had a very sick baby that required a long hospital stay, IV antibiotics, and lots of steroid breathing … [Read more...]
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream (Without Ice Cream Machine)
With this healthy peanut butter chocolate ice cream, this summer treat will quickly become a family favorite and leave everyone asking for more. No ice cream machine is needed. HEALTHY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM WITHOUT ICE CREAM MACHINE I have been making this healthy, peanut butter chocolate ice cream treat for many years. It is so simple and delicious. I decided it was time to share the love. My kids love when I make "ice cream," and I love that they think of this as ice … [Read more...]
Cooking with Essential Oils
Cooking with essential oils; All you need to know about essential oils in the kitchen. My tips on how to substitute herbs for oils and several recipes to try. Most nights, I stick to the basics: roasted chicken with sweet potatoes or soup in the instant pot. Sometimes I like to get fancy. Anytime I break out the essential oils, I feel fancy. The first time I used essential oils in the kitchen, I was making pumpkin bread, and halfway through I realized I was out of cinnamon. I … [Read more...]
Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting
Make the best ever paleo vanilla cupcakes with chocolate avocado frosting. They are made with wholesome ingredients and natural sweeteners. Your guests will love these healthy grain-free cupcakes topped with a delicious paleo chocolate frosting. With 4 kids and a large extended family, it feels like we are always celebrating a birthday. As an extrovert, I don't mind this one bit. However, I don't like all the refined sugars and food dyes. So I came up with these delicious paleo vanilla … [Read more...]
Healthy Summer Meal Plan | One Week of Dinners
Check out our healthy summer meal plan! These meals are delicious, require no baking, and are simple enough to make any night of the week. I came up with this healthy summer meal plan so I don't have to spend my days in the kitchen cooking. And I definitely don't want my oven on all day. I like to stick to easy, cool meals that are loaded with summer vegetables. During the summer, we have a large garden full of fresh tomatoes, summer squash, zucchinis, peppers, and cucumbers. … [Read more...]