healthy cinnamon apple yogurt parfaits, great for breakfast, snack, or dessert So it's September. And though some of us are still sweating in summer-weather, September puts me in the mood for all kinds of fall flavors. Beginning with apples. Growing up in Washington … [Read more...]
Family Favorite Energy Balls.
Energy balls are one staple snack food I have in my fridge almost all of the time. I shared a recipe for our favorite energy balls within another post a couple years ago, but as I am cleaning up my archives, I wanted to give the recipe it's very own post. It is worthy. … [Read more...]
Easy (and healthy) Baked French Toast with Bananas
Tis the season to...BAKE! :) I have these really fond memories of my mom's baked french toast. She used to make it for brunch on holidays, and what I really remember was that it was super sweet and a complete indulgence. I mean: cream cheese and butter and sugar and … [Read more...]
4 Ingredient, 5 Minute (no bake) Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Our boys are currently going through a stage called eating everything all of the time. I'm not sure what's going on, but it's testing both my creative cooking abilities and our budget. So it may not surprise you that I'm a sight to behold at Costco. You can't miss … [Read more...]
Overnight Oatmeal Jars
Overnight Oatmeal Jars!Have you tried them yet? I thought I might be the last one... So I finally started experimenting with them, and now I wonder what took me so long. These are brilliant!And since we now have our favorite flavor combos, I thought I might as well share … [Read more...]
Family Favorite Egg and Potato Bake
Wanna know what makes me feel like a really good mom? When I make a healthy, hot breakfast for my family. It's kind of silly, because -- really: what about all of those dinners I make every single some nights of the week? Don't they count? Sure they do, but … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Loco Moco Breakfast: The legend, the love…and a lighter version.
If you've spent some time in Hawaii, you have probably experienced (or at least wondered about) the Loco Moco plate found on local menus. Loco Moco is a traditional Hawaiian meal consisting of a pile of sticky white rice, topped with a thick hamburger patty, a fried egg, and … [Read more...]
The Best Gluten Free Muffins: Banana, Berry, or Your Choice Add-ins
So, it seems that I'm surrounded by Gluten free folks these days. My poor bread-loving father was diagnosed with Celiac disease five years ago. My dear friend Jules, who I spend a lot of time with, is also gluten-free. And we've recently brought into our crazy family … [Read more...]
Tropical Smoothie Bowls: Make your own Acai, and Super Green Bowls
So, let's start this one with YUM!.... If you're not hooked on tropical smoothies and smoothie bowls yet, then let's just get this party started, shall we? Smoothies and smoothie bowls have been popular in Hawaii for years, and if they haven't hit your neighborhood yet, … [Read more...]
(Uncle) Dr. Ted’s Nut Bars
I have a treat for you this week. Something delicious to add to your healthy cooking list in this New Year... This year we had Dave's parents, and his sister's family in town for the holidays. We had a great time catching up, eating holiday meals, hanging at the beach, … [Read more...]
15 Favorite Holiday Breakfast Recipes
I love making breakfast for the family during the holidays. There is something about starting the day with a hot breakfast that fulfills my inner longing to be...my own mom. It gives me all of the holidays feels. I want to freeze those early morning moments, sipping my … [Read more...]
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal {The Perfect Fall Breakfast}
Anyone need some fresh breakfast inspiration? Maybe with a hint of fall in there? Well I have something just for you... With four growing boys, I'm constantly trying to start their day with something other than cold cereal (which they would gladly have every day if I let … [Read more...]
The Three Best Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are pretty much an every day thing in our house. And not to be braggy, but...we kind of consider ourselves experts on the subject. I had a few smoothie recipes up on my blog back when it was still thegrommom.com, but since my re-launch last summer, I haven't … [Read more...]
Baked Gingerbread Oatmeal, Two ways. {Gluten-free}
I'm trying to figure out if it is normal develop brand new tastes or cravings in the middle of your life. (?) I've never really thought about it before, but I guess I assumed that by now my taste buds have probably made up their mind about most things. But I must be wrong, … [Read more...]
BANANA Papaya PANCAKES (with coconut syrup.)
There is something really wonderful about a summer morning breakfast...The kind where you set up table outside, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and have a NO-RUSH kind of morning. Have you had one of those breakfasts yet this summer? If not...I think you should try it! … [Read more...]
Coconut Peanut Butter Granola, For the Win
I am conducting an unofficial poll today on the hot topic of COLD CEREAL: Does your family eat a lot of cold cereal? I mean, the kind out of a box from the grocery store. If so, like how often? Daily? Multiple times daily? and... If you remove cold cereal from your home, … [Read more...]
Strawberry Yogurt Donuts! I love you.
Happy Valentine's Day! I probably don't say it enough, so this seems like the perfect time to remind you that... ...I love you! And I really wish I could give each of you one of these to prove it. Really, one day, when I'm an old lady, sitting on the porch in my rocking … [Read more...]
Simple, Quick-Rise Cinnamon Rolls {Gluten-free or Regular}
The holidays may be over…But long live the Cinnamon Roll! Amen? I know I know, I should be sharing some healthy recipe for all of you New-Years Resolution types who are trying to behave well for AT LEAST the month of January…But since I made my fourth batch of these this … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat, No-Sugar Banana Bread. {that tastes really great.}
Right about now, I think I could use one big detox. Anyone else? Since I major in moderation, I won't be going THAT extreme, but a little cutting back on sugar right now sounds super good. And this banana bread recipe is a perfect way to do just that, while staying perfectly … [Read more...]
Icelandic Pancakes
Did you grow up with a "second mom?" Maybe it was a friend's mom, or a relative that you related to more like another mom? Recently, when one of Josiah's friends referred to me as his "second mom" I felt so happy. A second mom is a good thing. I always say It takes a … [Read more...]
Perfect Pumpkin Scones
Pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin. You're not tired of it yet, are you? I hope not, because I could do pumpkin recipes all year long. But that would be weird, right? So I'll stay within the unspoken September to November allotted pumpkin recipe time frame. I wasn't even planning … [Read more...]
Orange Mac-Nut Pumpkin Muffins
It is September!! My very favorite time of the year. In my book, September means FALL. Fall Fall Fall. I don't care of it is still 90 degrees, and we just got in from the beach. It. Is. FALL. (Just be glad I'm not pulling out my Christmas lights…) And fall means pumpkin … [Read more...]
The Best Banana Muffins
With over 100 banana trees on our property, I am always looking for new ways to use bananas. The bananas we grow are actually "apple bananas" which have a slightly different flavor and texture than your typical banana. I don't know if I would call the flavor anything close to … [Read more...]
Baked (CRUNCHY!) French Toast.
Was my mom the only one making these in the 70's in the 80's back in the day? (side note: When did MY decades start sounding so LONG AGO!?) I don't think I've heard anyone talk about baked french toast outside of my own family. Which I find strange because it is … [Read more...]
