My Diary of Us

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A healthy lifestyle is something I strive to have for myself and for my family. Along with staying active, I believe the main aspect of staying healthy starts with your diet! That's why making healthy swaps like MaraNatha Almond Butters perfect for healthy snacking and recipe additions to any meal makes staying on track even easier. I love that I can shop at my local Walmart and get all of the ingredients that I need to create a delicious and healthy meal that my whole family will love! My almond butter Asian chicken and veggie soba noodle salad is the perfect lunch to meal prep and enjoy all week long!

PostedMay 10, 2018

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesLunch

Tagsalmond butter asian dressing, soba noodle salad, meal prep ideas, almond butter recipes, asian chicken and veggie soba noodle salad, lunch ideas, healthy lunches, healthy snack ideas, easy recipes

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Cacao "Chocolate" Hummus: My Diary of Us

Today I was supposed to be at the gym at 8:30 for my favorite class, but Parks decided that this was a good morning to sleep in. I don't have the heart to wake him, so I will have to do a self-workout at the gym today, which is totally fine. He is definitely going through a growing spurt I think because he has been sleeping a lot lately, which is A-okay by me! Of course he would never sleep until 8:00 on a weekend day because that would be too perfect right? It would be just about as perfect as my Cacao "Chocolate" Hummus that is made with all good for you ingredients! This slightly sweet and chocolatey hummus makes for the absolute perfect snack or toast topping!

PostedJuly 11, 2017

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSnacks

Tagshummus recipes, chocolate hummus, cacao recipes, healthy recipes, easy recipes, easy snack ideas, healthy snack ideas, kid friendly healthy snacks

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Chili Lime Salted Watermelon: My Diary of Us

I don't know about you, but my mama always taught me to salt my melons. It can take a mediocre melon to pretty dang good with just a little sprinkle. To me there is nothing that says summer more than a cold slice of watermelon sprinkled with just the right amount of salt. It's the perfect snack, although I can literally eat my weight in watermelon, which actually can turn into a problem. I mean...I guess if you are going to be addicted to a food, fruit is one of the better options, but still y'all...I have ZERO self control when it's a good one! I will tell you that I have found the perfect way to add a little pizazz to your next watermelon that will be a hit at any BBQ or picnic! My chili lime salted watermelon is going to become your new favorite thing to eat this summer, and I can promise you that!

PostedMay 31, 2017

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Snacks

Tagswatermelon, summer recipes, healthy recipes, chili lime salt, spiced watermelon, easy recipes, healthy snack ideas

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Leftover Cereal Granola Bars: My Diary of Us

This week has already been a doozy and it's only Wednesday! Parks has all four, one-year molars cutting at the same time and poor baby has a low grade fever, stuffy nose, and is not his usual peppy self (aka he's cranky cranky). But who could blame him? Teeth cutting through your gums just sounds like an awful thing all babies have to go through...good thing we don't remember it! His appetite is down, which never happens, and we are both pretty exhausted from lack of good sleep and it's definitely weeks like these that I am so glad that I have a batch of my leftover cereal granola bars hanging out in the freezer for easy grab breakfasts or snacks for me and Parks!

PostedApril 12, 2017

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Snacks

Tagsgranola bars, homemade granola bars, cheerio recipes, easy recipes, healthy recipes, recipes for moms, kid friendly recipes, healthy kid snacks, healthy snack ideas, leftover recipes

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Lately if my fridge isn't stocked with go to healthy options, you can find me eating whatever is in reach and that is not a good situation! I don't have the patience to fix something, or to think about what I want, so prepping my food in advance has been key during this pregnancy! Honestly it's a great practice to get in the habit of even if you aren't pregnant, especially if you are trying to stick to a healthy eating plan! My recipe for granola banana pops are perfect to keep in your freezer for on the go breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups that you can feel good about eating!

I feel like I've been seeing frozen bananas in recipes everywhere right now. You can make ice cream with them, freeze them for your smoothies, and now you can add making healthy banana pops to the list! If you are someone who always finds them self not eating breakfast on the regular, chances are it's because you don't have time right? I got news for ya people, and it's probably not the first time you've heard it...breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I literally couldn't function without it!

PostedJuly 21, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Snacks

Tagshealthy breakfast, healthy snack ideas, banana pops, frozen bananas, healthy sweet treat, granola banana pops, breakfast, snacks, brunch, energy bites, post workout recovery

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