This mint chocolate chip smoothie is so dang good, y’all! It got 5,000 thumbs up from my youngest, and it’s been a consistent favorite in our house. It is the #1 most requested breakfast smoothie in our home. When you taste it, you’d never guess that there’s a cup of spinach blended up in it. It’s full […]
Sweet & Tart Mango Lime Lassi
This mango lime lassi is smooth, creamy, and delicious. It’s sweet and tangy at the same time, a hit with Fresh Daddy and the Freshlings alike. And of course it’s loaded with all kinds of whole foods that are so good for them. You could always add a tablespoon of hempseed or of ground flax […]
Guacamole Tostadas
Guacamole Tostadas are an easy, fresh family favorite. I like serving them “build your own” style, so the kids can select how much of which ingredients they want to eat. When you’re trying to stay away from dairy, Mexican dishes can be a challenge, but with a hefty dollop of guacamole and some fresh salsa, […]
Guacamole, Fresh Mama Style
Growing up in Texas, fresh guacamole was a mainstay of my childhood. When I’ve got a hankering for something naughty, guacamole satisfies that craving — and is guilt-free to boot! Avocados are loaded with heart healthy fats and brain boosting nutrients. And you don’t have to eat guacamole with salty corn chips. Although I will admit, it […]
10 Reasons Kids Should Pack Their Own Lunches
Well, it’s back-to-school time. Haircuts, new shoes, first day pictures and of course lots of lunch packing. When my eldest turned 5, I kind of had a toddler-style temper tantrum about having to pack all of those lunches. Except more dignified of course. There was all the food that came back spoiled and uneaten. The […]
Nacho Mama’s Kale Chips
There’s no nacho cheese in these “nacho” kale chips. But boy do they satisfy! Gluten-free, dairy-free, nutrient-dense, and full of crunch! One of the toughest habits for me to break in adopting a cleaner diet was my one-bag-of-chips-a-day habit. Chips were my go-to comfort food. When I felt moody or stressed, that’s what I’d reach […]
DIY Popcicles
Ever wonder what to do with leftover smoothies or freshly made juices? Never fear! Turn those tasty smoothies into delicious homemade popcicles the whole family can enjoy later. Here’s what’s great about homemade popcicles They can save you from pouring precious smoothie down the drain when you just can’t finish it all. They are an effortless, affordable answer to the question “What’s for […]
My First Cleanse
Last year after my heart attack scare, I began taking a long, cold, hard look at my eating habits and lifestyle. As a result of copious medical testing, it gradually became clear that my alarmingly high blood pressure wasn’t due to any acute event (like renal stenosis or cancer, for example). I was labeled with […]
Oatmeal or Death
This is the story of the health scare that set me on a path toward a cleaner diet. Imagine one day you feel your throat closing up on you and pain in your chest. You are growing dizzy and weak. Your left arm begins to tingle and go numb and your hand starts turning blue. Your […]
Slow Cooker Mud Soup (Black Bean Soup)
The children’s book Mud Soup by Judith Head inspired my recipe for black bean soup. It’s the story of a little boy named Josh who befriends a little girl named Rosa. When she offers him some of her grandmother’s Mud Soup, his imagination runs wild with crazy thoughts of what might be in there. When he finally tries […]