Last month I was invited to a fun Earth Ride, hosted by ProYo and Flywheel Sports to benefit the Charles River Watershed Association. ProYo is a high protein frozen yogurt created by Nathan Carey. He was inspired to make ProYo after a severe weight lifting injury that required months of rehabilitation. During his stay he observed … Continue reading A High Protein Ride
It's been a while since I've baked something sweet because I'm always focused on finding weekday meal recipes. Lately though I've been craving chocolate, stealing my son's M&Ms, chocolate chip cookies, etc. So I was curious to try a decadent looking avocado-based brownie by Gimme Some Oven. I always have at least 4 avocados in … Continue reading Super Moist Vegan Brownies
I love simple ideas that make me wonder "why didn't I think of this before?" such as this fruit pizza. I used a whole wheat pita to provide a sturdy base. You not only get antioxidant-rich fruits but equally potent cinnamon, nuts and peanut butter for extra nutrients and lasting satisfaction. The base is Greek yogurt … Continue reading Best Fruit Pizza Ever
If I can take any kind of shortcut with cooking, I will find it! So when I say these bars are quick and easy, you can trust they are. This recipe has four ingredients and needs only a saucepan and baking dish. Goes into the oven for about 20 minutes. I eat a packaged granola … Continue reading Quick and Easy Granola Bars
If you're an Instagrammer and search the hashtags #healthysnack or #energysnack, you may be surprised to see photos of little dough-like balls instead of the expected fresh fruit or protein bars. They have various names—bliss balls, energy bites, energy balls. I find them to be truly blissful for two reasons: 1. They're easy to make, quick … Continue reading Why I Love Bliss Balls
Who doesn't love big soft pretzels? I tasted my first one in New York City from a streetside pretzel vendor: super velvety soft on the inside, chewy on the outside with sparks of saltiness from those big crystals. I haven't been able to find anything like them here. Auntie Anne's mall pretzels are too greasy, … Continue reading Soft Pretzels
In recent years, I haven't been much of a cookie person. I buy them for my son to take to school but otherwise they wouldn't make my shopping list. However this fall season I've found myself stealing a few from my son's stash to eat with afternoon tea. We have the packaged soft chocolate chip … Continue reading Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
