This quick and easy lemonade recipe was passed to me from my mom. She is such a great source of knowledge when it comes to nutrition and eating healthy! Anyway, mom was making organic lemonade sweetened with stevia long before it was a thing. I had forgotten about her recipe until this summer. We have… Read More Organic Lemonade Sweetened with Stevia
Is it any suprise that the Nirvana Girls adore elevated truffle fries? Not really! We perfected the art of homemade french fries, and took them to new heights. (Yes I’m bragging, but when you taste these fries you’ll understand my genius.) We have made a few variations over the years, but this remains the all… Read More Elevated Truffle Fries
So, I have recently discovered the yumminess that is steel cut oats. We have always enjoyed a warm bowl of healthy oatmeal in the winter. But until recently I did not have a clue how to use steel cut oats. I like to use my instant pot to cook my oatmeal, but recipes that involved… Read More Fruit & Nut Steel Cut Oatmeal
In the summer, we tend to eat a little lighter. We really enjoy big dinner salads with fresh, organic, locally sourced produce. We shop at the farmer’s market and get inspiration from the stalls overflowing with their bounty. Summer makes it easy to eat healthy! Recently, Alex floated the idea of eating vegetarian for a… Read More Gluten Free Falafel Patties
OK, so I know tons of people start the new year swearing to work out and eat better. And even though I feel I do these things all year long, there’s something about a fresh new year that compels me to do the same. My pantry is always stocked with healthy ingredients but when January… Read More Super Healthy Multigrain Hot Cereal
For those of you who follow our blog, you already know that part of my fitness routine is weightlifting. Another part of that routine is consuming the inevitable post workout protein shake to help fuel my muscle growth. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating. It gets stale drinking protein shakes for breakfast most… Read More Raspberry Lemon Protein Smoothie
Why have normal plain mashed potatoes when you can be super over the top, and have decadent mashed potatoes? This recipe was born when I realized that an old family favorite toast topper would be amazing in mashed potatoes! The cheesy goodness of the parmesan, with the added flavour of shallots and worchestershire sauce, and… Read More Decadent Mashed Potatoes
Is there anything better than a blueberry muffin fresh out of the oven? Yes! Gluten free blueberry muffins fresh out of the oven! We Nirvana Girls love to have homemade muffins on hand. They are great for breakfast, packed lunches or healthy snacks. They make a perfectly portable, eat on the go little morsel. I’ve… Read More Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Growing up, spaghetti was my favorite comfort food. When asked which special meal I wanted for my birthday, the answer was always the same. Now as an adult, I make spaghetti and meatsauce often. This is Damn Good Meatsauce! I kind of fancy myself a meatsauce expert! My gracious family never complains about how often… Read More Damn Good Meatsauce
I have been weightlifting at the gym as part of my fitness routine for many years now. Early on, I researched and discovered that a protein powder added to my morning smoothie helps give my body extra fuel to build muscle. The downside is that because I lift five times a week, the old protein… Read More Caramel Cold Brew Protein Smoothie