Energy Bites 4 Ways

Good things come in small, delicious packages! And when those packages consist of 5 ingredients or less? That, my friends, is called winning! From the perspective of both a nutrition enthusiast and a recent poor college student, snacks like energy bites are a goldmine: minimal ingredients, cost effective, makes a generous amount -for at least… Continue reading Energy Bites 4 Ways

Sweet Potato Black Bean Nacho Bowls

Taste of Nachos+The Ease of Meal Prep+The Satisfaction of a Savory, Healthy Meal If you've taken a peek at any of my previous food posts, you've likely noticed that I'm a big fan of sweet potatoes! They're the perfect source of healthy carbohydrates with a delicious taste that can be used for breakfast, lunch, and… Continue reading Sweet Potato Black Bean Nacho Bowls

Peanut Butter Mug Cake

When the weather turns, sometimes you just need that warm, gooey, comfort food. I realized most of the recipes I share are breakfast, so here's a little sweet treat for those late night cravings without any guilt! Flourless, peanut butter, chocolate chip mug cake! Living in Alaska, you have to accept that summer doesn't always… Continue reading Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Fiesta Sweet Potato Chorizo Sheet-pan Breakfast Hash

A little spicy, a little sweet, and a whole lot of deliciousness; this chorizo sweet potato breakfast hash is a fiesta for your taste buds without the guilt! While I'm always on the hunt for new, healthy recipes to try, they also have to be user-friendly. Living on a college student's budget in a small… Continue reading Fiesta Sweet Potato Chorizo Sheet-pan Breakfast Hash

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

When tacos are life, but you wanna live that life long enough to eat all the tacos! I owe my obsession with this creation entirely to a little cafe just outside my town. While a bit fancier with definitely more ingredients, their veggie tacos inspired me to start experimenting with my own take on sweet… Continue reading Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Back to Basics: Fueling Your Workout

Proteins, fats, carbs, before, after, powders, shakes: What do I eat when?! With so much pushing about supplements and the thousands of new diet plans, it’s easy to forget that our bodies are perfectly capable of being healthy and happy on their own, so long as we treat them well. Read ahead to get back… Continue reading Back to Basics: Fueling Your Workout