Category Archives: Good Eats

Blueberry Chia Pudding

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I have a confession to make: I don’t really *gasp* LOVE chia pudding. I know it’s super trendy and healthy and all that good stuff, but I just have a hard time getting on board. When Peanut Butter and Co. put out the call for an #eatclean recipe using their new Mighty Nut powdered PB, I figured it was the perfect opportunity to give chia pudding another shot.

Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding Sweet Potato Bites

Given that we are in the dead of winter and spring/and summer produce is still a few months away, I decided that blueberries would be the best bet for this pudding (banana would also be good too!). I think the best part about this blueberry chia pudding is that the ingredients are simple: blueberries, chia seeds, Mighty Nut, almond milk & any toppings of your choice.

I decided to go with the original Mighty Nut flavor for this recipe, and was pleasantly surprised at how nice it blended with the chia and the blueberries. Plus, with 6g of protein in each serving, it makes for a delicious afternoon or evening snack.

Go MIghty Nut PB

Thanks Mighty Nut for helping me give chia pudding another shot.

Blueberry Chia Pudding (makes 1 serving)

Ingredients:

3 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp Mighty Nut powdered PB

1/2 cup almond milk

1 cup blueberries

Shredded coconut (optional)

Directions:

Mix all your ingredients in a mason jar or bowl and stir well. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Add toppings, and enjoy!

Thanks to Peanut Butter and Co. for sending me some Mighty Nut for this #EatClean recipe! Check out the all of their Mighty Nut flavors at mightynut.com.

Healthy Nutty Granola

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The holiday season is here, and between Thanksgiving and Christmas it’s a continuous stream of delicious holiday treats. I’ve teamed up with Nuts.com to spread the word about healthy (nutty) snacks!

healthy nutty granola - nuts.com

I love nuts as a healthy source of protein and fat, and usually find myself having some form of nut butter nearly every day. I find that including a healthy fat (like nuts) with my breakfast in the morning helps to keep me satiated throughout the day and I find myself snacking less. One way I love incorporating nuts is in by making granola or granola bars, which is why I wanted to share my healthy nutty granola.

The great thing about homemade granola is that you can control the ingredients in it and craft it to your personal taste. Since I’m allergic to walnuts,  I like making my own granola at home using some of my favorite nuts including cashews, almonds and pecans.

This healthy nutty granola is great with some Greek yogurt as an afternoon snack or with some almond milk for breakfast. This would also make a great gift for someone this holiday season!

Sweet Potato Bites Healthy Nutty Granola

Healthy Nutty Granola (adapted from Thug Kitchen)

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup quinoa

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 chopped nuts

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt your peanut butter and olive oil in a sauce pan and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine your oats, quinoa, nuts, chocolate chips, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Gently fold in your peanut butter mixture and spread until the entire mixture is coated.

Pour your mixture onto your lined baking sheet and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before breaking into pieces. Eat and enjoy!

For more healthy holiday snack ideas, you can check out Nuts.com. Happy #SeasonsEatings!

Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival

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Sometimes I feel like Orange County gets a bad rap for not having the hot new restaurants like LA, or the abundance of wine-related events like Napa. But the truth is, Orange County is home to some pretty amazing chefs and restaurants, which is why I’m super excited for the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival next week.

Newport Beach Wine and Food FestivalThe Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival is a 3 day event taking place on October 2-4 at the Newport Beach Civic Center. Expect celebrity chef cooking demos, a cooking competition, and endless food and wine tasting from some of OC’s hottest restaurants.

Newport Beach Wine and Food FestivalIf you’re a fan of Top Chef and Top Chef Masters like me, then you’ll definitely want to check out the cooking demonstrations from Rick Bayless and Hubert Keller Saturday afternoon and then be sure to check out the first ever at-home cooking challenge with Chef Shirley Chung!

Chef Shirley ChungAnd if that isn’t enough to get you excited, check out some of the awesome restaurants participating on Saturday and Sunday:

    • Red O
    • Twenty Eight
    • The Winery
    • Oak Grill
    • Mastro’s Steakhouse
    • Canaletto
    • True Food Kitchen

Tommy Bahama Island GrilleB.CandySleanne Steak TavernFig & OliveBoathouse CollectiveSlapfishStonehill Tavern

There will also be wine tasting, beer, specialty cocktails and live music. Basically a food lover’s dream.

Newport Beach Wine and Food FestivalInterested in joining me in all the fun next weekend? The Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival is offering $25 off general admission with code NBWFF25.

Come spend a day tasting great food, drinking great wine, and seeing all the best that OC has to offer.

Red White and Blueberry Popsicles

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Can you believe it’s already August?  As per usual, summer just seems to be flying by and the end of the year will be here before we know it.  It’s been quite hot and humid here in good ol’ SoCal, and I’ve found one of the best ways to cool off is with a frozen treat like these red white and blueberry popsicles I created a few weeks ago.

red white and blueberry popsiclesSince I am a member of Peanut Butter and Co.’s Yum Squad, there is never a shortage of delicious peanut butter in our house.  90% of the time the PB is used in some sort of baked treat or eaten straight out of the jar (I’m looking at you, Dark Chocolate Dreams), but this time I wanted to do something different, so popsicles it was.

I decided to use Peanut Butter and Co.’s White Chocolate Wonderful as my base, and added in frozen berries, strawberry jam, and a little almond milk to create my red white and blueberry popsicles.  I wasn’t completely sure that peanut butter would work as a base, but these turned out SO GOOD. It was basically like eating a delicious frozen pb&j on a stick.

red whilte and blueberry popsiclesIf white chocolate isn’t your thing, these popsicles would be great with just regular PB since the blueberries and jam already add so much flavor.  I think next time I’ll have to give these a try with frozen raspberries as well!

Red White and Blueberry Popsicles (makes 4-6 popsicles)

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Peanut Butter and Co. White Chocolate Wonderful

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

2 tbsp Peanut Butter and Co. Seriously Strawberry Jam

1/4 cup almond milk

Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

Mix all of your ingredients into a large bowl.  Pour mixture into popsicle molds.

red white and blueberry popsiclesFreeze for 3-4 hours or until popsicles are firm, then serve and enjoy!

What’s your favorite frozen summer treat?