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Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins for the Whole Fam

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If you find yourself with a ton of extra apples sitting around after apple picking this fall, this is a great recipe to make…and it’s grain free, gluten free, and dairy free, but not taste free! My kiddos love these for an easy breakfast or after school snack with some almond or peanut butter, yum!

Ingredients: (makes ~8 muffins)

  • 2 apples (I suggest any red variety as they are sweeter than green)
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (or click here for my other favorite types of flour)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax and/or hemp seeds
  • 2 dates
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Simply core apples and blend all ingredients in food processor or blender (I did this using my Vitamix) OR grate apples first and mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl for more textured muffins. Pour into non-stick muffin/cupcake pan or use cupcake liners (I use silicone baking cups I got on Amazon for mess-free baking.) Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking muffin consistency with a fork at 30 minutes. Enjoy!

One Healthy Breakdown: that apple cinnamon taste you love, in a healthy kid-friendly breakfast!

Pumpkin Spice Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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This breakfast recipe is not only easy and healthy, but also clearly the epitome of fall. Autumn is surely the season for all things pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon. Breakfast should fuel your day with long-lasting energy and deliciousness. Check and check. Let’s dig in, shall we?!

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup almond milk or water (or milk of choice)
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 apple chopped or 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds) chopped walnuts, or pecans

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Instructions:

Add oats to liquid in pot on stove on medium heat. Once oats begin to cook and thicken, turn heat to low and add all other ingredients. Stir and finish cooking (should take about 5-8 minutes.) Once the oatmeal is thick, remove from heat and let cool a minute before serving. Feel free to top oatmeal (just for visual appeal) with apple slices and cinnamon, more pumpkin, sprinkled nuts, or nothing at all. Enjoy this hearty fall-flavored meal!

One Healthy Breakdown: fueling with fall foods.

Healthy Holidays with Lifeway Kefir

Lifeway Kefir is helping to keep us healthy this holiday season! Kefir, sometimes called the “champagne of dairy” is a cultured probiotic dairy beverage that’s been around for more than two thousand years. With the consistency of drinkable yogurt and a tart and tangy taste, kefir’s versatility ranges from granola to smoothies, salad dressing, to holiday treats.

Here are the health benefits of kefir plus a delicious recipe for “Strained Kefir with Fresh Pear, Nuts and Seeds,” brought to us by Lifeway Kefir.

  • Kefir contains live and active probiotics, live organisms that provide a myriad of health benefits. Like other fermented foods, including miso, sauerkraut and kimchi, kefir supports a healthy gut, where 70-80% of the cells that make up the immune system are located.
  • Kefir may help to maintain a healthy weight. It is high in protein, which increases satiety and reduces hunger cravings throughout the day.
  • Kefir can improve your skin, as it contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), a popular ingredient in skin care products.
  • The live and active probiotic cultures found in kefir may help support healthy digestion.
  • Not all brands of kefir are lactose free, but Lifeway Kefir’s unique fermentation process and specific cultures ensure their kefir is 99% lactose-free. Unlike other dairy products, it is suitable for most people who are lactose intolerant.
  • Kefir can improve mood, as it contains tryptophan, the amino acid that helps raise levels of serotonin in the brain.
  • Kefir supports bone density, as one serving provides 30% of your daily calcium needs.

Strained Kefir with Fresh Pear, Nuts and Seeds by Lifeway Kefir

Kefir_parfait_pear_nuts_fbIngredients:

  • 1 32 oz bottle Lifeway Plain Whole Milk Kefir
  • 1 ripe pear, sliced*
  • 1/4 cup mixed nuts and seeds
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Ground cinnamon, to taste
  • Ground nutmeg, to taste
  • Honey, to taste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

The night before, or up to three days in advance, line a fine mesh strainer with cheese cloth or coffee filters. Rest the strainer over a deep bowl, careful to make sure the bottom doesn’t touch, and pour in the kefir. Cover the bowl and strainer with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least eight hours, to strain. After the kefir has strained, transfer the thick cream to a container with a lid and place in the fridge until ready to use. Discard the liquid whey, or save for use later. You will have 2 – 2 1/2 cups of thick kefir cream. To prepare the pears: clean, slice and remove the core of the pear. Add to a bowl with lemon juice and toss to coat. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

To serve: add 1/2 – 3/4 cup strained kefir to a bowl or parfait glass. Top with sliced and seasoned pears, nuts and seeds of choice. Drizzle with honey, if desired, and serve cold. Feel free to use sweet or sour apples, plums, bananas or berries – whatever is in season and you have on hand!

One Healthy Breakdown: a super healthy sweet treat – the best of both worlds!

Apple Coconut Crisp

We’re officially kicking off apple season (hooray!) with a treat that’s super delicious and nutritious; apple coconut crisp! Putting a spin (and a dose of healthy fat) on the old favorite with just three simple, healthy ingredients; apples, cinnamon, and coconut. Yes, it’s totally okay to enjoy a serving or two regularly for breakfast, snack, or a healthful dessert!IMG_2659Makes one large serving or two smaller portions:

  • cover a small cookie sheet or pan with wax paper
  • chop two apples and place cubes on cookie sheet
  • sprinkle apples generously with cinnamon
  • bake at 400 degrees for ~10/15 minutes until apples begin to brownIMG_2656
  • sprinkle apples with shredded (unsweetened) coconut and continue to bake another few minutes until coconut browns
  • serve warm or cool

Yum! It’s great as is, but feel free to mix it up. For a satisfying breakfast, add granola, oats, or some nuts. For a creamier dessert, add whipped cream, whipped coconut cream, honey, plain Greek yogurt, (pictured) or even some vanilla ice cream if you’re going all out.

FullSizeRender(40)One Healthy Breakdown: who says healthy eating doesn’t taste amazing??

Sweet Summer Sangria

Sweet, sweet sangria. The perfect summer drink made of nothing but simple sweetness and fruity fun! This easy recipe is great for your next pool party, happy hour, barbecue, or Sunday Funday.FullSizeRender_1Summer Sangria:

In a large pitcher, combine the following:

  • 2 bottles of rosé wine
  • 2 liters of club soda
  • 3 chopped apples
  • 2 cups berries (any combo of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
  • 2-3 chopped peaches or nectarines

Just mix and serve chilled. Simple as that!

One Healthy Breakdown: cheers to the perfect summer cocktail

Sweet Apple Pancakes

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This deliciously warm and comforting breakfast is light enough to eat year round, enjoy!

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Mix the following ingredients in a bowl for batter: (single serving, multiply for more.)

  • 3 tablespoons flour of choice (I used buckwheat because that’s what’s in my cabinet.)
  • ¼ cup organic, unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon raw oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tsp stevia
  • splash of almond milk
  • 1 egg or 2 egg whites (substitute with water and flaxseed)

Serve with maple syrup or garnish with sliced apples and chopped nuts. Enjoy every last bite.

One Healthy Hamptons: You can never have too many pancake recipes up your sleeve!

Friday Faves!

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FridayFaves

FIRST FRIDAY FAVES! Every Friday, I’ll be sharing my current faves – workouts, snacks, books, products, apps, recipes, clothes, hot spots, you name it. If I love it, I share it!

This week’s Friday Faves:

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  • At home YouTube yoga sessions
  • Cinnamon Apple car air fresheners (and pretty much anything cinnamon apple!)
  • Fruits and veggies for breakfast (whether it’s a green smoothie, fruit in my oatmeal, zoats, or pumpkin pancakes, it’s good to get it in first thing!)
  • Daily Affirm app (free short quotes, super powerful)
  • Heidi’s Hair Ties (as bracelets)
  • French manicures (classic)
  • French manicures + engagement rings!
  • Free weights

One Healthy Hamptons: a few of my favorite things, including Fridays!

Step Right Into Fall

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Road Through ForestIf you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a hundred times: summer’s over, folks! Luckily, it’s not the end of the world. We’ll get to enjoy the fall weather (and for locals, the beach isn’t going anywhere!) as it turns from warm to crisp to (eek!) chilly. With the change in season, comes a pretty sudden shift back into a routine. While summer is a time to let loose a little bit, school and work schedules get us right back on track for September, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For me, I’m a sucker for routine. It just makes me feel grounded to stick to a schedule, while enjoying what fall has to offer of course.

Who doesn’t get excited for apple picking, pumpkin spice everything, sweaters, fall hikes, and boots?! Fall is a fun season, so take advantage! Pick the apples, order the pumpkin spice, or, even better, make some home-made pumpkin recipes, light a scented candle, hike more, wear cozy sweaters, carve a jack-o-lantern, and enjoy! Here are a few of my top tips for stepping (not falling!) right into fall!

apples on a burlap bag1. An apple a day! Utilize that in-season produce as much as possible. Some local fall bests (other than the obvious apples and pumpkins) include kale, brussels sprouts, cranberries, escarole, grapes, celery, pea pods, raddichio, and kohlrabi. Pick it, cook with it, eat it.

If you have a sweet tooth like me, opt for an apple. They’re nature’s candy and super fresh this time of year, especially if you pick your own! One of my favorite afternoon snacks is as simple as it is healthy (are you surprised?) Just cut an apple into bit-sized pieces. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a little Stevia (optional) and microwave for three minutes. Let cool and you have a delicious, warm, and comforting snack. Add oats, nuts, some crunchy cereal, nut butter, (or cooked apple!) for some sustenance or to make a healthy dessert (or breakfast!)

2. It’s not winter yet! Take advantage of fall weather by exercising outdoors. Fall is the perfect season for outdoor running, bike riding, hiking, and even some extended paddle boarding on warmer days. No one can argue that a fall run through the woods with the colorful foliage beats the treadmill any day. Our bodies still need that Vitamin D from the sun, so try a new outdoor activity and enjoy the great outdoors while you move!

3. Plan and pack! Packing your own lunch is cost-efficient and allows for far more control over what you eat during the day. Choose a few simple staples you know you’ll enjoy and make them. Salads, sandwiches, wraps, parfaits, soups, etc. With a busy routine, food prep is KEY. Plan lunches and/or dinners for the week and get your grocery shopping done on the weekends. Make big salads and divide them into containers for each day of the week. Cook in bulk and freeze or pack leftovers for lunch. Don’t forget to pack healthy snacks like yogurt, veggies, hummus, fruit, nuts, or your own trail mix and be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!

mid section view of a woman cutting vegetablesTo save time in the morning, you can even prepare breakfast the night before. One of my favorites is overnight oats. Just soak 1/3 cup of rolled oats (uncooked) in 1/2 cup of almond milk. Stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.. Refrigerate overnight and mixture will be thick and ready for you to add your favorite ‘toppings’ and devour in the morning, hot or cold. Whatever you choose, having healthy meals on-hand will save time, money, and rule out those last-minute not-so-good choices.

One Healthy Breakdown: Step into your happiest, healthiest fall!