In February we eat pink, especially when pink means naturally colored with beets! I put a twist on a Nutritionally Nicole fan favorite recipe by redeveloping my Beetroot Breakfast Bars into a convenient on-the-go snack. I have diligently tested different consistencies and ratios of ingredients finally finding the most delicious marriage of the two without sacrificing flavor. These bliss balls are perfect to pop into your purse or backpack for a midday snack and have been my g

Ingredients: 1 large beet, boiled and peeled 1 can organic great northern white beans 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until it is a smooth and creamy consistency. Serving ideas: 1. Dip fresh vegetables into the hummus - some of my favorites re bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, and carrots. 2. Spread hummus onto your f

Allergy friendly granola bars are something that I have been slightly stumped by throughout my time in the kitchen. When I was younger, I never had a protein bar or granola bar that I could use to grab and go. Looking at the labels in the grocery store for bars such as KIND or LARA, it seems like the world of a prepackaged bar is an impossible one for someone like me - anaphylactic to nuts, seeds, egg, dairy, and coconut. I've searched for allergy free recipes all over and no