Date Balls | Energy and Protein Packed

These are especially great during Ramadan because proteins take longer to digest leaving you feeling full for much longer. The natural sugars also help to stabilize blood sugar which is important when fasting for 12 + hours. Ingredients: Dates (3-4 cups blended) Walnuts ( 1 cup) Chia seeds ( 1/2 cup) Unsweetened coconut (1 cup)…

Chocolate Muffins

AT A GLANCE PREP:10- 15 mins. BAKE: 20 mins. to 25 mins. For this recipe you will need:  2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon espresso powder, optional 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips…

MunchPak || Review 

If you like to try new snacks or simply get bored of the same ones, then this is a great subscription box for you!  For $9.95 you can get treats from around the world! They also come with a personalized message from the person who hand selected and hand packed the items. Ours was specially…

Baobab Powder | Recipe

What is Baobab Powder? Baobab powder is the true definition of a ‘superfood’. It has six times the amount of vitamin C found in oranges, twice the calcium of milk and five times the amount of potassium than a banana. It also has twice the level of antioxidants than goji berries and blueberries combined! I…

Graze Snack Box Review

Graze is a subscription snack service which delivers the items directly to your mailbox.. For $6.99, Graze will deliver a box of four single-serving snacks; OR you can get eight snacks for $11.99. You get the option of choosing the frequency that works best for you: once a week, once every two weeks, or once every…

SUGAR COOKIES | RECIPE

Yes I know this is a new year and this recipe is the last thing people want because after all everyone is going to be slim this year by avoiding all things sugar …..right?! Well, moderation is key guys…so try this recipe that is a fast and easy to make and best of all…VERY YUMMY!…

IMAGINE Healthier Snack Choices…

One thing we can all agree on is that our bodies and those of our little ones need to be well fed everyday- constantly, it seems. One of my favorite tips to saving time throughout the day is meal planning as it erases all the time you spend thinking about what to make for breakfast/lunch/dinner…

How to Avoid Fast Food, Get Healthy & Save Money in 5 Easy Steps!

Lots of days we have that urge to grab the next unhealthy meal staring us in the face. You know, the one where you just drive through, order, pay and pick up. Sounds easy enough, right? Here’s how to avoid that! Meal plan. Grocery shop for everything needed for the meals for the week. Place…

Margherita Pizza | Recipe

This is reprinted from Epicurious.com and as a side note, I have always used store bought sauce instead of my own. 🙂 It is an irresistible recipe and although very simple, very scrumptious pizza! For dough: 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoon) 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for…

Green Smoothie| Deliciousness

Whether its part of your weight loss regimen, a means of staying healthy, an easy meal alternative, an energy booster or just a part of your lifestyle; this green smoothie will satiate your thirst and hunger and eliminate your desire for sweets. After a weekend filled with more brownies than I want to want to…

Spinach with Paneer | Palak Paneer

This is a very simple and tasty vegetarian dish, taking only about 30 minutes to complete. It is served with warm naan bread. Ingredients: 1/2 pound paneer, cubed 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 cups water 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach 1 large tomato, diced 3 cloves garlic 2…

Easy Cheesecake Recipe

Once you make this and realize how simple it is, you’ll never pay $6 or more for a slice of cheesecake again!