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 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...]
Snickerdoodle Shake (guilt-free!)
This shake reminded me so much of a snickerdoodle cookie, I couldn't believe it was actually guilt-free! I recently shared my Peanut Butter Banana Shake, which is delicious. For those who aren't huge peanut butter lovers, or if you are craving the sugary cinnamon flavor of a cookie but want to stay on a healthy track, this is your perfect solution. Hope you enjoy it as much as we … [Read more...]
Churros
It's a May thing!Today we spent the day at Disneyland. It was such a wonderful day spent with the most special people in my life, my siblings. It's so beautiful to share relationships with siblings. The people I once enjoyed because they were such good playmates at barbies and Cop 'n' Robbers are now the people whom I deeply admire. They are wonderful and incredible adults- precious friends who … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa
I am so excited to finally have hot cocoa again! Throughout my childhood I would drink hot chocolate from time to time, usually during holidays or on rainy days. My family had a tradition where my brothers and sisters would all huddle outside on our small covered porch while it was raining, and we'd sip hot cocoa with red licorice as the straw. It was a tradition that my oldest sister started, and … [Read more...]