The post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. It’s not the holiday season without cookies! Every Christmas Eve, my cousin and I look forward to making dozens of cookies for family, friends and neighbors. There are a handful of recipes we make year after year but we always leave […]

Holiday season mood…chocolate chip pancakes! The holiday season is all about cozy breakfasts at home on cold weekends while still in jammies. Everyone loves pancakes and these have an extra boost of nutrition. Plus, they are only made with 5 ingredients and can be assembled using one bowl (less clean up!). These are packed with […]

The holiday season is officially here! I share some festive, recipes and meal ideas for your healthier holiday gatherings on CBS KLAS-TV Las Vegas NOW! Pair protein with produce for your holiday apps Pairing protein with produce is the perfect snacking starter to a holiday meal that won’t ruin your appetite and tastes even better […]

This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. The holiday season is officially here! If you are looking to enjoy the goodness of in-season sweet potatoes, look no further than my crunchy oat sweet potato casserole! Sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving staple. And while sweet potatoes on their […]

Thanksgiving dessert alert… single-serve apple crisps! Made with naturally gluten-free almond flour, naturally sweetened with apples and cinnamon plus a touch of maple syrup. Typically when we think of Thanksgiving, we think of pumpkin and pecan pie. Why not switch it up this year with in-season apples? This dessert is only made with five ingredients […]

Hello vegan PUMPKIN French toast! Still embracing pumpkin-everything, anyone else? This breakfast is made with six ingredients including creamy pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and Little Northern Bakehouse gluten-free, plant-based, allergy-friendly whole grain wide slice bread. Pumpkin is the perfect swap for egg in this recipe that is entirely plant-based. This in-season squash is an excellent […]

Crunchy Oat Sweet Potato Casserole I’ve partnered with Quaker to share a crunchy oat sweet potato casserole! This is made with a half cup of Old Fashioned oats provides both insoluble and soluble fiber as well as essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need, including vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus and manganese. For over 140 years, Quaker has […]

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Today on FOX Denver, I share better-for-you recipes. Single-serve apple crumbles First add Autumn Glory apples to a large mixing bowl. These are by 5th generation Superfresh Growers in the Pacific Northwest and have a sweet cinnamon, caramel and apple cider-like flavor toss with cinnamon and Nutiva’s Organic […]

Who wants a bite of these pumpkin pie minis? Made with only 6 ingredients including naturally gluten-free almond flour, beta-carotene antioxidant pumpkiny goodness and buttery-tasting 100% pure coconut oil and avocado oil blend. If you are looking for an easy and better-for-you Thanksgiving dessert, look no further. These are only made with a handful of […]

Halloween may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a healthier haunted spread at home! I shared some fun ideas on CBS Las Vegas Now starting with a better-for-you sheet-pan snack mix. Sweet and spooky sheet-pan snack mix To a large mixing bowl add your fiber-rich ingredients: I am […]

Halloween may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy healthier sweet treats! I have some delicious options starting with feel-good low carb desserts. Low-Carb Cheesecakes and Dough Bites These keto-friendly cheesecakes and dough bites by Enlightened are the perfect better-for-you Halloween sweet treats. Each creamy mini cheesecake has only […]

This recipe is sponsored by NAKANO Rice Vinegar. Summer might be over but it’s never too late to fire up the grill for some bratwurst! Brats are a popular German dish and while packed with savory flavor, can be high in saturated fat and sodium, two things that should be limited on a healthy diet. […]

This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. Who else could eat breakfast for every meal? With many of us now working from home and making less trips to restaurants and the grocery store, we have been getting more creative with pantry staples at home that last. These breakfast […]