I’m back! So sorry for the brief hiatus! I have been cooking up a storm and am ready to share some healthy, seasonal, and delicious recipes with all of you!
Let’s start the new year of recipes off right with my all time favorite smoothie. Its simple, can be blended up quickly, and tastes like a dessert.
I have something to say that not everyone is going to like…. Ahem, back off of the pumpkin spice!
Okay, okay, please put down the torches and pitchforks. Let’s not get overly dramatic here.
The secret ingredient in these decadent tasting muffins is (drum roll please) ground flaxseed! The ground flaxseed acts as a binder while adding heart healthy Omega-3s. Make sure to get ground flaxseed versus whole flaxseed for this recipe because you want it to mix into the batter and thicken it. I’m also not a huge fan of seeds in my food… just a personal preference.
I don’t know about you, but I am currently OBSESSED with coconut oil. I cook with it. I use it as a makeup remover, cleanser, and a moisturizer. It is the only moisturizer that soothes my skin instead of irritating it after shaving. I use it as a deep conditioning treatment for my hair… I even brush my teeth with this magical oil. Seriously, I could go on and on. Try it. I promise you will be singing its praises if you do.
Okay, I’m done with my ode to coconut oil…for the time being. Let’s talk scones.
Alexandra Taylor 