My Basil Berry Smoothie Recipe Will Light Up Your Taste Buds

basil berry smoothie

One of the keys to sticking to your clean eating habits is finding whole foods and whole food combinations with big flavor that keep you coming back for more. While I try to vary up my smoothie recipe, I invariably end up back to my good ‘ol favorite. It’s always comforting to have your oldie-but-goodie […]

My Favorite Creamy Pasta Recipe Is Healthy & Dairy-Free!

favorite creamy pasta

You all know that I’m all about eating healthy, whole foods as often as possible. However, there are times when I just want warm comfort food that’s quick and satisfies my elementary-school-girl-mac-&-cheese-cravings. 🙂 It’s been a little rainy in Bozeman, and this dish really hits the spot. In my never-ending quest to find satisfying meals that don’t […]

“Cake Batter” Protein Smoothie

cake batter protein

This vanilla almond protein smoothie tastes like cake batter. Every now and again I make something that’s so darn good I can hardly believe it’s good for me. This is one of those times. Definitely one of those times. This healthy protein smoothie tastes like vanilla cake batter and is perfect for either breakfast or a […]

Strawberry, Banana & Coconut Oil Smoothie Recipe

strawberry banana coconut

Do you remember the strawberry-banana ice cream pops and treats that were so popular when you were a kid? This smoothie is just like that, but it’s even better because it’s actually good for you. I mixed up this classic flavor with some coconut oil to boost the nutrition and add some healthy fat—and the […]

How To Make A Health Coach Turkey Sandwich

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After posting this photo of my Health Coach Turkey Sandwich on Instagram last week I got a flood of emails asking about it. Today I’m going to teach you how to make this healthier version of a good ol’ favorite.   A photo posted by Health Coach & Blogger (@elizabeth_rider) on Oct 2, 2015 at […]

Almond Flour Blueberry Muffin Recipe

almond flour blueberry

I loooove these muffins. I’ve been playing around with this recipe for quite a while and finally nailed it down well enough to share it with you. Paleo is one of the biggest nutrition buzzwords lately. I don’t use the term a lot because I don’t want to focus on fad dieting or picking a […]

Easy Christmas Morning Smoothie Recipe

easy christmas morning

We are definitely going to have a white Christmas here in Montana. The air is crisp and I love the beauty of the snowy mountains against the big Montana sky–it’s pretty dreamy. I’m getting ready to head to my parents’ house for loads of fun, chats with my sisters, and lots of cuddling with my […]

Watermelon Fruit Pizza With Vanilla Coconut Cream

watermelon fruit pizza

Watermelon Pizza is one of the easiest fancy desserts you will ever make. Plus, it’s healthy! The method is super flexible and you can adjust it to your tastes. I use my coconut milk whipped cream here to keep this dish dairy-free (recipe link below), but you can substitute unsweetened Greek yogurt here if that […]

Kale & Sweet Potato Hash Recipe For A 15-Minute Healthy Breakfast

kale sweet potato

Once you get the hang of how quick and easy this Kale & Sweet Potato Hash recipe is you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it for years. I usually have a smoothie for breakfast, but when I’m craving something warm and savory this is one of my healthy go-to’s. It’s simple, made with real food, […]

Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Protein Smoothie

healthy patricks day

Here’s a new twist on a green smoothie for you, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I still love a traditional green smoothie made with fresh greens, but this quick trick will give you similar benefits if you happen to be out of fresh spinach, or if you just don’t care for the texture […]