Recipes

One morning, I woke up wanting a protein shake reminiscent of a strawberry shortcake. The outcome is this Strawberry Shake with Protein Powder that is full of juicy strawberry flavor! First, I gather up some frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, nonfat Greek yogurt, and light whipped topping. Next, blitz it all up in […]

My juicer is one of my most prized possessions in my kitchen. I use it to make all types of juices, including my Fresh Start Juice with Carrots, Apples, and Ginger. It is called “fresh start” because it is so nutritious to drink in the mornings! Begin by throwing some carrots, lemon, cucumber, parsley, apples, […]

Some of my favorite fruits are bananas and kiwi. They remind me of tropical drinks! That’s why I created one of my favorite protein shakes, my Banana Kiwi Protein Shake. It is bursting with the flavors of fresh bananas and kiwi. I start by adding the two main ingredients into the blender, followed by Greek […]

Starting the morning with a protein shake really invigorates your AM routine. My Key Lime Pie Protein Shake has all of the flavors of a fresh slice of key lime pie. This shake also has a secret ingredient; pineapple! I start by blending up some skim milk, vanilla protein powder, pineapple, vanilla, lime juice, Stevia, […]

If you love Chuy’s Jalapeno Ranch Dip, then this is a must make Copycat Recipe made with Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix.  It tastes just like the restaurant version. Since moving from Texas to Ohio, one of the challenges my husband Daron has encountered is finding a good Mexican restaurant.  In Texas, the options […]

Forget coffee. Give me a smoothie first thing in the morning! This Banana Mixed Berry Smoothie is the perfect morning drink to help keep you full until lunchtime. First, add some strawberries, blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, honey, chia seeds, and ice to the blender. Next, turn the blender to high. And that’s it! After all, […]

Juicing produce is the best way to have all your daily servings of vegetables and fruit in one delicious cup! My ultra-healthy Kale Green Juice has all the nutrition your body needs. I begin by adding kale, celery, lemon, cucumber, and parsley into the juicer. Then I just sit back and let the juicer work […]

Green smoothies are healthy, but they don’t need to be flavorless! My Green Monster Smoothie is a fabulous green smoothie that works to “scare off” any toxins in the body. Prior to starting this recipe, be sure to freeze a banana for when you are ready to blend. After that, add the banana, spinach, almond […]

An ideal healthy breakfast consists of fruit, oats, yogurt, and maybe some orange juice. My Strawberry Pineapple Breakfast Smoothie has all of those things, and more! This smoothie is filling, just like a meal, and is ideal for an optimal breakfast. First, I begin by readying all of my fruit. I like to use pineapple […]

The delicate flavor of white tea is a great treat when you’re typically a green tea drinker. Add some healthy additional ingredients and you get my Metabolism Boosting White Tea! This drink is a fabulous, fruity cup of comfort. Plus, it helps boost your metabolism. I simply combine brewed white tea with some honey and […]

I am never short of smoothie ideas, because I love them so much! One of my favorites is my Cranberry Peach Weight Loss Smoothie, which is so simple to make! First, add a bag of frozen peaches to your high-powered blender. Then add cranberry juice, frozen yogurt, cucumber, flax meal, and ice. I also sweeten […]

Do you ever want to add a little boost to your morning tea? My Morning Detox Green Tea is a detoxifying drink that will warm you up as the sun rises. It is perfect for the morning after a big holiday meal. First, I brew some healthy green tea, then add honey, lemon, strawberries, and […]