Sun’s Out Guns Out — Upper Body Strength & Cardio Workout Equipment needed: Light, medium, and heavy dumbbells; sturdy chair or bench. Warm-up: 20-minute light jog or brisk walk to raise heart rate and prepare muscles. Description: Complete 2 sets of each exercise. Rest 30–60 seconds between sets. This routine blends upper-body strength, core stability, … Read more

This homemade granola recipe is an easy, healthy breakfast staple to keep on hand. It combines rolled oats, almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), dried cranberries and a little maple syrup for natural sweetness. Use it to add crunch to smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, chia pudding or a bowl of milk. Homemade Granola Recipe This recipe is … Read more

Get into the holiday spirit with a bright, balanced Apple Cider Cocktail. This drink pairs apple cider and rye whiskey with fresh orange juice, a pinch of sugar and a few dashes of bitters for depth. A sprig of fresh rosemary and a twist of orange peel finish the cocktail with aromatic flair. Holiday Cocktail … Read more

Cool down this summer with a dreamy, creamy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Box Cake. This no-bake dessert layers ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, mini chocolate chips and a surprisingly silky cottage cheese filling blended with maple syrup and peanut butter. It’s fast to assemble, freezer-friendly, and a protein-packed twist on a classic icebox cake. On hot … Read more

The creamiest, most flavorful Pumpkin Curry comes together quickly in the Instant Pot for an easy, healthy weeknight meal. This vegetarian (and easily vegan) Thai-style curry is rich with coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, and bright lime — and it’s packed with vegetables to make it a satisfying main course. Pumpkin Curry in the … Read more

This chocolate strawberry frozen yogurt bark is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, folded with chocolate granola for a satisfying crunch, topped with fresh strawberries, and finished with a chocolate drizzle. It’s an easy, freezer-friendly treat that’s perfect for snacking or serving as a lighter dessert. Frozen yogurt bark is one of those recipes you’ll make … Read more

Juicy grilled chicken fajita kabobs are ready in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast is paired with colorful bell peppers and onion, tossed in a simple homemade fajita seasoning, then threaded onto skewers and grilled until lightly charred. These kebabs are an easy, crowd-pleasing meal—serve them straight from the skewer, in a tortilla, or over … Read more

Made with only four wholesome ingredients, these maple roasted pecans are sweet, salty, and satisfyingly crunchy. They take just minutes to prepare and elevate everything from a simple salad to a festive appetizer board. Roasted pecans might sound upscale, but they’re incredibly easy to make at home. This recipe uses pure maple syrup for natural … Read more

We love making this healthy blueberry muffin banana nice cream for the kids when they want something sweet but a little more nutritious. It delivers that familiar blueberry muffin flavor in a creamy soft-serve form—raw, vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Best of all, it only takes six simple ingredients and a food processor; no ice … Read more

This funfetti cake batter dip is a sweet, nostalgic treat that tastes just like cake batter—but made with wholesome ingredients. Instead of raw eggs, refined sugar, and flour, this no-bake dip uses chickpeas, cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla to recreate that unmistakable cake-batter flavor in a healthier package. Cake Batter Is So Hot Right … Read more