Hello, friends! I hope your 2017 is off to a great start. I’m a little delayed in getting my first post of the year published because I’ve been busy preparing for some travels. Matt and I are heading to the Philippines and Japan for the next few weeks! I can’t wait to see my family, friends, and eat ALL THE FOOD. Oh yes.
But, since it is January – a fresh start, the time for resolutions, New Year New You ideas – I figured this is also a nice time to think about all the little ways we can take care of ourselves by eating a little healthier. I believe in balance and in indulging in life’s little pleasures, and with these recipes, you can do both.
These breakfast recipes are all healthy and chock full of nutrition, but also taste incredible. So delicious, they taste like dessert! I know that not everyone craves cake for breakfast, but you’re reading this blog, so you already know where I stand. These are five of my favorite ways to start the day:
Carrot Cake Smoothie – this bright, nutritious smoothie is vegan and gluten-free. Vanilla almond milk, frozen banana (the secret to making thick, milkshake-like smoothies), a cup of carrots, buttery pecans, a pinch of cinnamon, ground flaxseed (for omega-3s and some texture), topped with a generous sprinkle of sweet toasted coconut flakes.

Coconut Chia Pudding – one taste of this cool, creamy, sweet pudding – silky with coconut milk and almost jelly-like, topped with b...