Homemade Low Sodium Chicken Bouillon Powder {Recipe}
No one likes bland food. That’s why herbs and spices and things like bouillon cubes exist. But, have you looked at the sodium content in bouillon powders?! Yikes! Just 1/2 a tablet (950 mg of sodium) accounts for 40% of your daily value (and that’s calculated on a 2000 calorie diet). Health Canada recommends a sodium […]
Quick Meal: Tuna Egg Muffins {recipe}
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy meal? Especially one prepared in advance and already for you in the fridge! These Tuna Egg Muffins are a variation of my Broccoli Egg Muffins. Pop a few for breakfast or snack. They are perfect for bringing with you on the go or at work. Ingredients: • 4 […]
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes {recipe}
It’s Pumpkin Time of year!! Now that it’s Autumn, pumpkin flavored food and drinks are everywhere. This morning I decided to try out creating a pumpkin protein pancake recipe… and it worked! It seems that pumpkin purée is a great substitute for applesauce. (Good to keep in mind for future baking) As with all my […]
Healthy Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies {recipe}
Peanut butter! YUM!! I don’t know why but it’s so tasty! Most people I know can’t get enough of the stuff! It’s definitely hard to limit how much you eat. I have to force myself to stop putting the spoon in for more. Turn peanut butter into a cookie and wham!! even more potent! However, […]
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk {recipe}
Do you drink almond milk? Have you ever thought about making your own? I didn’t even consider making my own until I saw a few posts on Facebook. And for a while I put it off because I thought it was too complicated. Good news: it’s SO EASY! And with just 1 cup almonds I […]
No-Bake Cocoa Macaroons {recipe}
I’m not one to love sweets… I’m more of a chip gal, but when my Mom sent me this recipe for No-Bake Cocoa Macaroons (thanks Mom!) I thought I’d try it out. Can I just say, YUM! And only 5 ingredients! And no bake!! It’s a perfect snack for busy parents to make for the kids […]
“Use What You Have” Quinoa Bean Salad {recipe}
If you’re looking for a quick, 20 minute eat clean lunch or dinner idea, you’ve found it! The great thing about this dish is that it’s never the same thing twice. The idea is to use items you currently have, which might not always be the same. The basics of the salad are quinoa, beans, […]
Easy Homemade Apple Sauce {recipe}
Making apple sauce from scratch is much easier than you may think! And by using the right apples, it will be naturally sweet so you won’t need to add any sugar. I was making my homemade protein bars recipe which calls for 1/4 cup apple sauce but when I opened up the bottle I had […]
Top 10 Ultimate SuperFoods
“Super food” is a name given to a food that is highly nutritional and contains many health benefits for your body. Part of the eat clean way of eating is to eat whole, natural foods instead of processed food. Superfoods are like the cream of the crop of these healthy foods. If optimal health is […]
Eat Clean Bean Burgers {recipe}
I’m a huge fan of beef and enjoy my eat clean hamburgers, but sometimes it’s good to switch things up. I recently came across a recipe for black bean burgers and thought I’d give it a try! Since I didn’t have black beans in my pantry, I used red kidney beans. Other beans may also […]
Gluten-Free Meatloaf Pizza {recipe}
Pizza is one of the most versatile foods out there!! You can go from simple toppings like marinara sauce and cheese to going all out with sausage, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, mushrooms, olives, a variety of cheeses… and the list goes on! Can you tell I love pizza?! It’s in my top 5 list […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {recipe}
I love chips!! I’m more of a salty snacker than a sweet snacker (although I really love my sugar-free chocolate dip!) However, chips really pack a lot of calories and it’s so hard to eat just a few. I recently discovered a healthy snack alternative — garlic parmesan roasted chickpeas! (It’s even gluten-free). I made […]
Sugar-Free Chocolate Dip {recipe}
Here’s a little secret (not so secret) about me: I’m not much of a baker. How I came to create this sugar-free chocolate dip is a case in point! I was attempting to make these truffles but had made a few modifications and it didn’t turn out. However, what I did make was this delicious […]