Overnight Steel-Cut Oats

June 26, 2013

When my mother-in-law visited, she made up a batch of these steel cut oats and my husband and I liked them so much we now make a bunch of individual servings every Sunday so we have them throughout the week. We enjoy them at breakfast, or as a mid-morning meal. Steel cut oats are the best choice because they are the least processed oats which means your body really needs to work to digest them, thus keeping you fuller for longer. (Read more in depth here.) I love making them in mason jars for the convenience of having an individual serving right at your fingertips. Toppings options are endless: fresh berries, cinnamon, maple syrup, nuts, flaxseed, chia seeds, etc.

Blueberry Antioxidant Shake

June 24, 2013

You know those foods that are so delicious it's hard to believe they're actually good for you? This is one such example.

Cherry Chocolate Shake

June 19, 2013

Cherries are known to help reduce inflammation, so I've been experimenting with them in my shakes and this one came out so good that I thought I should share. It's a thick shake, almost like a pudding, and it was just right - not bland, but not too sweet, either. Here's what you'll need:

Fruit Salad in a Grapefruit

June 17, 2013

Ok this isn't something you'd probably want to make every day (I mean, unless youenjoy hollowing out juicy grapefruits, cutting a ton of fresh fruit, and cleaning your kitchen after all that), but it's still a pretty cute idea to serve on special occasions, right? The grapefruit is the perfect size for individual servings if you were having a small brunch, and you could use the same concept and serve fruit salad out of a watermelon if you had a bigger gathering. Here's what you'll need to do:

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

June 14, 2013

Ok, ok. Before you wrinkle your nose at cauliflower pizza crust, let me just say that no, it doesn't taste like cauliflower at all; yes, it does taste a little different from your regular deep dish pie, but hello, you're getting a big ol' serving of veggies while you eat this. In the spirit of transparency, I'd like to disclose that it was actually my husband who made this pizza (Thanks, Greg!). I had printed out the recipe from The Detoxinista the night before, and he walked in from the office, recipe in hand and said, "This looks incredible." Topped with caramelized onions, sun dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, it tasted pretty incredible, too. So incredible, in fact, that I was able to talk him into making it again a few days later. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!

Chocolate Chip Butternut Squash Loaf

June 10, 2013

No joke, I had to hide this piece of chocolate chip butternut squash loaf in order to snap a few photos because the rest had been gobbled up shortly after it came out of the oven! This is one of those desserts that is not exactly healthy, but it has healthier ingredients than its conventional counterpart and tastes just as good. The top is a bit crunchy, while the middle is moist and chewy - I served it hot with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. Here's what you'll need: