I used to think quinoa was just for salads or dinner sides.
But after I started looking for ways to add more protein and fiber into my mornings — without just eating eggs every day — I gave warm quinoa bowls a try.

And let me tell you... this one changed the game.

This warm quinoa breakfast bowl i...

Frozen bananas saved me during those long, hot afternoons when I wanted something sweet but didn’t want to undo my whole day. I started making these pops as a fun treat for the kids — and now I make them for me too. They’re part smoothie, part ice cream, and all kinds of satisfying.

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I started making these little pineapple cups when I wanted something cold and juicy after a long hot walk. It’s barely a recipe, but wow — that lime takes it over the top. Tart, sweet, and SO refreshing. Keep a few of these in the fridge and thank me later.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh...

This one’s barely a recipe — but it’s a total summer hack. I started slicing watermelon into sticks when my kids were little, and now it’s just how we do it. No messy cubes, no need for forks — just grab-and-go fruity goodness. It’s my favorite way to serve watermelon at BBQs or just to keep in the ...

I first made this during a heat wave when I wanted something cold, nourishing, and energizing — but not another smoothie. It was love at first bite. It’s like eating dessert for breakfast, but totally guilt-free. Plus, it’s make-ahead magic for busy mornings. My favorite summer fridge staple!

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This sorbet was born during one of those too-hot-to-cook days when I needed something cold and clean. I had lemons, fresh thyme from our little backyard planter, and a bit of honey. The first spoonful blew me away — tangy, floral, and unbelievably refreshing. Now it’s one of my favorite summer desse...

I used to think rice pudding was a winter thing cozy, heavy, and always loaded with sugar. But one hot July night, I had leftover jasmine rice, a can of coconut milk, and a ripe mango on the counter. I gave it a tropical twist, and suddenly rice pudding felt like summer. Creamy, cool, just sweet eno...

I used to think mint chocolate chip ice cream was off the table once I started eating clean. Every store-bought version had corn syrup, food dye, or mystery "natural flavor."

One summer, feeling a bit nostalgic (and honestly, left out while my kids had their cones), I decided to experiment. Could I...

These Mango Lime Popsicles were born out of necessity a heatwave, cranky kids, and one lonely bag of frozen mango in the freezer. I blended it with lime and a touch of honey, poured it into molds, and hoped for the best. The result? Pure sunshine on a stick. Now we make them on repeat — they’re natu...

This is one of those recipes I throw together every time the weather hits 80°. I call it my sunshine bowl because it’s packed with tropical fruits that feel like vacation mango, pineapple, kiwi, and a sprinkle of coconut. It’s light, hydrating, and makes me feel like I’m somewhere with palm trees an...

The first time I made this Citrus Burst Sorbet was during a heatwave when everyone in the house was melting and begging for something cold. I didn’t want to hand out sugar-loaded popsicles, so I threw together fresh citrus, a touch of honey, and ice in the blender. The result? A frosty, zesty treat ...

The first time I made these…

I was deep in that post-lunch slump — you know, the kind where you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to undo all the good choices you’ve made all week.
I remembered the lemon bars my grandma used to make — so buttery and sweet, with that perfect zing of lemon.