These blueberry oatmeal muffins have whole grains, protein, and fiber to energize your day. The recipe is from Sonali Ruder’s Natural Pregnancy Cookbook.
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Whole Grain Caramelized Banana Bread (+ A Giveaway of the Einkorn Cookbook & Baking Supplies)
This Whole Grain Caramelized Banana Bread uses einkorn wheat, an ancient whole grain that may be better tolerated by those with gluten sensitivity.
How to Ripen Bananas in 30 Minutes
Ever wanted to make banana bread but didn’t have ripe bananas? No problem. You can ripen bananas in just 30 minutes by popping them in the oven.
Easy Guacamole Recipe
California avocados are in their prime season right now. And let me tell you, they are so good. Like crazy good. So, when the California Avocado Commission sent me two dozen avocados to play with, the first thing I thought of was guacamole. It’s deceptively simple and easy to adapt. My favorite way to make guacamole is…
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dipped Strawberries
Disclosure: I am a paid spokesperson for California Strawberries and was compensated for this post. Plunge fresh strawberries into a warm, creamy, peanut butter fondue for a sweet holiday dessert you can feel good about serving to your family. (With only four ingredients!) Raise your hand if any of these sound good to you: Peanut butter and jelly….
Your Ultimate Guide to Fresh Figs
Happy Fig Season, Friends! Get your hands on summer’s fleeting gift before they’re gone. While figs are amazing plain, they’re more versatile than you may think. Here are 17 delicious ways to enjoy the end of the season: Fig Recipes: (Categories: Breakfast, Breads & Muffins, Appetizers, Desserts, Main Courses and Salads) Breakfast: Fresh Fig Bars – Healthy…
Your Ultimate Guide to Peaches: 25 Mouth-Watering Recipes
In celebration of the near-end of the peach season, I’ve rounded up 25 of the best peach recipes I could find (plus a guide on how to pick the ripest ones)
12 Smoothie Bowls: A Wholesome Roundup
Swap your straw for a spoon, and pour yourself a refreshing smoothie bowl. Smoothie bowls are a fun and healthy way to mix up your morning meal, plus you’ll add health-boosting (and beautiful!) whole foods like fruit, nuts, and seeds on top. Chewing your food, rather than drinking it, slows you down, prompts you to be…
Fighting Colds with Vitamin C & CA Strawberries + A Giveaway!
Thank you to my friends at California Strawberries for sponsoring this post and hosting a giveaway (click here to enter) for a fitness gift pack valued at $150! It’s officially winter. Much of the country is deep into hot cocoa, snowmen, earmuffs, foot warmers, slushy marathon training, skiing, lazy Saturday nights watching movies, and unfortunately, colds and…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
