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Banana Almond Snack Cake

January 13, 2011
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On the heels of Food Blogger Camp I wanted to bring you a cake that epitomizes what this blog is all about. Healthy, whole food ingredients that taste great, make you feel energized & well fed. This is a banana nut bread recipe that pairs perfectly with a steamy morning cup of coffee or as [...]

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Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

March 26, 2010
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These crispy chickpeas will give you lots to feel great about.  They are a great grab-n-go crunch that is good for you too. You can toss a baggie of these in your kids lunchbox, your lunchbox, purse or gym bag. Instead of reaching for a high-carb, overly salted chip, you can make your own. From [...]

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Roasted Kale Chips

January 25, 2010

Are you looking to add some crunch to your day in a satisfying healthy way? Well have I got the thing for you. Often we buy overly processed, too salty tasteless snack foods. Have you ever tried kale chips? They have been all the rage for some time now. When roasted in the oven kale [...]

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Skinny Peanut Butter & Cocoa Mousse “Cake”

January 11, 2010

Decadent meets skinny….just the way I like it. I crave sweets daily. So do my kids…..I think most of us do come to think of it. Tasty rewards are something to look forward to….right?? For me everyday mindful lifestyle treats need to be clean, high energy goodies. You guys might think I have gone a [...]

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Matcha Green Tea: Frozen Granita and Smoothie

August 30, 2009

I just had a delicious Egg Battered Grilled Cheese for lunch.  Salty, crunchy, ooozy, cheesy & very tasty!  On the heels of such a yummy lunch I am craving something cool, creamy, sweet and caffeinated!!  I am not in the mood for my go-to cocoa granita (rare) or coffee granita (what the??) I glimpse through [...]

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Toasted Sunflower Honey Granola Bars

August 27, 2009

I should really call these “Angie’s Bars.”  My gal pal just arrived in Telluride with her son for a visit.  We were chatting it up late last night and I offered her one of my homemade Toasted Sunflower-Honey Granola bars.  Her reaction was so huge and fabulous, I wish I had it all on video!!! [...]

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