yogurt + creamy pumpkin spice + pumpkin granola = layers of goodness! I know this is a late post for a pumpkin recipe, but pumpkin themed recipes continue well into the Christmas season at my place. I seldom grow tired of the sweet, robust flavor of pumpkin, and it seems there are always recipes that could use a bit of pumpkin flare! Needless to say, we'll be enjoying this pumpkin granola … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Carrot Curry Soup
Here is my recipe for a delightful sweet potato and carrot soup. I hope you enjoy it!Sweet Potato-Carrot Curry Soup2 Tbsp Oil (for grilling)2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled2 Large Carrots1 large Onion3 cloves garlic3 c. Water or low-sodium Veggie broth1 1/4 c. Coconut Milk1" knob of fresh Ginger or 1/2 tsp ginger powder2 Tbsp Curry1/2 tsp Garlic Powder1/2 tsp Onion Powder1/4+ Salt- may need to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Shake
This shake is rich and delightfully creamy with crisp fall flavors. It reminds me of a creamy pumpkin pie! It is just what my body was craving after my afternoon run.Speaking of running, I haven't posted much about running lately because, to be completely honest, there hasn't been much running going on over here. By the end of June (5 months ago) I had reached 69 miles. I was well ahead of my … [Read more...]
No-bake Chocolate Cookies
Super easy, healthy chocolate cookies.Healthy, protein-rich, sweet cookies that can be made and devoured in 3 minutes!I was having a major craving for a sweet chocolate-y treat, but did not want to eat anything with refined sugar, so I came up with these.I made two types of cookies. One was, of course, made with bananas and peanut butter, and the other was banana and peanut-free! You can roll … [Read more...]
Sweet Cinnamon Juice
Imagine... a divine slice of carrot cake meets a gooey, sweet cinnamon bun. That's what this reminds me of, but in a juice. A healthy, light, nutritious juice. The best part about it is the fact that I can have seconds and thirds with no guilt (or tummy ache)!It might seem a bit strange to see sweet potatoes in a juice recipe, but they taste great juiced and blended with other sweet produce. … [Read more...]