Model Eats (2025)

28/01/2021

I love a breakfast cookie and this Apple Cake version is fluffy on the inside and Crusty on the outside. Kissed with cinnamon and perfect for little hands and lunchboxes. Serve with your morning coffee or a pot of hot chocolate.

Come January 25th, the week before my birthday. Mom would ask one of my favorite questions, ‘What cake do you want for your birthday?’ and i’d think…hmm, What do I want? Wha…

10/10/2018

I used to dream about making my kids beautifully packed and healthy school lunches. Somehow forgetting the fact that beautiful meals require time, effort, energy, and a lot of dish washing. All the while risking the fact that they may only take three bites before declaring their fullness and running away from the table. I gave the ‘beautifully crafted’ lunches a try and for now, i’m done. [ 163 more words ]

This is something my kids love to see in their lunch boxes and I feel so good about putting it in! Bananas, Avocados, Almond Milk, Cacao Powder, and Dates come together in minutes for a delightful …

21/09/2018

At some point in my life, around dessert time, my heart longed for bread pudding. A bread pudding that was warm, and sticky, and luscious all at one time. It's sweet, but not too sweet, and soft--so, so, soft and spongey. The brioche bread was golden and soaked in a beautiful vanilla bean custard. Which is why, I was delighted that this baked oatmeal is all of that, only good for you, and for breakfast. [ 215 more words ]

I’ve come to believe that every baked oatmeal needs a sauce and this one is no exception. You’ll drizzle your naturally sweet, healthy, and spongey, baked oatmeal with a sauce reminisce…

20/09/2018

In my house, when the bananas on the counter started to turn black and brown, my mom would throw them into the freezer, peeled and all, to await the day she would turn each of them into multiple loaves of banana bread. Each loaf gifted to a special neighbor or friend, sliced and slathered in butter, and maybe even topped with a slice of cheese (my mom's favorite). [ 213 more words ]

Dense-yet fluffy, moist, and full of flavor, this is a banana bread you can love without the gluten, dairy, or weird starches.

15/04/2018

Growing up in Utah with a farm boy for a father, we went on a lot of camping trips. I dreaded school vacations because while everyone else was going to Lake Powell, Disneyland, or cruises, we were going on a camping trip. Don’t get me wrong, they had their moments, like stoking a fire with a big pot of my dads famous ‘breakfast surprise’ or ‘macaroni surprise’. [ 449 more words ]

Hot Chocolate is something we all grew up on, especially on cold-wintry days. This is a version I feel great about giving my kids, in fact, I sometimes even encourage it! Sweetened with dates, crea…

09/04/2018

Here's another delicious, warming, and filling vegetable soup to get your week started. Having a big batch of soup in the fridge is a staple in our house. They’re super healthy, flavorful, comforting, satisfying, and can easily pair with a simple salad if you have the time. Plus, soups like these are easy to throw together when you don’t need to be sitting at the stove, nurturing it like a baby. [ 138 more words ]

Here’s another delicious, warming, and filling vegetable soup to get your week started. Having a big batch of soup in the fridge is a staple in our house. They’re super healthy, flavorful, co…

13/03/2018

We use this blueberry compote instead of maple syrup whenever we have pancakes or waffles. You can use any frozen fruit but frozen blueberries or raspberries work best. It has only 2 tbsp of maple syrup, antioxidants from the blueberries, and chia seeds to add fiber and help to balance any blood sugar spike you may get. It may be the best part of your pancake breakfast-it's definitely Greyson's. Serve it with my: Plant Based Banana Blender Pancakes Banana Blender Pancakes Banana Flaxseed Pancakes

We use this blueberry compote instead of maple syrup whenever we have pancakes or waffles. You can use any frozen fruit but frozen blueberries or raspberries work best. It has only 2 tbsp of maple …

10/03/2018

Golden Milk is a hot, soothing and yummy tea made from Turmeric, spices, and a milk of your choice. It’s also the BEST part of my night. Turmeric, an East Indian staple is thought to be responsible for India’s low rate of Alzheimers as they consume it at nearly every meal. For this reason, I try to consume turmeric daily but turmeric has also been shown to: [ 368 more words ]

Golden Milk is a hot, soothing and yummy tea made from Turmeric, spices, and a milk of your choice. It’s also the BEST part of my night. Turmeric, an East Indian staple is thought to be responsible…

23/02/2018

As baseball games started today and I feel totally left out. Here's a recipe my husband loves. It's a simple salad with a ton of flavor and we are obsessed. Sometimes i'll serve this with an avocado pasta to round it out but it's great on it's own. This recipe was adapted by the Ultimate Superfood Salad with H**p and Blueberries from Superfoods Superfast.

As baseball games started today and I feel totally left out. Here’s a recipe my husband loves. It’s a simple salad with a ton of flavor and we are obsessed. Sometimes i’ll serve t…

16/02/2018

Spring means baseball season and though it may only be the start of spring training, to us, that means our time with my Ryan comes to a halt. It also means that the pressure is on and the daily parenting is up to me! I wake up earlier than usual, knowing I may only have a couple minutes to shower. I prepare breakfast the night before, like a little gift to myself the next morning, and I get both kids dressed before we eat. [ 212 more words ]

Spring means baseball season and though it may only be the start of spring training, to us, that means our time with my Ryan comes to a halt. It also means that the pressure is on and the daily par…

12/02/2018

I've posted about these power balls before in reference to lactation, but i thought I would bring it back with cashew butter to show you how versatile and yummy they are. I throw them into Celine's lunch, for a quick stroller snack for Greyson, or a little treat at the end of the night. A little goes a long way and one is all I need. [ 98 more words ]

These one bowl, 8 ingredient plant based power balls are chewy, sweet, and the perfect snack or treat. Oats, honey, cashew butter (or any nut butter) come together to make a super simple snack that…

09/02/2018

For much of my childhood, Saturday mornings were pancake mornings. My mom would make lemon ricotta pancakes, the lightest and fluffiest pancakes everrrrr. Delicately stirred, the batter speckled with lumps, lemon zest, and airy ricotta cheese. Cooked until golden brown and served on a colorful platter I had painted at Color Me Mine. They were drizzled in maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit-whatever the type. [ 306 more words ]

These whole grain, banana pancakes are light, fluffy, and my family can never get enough. They get their protein from garbanzo bean flour, AKA besan flour. They contain no eggs, and are the newest …

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