Protein pancakes without the protein powder

Hi guys! Howโ€™s your morning been? A little later post today. I spent a lot of the am getting ready (aka cramming) for my first practice barre class at the studio where Iโ€™ll be teaching. The good news is that we have freedom to design our routines, but we do a set order for each…

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Homemade Acai Bowls

Along with the handful of bases where weโ€™ve been stationed, thereโ€™s also a corresponding food that will bring back fond memories of that assignment. Despite the glorious Southern food that we were surrounded with, our Valdosta food was Indian cuisine: soaked up with fresh naan and enjoyed with our close friends. Our Tucson food was…

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Grain-free chocolate chip muffins

The nanas are here! (Pure joy. My heart couldnโ€™t even handle how happy Liv was to see madre and nana.) Yesterday morning, Liv and I met up with Whitney and her little guy at the library for storytime. The downtown library is HUGE, and the bonus is that they have free 2-hour garage parking. Parking…

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Quinoa Pancakes Recipe

Hi guys! Howโ€™s your day going so far? Itโ€™s been a great one over here. Not only do I have this great recipe for nutrient-dense quinoa pancakes to share, I’ve taught one Zumba class so far (one to go!) and I was offered a job teaching barre classes. Exciting to see some things in motion. ๐Ÿ™‚…

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Banana split smoothie

Hi! Happy Wednesday to ya ๐Ÿ™‚ How’s the day going so far? This week has already been a lot of fun. I took Livi to her yoga class and we planted some herbs in the garden. I might eat my words later, but I feel like you really have to work to kill plants here.…

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Carrot cake protein pancakes

(minus the protein powder) Hi guys! How’s your week going so far? I’m excited that the weekend is almost here! Any fun plans? We’re having some friends over for dinner Friday night, headed to a birthday party Saturday, and Easter adventures Sunday. As much as we miss everyone, we decided to stay here in San…

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Homemade Healthy Orange Julius

Dairy-free and healthy, this homemade Orange Julius is a delicious and nutritious treat! Whenever I visit a new spot, try a new restaurant, or whenever someone else cooks something and I get to eat it, I’m inspired to try out a new recipe or flavor combo. All of the things I ate at CR yesterday…

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Strawberry lemon oat bread

Hi ๐Ÿ™‚ How’s your afternoon treating you? I hope it had at least one moment that felt like this: Oh Bell. So much joy and sass for a tiny pup. Livi and I had a great morning, and then around noon, we went to go see Kyle and Meg’s new house. They moved this weekend…

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Grain-Free Upside Down Apple Bread

This grain-free apple bread is made upside down style, which makes it perfect for dessert. It also makes a great breakfast served with a cup of coffee!ย  Just the usual shenanigans over here. (PS. A fedora is a great for any bad hair day) Playing, reading, hanging out, some great workouts… and this apple bread.…

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Hi friends! Happy Monday! How’s your morning going? I’ve got a yummy and healthy fall recipe for you below–pumpkin chocolate chip muffins! But first, I’m excited to share about last night. Sasha and I had a crazyawesome Soli Beat event last night at lululemon La Encantada. We’re friends with their amazing staff, and they reached…

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Pumpkin Cranberry Energy Bars

Best cure for a case of the Moan-days? A trip to the park to feed the ducks ๐Ÿ™‚ Even better with pumpkin cranberry energy bars for a snack (recipe below!). I headed to the gym early this morning to get in a water treadmill run for the first time. Per an awesome suggestion, I wrapped…

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Fiesta Egg Casserole

This Mexican egg casserole recipe can also be known as “you really can put anything in an egg dish.” It was a nice and lazy weekend over here. After Saturday’s day of running + teaching, I treated myself to a massage – one of the major perks of working at a resort – and came home…

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