Have you ever tried cooking or baking with almond flour? Almond flour is made from finely ground almonds and is a lower-carb and gluten-free alternative to regular flour. Though you may be skeptical, it still makes for delicious baked goods, or can even be used as a substitute for breadcrumbs in savory dishes. Read on to find out why I like using almond flour and for some of my favorite recipes!

Salads are the perfect hot weather food. I didn’t start making my own salad dressings until fairly recently, but now that I have I’ll never go back to buying them at the store. Premade salad dressings are packed full of extra (mostly unhealthy) ingredients that homemade varieties are lacking. Today I’ll discuss why I like making my own salad dressings and one of my favorite simple recipes with only 4 ingredients.

Avocado toast is probably one of my favorite things in the world to eat; if you’ve never tried it, you should! Though avocados can be a bit pricey, they pack a solid nutrition punch so I think they are worth the higher price tag. Today I’ll share with you the health benefits of avocado and my 3 favorite ways to eat avocado toast.

Since we’ve been talking so much about carbs, I thought I’d share some of my favorite ways to incorporate carbs into meals and snacks. Keep reading for a few of my favorite recipes!

This warm weather we’ve been having means it’s time for me to share one of my favorite smoothie recipes! I love smoothies year-round, but they’re especially refreshing on a warm day. Chocolate and peanut butter are one of my favorite combinations, so why not put them in a smoothie? Read on to see what makes this smoothie taste so creamy and delicious!

Did you know that you can roast frozen broccoli? Roasting is one of my favorite ways to eat vegetables, especially broccoli. The great thing about frozen veggies is that no chopping is required! The texture is slightly different than roasted fresh broccoli, but it still tastes great, especially when cooked with a little oil and seasoning, such as dried herbs or garlic powder. Read on to learn how you can quickly and easily turn your bag of frozen broccoli into a delicious roasted side dish. 

Since it’s still National Oatmeal Month, I thought I would share another one of my favorite oatmeal recipes today! Like I shared in last week’s post, oatmeal is a quick and healthy breakfast option. Mornings can be a busy time, so if you don’t have time for a hot breakfast, overnight oats may be the best option for you! Keep reading to find out what they are and for some tasty recipes.

Did you know it’s National Oatmeal Month? Oatmeal is one of my go-to breakfast options because it’s quick, healthy, and tasty! Many people think of oatmeal as a sweet breakfast, but I actually prefer it as a savory dish. Today, I’ll share with you the health benefits of oatmeal, plus my recipe for savory oatmeal.

Happy New Year! I thought I’d start the New Year with a simple recipe for one of my favorite foods: peanut butter! It’s rare for there to be a day where I don’t eat peanut butter. In this post, I’ll compare the nutrition and cost of store-bought to homemade varieties and I’ll share my favorite ways to incorporate peanut butter into my diet. Also, make sure to check out my other Better Butters series recipes!