Homemade Larabars

Homemade Larabars

  Up until recently, Larabars were a staple in this house! Recent information regarding Prop 37 (GMO labeling of foods) came to my attention and made me change my mind. Do you know Larabar is owned by General Mills and they have contributed $520,000 to defeat proposition 37? Yowzas! Sounds guilty of using GMO foods … Continue reading

Curried Quinoa and Adzuki Bean Burger Wraps

Curried Quinoa and Adzuki Bean Burger Wraps

You’re probably saying adzuki what? That’s what I said when I first heard about these little red beans. Burgers are a staple in our house lately (easy finger food for our 1-year old) and I’m always up for a new bean so I added some to my last Nuts.com order. To be honest, these burgers came … Continue reading

BEST Lentil & Tomato Soup

BEST Lentil & Tomato Soup

Another one pot meal! I know it’s a little too hot for soup but hey, it works in our house right now. Our 1-year old loves soup so it’s an easy reheat meal when I’m super busy. Plus he really enjoys the burgers I make out of the leftovers! This soup is REALLY GOOD! My … Continue reading

Cheater Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Cheater Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I call these “cheater” cookies because they’re so easy to make and really good for you… feels like I’m cheating! 😉 NO flour and NO sugar! I may use these as potty-training bribes since they pass as cookies. Hey, whatever works! I found the original recipe on Pinterest but didn’t find a link attached anywhere. … Continue reading

Lentil Kale Soup

Lentil Kale Soup

This soup is a meal in itself! Our kids both loved this soup, especially our 1-year old who ate two big bowls! I served this with a little Coconut ‘Bacon’ on top, it was delicious! Original recipe from Food.com. Ingredients 5 cups vegetable broth + 3 cups water (OR 8 cups of water) 1 1/2 … Continue reading