Eat + Enjoy + Restore
So now that I’m a mom of four kids ages 6 and under. I’ve had to streamline my meals, grocery shopping, and pantry staples. This has been especially true now that I’ve headed back to working part-time and seeing one on one clients. Gone are […]
Health Benefits of Pumpkin If you’ve read my last post, you’ve probably realized that I have been on a pumpkin kick lately. I just can’t help it during the fall. I LOVE pumpkins – whether they be the real thing, ceramic or plastic. Besides being one […]
Ok, so you all know I love me some chocolate chips. In our house, we keep a bag of Enjoy Life brand chips in the fridge to easily grab a few we anyone needs a bit of a chocolate fix. Adding the chocolate to these nutrient-dense muffins was just what they needed to become even more delicious.
I love pumpkin in ALL my recipes this time of year – yes, I even head to Starbucks once in a while and get the PSL (pumpkin spice latte). On November 1st, I always end up having a ton of mini pumpkins leftover from Halloween, and I like to come up with creative ways to use them in my meals. My two favorites have been my pumpkin stuffing (recipe post coming soon) and these muffins. If you don’t know how to roast a pumpkin, check out my post here, or use the canned kind – I seem to hoard this a lot too this time of year. 🙂
I should also note that I usually make my own gluten-free/corn-free flour mixes, but recently I stumbled across this gem at none other than Target. This versatile flour blend is very close to the blend I make at home and is really easy to work with. Find it here.
What I’m sharing today – I think just about anyone can relate to. I mean, especially this year…..2020 – like what the…. Am I Right?! We are planners but didn’t see this coming… Anyone who knows me knows that I am a bit of a […]
Traveling may look a lot different nowadays, but as we all start to branch out our own socially distanced way, it’s important to not only remember to wash our hands but also to fuel our bodies with foods that we enjoy and that will nourish […]
This recipe tastes as good as a candy bar, and will still make your body feel good after. It can be tailored to fit almost any food sensitivity need – as long as dates are tolerated and are one of my favorite snacks to take on road trips. This little date bite contains carbs, protein, fat, and fiber – all things you need to feel satisfied and satiated after snacking.
1 cup of pitted dates
½ cup of sunflower butter
¼ cup of maple syrup
1 cup of gluten-free oats
1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
1 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices. It has been shown to help improve insulin resistance and be an inflammation buster. Since my kids love cinnamon and I use it pretty often in cooking and baking, I choose the Ceylon type of cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon contains less of the toxin coumarin than the more common type of cinnamon Cassia. Coumarin has been potentially linked to liver problems and damage, cognitive development issues, and potential cancer in animal and human studies. Find my favorite brand of Ceylon cinnamon here.
Sunflower butter is a great nut-free alternative and safe for schools/daycare etc. However, any nut or seed butter will work for this recipe. Sunflower butter is a great source of Vitamin E (approx 40% of your daily need) and unlike some peanut butter, it contains no trans-fat. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps rid your body of free radicals and oxidative stress. Vitamin E may even be helpful to decrease the aging process of your cells. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, so you want to make sure that if you are supplementing with Vitamin E, you aren’t overdoing it. Find my go-to sunflower butter here.
