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July 20, 2022July 22, 2022 by Libby

Moist Cherry Muffins

These moist and fluffy cherry muffins are sure to become a summer or even year-round favorite! This recipe uses fresh or frozen cherries and features a hint of cinnamon and a subtle almond flavor. Cherry and almond make for the best combo!

How’s the week going? Today you are in for a real treat with my cherry muffin recipe. Head to your local grocery store or Farmer’s Market pronto to pick up summer’s bounty of fresh cherries. Or substitute frozen for a just-as-tasty version!

Did you know that my home state of Michigan produces 75% of the country’s tart cherry crop and 20% of the sweet cherry crop? How cool is that?

This recipe features dark sweet cherries as well as almond extract for a nice almond flavor spark. Oh, and some cinnamon and cardamom to up the flavor profile even more! Using whole wheat pastry flour and plain yogurt create the fluffiest, moistest muffin.

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June 22, 2022June 11, 2022 by Libby

The Best Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

This creamy, delectable chocolate strawberry smoothie will be sure to satisfy your tastebuds! Sweetened with dates and a touch of dark chocolate, this smoothie is a tasty and nutritious option for anytime of day!

A few weeks ago when I got my wisdom teeth out I knew I needed to add some some excitement to my smoothie game in order to not bore my tastebuds to death for a few days. When I was getting tired of the same old couple of smoothies, this heavenly chocolate strawberry smoothie was born. Who knew such goodness could come out of seemingly senseless but necessary wisdom teeth removal??? Praise to the unique situation of my oral surgery and power of my Vitamix for bringing this smoothie to life.

I most prefer to enjoy this smoothie at breakfast, but anytime of day will do! Is there ever an incorrect time to enjoy the excellent combination of chocolate and strawberry?

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November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by Libby

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Naturally sweetened and saturated with pumpkin pie flavor, this tasty smoothie is perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

Hello everyone! I blended together this smoothie for the first time over the weekend, and I am excited for you all to give it a try! You probably love pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread… but have you ever enjoyed the delights of a pumpkin pie smoothie??

This smoothie has several nice features: it is sweetened naturally with dates, has almond butter for some staying power, and mixed in are some chia seeds for an extra boost of omega 3s. I would reckon that it would make an excellent breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert, depending on what you are feeling like!

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October 20, 2021October 15, 2021 by Libby

Fudgy Almond Cacao Energy Bites

These gooey, chocolatey energy bites are the perfect snack – you’ll never believe they have no added sugar! Whip up a batch for easy snacking all week long.

Hello friends! Today I am sharing with you one of my favorite recipe creations. I have these on hand (or my fudgy peppermint cacao bites) for snacking every week. I usually make a triple batch every other week and then put half in the fridge and save the rest in the freezer for the next week. I like to eat one of these each morning when I wake up before I exercise. Alec loves to take a couple to work each day!

These bites are tantalizingly fudgy, oozing with chocolately goodness. What more could one want in a snack?

Let’s get to the recipe details, shall we?

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August 2, 2021July 28, 2021 by Libby

Blueberry Date Summer Salad

This blueberry date salad brings a unique blend of summertime flavors and is sure to be your next favorite lunch or dinner option!

Today I have one of my favorite salad recipes to share with you! This gorgeous salad is topped with blueberries, dates, chopped cucumbers and red onion, pistachios, and feta cheese, all drizzled with a dark balsamic dressing. It’s fabulous on its own, but would also taste great topped with some chicken or chickpeas for added protein! You’ll love to add this salad to your summer lunch rotation!

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June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by Libby

Blueberry Cacao Breakfast Smoothie

This deliciously creamy blueberry cacao breakfast smoothie is sure to keep you feeling satisfied and energized for hours. Customize with your favorite add-ins and toppings!

Hello and happy Tuesday! Anyone else feeling tired of the abnormally hot weather for spring? Thankfully I have the perfect smoothie to the rescue. If I want to make a smoothie in the morning or even afternoon, this is my go-to smoothie of choice. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, it is full of nutrition, and it tastes delicious! What more could one want in a smoothie? On to the details!

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May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by Libby

Coconut Apricot Energy Bites

Chewy, sweet coconut apricot energy bites – the perfect on-the-go or at-home snack. Packed with juicy apricots, salted cashews, coconut, and chia seeds for extra texture/nutrition, these easy-to-make energy bites are sure to become something you will want to make on repeat!

We love our chocolate-flavored energy bites over here, but recently I decided to switch it up and add a new flavor into the mix – thus, these tasty coconut apricot energy bites were born! Using only 5 ingredients and a food processor, these bites can be whipped up in mere minutes! If I’m going to take the time to prep a snack beforehand, I want it to be simple ingredient-wise and clean-up-wise. These perfectly fit the bill!

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March 20, 2021March 20, 2021 by Libby

Black Rice Pudding

Hi friends! I have a delicious dessert recipe here for you today. I came up with this black rice pudding recipe for an assignment in one of my classes. We needed to use a gluten-free grain that we had never cooked with before to incorporate into a recipe that we came up with. I chose black rice and this black rice pudding turned out fabulous!

Black rice is of Asian origin and is also commonly known as “forbidden rice” – as the story goes, historically only those of the Ancient Chinese upper class could afford to eat it. It has a nutty, sweet flavor and is often used in rice-based desserts. A fun fact is that black rice exudes a vibrant purple color while cooking! This is due to its high anythocyanin content (anthocyanin is a pigment with antioxidant properties, also found in other purple-ish foods such as blueberries and cranberries). Now on to the recipe!

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