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Vegan Pudding Pops

Friday, March 24, 2017


Makes: 6

What you need: 
- 12.3 container silken tofu
- 1.5 mashed banana
- 3 tbs almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
additional mix-ins: 1/2 cup crushed vegan vanilla cookies

To make:
- Blend everything in a food processor until smooth
- If you are adding the mix-ins, fold cookies layers
- Fill popsicle molds (the molds can be found for cheap at IKEA)
- Freeze for 8 hours
- If too frozen, run cold water to release pop from the mold

Healthy Costco Finds

Wednesday, March 8, 2017


We've had a Costco membership for years. Yep, there's just two of us, but we've found it so helpful, especially when it comes to healthy eats! We're going to start with Whole30 approved items-- and while many of you might not be detoxing with Whole30, you should find these items super healthy to add to your cart. The prices marked are as of February 2017 (and obviously are not guaranteed).



spinach: sauté it (and we all know you need a lot for a little), use in a salad, the options are endless.
$3.69 for 1 lb.
This sausage is delicious!
$13.69 for 3 packs
Frozen mango is my favvvvvv. 
$10 for a 4 lb. bag

Salmon is our go-to protein for dinners at home
$26.99 for 7 portions at 6-8 oz each
Cage free eggs
$3.59 for 2 dozen
Haven't tried La Croix yet? What are you waiting for? 
$7.89 for 24 -12 oz cans
Coconut oil
$18.99 for 84 oz
Make sure your nut butter are free of sugar and oils
$7.99 for 27 oz. (that's bonkers cheap)
Romaine lettuce (I love using these for 'wraps')
$3.99 
Canned pumpkin
$6.99 for 3 -29 oz cans
Organic chicken breasts (3 pack - 6 breasts total)
$25.82/$5.99 per lb. 
Sliced almonds
$7.99 for 32 oz
The produce section is amazing -- Avocados
$6.99 for 6
Brocoli
$4.49 for 3 lbs
Organic ground beef (3 pack)
$19.99/$4.99 per lb.
Mushrooms
$4.49 for 24 oz.
Brussel sprouts
$4.49 for 2 lbs. 

Other healthy eats: 

Bare apple chips
$9.99 for 14 oz.
Coconut water
$9.99 for 12 - 11.1 oz
Organic brown rice
$12.39 for 10 lbs
Almond flour
$11.99 for 10 lbs. (this alone is worth the membership)
Avocado mayo (paleo, soy free, non-gmo, and refined sugar free)
$8.49 for 24 oz
To-go almond milk
$7.89 for 6 - 32 oz.
Perfect Bar (these our my husband's favorite)
Flavor choices: peanut butter, almond butter, cranberry crunch)
$19.99 for 12 (make for a great meal replacement)
If you're going to do "fun" nut butter, still keep it clean
$8.99 for 26 oz
Pumpkin flax granola
$5.39 for 35 oz

Organic Sunrise Energy Bars (wheat and dairy free)
$9.99 for 32 oz.
Apple Cider Vinegar 
$5.99 for 2 - 32 oz bottles
Organic Edamame Spaghetti (gf)
$9.99 for 2 lb.
This is my favorite salsa because the ingredients are clean
$6.29 for 32 oz.
Organic apple sauce
$9.99 for 24 - 3.17 oz
Organic Evoo
$14.99 for 2 ltr.
Organic hummus
$5.99 for 32 oz

We also always buy our fruit, sweet potatoes, organic coffee, pitted dates, milk, and household items at Costco. Let me know what you find!