Category: Food

  • Maxine’s Raw Chocolate Coffee Bites

    Maxine’s Raw Chocolate Coffee Bites

    Sugar-free dessert! Satisfying my sweet tooth without the sugar! Woohoo! Will have more sugar-free or sugar substitute recipes coming soon! Warning: has caffeine…might keep you up =) Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup almonds 8-9 pitted medjool dates (1 cup) Toffee layer: 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup almond milk 7-8 dates Chocolate coffee layer: 1/2 cup…

  • Egg and Avocado Toast

    Egg and Avocado Toast

    I love eggs and avocado, and together…BAM! Yummy-ness in your mouth. Great breakfast or snack during the day. Eggs contain a variety of substances that promote good health. Choline, a nutrient that is critical to brain function, is one example. Eggs are one of the richest food sources of choline. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated…

  • Refreshing Blended Coffee with Cocoa Recipe

    Refreshing Blended Coffee with Cocoa Recipe

    Living in Florida, it’s Summer time all day everyday. Blended Coffee with Cocoa is the perfect remedy for beating the heat. Blended Coffee is the perfect pick me up! I don’t normally drink coffee unless I am super exhausted. Even then, I usually go for a sweet drink at Starbucks. Having recently discovered the calorie load in the…

  • Fun “Doggy” Oatmeal Bowl

    Fun “Doggy” Oatmeal Bowl

    HAPPY FRIDAY! This morning I made a fun breakfast for myself and my 3 year old. I cooked Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats with Vanilla Almond milk and added a touch of coconut sugar. Add bananas with almond butter for ears and eyes (blueberries). Hope you have a great weekend!

  • Maxine’s Orange Dream Machine

    Maxine’s Orange Dream Machine

    Who doesn’t love a cool refreshing drink in the Hot Summer!? My husband and son LOVE Jamba Juice! I thought I’d give a hand to making them the same smoothie they love at home! They loved it!

  • Maxine’s Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Maxine’s Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Maxine’s Chicken Tortilla Soup I love making this soup because it’s full of yummy goodness. Also, great for the cold weather. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast cooked and shredded 1 15 oz canned corn 1 1/2 15 oz diced tomatoes drained 1 can black beans, drained (I also use kidney beans sometimes) 1 can hominy,…

  • Maxine’s Banana Oat Protein Pancakes

    Maxine’s Banana Oat Protein Pancakes

    Maxine’s Banana Oat Protein Pancakes These are super simple and easy to make in the morning when you are in a rush. Great way to add protein to your breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (quick cook) 1 scoop of vanilla pea protein powder 1 tsp of baking powder Dash of cinnamon —Blend all the…