These turkey bacon egg muffin cups are a perfect make-ahead breakfast option for busy school mornings. You can have a healthy, protein-based breakfast on the table in 5 minutes with minimal prep, and they’re dairy free and gluten-free. Oh, and you’ll love the flavor.

We’re definitely back into busy school morning mode around here. Let us rejoice the fact that we’ve made it a week without having to check in late at the office. Let’s see how long this lasts. Something that helps a ton: prepping as much as I can in advance. When I make dinner at night, I also take that time to pack lunches and snacks for the following day. Before we go to bed, I set out clothes (down to the socks and hair bows they’ll wear), water bottles, and backpacks, and make sure any paperwork or homework is in backpacks ready to go. For breakfast, things are as quick as possible around here. We do a lot of instant or baked oatmeal, omelets, breakfast cookies, pancakes or waffles that I make over the weekend and freeze in an airtight container or freezer baggie for easy storage, and hard-boiled eggs  – anything that cuts down on prep time.

I wanted to switch up our egg game a bit, and instead of making the usual casserole, I thought I’d do some egg muffins using a traditional muffin tin. They’re a little “cuter” than a square cut out of a casserole dish (and let’s be real, kids are more likely to eat food if it’s a bit of a novelty or something cute/different) and the best part is that you can batch these and freeze them to easily reheat throughout the week. Any nutrition for the kids is a win.

(Pin for the next time you need bfast ideas!)

Just sauté the veggies and turkey bacon, mix up the eggs (whole eggs or egg whites), combine, scoop, bake, done.

If anything, you need to make these just for this aroma right here. There’s something pretty magical about garlic, turkey bacon, and onion.

Here’s the recipe if you’d like to give them a try! Feel free to customize with any veggies you like such as mushrooms or a red bell pepper. My veggie friends could easily replace the turkey bacon with some Beyond Meat sausage and they would be bomb dot com. Read more

Sharing 10 of my favorite gluten-free pumpkin recipes for fall!

Hi hi! How are you? I hope that you’re having a lovely week. I have a mentorship call today – I’m working with some IHPs to build their businesses and it’s been amazing so far!- and packing up for NYC. SO ready!

For today’s post, I wanted to talk about pumpkin things!! ’Tis the season for my favorite festive gourd.

(Dress is from RTR Unlimited that I ended up buying! Try it for 40% off with this link. Perfect for fall travel and events!)

I LOVE all things pumpkin… aka I like sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg lol. The Pilot isn’t the biggest fan of autumn gourds, but thankfully we’ve raised two little ladies who enjoy all of the fun seasonal flavors along with me.

(Just a heads up that these are some Trader Joe’s and they are RIDICULOUS. SO so good. I couldn’t even snap a pic before P had ripped open the package.)

For fall, I wanted to share 10 gluten-free pumpkin recipes you can enjoy! Almost all of these are tried and true favorites we make again and again, with a couple of new finds in the list, too.

Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? Please link it up in the comments section!!

10 gluten-free pumpkin recipes for fall

Flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars

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Sharing this amazing slow cooker recipe from my friend Arsy!

Today, I’m so excited I get to share a recipe from a new ebook, Real Food Slow Cooker Recipes, written by my foodie blogger friend, Arsy Vartanian from Rubies & Radishes. Arsy and I first met through the Beautycounter world, and have become friends this past year. I love keeping up with everything she’s up to, and was so excited to hear about her new ebook. You really can’t beat a nutritious, delicious meal that only requires minimal prep. A few minutes chopping, sautéing, or blending, throw it in a slow cooker and get on with your day – dinner’s ready when you are!

Not only are all of Arsy’s dishes delicious, but each of the 70+ recipes included in the ebook use strictly Paleo ingredients — no grains, dairy, sugar, natural sweeteners, legumes or alcohol. Just nutrient-dense flavor  and lean turkey protein in every comforting bite. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve really cleaned up my eating, no needless to say, all of these recipes are speaking my language.

There’s such a great variety of recipes in Real Food Slow Cooker Recipes – it’ll work for whatever you happen to have in your refrigerator. The recipe I’m sharing with you today is one that really popped out to me: Turkey Barbacoa. This easy recipe takes just a few minutes to throw together before it hits the slow cooker. Plus, it includes some of my favorite savory ingredients like onions, salt, cumin, turkey drumsticks or thighs, and tomatoes. Before you know it, the kitchen will be filled with the amazing smell of this nutritious protein option.

Make back-to-school dinners stress-free with these quick, healthy recipes using rotisserie chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Hi hi! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely week so far. It’s a crazy week around here with practices, basketball, and volleyball games, so I’m trying to be as strategic as possible with meal planning and prep.

One of my favorite things to use during busy weeks like this: the good ‘ol rotisserie chicken!

(I know it’s hot and covered in plastic but what can you do? You can totally make your own chicken but we’re talking about fast hacks today!)

Back-to-school dinner hacks using rotisserie chicken

Back-to-school season always sneaks up fast, and suddenly weeknight dinners feel like a juggling act between homework, after-school activities, and the usual bedtime rush. It’s funny because summer felt SO chill and now that we’re back in school… it feels like pure chaos.

One of my favorite secret weapons for fast, healthy dinners? A store-bought rotisserie chicken. It’s already cooked, tender, and packed with protein, so it cuts prep time in half while keeping your meals wholesome and satisfying.

Back-to-School Dinner Hacks Using Rotisserie Chicken

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite back-to-school dinner hacks using rotisserie chicken, plus a few quick recipe ideas you can keep on rotation.

Benefits of Cooking with Rotisserie Chicken

Time saver: No need to roast or bake. Just shred and go!

Budget-friendly: One chicken often stretches into 2–3 meals.

Protein-packed: Helps you hit your protein goals with less prep.

Kid-approved: Mild flavor makes it easy to mix into a variety of dishes. The kids loooove a rotisserie chicken.

Versatile: Works with soups, tacos, casseroles, wraps, salads, and more.

Quick Tips for Using Rotisserie Chicken

Shred while warm: It’s easier to pull apart right after you get it home.

Save the bones: Simmer with water, veggies, and herbs to make homemade stock for soups.

Store properly: Keep shredded chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in 1-cup portions for later.

Add fresh herbs and spices: Bright flavors like lemon, cilantro, cumin, or paprika can instantly transform leftovers into a new dish.

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Sharing some of my go-to easy dinner ideas when I’m solo parenting.

Hi friends! How are ya? I hope that you’re enjoying the week so far! I have a podcast interview today, Pilates, and we’ll probably hit the pool. We’re trying to live up the last bit of summer before we’re back in school craziness.

For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my favorite easy dinner ideas when I’m solo parenting. Since the Pilot is back with the airlines, he’s back to traveling more regularly while I hold it down with the crew here. When he’s gone, meals are wayyyyy more casual. They’re things I can make in less than 20 minutes that I know we all love. Usually I’ll make something that includes leftovers so we can enjoy them the following day for lunch.

For our family, meals will include some type of protein, some type of starch, a fruit and/or vegetable. It makes it pretty plug and play, and when the kids have rounded meals like this, they’re happier (no blood sugar crash) and maybe a little less snacky? (Though let’s be real, summer is an all-day snack avalanche.)

Here are some of the things I have in the rotation when it’s just me and I want to cook something tasty, healthy, and quick.

Easy solo parenting dinner ideas

– Breakfast for dinner.

We do this at least once a week, whether the Pilot is here or not, because it’s a crowd pleaser and you can customize it based on what you have. I might make Hello Kitty gluten-free waffles, pancakes (they still love these banana pancakes after all these years), French toast, and serve it up with breakfast sausage, bacon, or eggs as the protein, and some fruit.

– Tacos, rice and beans.

I put the chicken in the Instant Pot with oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and some chicken broth, and cook for 12 minutes on manual. I shred it with the mixer, and serve with tortillas, beans, Mexican rice, and guac. I’ll cut up whatever fresh fruit we have on hand and serve it on the side.

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