Nourished Inside and Out

Yields: 9 -12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Filled with peaches and topped with oats, quinoa and a burst of cinnamon, this is a healthy cobbler you can feel good about enjoying! Whole grains add protein, fiber and iron, while peaches bring a fresh fruit flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup dry quinoa 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon* 1/2 tablespoon butter* 1/4 teaspoon of salt* 4 cups diced peaches (I used frozen and thawed them, but fresh can be u

Yields: about 18- 20 pancakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Super easy and fluffy, these pancakes have a boost of nutrition with whole wheat pastry flour and oatmeal, adding fiber, B vitamins and iron. Ingredients 1 cup quick oats (old fashioned rolled are fine, just aren’t as smooth in the batter) 2 cups whole milk 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon cane sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus 1 teaspoon for pan 3 teaspoons baki

Yields: about 24 cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Dairy and gluten free, these decadent cookies boast healthy fats from coconut oil and almonds. Loaded with calcium and magnesium, plus a healthy dose of chocolate to feed the soul, these cookies have it all! Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (raw or roasted) 3 tablespoons coconut oil (warmed to soften if solid) 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup goo

As a kid, I was pretty solid in who I was and what I wanted, confident and determined, not giving much credence to what others thought of me. Then things shifted, and I started to feel like a fraud in my own body; like somehow the inside didn’t match the outside. I spent much of these years trying to make the inside and outside match, trying many masks. The result was a lot of pain, loneliness and feeling misunderstood, until I was ready to remove the facade and let it al

*This is a peaceful meditation and visualization for children and adults, bringing empowerment to help determine what (words, feelings, people) to allow into their personal space and manage all of the sensory input throughout the day. My kiddos have times when they each have experienced feelings of being overwhelmed by all of the situations they observe in a day. Some people are just hard-wired to have their senses on high alert, noticing noises that most don’t or sensing th

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (includes marinating time) The spices in this dish are reminiscent of a mild curry chicken with such spices as turmeric, cumin and paprika, in a savory sauce. Loaded with antioxidants and mild enough for the kiddos, this is an easy dish that brings a bit of a global fare to the table! Ingredients 2 chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 pounds) 3 T. olive oil 1 T. fresh lemon juice 4 t. honey 1/4 t. ground turme

(Above is a picture of the Goody Goody Granola Bars, made with Nuttzo. Recipe here.) Nuttzo is my new favorite nut/seed butter, as not only is it tasty, but it is loaded with nutrients from a variety of nuts and seeds. It is a butter made with seven different organic nuts and seeds. With so many allergies to peanuts, I appreciate having an alternative nut/seed butter that is peanut free. There are a variety of choices, a few including peanut, as well as peanut free. Th

Yields: 16-20 bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Nutrient dense and full of flavor, these homemade granola bars are better than any store bought box you could buy. Protein, iron, healthy fats as well as various other vitamins and minerals, these are one tasty treat! Ingredients 3 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal 2 1/4 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 cup brown rice syrup 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/8 cup +1 tables

Yields: about 1 cup of pesto Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes This pesto packs a punch when it comes to nutrition – chock full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It adds a savory twist to any noodle dish, and is bursting with fresh garden flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup Swiss chard leaves, packed in and stems removed* 1/4 cup kale leaves, packed in and stems removed* 1/4 cup raw walnuts 1/2 -3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3

This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for information on affiliates and disclaimer. So, after posting a few weeks back about favorite reusable lunch containers and posing the question to all about the preferred options, I have finally circled back with my decision for this year. I ended up buying these separate items and not one large lunch container, because my daughter already had a lunch bag, and I wanted to be sure the items fit. Plus, the expense can get p