Easy no flip omelet (video)

It’s sometimes a challenge to get my boys interested in breakfast, but this easy no flip omelet is something they always get excited about.  And I’m always excited when they can take over the cooking!

an easy no flip omelet!

 

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Stop the sugar rush with this healthy treat!

Looking for a way to stop the sugar rush before it starts?   I came up with this recipe in an attempt to stop the sugar rush so my kids can be their naturally sweet selves.   It’s chock full of ingredients that have been shown to slow sugar absorption such as whole grains, fiber, healthy fat, and cinnamon.  It’s not only delicious and healthy, but it really helps to balance their blood sugar so I’m not dealing with four hyper kids!

stop the sugar rush with a healthy balance biscuit

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Healthy breakfast on the go for picky eaters

When you’re running late for school and your kids still haven’t eaten here’s a great healthy breakfast on the go! Perfect for picky eaters who are constantly moving.

 

 

This is also one of my tips for getting picky eaters to eat: make it fun and just throw the food at them – literally.

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M’organic Eggs Benedict

eggs benedict collageMy hubby surprised me with this breakfast for Mother’s Day and it was delicious!  He also did a great job picking out ingredients to make this healthy and m’organic (which was a bit of a surprise!).  I think it’s a great example of how easy it can be to eat real food and make good choices.  You don’t need to be a nutrition expert, or spend all your time in the kitchen, to pick up a few changes along the way and really transform your diet. Continue reading

Fresh Strawberry Vanilla Pancakes

These are so incredibly delicious they shouldn’t even be called pancakes. They deserve a fancy French dessert name that makes it sound like they took 8 hours to make.  Fortunately, you can whip them up in only a few minutes and their vanilla- cinnamon-berry perfection will make even an ordinary Monday taste like a special occasion.  Your kids will love them! Continue reading

Delicious (Easy!) Blueberry Muffins

muffin pic.resizeI made these last night thinking we’d have them for the weekend, and there are only 3 left!  They are deeelicious — you may want to make a double batch!  Also, you can add anything you like to them it doesn’t have to be blueberries.  I’ve used strawberries before and I think smashed bananas, raisins or nuts would be good too.

Delicious (Easy!) Blueberry Muffins
Author: Carrie
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Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl combine first three ingredients.
  4. In a medium bowl stir egg, milk, butter and honey together.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries (or whatever fruit/nut you want).
  7. Pour evenly into 12 muffin cups.
  8. Bake for 16 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.