March is here at last and I am so ready for it. It’s the month that I associate with finally settling into the new year (For me January is an overwhelming back to basics month while February feels like a lackluster lull). March is when the days are noticeably longer and things start to feel … More March Week 1 Meal Plan : Monthly Reset.
We are having an exceptionally sunny February in San Francisco this year. Days are getting longer and I am holding strong to my five times a week gym regimen! For this week, I curated an eclectic mix of recipes with the intention of bringing more flavor, heat and color to February. LUNCHES I dialed back … More February Week 3 Meal Plan : Mix it Up!
The end of January is finally in sight. I feel finally 100% back in the saddle between healthier eating and updating my fitness regimen. Even though I did not accomplish all of the health goals I had set for myself this month, I reset a good healthy foundation that should help me soar into February. … More January Week 4 Meal Plan : Reset, Recharge, Recommit.
SERVING SIZE 18 muffins INGREDIENTS 3 cups of quick oats 1 tbsp of pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp of baking soda 1/2 tsp of baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup of milk 1 cup of ripe mashed bananas 1/2 cup of maple syrup 3 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 tsp of vanilla … More Gluten Free Banana Nuts Muffins
I picked up this recipe in Genevieve O’Gleman’s cookbook Les Lunchs and made a few twists to it to boost flavor. I was particularly impressed by how these came out of the oven crispy but not dry. Give it a try for your Meatless Mondays! SERVING SIZE Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of whole wheat … More Oven Baked Falafels
After a week full of indulging, it’s time to reset. Resetting at EffortlesslyChuck doesn’t mean going on a full detox but returning to our regular weekly eating habits and asking ourselves “What are we in the mood for”? This week I am craving flavorful dishes that are dense in nutrients. With this in mind, I … More Meal Plan for December Week 1 : Time to Reset
Being spontaneous is fun but being planful is what I enjoy the most. Next week is Thanksgiving and I am taking the week off. We will travel locally to the Wine Country so there will be plenty of amazing food and wine and then a big Thanksgiving meal on Thursday! I thought I would set … More Meal Plan for November Week 3
Food shopping at this time of the year is great fun as you can feel the anticipation building up around Thanksgiving. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice everything and baking supplies move front and center at the grocery store as we get ready to celebrate. This week is action packed so I made sure all of our … More Meal Plan for November Week 2
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