Some of you already know that I've been conducting a wild amount of yogurt-making experiments lately. And while I love just eating plain yogurt (yes, I know this isn't normal) I was thinking about crunchy topping options. Unfortunately as much as I love a lot of the commercially available grain free granolas, many of them have too much sugar/carbs for my liking. And these very … [Read more...] about Very Simple Grain Free Granola
Breakfast
Minimalist Protein Pancakes
Minimalist Protein Pancakes For whatever strange reason I am not a fan of sweet pancakes or sweet crepes... while I can't remember the last time I ordered pancakes in a restaurant or made traditional ones at home, I do love the occasional ham and brie crepe with egg.After going through the cabinets, I found a canister of plain, grassfed whey that I need to use sooner … [Read more...] about Minimalist Protein Pancakes
EGGS! How to make amazing hardboiled eggs & how to make deviled eggs!
In case you're thinking of boiling eggs this weekend, I wanted to put these posts together for you. Eggs are awesome anyway, so any excuse to highlight these nutritional powerhouses is a good one! Hardboiled eggs are a favorite grab and go snack (even at the airport--look for them at the more "gourmet" snack stands and shops). Just a little salt and pepper and they're … [Read more...] about EGGS! How to make amazing hardboiled eggs & how to make deviled eggs!
Outdoor Deviled Eggs “How To” Video, Active Rest and Planning for 2015
After writing a short blog post for the PCC Blog on active rest last week, I've made a concerted effort to include more of it in my week as I ramp up training towards making an audition video for American Ninja Warrior AND helping to lead the PCC Workshop in Encinitas later next month. The weather was really nice yesterday too, so I packed up a couple things and with the excuse … [Read more...] about Outdoor Deviled Eggs “How To” Video, Active Rest and Planning for 2015
Easiest Probiotic Mango Lassi Ever Made
2 ingredients, 2 easy, 2 delicious, 2 healthy Easiest Probiotic Mango Lassi Ever Made 2 ingredients, 2 easy, 2 delicious, 2 healthy This is all you need. Skip the glass and spoon by using a half-full bottle of Amasai (maybe you're like me and drank half of it plain anyway?) then just pouring in the mango mixture and giving it a shake. Ingredients16 ounces … [Read more...] about Easiest Probiotic Mango Lassi Ever Made
Elegant Baked Ham and Eggs
Easy, delicious, aesthetically pleasing! :) Elegant Baked Ham and Eggs Easy, delicious, aesthetically pleasing! :) Ingredients1 tsp coconut oil (See Review)5 eggs (locally sourced, right?)12 slices prosciutto (Thin sliced as they will be rumpled and or folded)1/2 tsp black pepper (fresh cracked (Or more if you're into black pepper))2 oz goat cheese … [Read more...] about Elegant Baked Ham and Eggs
Probiotic Grain Free Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pancakes
In a somewhat Frankenstein way, I combined the Coconut Pancake recipe from the Primal Blueprint cookbook (highly recommended) with the ideas from the Probiotic Pancakes from the Beyond Organic magazine. This is quite possibly the healthiest pancake recipe that I know of - if you know about a better one, please share it immediately. Probiotic Grain Free Gluten Free Coconut … [Read more...] about Probiotic Grain Free Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pancakes
Chia Pudding Parfaits from Sharon Shiner, HKC
A surprisingly easy but delicious treat loaded with nutrition! Chia Pudding Parfaits from Sharon Shiner, HKC A surprisingly easy but delicious treat loaded with nutrition! I enlisted the help of Sharon Shiner, personal fitness chef and HKC to share her favorite creative use of chia seeds. The kind I'll be using are from The Chia Co and can be found at GNC. … [Read more...] about Chia Pudding Parfaits from Sharon Shiner, HKC
Hardstyle fruitcake?!!??!??!!??!!?
Might've invented "hardstyle fruitcake" and while that sounds like a contradiction in terms you'll soon understand... This fruitcake makes minimal use of kitchen contraptions. Instead it requires you to rely on the strength and tenacity of your hands, a heavy chef knife, a fork, and a wire whisk. Were you to get lost in the wilderness but had some of these little fruitcakes, … [Read more...] about Hardstyle fruitcake?!!??!??!!??!!?
Skillet Eggs with parsnips, sweet potato and goat cheese
Another substantial broiled omelet - for one or two - but you must really really care for the other person as this is something you may wish to eat in it's entirety. Skillet Eggs with Parsnips, Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Another substantial broiled omelet - for one or two - but you must really really care for the other person as this is something you may wish to … [Read more...] about Skillet Eggs with parsnips, sweet potato and goat cheese
