Breakfast on the Go: Egg Muffins

Most mornings are a huge rush, get ready, pack up, dress the kids (re-dress the kids)... You know the drill.. however breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets us up for healthy eating success the rest of the day, it kicks our metabolism into gear and tells our body that we are in charge and we are going to fuel it properly! 

With all that is going on in our crazy lives, how are we supposed to eat a nutritious breakfast when we are just trying to get out of the door on time? How do we properly fuel our body with a nice 1 to 1 ratio of protein and complex carbs? 

Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash is a fun and easy twist on a classic. Swapping out the potato and adding in cauliflower will save about 50 calories per every 100 grams as well as about 12g of carbs!

Make your own Zucchini Chips

Zucchini Chips are an easy, delicious and nutritious snack. They are super easy to make too. One medium zucchini is only 33 calories, has 2.4 grams of protein, 2g of fiber and are rich in Vitamin A and C! If you are focusing on eating clean this is the perfect snack when you are craving something with a crunch.

Oven Baked Chicken Fingers with Double Dipping Sauce

Oven baked chicken fingers with buffalo dipping sauce and honey mustard dipping sauce is super easy, can be made in 30 minutes and is a crowd pleaser. You can pair the chicken fingers with oven baked french fries as shown above or make Sweet Potato Fries as a healthier option.

DIY Baby Food 101

 

Making your own baby food is super easy. You can choose fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meat, oatmeal, greek yogurt and mix and match them to give your baby a well rounded diet.

 

 When starting with making your own baby food use the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Silly). Choose a single fruit or vegetable, steam it until it is soft and then puree it. The puree can be sectioned in ice cube trays and frozen to store for future use.