Creamy Peanut Butter Buster Bar
As a child, my summer memories were synonymous with trips to Dairy Queen, indulging in the timeless delight of a Dilly Bar. As my palate evolved, I graduated to the irresistible allure of the Buster bar, with its harmonious blend of chocolate, peanuts, and creamy ice cream—a true embodiment of the season. Today, while my […]
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins
Muffins can be a great source of nutrition if made properly. So often, when you’re at a coffee shop or a bakery, the muffins they sell are actually loaded with sugar, flour and fat. They make them sound healthy by putting fruit and nuts in them, which definitely makes them more healthy, but the base […]
Healthy Snack Attack!
I often get asked, “What are some healthy snacks that I could have in the evening?” Below are 5 different ideas for you, but I want to also give you a little insight into evening snacking. Last year I did quite a bit of research on our circadian rhythms, and how important it is for […]
Summer Strawberry Protein Balls
Mama popped by yesterday with 10 pounds of fresh picked strawberries for me, and I will tell you that they are nothing like the ones you buy in a clamshell from Costco! These are so sweet, and fragile, and always remind me that it is summertime! I froze a bunch of them because they honestly […]
No Sugar Homemade Dark Chocolate
Need a little pick me up of sweetness? Are you any bit of a chocoholic like me? Well, this might be an option! I do love chocolate and with Valentine’s Day approaching, what better time to share one of my favourite, mostly guilt-free chocolates! I created this chocolate, initially, out of necessity. I was put […]
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – No sugar added!
Looking for a protein filled, no added sugar muffin? Well, look no further. This is a low carb, muffin with only 1/2 cup of “flour” for the entire recipe. I used rice flour, but almond flour would be tasty and make it a paleo muffin! Part of my goal for 2021 is to stay far […]
Keto Roasted Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Well, I’ve ditched all the sugar in the house that was a temptation of any form. The holidays always seem to bring an onslaught of treats that I have trouble saying no to. I almost always “clean up” my holiday baking, adding in natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, and subbing out refined […]
5 Healthy Holiday Treats! PLUS 3 Strategies To Stay On Track This Season
How To Get Through The Holidays Without Gaining 10 Pounds! From the vantage point of a personal trainer, I have observed a pattern that there are two tricky times for clients in terms of throwing off their routine, and indulging a little more than they planned: Summer and Christmas holidays! Well, summer is past and […]
Pineapple Nicecream! No Dairy, No Sugar!
Nothing says summer like a Pina Colada!! Ahh, that perfect summertime flavor. Don’t you remember going to a nice restaurant as a kid, and your choice of virgin mocktails consisted of a Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers or the Pina Colada, which was always my pick, hands down. As soon as I was done making this, […]
Chai-Spiced Energy Balls
My daughter loves all things chai-spiced so I thought I would make up a batch of these little bites to add to her lunches. They totally taste like you’re sipping a chai latte, only far less sugar, more protein and more healthy fat. These get stored in the freezer and are a great grab-n-go snack […]
