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Healthy Halloween Recipes!
Hello, October! It’s that time of year again. As a certified health nut (ha!), I feel it is only my duty to share with all of you Healthy Halloween recipes that you can feel good about. I am a huge believer that healthy doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor, and during the holidays, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice any of the fun! So many people will say, “Oh, but it’s Halloween! You gotta splurge and eat junk food!” NO. You don’t have to eat any junk to have FUN and enjoy delicious Halloween treats! To prove my point, I searched the web (thank you, Pinterest!) and found a lot of super healthy and fun Halloween recipes that prove you can satisfy your sweet tooth, have a creative Halloween treat, AND be healthy. BOO- YAH! Click on the links for the full recipe!!!...
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Healthy Labor Day Recipes
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful, fun, and HEALTHY Labor Day weekend! When it comes to food, what is the first thing you think of when you think of Labor Day food? Junk food, right? Well, Labor Day doesn’t have to be celebrated with junk food! You can definitely have a healthy labor day – you just need to think outside of the box ;) Check out these delicious and healthy Labor Day recipes that are Paleo approved! Flavored Water Ditch the sodas at the BBQ and make some delicious and healthy flavored water! They are easy to make, and they are a great way to stay hydrated. Credit: theyummylife.com Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings Credit: cookeatpaleo.com Ted Allen’s Grilled Steak with Roasted Jalapeño Chimichurri I shouldn’t write these types of articles when I am hungry, especially when...
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Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake
With Fourth of July coming up, I thought this was the perfect recipe to share with all of you! Berry Trifle With Coconut Flour French Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp coconut flour, sifted 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 5 whole eggs (2 of them separated) 1/2 cup coconut oil/ghee, softened or liquid 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2-2 cups washed & diced strawberries (cut large if using a traditional Trifle bowl) 1 1/2-2 cups washed blueberries 1 1/2-2 cups washed raspberries 3-4 cans full-fat coconut milk, cream only (Try Aroy-D for great cream) Honey or choice of sweetener optional to taste For full recipe instructions, please...
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding
You gotta try this healthy bread pudding for your dessert (or breakfast!) – I think it would be perfect for Thanksgiving…Christmas…or any day of the year, really. Enjoy! Pumpkin Bread Pudding Bread Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 cup water 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar ½ cup of coconut flour 1 tsp of pumpkin spice ¼ cup + 1 tsp of coconut oil melted ½ tsp baking soda Pumpkin Sauce Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin puree ¼ cup of maple syrup ¼ cup of melted coconut oil or butter ¼ tsp of salt ½ cup of pecan pieces You can check out the full recipe instructions over at agirlworthsaving.net Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Fruit and Vegetable Décor for Thanksgiving
I thought these were creative and festive ways to enjoy vegetables and fruit for Thanksgiving! Fruit Turkey: Turkey Veggie Platter: Image Credits: Bayonne Farmers Market Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Natural Easter Eggs Dyes That Work
Did you know that you can make your own eco-friendly dyes for coloring Easter eggs?! It’s easy and oh-so natural that I just couldn’t help but share in on the fun! Yes, commercial dyes are probably quicker, but using natural dyes is just a lot of fun and really allows you to become much more creative in the egg-dying process. Natural Dyes You can easily make dyes that are created from natural ingredients made 100% from vegetables, fruits, and other plants. I have created list of colors to choose from, and what ingredients to use to obtain that particular color. I wrote the words “best” next to the ingredients that provided the most vibrant colors. Of course, the other ingredients will work as well! Red • Yellow Onions Skins (best!) • Pomegranate Juice • Canned Cherries with Juice • Beets (turns...
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Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day!
I love creating fun meals for St. Patrick’s Day! I found some fun (green!) and traditional Irish meals for you to try on this holiday! Enjoy! Shamrock Toast Why not start your day with a little green? Try this recipe: Shamrock Toast. Avocado Hummus Try a new (and very green!) twist to Hummus! This recipe is made with all green – and healthy! – ingredients, which is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s the recipe: Avocado Hummus. Rainbow Ice Cubes Every little leprechaun has it’s rainbow, right? Make this drink with your favorite fruit and enjoy! The too easy to believe recipe is here: Rainbow Ice Cubes. Irish Stew This traditional Irish Stew is made with healthy and delicious ingredients that you’ll love! You can find the recipe here: Irish Stew. Spinach Spread This is a great new way to enjoy...
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Healthy Holiday Traditions
I have a lot of fun traditions during this time of year, and I am sure many of you can relate. After I got married, my husband and I started a new tradition that I absolutely love – Ice Skating on Christmas Eve! I love knowing that we have created a healthy holiday tradition that’s fun for the whole family, something we look forward to every year! What healthy holiday traditions do you look forward to each year? Happy Holidays from everyone at Skinny Twinkie! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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