What I am Eating - May

Another Great Month!

Here are some of my FAVORITE finds!

I came across a post on Insanely Easy Breakfast Foods bloggers eat... (but don't think are worth blogging.)

I'm going to blog about this one: Power Toast. I used gluten-free bread, almond butter, sliced banana, chia seeds, and slivered almonds. I found this yummy, easy, and addicting. I ate it for breakfast and as a snack.

We loved this one so much... we made it twice! Last minute we needed to throw together a dinner for a couple of guests. This meal was definitely a winner.

"Cheater" Korean Beef Bowl

You'll find the recipe here.

We served it with steamed carrot sticks and Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw.

I've never actually had Brussels Sprouts. We've only recently begun adding them to our green smoothies and we luckily had them on hand for this recipe. It was really good and we will definitely make it again.

And of course.... I love dessert! Make sure to try these "Better than Box" Brownies!

Better than Box Brownies, Oh my gosh these were so good! We make single servings of cake in a mug all the time, but one night we were in the mood for something a little different. These brownies are gluten and dairy free, but you will never know it!

Kevin and I have become quite fond of almond flour. It tastes so good with chocolate recipes! We topped them with dairy free ice cream and whipped coconut cream!

I actually hid them on top of the fridge so I wouldn't be tempted to finish the rest of the pan. You will love these!

Check out The Sweet (Tooth) Life for the recipe!

Memorial Day

As I sit here, I think about how bummed I am that Kevin is working and will be away from home yet again. I think about how my family is out of town and we have no barbecue plans. No family get together, no plans at all.

I look outside and see the flag in our front yard. As with every holiday, I am given the opportunity to teach my kids about the given holiday. Today is Memorial Day.

What does Memorial Day mean to you?

As I explained it to Kaylee... There are men and women who are away from home for months, and years. They leave their families and they go fight for what they believe in, the things that are important, and the things that are right. It is because of  them that we have the life that we do.

I don't have to go to war. Kevin does not have to go to war.

We do not leave to bring peace and provide safety to a whole country.

We get to stay here.

Sometimes... these brave men and women die. They fight the good fight, they stand up for those who are weak, they fight for others, and they put their own lives on the line.

They pay the price so we don't have to.

My heart is filled with so much gratitude.

Not My Baby Anymore

Landen has always called his older sister Kaylee, Tee-dee. We had to explain this to Kaylee, as she was confused and knew that Tee-dee was not her name. We all became accustomed to it, her cute little nickname.

This past weekend Landen has been calling his sister, Kay-wee or Tay-wee or Tay-lee.

I have been working on this here and there over the past couple of months, but something happened this weekend that made it stick.

EVERY time he talks to his sister it surprises me. I think, "Did he just say her name?" EVERY time.

Why is it such a surprise?  EVERY time? This little boy is growing up. How did it happen so fast?

After the initial shock, I feel sad, I feel down. I may never hear him say Tee-dee again!

Hearing him say Kay-wee is just about the cutest thing ever... but I still feel like holding onto that little toddler who tried so hard to communicate with his sister. Now they are becoming close friends and talking back and forth to each other. Although they fight... I know they care very deeply for one another. I love seeing their friendship grow!

Remember when they were this little??

Nature School

This month Landen has been apart of a free-trial for Honeybee Nature School. 

He loves Nature School! If only every day was a Nature School day!

He loves the opportunity to get out of the house, explore and make new friends!

The snacks are healthy and Julie is amazing!

For more information check out Honeybee Nature School

What I Am Eating - April

What I Am Eating

For those of you who are new to the blog, "What I Am Eating" was created after I began my elimination and paleo diet. Often I get the question. "What can you eat?" As I find and try recipes out there, I share them with you! Here is a series of my favorite finds!

Creamy Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Spiced Cauliflower Soup was a family favorite! It was a quick and easy, mid-week dinner that I was able to throw together with the ingredients we had on hand. I think we were all surprised by how delicious it was! I decided to add a can of green chilies and we topped it with shredded chicken and avocado slices.

Easy Baked Lemon Chicken

Kevin has missed two things: Enchiladas and Fettuccine Alfredo. This month I made both! I made this red enchilada sauce, flour tortillas for Kevin and these Grain- Free ones from Ancestral Nutrition for me.




A quick pinterest search for "gluten-free alfredo sauce" is how I found this keeper! It was SO GOOD! Our whole family LOVED it! It was so simple to make too. Kevin and the kids ate organic pasta and I ate mine with brown rice pasta and zucchini spirals. We also topped ours with chicken and oven-dried tomatoes. Head over to gimme some oven for the full post!



With the price of strawberries going down... Here is a treat you will LOVE!

This grain-free strawberry crumble uses almond four and the natural sweetness of summer strawberries for a dessert that is healthful and easy to make!

Paleo Strawberry Crumble by Stephie Cooks! Click to see her full post.

***We topped this with Vanilla Coconut Milk Ice Cream, slivered almonds, cashews, and shredded coconut.

Final Love Who You Are Weekend Experience

As always... here is everything you need to know about this weekend! This weekend wraps up our Love Who You Are Experience!

I hope you enjoyed this experience. I know I did! I created this experience for women mostly, although everyone can benefit from the tools that I shared with you along the way.

I have huge plans for this blog. Make sure you check back often and follow our Facebook Page. You won't want to miss out!

In short, this weekend is about having fun, enjoying your time with family and loved ones. I challenge you to make the most of everything you do!

Friday - 

Step into feminine energy and challenge yourself to enjoy the journey and allow others to do more things for you. READ MORE.

Saturday -

Take the time to do one of your Self-Nurturing ideas. Do something for yourself so that you can have the capacity to do more for the other people around you. READ MORE.

Sunday -

Enjoy the day! Fill it with the things and the people that you love. Be feminine, allow others to help you, be positive! 

Journal about your day and your experience. Reflect on everything you have learned and the feelings you have had. READ MORE.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #20!

Day Twenty!

Congratulations you've made it through the 20 day Love Who You Are Experience! I would love to know how the experience went for you. How are you feeling today compared to how you felt that first week, that first weekend? Take a moment to leave some thoughts down below. 

Today is also Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all of you! I want to extend the invitation to you to think of today as a day to celebrate womanhood and the role of "mothers." While you may have children, or you may not, you may be a bereaved mother, a soon to be mother, or you may not be to that place in your life, you deserve to be celebrated!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #19

Day Nineteen

We are coming to an end fast. Only today and tomorrow are left. This experience has gone by so fast, I can't believe it!

I challenge you to create a list of Self-Nurturing ideas if you have not done so. Keep this list in a safe place where you can go to it when you need it. Today I challenge you to once again do something that fills you up and makes you happy. Hopefully this weekend already includes lots of love and pampering. Enjoy it!

You deserve to be cared for and loved, it does not matter who you are or what your circumstances may be. You are loved.

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #18

Day Eighteen

We've talked a little about Feminine Essence, I love the way those two words sound! They are beautiful and powerful!

Today you have the opportunity to learn about two different energies or forces that we have on this planet. They are both powerful and work best when they are balanced and complement one another. These two energies are: feminine energy and its opposite... masculine energy.

What does Feminine Energy mean to you?
What words come to mind? What are their opposites?
What words describe MASCULINE  Energy?

Feminine vs. MASCULINE

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #17

Day Seventeen

Congratulations to all of our Giveaway winners! The real prize is at the end of this challenge. I expect that many will drop off from here, unfortunately. It is to be expected. However, those who seek, shall find. Those who put in the effort, shall be rewarded.

We have 3 days left of the Love Who You Are Experience! We have learned a lot during these seventeen days, I hope you are using the tools that I am giving to you! They will bless your life if you let them.

These tools are for you, they are my gift to you. Let them benefit your lives. I hope that you will continue to use them long past this experience. I hope that you will come back and repeat the experience again! I have learned so much doing each of these challenges along with you!

GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!

Congratulations EVERYONE!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #16

Day Sixteen

We use affirmations during pregnancy and birth to fill the mind with positive thoughts and strength.

Affirmations or Declarations are capable of doing the same thing. The unique thing about declarations is that they belong to you. You get to choose what they are and what message they send.

What are declarations?

Declarations are a statement or series of statements that you read and say aloud to yourself. If you see it and read it, you will become it! Don't believe me? Put it to the test. I dare you!

The really cool and exciting thing about this is that it is so simple!! Small and simple things have the power and ability to become large and great things.

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #15

Day Fifteen

Maybe you're one of my faithful blog readers, maybe you read some of my posts and you are trying to do some of the challenges, or maybe you have just happened upon this. If you do nothing else, DO THIS ONE! 

I had no idea how much I needed this experience, until I did it myself. It was just over seven months ago when I accepted the challenge and WOW! My experience was phenomenal! IT WAS LIFE CHANGING! 

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #14

Day Fourteen

Last week I challenged you to stretch. Today we are going to take that one step further and combine it with play!

Today I challenge you to start DANCING!

Yep, you read that right. 

Today friends, we are going to dance. Will you dance with me today?

The GIVEAWAY!!! Everything you need to know!

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about our Giveaway!

Our Just in Time for Mother's Day Giveaway is coming to an end. You have until May 5th, at Midnight (MST) to submit all of your entries!

Love Who You Are Weekend Experience #2

Weekend #2

Welcome to our second weekend together!

Here is everything you need to know about this weekend:

Thursday - 

We talked about things that we enjoy and things that we would like to learn how to do. Consider doing one of these things this weekend. READ MORE.

Friday - 

Are you planning a girls night out? A lunch date? A play date with other mom's? What are you going to do? READ MORE.

Saturday -

What is one thing that you have been putting off? Finish it. Feel accomplished. Make sure you head over the the facebook page and "like" it. READ MORE.

Sunday - 

Just like last week, spend today with family. Reflect on this past week and journal your experiences and emotions. READ MORE.

Develop a habit of taking care of yourself. Refresh and renew yourself every weekend. Play and load up on oxygen!

Enjoy the weekend!!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #13

Day Thirteen

Sundays are the perfect day to reflect on the previous week and journal your thoughts and experiences. I invite you to take some time today to reflect on your experience so far. How has this past week gone? How are you feeling? Where would you like to improve? Start with these questions, begin expressing yourself.

A few things you can do:

• Take a walk.
• Enjoy fresh air and sunlight.
• Play- what a great way to enjoy time together, create memories, and strengthen your relationships.
• Enjoy a self nurturing/ Oxygen activity- Do something this weekend that will give you an extra boost and allow you to help other people. 
• Find and challenge yourself to do something that you enjoy! I give you permission. Now give yourself permission to do it!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #12

Day Twelve

You know that thing that you've been wanting to do, but you haven't done it yet?

Today, I want you to do it! Choose one thing that you've been putting off and get it done!

Acknowledge your work and feel good about your accomplishment. You are productive!!

Share with us on the Event or Facebook Page. 

***Make sure you "Like" the Discovering Your Own Stream Facebook Page!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #11

Day Eleven

Who doesn't enjoy girl time every now and then? I know that as a mom, I cannot not tell you when the last time was that I went out with a bunch of girls and just had fun. Married life changes that. Motherhood changes that. 

There is just something about spending time with another women. Talking, laughing, connecting, and listening to someone who is relate-able. Spending time talking to a friend just feeds us something that we are in need of.

Your challenge for today: enjoy girl time!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #10

Day Ten,

Congratulations your half way there! You are doing awesome! We have had some really cool experiences this past week and a half. Has it really been that long? 

Today is a great day to check in with yourself. How are your thoughts and emotions changing? What are you doing differently? What can you be doing more of? What are you struggling with?

Welcome Beautiful Ladies! You are Beautiful, Talented, Important, and Unique. 

I'm interested in knowing more about you! 

What do YOU enjoy doing?

What is something that you have always wanted to learn how to do? 

What are some of your favorite things that you have learned to do? Or something that you want to become better at?

Growth Challenge for today: Tell me about yourself. Comment below or on the Event Page.

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #9

Day Nine

 Today's post is simple and short. Continue to write letters to your body. Just like last week's mental detox was followed by good positive things to fill you back up. Writing letters to your body removes those negative emotions. Today we fill that space with positive emotions. Watch these videos and look for the challenge below.

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #8

Day Eight 

Your almost half way! Keep it up girl!

Yesterday I challenged you to stretch and move your body. How did that feel? Was it easy? Was it hard? Did you enjoy the experience?

Body Image

Today you are going to learn about the importance of having positive thoughts about your body. You are going to learn a technique that will heal the relationships that you have with yourself and those "trouble" areas. Through this experience I hope that you will learn to accept yourself for who you are and begin the process of loving your outward appearance and physical being.

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #7

Day Seven

Wow! What a fun weekend! Did you girls have fun?

We started last week with a mental detox and for some of us a physical detox too. I know that I am growing right along with you! I enjoyed getting rid of negative thoughts and emotions and filling myself back up with good and positive things.

I had such a great experience with my detox bath, fresh fruit, almond butter, chocolate.... It was so rewarding to soak and slowly eat and enjoy my food. I think I need to slow down and enjoy my food more because that was DIVINE.

I woke up Saturday morning, I dressed up. It was a busy day, everything was non-stop. After all of our the day activities were over, I went on a date! My husband and I are trying to date more frequently. Dating is so much fun! I always forget what its like to spend time together. When my husband saw the fancy, black dress outfit I picked out for our date, he decided to take me out to a very nice place. He dressed up too! After a very slow and enjoyable dinner, we went to a movie, and then picked up our kids.

While we stayed and talked to the grandparents, my daughter came and asked me if I could play with her. I have to admit I struggle so much with playing! I did not end up making time on Friday... Busy working. Ugh. I'm a work in progress.

I took advantage of this opportunity. She wanted to play tag. So I did it. I ran, skirt and all, around the two levels of my parent's house. We played. After that, she wanted to play hide and seek, which is a favorite of hers. I realized though, I haven't played hide and seek for a very long time. This makes me sad because like I said, it is her favorite game. She laughed and had so much fun. And guess what? I did too..

I definitely need to play more!

Sunday is always such a short day, I always picture a slow and easy day, but rarely does that happen. My husband and I did have some time to eat dinner, watch a movie and enjoy dessert together. After everyone went to sleep, I grabbed my journal and did some writing.

As we start this new week, I want to remind you that the more you put into this experience, the more you will get out of it. This week we are going to begin stretching, stretching ourselves just a little farther than we have before. Pushing ourselves just a little bit more than normal. Stretching ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally.

Today I ask you to join me, stretch with me. 

Love Who You Are Weekend Experience

Weekend #1

Congratulations on making it through your first week.  Now is also a fun time to join us if you haven't already or catch up on anything you may have been wanting to do. I have designed our challenges to be simple and easy to fit into your normal weekend plans. You may need to make a couple of adjustments but thats okay! Don't stop now!

To keep everything simple, here is everything you need to know about the weekend:

Remember to pick one thing from Thursday, (Day Three) to complete sometime during the next few days - A self-nurturing activity or experience that will give you oxygen. With our busy day-to-day schedules this takes a commitment and maybe an actual spot on your calender.

Make time for yourself. You are so worth it!

Love Who You Are Experience Day #6

Day Six - For Sunday

I always look forward to having a day of rest.Today I encourage you to strengthen the relationships you have. Spend quality time with the ones who mean the most to you.

Sundays are the perfect day to reflect on the previous week and journal your thoughts and experiences. I invite you to take some time today to reflect on your experience so far. How did it go? How are you feeling? Where would you like to improve? Start with these questions, begin expressing yourself.

A few things you can do:

• Take a walk.
• Enjoy fresh air and sunlight.
• Play- what a great way to enjoy time together, create memories, and strengthen your relationships.
• Complete your Self Nurturing/ Oxygen challenge if you haven't. - Remember to do something this weekend that will give you an extra boost and allow you to help other people. 

Love Who You Are Experience #5

Day Five

I attended a training a couple of months ago where the focus was on women and the powerful feminine energy that each of us has within us. Ever since that experience I have been increasing my feminine essence. 

I had an experience a few days following the training. It was a Saturday and Kevin was working all day. The kids and I went grocery shopping. I had been wearing make up for almost a week, which is something I never do. I was wearing a long skirt with boots that had heels. It was nothing drastic, nothing flashy or even bright. It was modest. I thought, I look GOOD! 

Something happened during that shopping trip. Everyone seemed to smile at me. Some shoppers even waved. I also noticed that more people offered me help. One day, while doing the same thing, a door was opened for me. GASP! What is happening??

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #4

Day Four - It's Friday!

And it's time to PLAY!

When I watch my children play, I learn from them.

I see their eyes light up. Their entire face and countenance is beaming. They put on the biggest smile, the kind that overtakes most of the space on their little faces.

They laugh.

They giggle.

They are free.

In the moment, they have joy. In the moment, they are enjoying life to the fullest, they are doing exactly what makes them happy.

I want to be more like them.

Chocolate Coconut Truffles

All of my life I have "hated" nuts, nuts of every kind, and coconut. Oh how things have changed!

Photo Credit: garden of life blog

I've pinned several different "energy bite" snacks lately. So many in fact, I may need to create a board just for energy bites. However, my all time favorite recipe came from a training I attended a couple of months ago. Chocolate and anything with chocolate = my oxygen. Your going to LOVE these!

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #3

Day Three

If you've ever been on an airplane or watched a movie with airplanes, you likely have heard these words of advice. In the movie, Moms' Night Out, (which one lucky person will win as part of the giveaway) this piece of advice is used as a metaphor and is the reason behind their "fun" night out.

I often wonder, if in the event of a sudden emergency, would I remember to put on my own mask before trying to save others. As a mother myself, intuitively I might be more focused on saving my children. As a wife, I might want to save my husband before myself. As a friend, I might want to help others, because they need my help too.

Now, of course the reason for this caution is obvious. If you are attempting to save someone else without oxygen, you'll pass out, becoming useless. Coincidentally you would then become somewhat of a burden, but mostly just useless.

When you are taken care of, What does that enable you to do for others?

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #2

Day Two

Welcome to Day Two. If you are just joining us, Welcome! I'm glad your here today. How did yesterday go for you? I hope you saw and experienced just some of the benefits of detoxing and were able to clear out that extra clutter you've been carrying around. I know I did.

I continue to detox whenever I hear those voices holding me down. You, my friend, can also do this when you feel like you've hit your limit. When your fears, your struggles, your stresses of life become so overwhelming that you just feel full. Please dump those negative thoughts where they belong, you will find that they disappear. You will find that they just don't bother you the way they use to. 

I hope you were able to clear out A LOT of space because today is a new day. Today we are going to begin the process of filling you back up. Filling you back up with all of the good, warm, and important things. Filling you with hope, love, confidence, desire, joy, excitement, purpose, you name it ____________. Today is a fresh start.

Let go of the past.

Ask yourself: Who do I want to become?

Now is your opportunity to write a new story. Your story. Take the time to write one now. 

If you don't know what to write, here is your opportunity to MAKE SOMETHING UP! Create something amazing! You can make it as detailed or as simple as you would like it to be. It is your story after all. 

Love Who You Are Experience, Day #1

Day One

Welcome to day #1! I am so excited you are here!

Thank you for taking the time and making any sacrifices you may have made in order to join us. We are a sisterhood, and we are starting this journey together.

You are not alone.

I would like to invite all of you ladies to join the Love Who You Are Experience Event. I hope you will feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions throughout the journey. You certainly are welcome to do so. Invite your friends to do this with you!

Tip of the Day:

Detox your mind and body regularly.


Likely you change your clothes everyday, you brush your teeth, you wash your face, your hands...

If we could visibly see our negative thoughts, emotions, and attitudes in the form of dirt, boogers, or any other bodily fluids we would get rid of them. Right? We wouldn't even think to carry them around with us all day. That would be gross.

When you wake up are you putting on the same old pair of resentment, or selfishness pants? Do you put on judgement, the ability to quickly criticize, or complain? Do you carry around that old bag of fear, anger, and shame?

What kind of feelings are holding you back? Wearing you down?

Today we are going to detox. You deserve a new start.

Just in Time for Mother's Day Giveaway

Just in Time for Mother's Day Giveaway starting April 20th until May 5th. Share the Love Who You Are Experience and all things Discovering Your Own Stream (facebook, blog, and pinterest)

**Winners will be announced May 6th!**

Make sure you "like" Discovering Your Own Stream on Facebook in order to qualify!

Be sure to catch up on all the details on my other post You are ENOUGH

I am pleased to announce our giveaway items... which will be delivered Just in Time for Mother's Day, whether you'll be celebrating as a mother or celebrating womanhood, these gifts are sure to make you smile.

One lucky winner will receive my FAVORITE funny and inspirational movie, Moms' Night Out on DVD!!

One person will receive a copy of I Am a Mother, by Jane Clayson Johnson!

One winner will receive a doTERRA essential oil product, a Citrus Bliss Invigorating Bath Bar!

Another lucky winner will receive a special gift from Perfectly Posh, Under Wonder Perfecting Pore Primer!

And finally, one lucky winner will receive a Calm Down, Oatmeal Banana Face Mask from Perfectly Posh!

SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH OTHERS!

Enjoy the 20 day Love Who You Are Experience, you have until May 5th to share and participate as much as you can. On May 6th, I will be randomly selecting a few women who have shared and passed this onto others. 

Ways you can share:

Share your favorite blog posts or the blog itself: Discovering Your Own Stream

http://discoveringyourownstream.blogspot.com/

Share our Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/discoveringyourownstream?ref=hl

Share my Pinterest Ideas:

https://www.pinterest.com/brittanyahurd/love-who-you-are-experience/

You will also get more out of this experience (and increase your odds of winning) by commenting and sharing facebook posts, and commenting on blog posts. 

You Are ENOUGH

Social media sites often make us feel much more alone than connected to other people.We tend to focus on all of the things that they have, that she has...

She must be doing something right..

She has it all figured out.

Look at how beautiful she is.

She has a good body.

She is a good mom.

She is lucky. She is blessed.

She is loved more than I am.

If only I had more _________. Then I could be happy like her.

I am not alone in this.  Have you ever felt this way?

Chia Drink

Today I want to share with you a recipe to make your own chia drink. I've been eyeing those Mamma Chia drinks for months! I just could not bring myself to spend $3+ on a drink for myself. Now I don't have to. From what I've heard, the home-made version tastes better too! Problem solved!

Can I just say... this was SO GOOD! I did share a little with the hubby and children as we were driving to visit family. My little girl exclaimed.... "Oh this is SO YUMMY!!" We were shocked by her amazement, enthusiasm and the fact that she liked the texture of it.

Why Chia Seeds?

Chia seeds are said to be "among the most nutritious foods on the planet." They are loaded with fiber, which helps feed good gut bugs, protein, which helps control appetite, omega 3s, calcium, for strong bones, antioxidants, which may help with ageing and reducing cancer risks. They are also a low-carb friendly food, which may cause major improvements in Type 2 diabetes. As well as lower the risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Portabella Pizzas

I've been curious about portabella pizzas for awhile now. If mushrooms are not your thing then this recipe is probably not for you. Also if your working on eliminating candida or (yeast) this would also be a recipe to skip.

I love meals that are fast and easy. I also love good food! We bought our portabellas at Costco. When my 5 year old told me she would eat them, I knew we had to take advantage of the moment.

Foreign Object

Theres a little guilt that comes when you have a smelly kid. And then lets just say that smelly kid has been smelly for quite some time. When did it start? I don't actually know. Oh no... more guilt. How could I have not know that something was wrong? After all, I am his mother. I should know everything.

Well some time ago our boy became a very smelly boy. After a bath he would smell like our favorite Shea Moisture bath soap for a few hours... then he was back to being smelly.

We noticed that one nostril seemed to run when the other one did not. We also noticed that the skin underneath that nostril would get red, sore, and irritated fast. 

Tropical Fruit Salad

Easter Sunday Side-Dish

Perfect for any occasion really... This will be a favorite at summer barbecues.

Need a fun, colorful and healthy salad? This recipe was a definite winner and a large-group favorite. Who doesn't love something so sweet and pretty?

You'll find this amazing recipe on tasteandtellblog.com

Banana Chia Pudding

healthylivinghowto.com

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice.
1 small banana
Sweetener of choice
1/4 cup of chia seeds
Dash of vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

In a blender, blend almond milk and banana until smooth.

Add sweetener and vanilla if using. 

Pour into a quart size jar. 

Add chia seeds. Stir or shake well.

Chill for an hour or more. Stir or shake once or twice during the chilling hour.

Top with sliced bananas, coconut cream, (or whipped cream) sliced almonds, shredded coconut flakes, or any other nuts or berries.

Be sure to head over to Healthy Living How To for more info and the full post!

Cute and Comfy Reusables

I finished up a second batch of washable pantyliners. I love that they are super soft and cute.

More and more I'm becoming open to the idea of cloth diapering, I'm not quite there yet... I'm just saying I'm open to the idea.

Cloth pantyliners on the other hand are awesome.

I love the huge amount of options I have for fabric, designs, and colors. I love that once they are made you will never have to buy a box of pantyliners again! This is just one more thing I do to be more frugal.

Reusables are also green, reducing garbage, plastic and paper usage and landfill space.

Avocado Chocolate Pudding

 Chocolate Avocado Pudding from thefitchen

I've been putting it off for days. I can be so lazy. Tonight I finally tried chocolate pudding, made from avocados. I was just telling Kevin that the concept of this makes a lot of sense.

Avocados are creamy and well... bland. Why not sweeten them and make them chocolaty? They serve as a pretty basic base for just about anything I would imagine.

Possibilities.

Definitely some possibilities here.

You'll find the recipe on my "Clean Eating/Paleo Yummies" Pinterest board.  I did not take pictures so enjoy the mouth watering ones posted over on thefitchen.

Ingredients

What I am Eating - February

We've had a great month:

Not so "Cheesy" Chicken Casserole

Click here for the recipe. 

I was honestly surprised at how "cheesy" this ended up being. It seems to have all the right components: Fat, oily, creamy, salt, orange color, mold. (thyme always tastes moldy to me) Some how this just works.

Paleo Stuffed Yellow Squash

Paleo Stuffed Yellow Squash. Click here for the recipe.

Kevin is not a fan of squash but he really enjoyed this meal. We finished off a bag of organic squash from Costco. We will definitely make this again.

Energy Bars

Energy Bars Click here for the recipe. 

This quick and easy energy bar recipe is super easy and great to have on hand. I keep a container of these in my fridge. You can individually wrap them and they will be ready to grab on the way out the door. I bought my cranberries from Good Earth, they are sweetened with apple juice. I'm not sure if that is a better alternative to sugar, but I will say they add a zing that I love! 

April Update: I tried these with half raisins and half cranberries and they were just not the same. It did cut down on sugar content.

Raw Brownie Bites

Raw Brownie Bites Click here for the recipe. 

These worked wonderfully for my chocolate craving. I could pop one out of my fridge at a moments notice. 

Blueberry Crisp

Blueberry Crisp Click here for the recipe.

Simple and oh so yummy.