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Overnight Coconut & Hemp Oatmeal

March 1, 2019 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

This Overnight Coconut & Hemp Oatmeal absolutely hit the taste and nutrition jackpot! Packed with fiber and protein from oats, hemp seeds, flax seeds and coconut, as well as omega-3 fatty acids from grass-fed butter and flax, this is a nursing mums dream – well actually, it tastes so damn delicious its for everyone. Just a little bit of raw honey gives it just the right amount of sweetness and the butter makes it nice and creamy. And I know you probably won’t believe me, but: this does really taste like dessert!…

Banana Cake with Pecans & Walnuts

September 8, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

This super quick and easy banana cake with pecans and walnuts is gluten-free (made with almond and oat flour) and a healthier version of a comfort cake – just what we all need now that fall is soooo close! This is one of my all time favorite cakes and I’ve been making it for years now. It’s everything you want in a cake: fluffy, moist and airy. And with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, all-spice and nutmeg – paired with the pecans and walnuts – it is just perfect for this time of year. Which of course does not stop me from making it all year long… oh no, if you just leave out those spices, this cake will make a great addition to a summer picnic….

Green Tahini Power Smoothie

September 2, 2018 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

I started making smoothies in the morning a couple of months ago and been figuring out the best recipes that everyone in the family loves. It is just such a quick and easy breakfast snack in the morning, and even if we don’t have time for an actual breakfast at home before we go off to school/work, there’s always time to drink a delicious smoothie. That’s why I’m packing them with as many nutrients as possible and this Green Tahini Power Smoothie is one of my personal favorites, and everyone loves it. It’s made with bananas, spinach, tahini and matcha tea powder, and is therefore high in fiber, folate, antioxidants, B vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and iron. The matcha tea powder adds just enough healthy caffeine for a powerful start in the day….

Coconut Protein Pancakes

August 25, 2018 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

It’s back to school! I can honestly say – finally! I’m glad to be back in our routine, be done with summer camps, and she is seriously excited. Back to school also means back to preparing lunches and healthy easy breakfasts. My favorites are nutritious pancakes or waffles, like these kid-friendly and yummy – yet healthy, gluten-free and dairy-free – coconut protein pancakes. They are easy to prepare ahead of time for busy weekday mornings and are low-sugar and protein and fiber packed – and keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks….

Chocolate Honey Granita

June 8, 2018 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

Temperatures here in Texas have been in the 90s for quite a while and ‘finally’ reached the 100F mark last week. What better time to make popsicles… lots of popsicles (which I will also post soon), and some granita! My daughter is obsessed with making (and eating) popsicles and even prefers them over ice cream. Which is great because its a lot easier to make and there are so many fun, delicious and healthy options. I personally love granitas, which is in a way a different form of serving popsicles… well, kind of. I sometimes use the same mixture and instead of pouring it in the popsicle mold, I freeze some and make a granita. I just love the airy refreshing texture of it…. nothing better on a hot day. What I love about these is that they are made with raw honey, so no processed sugars, much better for you and so much yummier….

Coconut & Honey Oat Waffles

February 19, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

These Coconut & Honey Oat Waffles are one of my breakfast staples! So healthy – for a great start in the day – and the combination of honey and coconut is second to none. You might have noticed after I posted the Maca Pancakes with Wild Blueberries the other day, that I opened a new category in my recipe section – Breakfast. I cannot believe I went on for 5 years on this blog without that category! I am an absolute breakfast person, it seriously is the best meal of the day for me. …

Maca Pancakes with Wild Blueberries

January 21, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

I guess it is too late to wish a happy new year, but this is my first post this year! And I’m starting the new year off with these super nutritious, dairy-free and gluten-free Maca Pancakes with Wild Blueberries. Packed with coconut oil and coconut sugar, flax seeds, maca, oats, honey and wild blueberries, these are seriously delicious and give you a healthy kick of energy in the morning.

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Hibiscus Honey Sorbet

July 31, 2017 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

I’ve been wanting to make ice cream for a long time and my daughter has been talking about making popsicles so we met in the middle yesterday and made this Hibiscus Honey Sorbet. Well, I also ran out of sticks for my popsicle mold, so… Anyway, this sorbet was super easy and has only 3 ingredients! Plus, it is sugar free. I know I always post a lot of decadent recipes here full of butter and sugar but I am actually living a pretty healthy lifestyle and eat very well, believe it or not, and I always like finding recipes that are yummy and guilt-free or healthy. Especially for my daughter. This sorbet is made of hibiscus tea with honey and agave syrup. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, fill it in popsicle molds instead! It actually makes awesome popsicles….

Whole Wheat Maple Chocolate Waffles

September 18, 2015 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

I hope everyone had a great first week back at school! Since you can never have enough delicious breakfast recipes to keep the family happy throughout the year, here is another one to add to your repertoire. It is not just super yummy and easy, but also a wholesome start in your day. Made with nutritious cocoa powder, 100% whole wheat, 100% real cream Challenge butter and no added sugar, it will give your kids the energy they need for a long day at school….

Banana Baby Birthday Smash Cake

June 14, 2015 by Melina Thompson 75 Comments

It feels like it was just yesterday that our sweet baby girl was born and it is so hard to believe it’s actually been a whole year! She turned one last month and we celebrated, of course, with cake. It was beyond debate that I would make her the prettiest little baby smash cake so she could dig in with her tiny chubby hands! And it needed to be healthy. So I made some minor changes to one of my favorite banana cake recipes (here with coconut and honey cream cheese frosting). It is made with whole wheat flour (or oat flour), bananas, apple sauce, canola oil and spices. Despite the sugar, all ingredients in this cake are super healthy and baby friendly. She loved it, and so did the rest of the family who ate the leftovers!

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