this dish combines hearty whole grain oats, plump, juicy raisins, crunchy walnuts and a hint of cinnamon & brown sugar for an easy and inexpensive breakfast option you can eat all week long! I know the new year tends to be a time for diet resolutions, but this year I’d like to challenge you to…
whole grain gingerbread pancakes
fluffy whole grain pancakes get the holiday treatment when they’re infused with delicious gingerbread flavor for a breakfast the whole family is sure to love. ‘Tis the season for gingerbread! Of all the holiday flavors, gingerbread is one of my most-loved. It also just so happens to be one of Owen’s favorite flavors so I…
cardamom & cinnamon pear baked french toast with walnuts
tender baked pears lend a perfect hint of sweetness to hearty whole wheat bread and crunchy walnuts, all of which are brought together with a dreamy cardamom & cinnamon spice flavor in this baked french toast. This post is sponsored by USA Pears. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing…
17 ways with black beans
17 recipes from breakfast to dessert that will put that can of black beans you have hiding in your pantry to good use! I know I’m not alone in having that rogue can of black beans hiding in the back of my pantry! If you’re scraping for things to make at the end of the…
whole grain pumpkin spice banana muffins
these lightly sweetened pumpkin spice banana muffins are so moist thanks to the addition of yogurt and packed with whole grains, making them a muffin you can feel good about serving up! This post is sponsored by siggi’s. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with brands…
2 ingredient pumpkin spice parfaits
this easy 2-ingredient parfait is packed with pumpkin spice flavor and comes together in about 2 minutes allowing you to indulge in some of the season’s best flavors in no time! The best thing about the world going pumpkin spice crazy is that there are a TON of really delicious and even healthful products on…
cinnamon raisin walnut oatmeal
creamy oats combine with plump raisins, crunchy walnuts and a dash of cinnamon to make this easy oatmeal filled with items you’re sure to have on hand! Okay, I’ve owed this recipe to you guys for way too long! Every time I would make it, I would eat it before I took pictures but this…
baked apples stuffed with overnight vanilla cinnamon raisin walnut oats
tart apples are sprinkled with cinnamon then baked until tender and filled with vanilla cinnamon raisin walnut oatmeal for the perfect fall breakfast. This post is sponsored by siggi’s. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with brands I love to bring you wholesome, balanced recipes! I’m…
13 amazing fall breakfast ideas
The official start to autumn is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited about it! Despite the fact that it looks and feels nothing close to fall here in the carolinas, I’m doing all my same traditions that I’ve always done back in the Northeast hoping that it brings a little fall…
whole grain apple coffee cake
this tender whole grain coffee cake is packed with fresh apples and warm spices making it a fall breakfast everyone will reach for! Is there anything better chunks of warm apples smack in the middle of your coffee cake? It’s honestly like eating apple pie for breakfast – tender apples paired with warm autumn spices. …
whole grain morning glory muffins
tender whole grain muffins with warm spices, apples, raisins, coconut and carrots make these a delicious and nutritious breakfast for fall! Okay you guys, it’s officially September which means that I can start cooking and baking with apples! Even though it’s nowhere near Fall weather outside, I like to start using apples the moment September…
peanut butter banana breakfast cookies
these easy, no-sugar added breakfast cookies are perfect for back to school. throw them into lunchboxes as a yummy treat or grab them yourself on your way out the door! I don’t know if you know this about me, but cookies are my #1 dessert choice. I will choose them over pretty much any other…
easy short-stack whole grain pancakes
easy, fluffy pancakes use just 8 ingredients and take 10 minutes to make! they will definitely will be your new go-to pancake recipe! Who doesn’t love pancakes? I feel like they’re pretty much a universally loved food. I haven’t even come across anyone in all my years of life who has told me that they…
3 ingredient whole grain bagels
these easy homemade whole grain bagels come together with just 3 ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time! top with your most-loved bagel toppings and lather on your favorite spreads! You guys. This recipe is everything. It literally brings together homemade dough with just 3 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. Now, to…
top 5 posts from last summer
You guys, HOW is it already August?! I honestly don’t even know where this summer went. Ever since having Owen time is on some sort of a warp speed and showing no signs of slowing down. Because of that, I find my new nightly routine tends to be reminiscing. After we get Owen down, Chad…
sprouted wheat peanut butter banana cinnamon muffins
these sprouted wheat muffins are loaded with banana flavor not to mention fiber! slather with peanut butter warm from the oven or crumble over a yogurt bowl for an easy, satisfying breakfast! For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you know that we were recently in Atlanta. Before we left I had seen…
pesto vegetable and mozzarella egg bake
this delicious egg bake is loaded with protein, fiber and flavor. pair it with some fruit and whole grain bread for a fully balanced breakfast or with a salad and avocado for an easy lunch! I love an egg bake. Whether it’s with broccoli, peppers and feta or spinach, tomato and mozzarella, it’s something that…
raspberry peach overnight oatmeal
This post is sponsored by siggi’s. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with brands I love to bring you wholesome, balanced recipes! The hot heat of summer is officially here which means I’m switching out my flats for flip flops, long sleeves for tank tops and…
gluten-free lemon waffles with mixed berry compote
This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with companies to create yummy, wholesome recipes! I’ve got the breakfast of your summer dreams right here! Pillowy soft lemon-flavored waffles topped with a warm mixed berry compote. And get this,…
sugar-free apple carrot banana muffins
Now that Owen is eating real food, I’ve been trying to make some easy things ahead of time on Sunday that he can eat all week. He’s a FIEND for bread with peanut butter, so I figured it would be good to whip up some muffins this week that had some fruit and veggies in…
baked cherry vanilla almond oatmeal
There are a lot of things about being a parent that I couldn’t have predicted, but one of the most unexpected was how my eating would change. It hasn’t changed in the way that I structure my meals (for those unfamiliar, read my food philosophy here!) but it’s definitely changed in that I have A…
easy pancake roll-ups
Don’t you love a meal that looks like you spent a TON of time on it but it’s actually ridiculously easy to pull together? I definitely do! Even if you’re just cooking for yourself, it makes breakfast so much more fun in my opinion. These easy pancake roll-ups definitely fall into that category! I recently…
sunrise smoothies
The weather is getting warmer which means I’m craving cooler, more refreshing options for breakfast most days. If you ask me, there’s nothing better than sunrises and sunsets. Whenever we go to the beach, I’ll always get up early to be able to catch the sun rising into the sky and stay out late to…
easy breakfast burritos
these breakfast burritos are the perfect sunday brunch meal! filled with fiber and protein, they’ll definitely become a go-to in your house! Growing up my two cousins and my two sisters and I were all inseparable. My mom and my aunt are best friends so we were together pretty much all the time. We loved…