Green Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Green pumpkin pie?! Yes! You can’t even taste the spinach, but it does give this smoothie a pretty color and lots of extra nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack in 5 minutes or less. I debuted these at TREAD fitness in Dallas this past week and while the members were scared of the… Read More»
Fall Festivities: Dallas Arboretum
Hi everyone, Happy Friday! It’s starting to get pretty chilly here in Dallas but I hear some of my friends up north have already seen SNOW. Whoa weather, winter is still at least a month down the road… A few weeks ago I did something I’ve been wanting to do since I moved here about… Read More»
Blueberry Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Good enough to have for dessert but healthy enough to have for breakfast! I took out the fat from this recipe (no oil and no butter) and replaced it with pumpkin puree and applesauce which keeps the muffins moist without losing flavor. By having one of these instead of your standard Starbucks blueberry muffin, you’ll… Read More»
Two Step Pesto Pasta with Pumpkin Seeds
This is the easiest recipe I’ve ever posted. A departure from the typical spaghetti marinara, but just as quick. The pumpkin seeds add a welcome crunch and along with healthy vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin K, vitamin E and zinc. Two Step Pesto Pasta with Pumpkin Seeds (Serves 4) 1/4 cup pesto… Read More»
Spicy Pumpkin Pasta
What, you thought the pumpkin obsession was reserved for lattes and desserts? No way. Pumpkin is making it’s way into your dinner too. Why the pumpkin obsession? Well besides the taste, it offers some great health benefits: a half cup provides 100% of your vitamin A needs for the day and as much potassium than a banana. Like… Read More»