8/27/2021 Lemon Poppy Seed Protein BitesOur lemon tree has been out of control lately so I’ve been coming up with all sorts of fun ways to use all our fresh citrus! Enter these Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Bites! They’re packed with lemony flavor and loaded with healthy fats and protein to satisfy your afternoon snack attack. They're the perfect thing to keep on hand in your fridge or freezer when you just need a little something to get you through to your next meal. The combination of protein and fat will fill you up and keep you satisfied during your busy day, and obviously aside from being super healthy, they're SO delicious! They didn't last more than 24 hours in our house so I think I'll have to make a double batch next time!
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8/17/2021 Berry Baked OatmealWould you believe it's almost the 8-year anniversary of this recipe on Weeknight Bite!? I originally posted it one week after Mitch and I got engaged and the original post was full of giddiness and gushing all about how my "fiancé" loves this recipe so much. It's so funny to go back to the early WNB posts because in some ways, it feels like the time has flown by, but then I watch the recipe video that was part of this original post (scroll down to the bottom to check it out — I'm way too sentimental to delete these videos, even if the time has come to update the post and the photos!), and I get a peek into our life at that exact moment, and it makes me so nostalgic and happy and also feels like it was a lifetime ago! I'll tell ya what hasn't changed though — how delicious this recipe is... and how much Mitch still loves it ha! He wolfed down about half the pan after I finished shooting the new photos, and I had to laugh that it is just as big of a hit now as it was 8 years ago.
1/2/2021 Banana Chia Seed PuddingChia pudding is one of those snacks that's constantly stocked in my fridge. It's super easy to make, only requires a couple ingredients, and it's perfect as a snack or to satisfy your sweet tooth in the healthiest way! I've shared so many different ways to make chia pudding with you guys - Gingerbread Chia Pudding, Apple Pie Chia Pudding, and Coconut Chia Pudding - but out of all of them, my very favorite is this one, Banana Chia Seed Pudding. This is actually the most simple of all of them, but there's just something about blending the banana with the nut milk before mixing it with the chia seeds that gives it such a good, creamy consistency and makes it feel more desserty... I can't get enough! If you've ever tried the chia pudding from True Food Kitchen (I'm obsessed!), this one really reminds me of it, and I know it's even better for you because we're not adding in any additional sugar!
4/19/2016 The most delicious Paleo, Gluten-Free GRANOLA everDoes anyone else lose all self-control when eating cereal? It's just way too easy to keep refilling that big bowl of deliciousness - it's so simple but SO good. I don't even allow myself to buy cereal because it's always what I crave right before bed at like 11pm when the last thing I should be eating is CEREAL. Maybe it's because of my old sorority days - coming back to the sorority house at 2am where everyone's favorite late night snack was a huge bowl (ok, several huge bowls) of cereal from the giant dispenser of goodness - I'm talking Lucky Charms, Frosted Mini Wheats, Honey Bunches of Oats . . . all the best (AKA worst) ones out there. Those were the days. Fast forward several years to today, where I try to keep my diet relatively low-carb and focus primarily on healthy fats and protein. So what's a cereal-loving girl to do? The answer is simple - MAKE THIS GRANOLA. It's the perfect solution to my cereal cravings and it's gluten-free, Paleo (meaning no grains, no refined sugar, and no dairy), and full of fiber and healthy Omega 3s and Omega 6s! Obviously the best thing about this recipe is that it's absolutely delicious! Thank goodness my coworker turned me on to the idea of Paleo Granola. From now on, it's going to be a staple in my pantry at all times. You may be thinking "grain-free granola? no oats? huh!?" YES, trust me - someway, somehow, it still has that oat-y, sweet, toasty, crunchy, clustery vibe that we all know and love about granola. You will be as hooked as I am. Ok let's get to it shall we? Ingredients Recipe inspired by The Roasted Root 2 cups raw walnuts 2 cups raw cashews 1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins 1 egg white 2 tbsp water 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted) 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp kosher salt Yields 2 quarts of granola 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Add the walnuts, cashews, and pepitas to a food processor or blender and pulse a few times to roughly chop the nuts. (Do not grind them into a fine meal - just a rough chop!) 3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk, whisk, whisk the egg white with the water until it becomes bubbly and slightly foamy. Then add the coconut oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, and whisk well to combine. 4. Pour the chopped nut mixture into the egg white mixture, then add the chia seeds, shredded coconut, and cranberries. Stir everything together to make sure it is evenly coated. 5. Spread granola mixture evenly on your parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Stir once after 10 minutes of baking. Make sure to watch it carefully as it can burn on the outer edges and may need to be mixed more than once! 6. Remove granola and allow to cool. Do not break it apart until it's cooled for at least 10 minutes so you can get some nice clusters! 7. Use a spatula to get under the granola and break it up. Once cooled, store in a sealable glass jar. 8. Enjoy with almond milk, on top of yogurt, on top of a smoothie bowl, with your chia pudding or just alone as a snack! I love this recipe because it's super flexible and you can alter it however you'd like. No matter what, it will always be delicious. Choose your favorite nuts first - if you'd rather go with almonds, pecans, or macadamia nuts, do it! Want em all? Why not! Try adding sunflower seeds and/or flax seeds. Swap cranberries for raisins. The possibilities are endless!
Eating this granola with almond milk and sliced strawberries made me so happy - it took me right back to my sorority-girl-cereal-monster days . . . but much healthier this time! :) Happy wellness Wednesday, friends! Wishing you all a very healthy and delicious week! 3/2/2016 Hosting a DIY Brunch Shower + Recipe IdeasThe last few years have been jam packed with amazing celebrations - engagements, weddings, and now new babies. With all of these happy milestones came tons bridal and baby showers to plan! After hosting and attending these beautiful showers, I'd definitely say my favorite type of shower is a brunch at someone's home. It's a relaxed, laid-back environment, and honestly what is more delicious than brunch! A few weeks ago, 6 friends and I hosted a DIY baby shower for our dear friend Stephanie (her daughter was just born two days ago on leap year!) Step 1 was finding a venue - our friend Priscilla volunteered to have it at her gorgeous new home - perfect! Step 2: Determine a theme - we went with a girly Rainbow Sprinkle theme, perfect for our mom-to-be. Step 3: Coordinate favors, decorations, and games with the hostesses. And last: figure out a menu. With 30 people coming, we needed to create a super yummy menu, but it also had to be easy enough to through together without getting stressed out or spending the whole day in the kitchen. My friend Hillary (you may have seen her in some of the first WNB videos!) is a culinary queen, so we decided to partner on a menu that we could easily work on together - Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Mixed Berries, French Toast Casserole, Vegetable Frittata, and Sweet Potato Hash. Then we coordinated with the other hostesses and my mom to help with drinks and desserts, and we were all set! Menu Details Yogurt Parfaits: We used clear plastic cups and started with a layer of greek yogurt on the bottom, then a bit of honey, gluten-free granola, and berries, and repeated the layers. Yummy and healthy! Overnight French Toast Casserole: making anything that can sit overnight is such a huge help when you're cooking for a brunch shower. We combined several Overnight French Toast Casserole recipes we found on Pinterest (there are so many good ones!) and used a combination of Brioche and Challah, lots of cinnamon, sugar, cream, and topped it with pure maple syrup and powdered sugar. Not exactly healthy but definitely a worthy indulgence! Vegetable Frittata: We did a version of the WNB Breakfast Casserole and used sautéed onions, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, tomato, and mozzarella cheese. Any veggies that you love will work in a frittata! Sweet Potato Hash: Another fan favorite. We did one version with pancetta and another one meat-free. Just chop up sweet potatoes, mix them with olive oil, sautéed onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, and roast until crispy! My number one tip if you're cooking for a shower is to do as much as you can the night before. The overnight French toast casserole was a huge help. We also cut up all the fruit and sliced the veggies for the frittata the night before. No stressing on the day of the event please! Brunch shower success! Can't beat a fun day filled with delicious food and lots of girl-time.
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