Vegan, Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms

As someone who loves to cook, I also enjoy experimenting in the kitchen and putting twists on tried and true recipes. I took a family recipe and created a vegan, gluten-free alternative to an Italian classic. Print Recipe Vegan, Gluten-Free stuffed mushrooms a vegan, gluten-free alternative to a classic Italian dish Course Appetizer, Sides Prep […]

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Fish foil packet: all-in-one dinner

fish foil packet

This easy fish foil packet recipe is a game changer! After a long day at work and then heading to the gym, the last thing I want to do is whip up an intricate dinner and then have to wash all the dishes, pots and pans. I love recipes that are quick, easy and delicious; […]

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Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Whole 30 friendly)

VP pumpkin turkey chili

I may be one of those basic girls, that when a see a leaf fall to the ground come September, I immediately start thinking pumpkin EVERYTHING! Even though I am currently a Cali girl, I am a Jersey girl at heart. So naturally I miss the fall, apple and pumpkin picking, the crisp air, leaves […]

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Health-Packed Popsicles

collagen protein popsicles

It’s officially the last weekend of summer 🙁 and we’re stuck in a heatwave in Southern California. Besides hibernating inside with the air conditioning or swimming at the over-crowded beach, you can stay cool with these delicious, refreshing, healthy, protein and collagen packed popsicles. I few weeks ago I posted the strawberry melon mint popsicle […]

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Strawberry Coconut Protein Popsicles

Summer is in full swing and what’s better than cooling off from the summer’s heat with a refreshing ice cold popsicle? One that is homemade, and packed with fruit, electrolytes, protein and collagen peptides! I recently received Vital Protein’s melon mint beauty water (one of three varieties) and was dying to play around with it. […]

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Energy/Protein Bites

I love experimenting and playing around in the kitchen. After attending an event with Adidas and Popsugar where they had a smorgasbord of healthy(ish) treats, I felt the need to try to recreate one of their dishes. The ‘protein egg’, named mainly because it was egg shaped and covered in white chocolate and edible glitter […]

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Tri It Out- Recipe Edition with MitoXcell

If you didn’t know, I LOVE to cook, bake and experiment in the kitchen. I used to (and upon request) decorate cakes for friends and family’s events. I find it somewhat therapeutic. I enjoy cooking for others and love the feedback and watching my delicious, hard work satisfy the taste buds and stomachs of my […]

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Whole[30] lot of fun

It seems like a bunch of my friends have hopped on the Whole 30 train and I’m not complaining. I really enjoy the Whole 30. I like that it cleanses your body. You know what you are feeding and nourishing it with and how you are reacting to the nutrients that you are providing it. […]

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healthy eats

Winter is in full swing in most places across the country and nothing is better than snuggling up with a comforting warm meal (that’s healthy too!). This is definitely one of my favorites. It’s TIU (Tone It Up) approved, Whole30 approved and is filling, nutritious and delicious…….STUFFED ACORN SQUASH!!! This meal is so versatile, it can […]

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