Quick Granola Parfait ‘Parfait’ is a French word that translates to ‘perfect’ in English — so whoever decided to call layers of tangy Greek yogurt, crunchy, sweet granola, and fresh fruit a ‘parfait’ is a genius in my book. Because it’s literally perfect. These granola and yogurt parfaits pack a nutritious balance of protein and [...]
Make Your Own Waffle Mix These easy meal prep waffles keep my house-hold from sliding off the rails. Breakfast (or lack there-of) can make or break our day. We all know the tried and true saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” What I’ve learned about that over the years is it’s [...]
Gratitude Granola I call this gratitude granola. Not only because it always gives me a sense of joy when I make a batch but because it’s the gift by which I say “Thank you!” Homemade granola is rather simple to make and gives so much flexibility in choosing ingredients you love. I make mine with [...]
Say Cheers to Mom with a Mother’s Day Cocktail Being a mom isn’t easy. In a world where moms are working to provide, to set an example, and to nurture their families, Mother’s Day is a well-deserved day to relax and feel celebrated. That’s where you come in. Shake up one of these luxurious Spring [...]
Meal Prep Mason Jar Salads If you have an extra 10 minutes this weekend, spend it on your meal prep. I don’t know about you, but taking the daily “what’s for lunch” or “what’s for dinner” question out of the equation makes my life less stressful, more healthy, and happier. My whole mission in founding [...]
Easy Green Juice This is one of my favorite green juices, and if you’ve never juiced before, it’s ideal for a beginner. Drinking a green juice in the morning is like hitting the reset button on your health, and you’ll be surprised to feel the incredible boost of energy you feel as your body’s way [...]
Make-ahead Sweet Potato Pancakes with Blueberry Compote What’s better than a warm stack of fluffy, lightly spiced pancakes for breakfast, brunch or even dessert? Just one thing. Perfect pancakes that you can make in advance for that morning when you don’t have the time or energy to prepare the nutritious breakfast you need. Just a [...]
Delicious Homemade Chicken Broth Chicken broth is one of the pantry staples that the entire concept of The Fresh 20 was built around, because it’s a cornerstone of countless recipes, and not just for soups! In my kitchen, we use this silky, flavorful broth instead of water to cook one big batch of rice for [...]
MAKING RAMEN AT HOME When it comes to ramen, most people think of the either the $1 packet of noodles and spices zapped in the microwave or sitting down to a perfectly crafted, impossibly replicated Japanese masterpiece at a restaurant. The good news is there is a middle-ground to that spectrum and there’s no need [...]
Fresh Tomato Juice This blender tomato juice is spring in a glass. Filled with antioxidants from fresh tomatoes and a sweet peppery spice thanks to strawberries and red peppers, you’ll never look at tomato juice the same. The Blender Girl developed this recipe for us as a refreshing, low-sodium and healthy comparison to overly sweet, [...]
