by McKenna Gordon | Aug 28, 2016 | Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
Roasted chickpeas make a great, real food snack, salad addition, or side dish. You can make them about a million different ways so they never get old, and if you choose to dehydrate them after you roast them, they’ll keep well in your fridge or pantry. Here are...
by McKenna Gordon | Jun 28, 2016 | Kid Friendly, Snack
Summer is here and what better time to make popsicles for your kids? Popsicles are a fun and easy way to get all the healthy nutrients into your kids’ bellies that will surely satisfy your little one’s taste buds. Forget store-bought popsicles like Otter...
by McKenna Gordon | May 18, 2016 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Smoothies, Snack
Today I will be sharing with you a muscle-building and healthy fat building, high-calorie smoothie recipe. Having this smoothie in the morning will really be an amazing nutritional start to your day. Ingredients: 1 serving protein powder (I recommend SunWarrior...
by McKenna Gordon | Jan 11, 2016 | Recipes, Snack, Vegetarian
Eat cake for your snack without derailing your goals! These protein cake bites are so delicious. I am such a sucker for chocolate, so I love finding ways I can indulge without feeling crappy afterward. Sugar does very bad things to my brain and my digestion, so these...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 14, 2013 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
Where I live, summer lasts about 3 months, winter lasts at least 6 months, and spring and fall are short and fleeting. Fall is my favorite season, except for the part where it’s a harsh reminder that a long, dark winter is ahead. For that reason alone, I...
by McKenna Gordon | Jul 31, 2012 | Nutrition, Recipes, Snack
One of the biggest hurdles in quitting fast food for good is that it’s just so convenient. We are all running every-which-way and barely have time to shave more than one leg in the shower, let alone spend hours in the kitchen every day. Luckily, there is such a...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 8, 2012 | Breakfast, Recipes, Smoothies, Snack
So happy it’s orange season again! My family looks forward to this recipe every year. I first developed it in 2012 and since then, it’s been pinned on Pinterest over 200,000 times, and has resulted in me being invited to 2 television shows to demo the...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
These healthy potato chips are so delicious and so easy to make! Sweet potatoes are nutritional power-houses. They pack more dietary fiber, healthy complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A & C, iron and calcium than most other veggies. This recipe is a perfect...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Snack
Oh my… this healthy granola recipe is the best. It’s great for snacking on in the afternoon instead of junk food. It’s also a wonderfully healthy alternative to processed cereals. Pour some almond milk over a bowl of this and you’ll be in...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes, Smoothies, Snack
Have you heard of a GREEN smoothie before? (Speaking of healthy smoothie recipe.) I’m a huge advocate of them. They’re such a great way to get lots of green, healthy vegetables into your diet, especially if you’re like me and don’t necessarily...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Raw, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
This is a fun, healthy snack recipe for kids or adults. It can also be served as a side to any lunch or dinner. My family likes it because it adds a little unique flavor to such a classic snack. I think dill brings out sweet deliciousness on any vegetable. And the...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Dessert, Raw, Recipes, Snack, Vegetarian
This healthy banana ice cream is made up of completely raw plant foods. You’ll love it. Your kids will beg for more, and not have a clue they’re being fed a great source of potassium, essential fatty acids and blood sugar stabilizer. The next time...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Raw, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
This is one of the very easiest no cook recipes for kids ever. I love it for so many reasons… It’s great for picky eaters, because you can customize it for your little one. Kids think they’re so much fun to eat. They take all of 30 seconds to throw...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Recipes, Snack, Vegetarian, Wraps & Sandwiches
You and your family will love this healthy pizza recipe. And it’s not just half-way healthy, either. I went way beyond just converting to a whole wheat crust and low fat cheese like most healthy pizza recipes you’ll find. This one is even lower-carb....
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 2, 2012 | Dips & Sauces, Mexican, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
This is one of our favorite and hopefully one of many Pico De Gallo Recipes. It’s like combining two party favorites together to make them better. Very quick to make, you simply chop, chop, and serve. Use your favorite healthy chips or slice a cucumber and use...
