Protein-Packed Baked Oatmeal Oatmeal is a classic breakfast staple, but let’s be honest—it doesn’t always keep you full for long. Ever find yourself reaching for a snack an hour after having oatmeal for breakfast? That was me every time I made oatmeal. My grandpa used to set up his steel cut oats in a slow…
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Greek Yogurt and Berry Coffee Cake
Protein Coffee Cake I’ve posted this Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake recipe once already, but I had a glitch with my recipe software. It liked my Strawberry Protein Smoothie so much that it wanted every blog post to have it! Thank you to those of you who let me know. Decades ago, I worked as an…
Strawberry Protein Smoothie
A High-Protein Smoothie To Start Your Morning Right I’ve posted this strawberry smoothie recipe once already, but I had a glitch with my recipe software. Thank you to those of you who let me know. Here’s the updated version with nutritional info calculated. It’s Strawberry Protein Smoothie season around here. I start making smoothies regularly…
Chia Seed Pudding
Chia Seed Pudding Last week was BUSY! I’m getting back in the groove after attending The Southern C in Sea Island, Georgia. My head is spinning and I’m not quite sure where to start with my catch-up process. But one thing I know that would help me out is quick on-the-go breakfasts. When you need…
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas Earlier this week, I was a guest on HoustonLife for a Mother’s Day brunch segment. Derrick Shore and I made the Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake from my cookbook and talked about homemade vanilla extract, mimosa bars (sparkling wine with a variety of juice add-ins), and generally treating mom to a morning…
Almond, Chia and Cherry Muffins
Almond, Chia and Cherry Muffins Streusel topped cherry muffins are the summer treat you need in rotation. This was a recipe I posted on Instagram last summer and now that it’s cherry season, it’s time to fire it up again. Cherries are here and we’ve already eaten about three pounds worth at our house. Make…
Protein Pancakes
Brunch, But Make it Nutritious Fluffy protein pancakes, dripping with maple syrup. What could be a better welcome to the weekend? Gluten-free and dairy-free (if you don’t use butter to cook them off), these protein pancakes are full of whole foods ingredients you can feel good about. Made with whole grain oats that are finely…
Wild Blueberry Smoothie
Otherwise known as the “back-to-school” smoothie, this wild blueberry wonder is packed with antioxidants. Organic wild blueberries are one of those foods best bought in the frozen food section (unless you live in Maine, Michigan or Canada). Flash frozen in season at their peak, there’s nothing wrong with buying produce from the freezer aisle. Yesterday,…
Savory Breakfast Bread Pudding
Christmas Eve tends to be a late night: Candlelight services, dinner with family, elfing into the wee hours. When you wake up Christmas morning, the last thing on your mind should be what to feed a house full of ravenous family. Keep your people satiated, and keep your sanity, with a little advance planning. Make…
Holiday Granola to Feed a Crowd
If you don’t have a large sheetpan, use two cookie sheets when baking the granola and rotate them halfway through. The granola needs to cook in a single layer so it toasts evenly. If you use dark baking pans, decrease the time by 10 minutes and check the granola while cooking to make sure it…