Hi friends! We’re finally healthy again—hallelujah. I always feel especially grateful for baseline health after being sick; it’s easy to take everyday wellness for granted.
This weekend we potty trained sweet Charlie, and of course our sewer drain backed up at the same time—homeownership adventures. But onto the good eats!
Have you tried these gorgeous healthy raspberry muffins yet? I love grabbing one straight from the fridge as an afternoon treat or a pre-workout snack with coffee.
I’m obsessed with a new lemon chicken orzo soup I made recently. It’s creamy but light and so satisfying—totally giving me spring energy. I’ve also been buying heritage grain sourdough from Whole Foods’ bakery every week for dunking.
I’m back on the smoothie train after months away. I’ve been craving tropical flavors, so I blend frozen pineapple, a little frozen banana, a handful of spinach, chia seeds, a spoonful of peanut butter, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, a squeeze of lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder I’m loving. The lime and salt make it especially bright and delicious.
I thought I’d share a few Costco staples from recent trips. We fly through Seven Sundays chocolate cereal at an unreal rate.
We’ve been making Greek yogurt waffles with frozen wild blueberries every weekend—obsessed is an understatement.
I also made a sardine salad recently. It sounds intimidating but tastes similar to tuna, comes together in 10 minutes, and is so nutritious.
Trader Joe’s frozen butter chicken has been a lunch lifesaver. I boost it with frozen peas and a baked sweet potato for extra veg.
Post-workout I love a bowl of plain Greek yogurt with mixed berries, chocolate chia pudding, and granola—so satisfying.
I had a bunch of ripe bananas and made my foolproof healthy banana bread. I was out of whole wheat flour one time and used all-purpose instead—it still turned out great. One morning I crumbled banana bread over a Greek yogurt bowl and it was epic.
I make date-nut bars for the kids every few days and they love helping. Here’s how I make them: process 1 heaping cup each of walnuts and oats with a hefty pinch of salt and 3 tablespoons cacao in the food processor for about a minute. Add 1 heaping cup soft pitted Medjool dates and process until combined. Stream in 1–3 tablespoons of water until it forms a dough, press into a lined loaf pan, freeze, and slice. I store them in the freezer.
Burger bowls are a regular around here. Sometimes I serve them with homemade air-fried sweet potato wedges and other times with frozen fries.
To make the bowls: cook a pound of 90/10 ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat, stir in a can of lentils, and serve with cashew special sauce, chopped pickles, cheddar, iceberg, tomatoes, and red onion when available.
I love repurposing leftovers—toss everything with more iceberg or romaine and special sauce for an easy salad.
I made air-fried falafel for a Mediterranean spread at book club and served it with tahini sauce; they were a hit.
Whole Foods’ $12 pizza Friday is our new favorite treat—the pizza is truly delicious.
I’ve also been making easy yogurt bars inspired by a recipe I saw on Instagram. Whisk together 2 cups blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (add a pinch of salt if using yogurt), 4 eggs, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/3 cup oat flour. Fold in 1 cup frozen blueberries, pour into a lined 8×8 pan, and bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes—cheesecake-like and wholesome.
Things I’m Loving Lately
- TV: I’ve been watching the latest seasons of Queer Eye, Shrinking, and The Pitt. Tell me what you’re watching!
- Books: I just finished The Safekeep, which was beautifully written with an unexpected turn in the second half. I also read Dinner for Vampires for book club—an intriguing look at an actress in a religious cult. Now I need a new book while my Libby holds clear up.
- I’ve been using a crossbody water bottle bag on walks and around the neighborhood. It doubles as a small purse and is incredibly handy.
- My silicone spatulas have lasted two years of daily use and still look great—such a reliable kitchen tool.
- I’ve been living in a soft-knit lounge set that’s lightweight and looks more elevated than regular sweats—super comfy for home.
- A pro-collagen peptide plumping lip gloss has become a repeat buy for me: it adds shine and actually hydrates. I also use a retinol at night and vitamin C serum in the morning as part of my skincare routine.
- I’ve been trying borrowing statement bags—great for testing out styles without committing to a designer purchase.
Have a delicious week!