blackberry (cottage) cheesecake ice cream

By | 2026-03-29T05:21:00-08:00 August 5th, 2025|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

Looking to boost your protein intake? Craving ice cream (me too, always)? Those two things can (and should) coexist. This protein-packed, cheesecakey, deliciously creamy ice cream knocked my socks (or barefoot sandals) off, and I am hooked. the girls agree, and this will now be a summer-long staple. I am extra happy about that because [...]

protein brownies

By | 2026-04-05T04:50:12-08:00 August 2nd, 2025|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

Looking to boost your protein intake? Eyeing those overripe bananas on your counter? I've got you covered. These protein-packed fudgy, molten lava-like brownies are grain-free, packed with nourishing protein, and mostly banana-sweetened too (plus, a little honey). They offer fudgey decadence AND nourishment in one. Win! Bonus points because my girls LOVE them. I bet [...]

Buddha Bowl

By | 2025-05-26T11:17:09-08:00 May 3rd, 2025|Pastured Meat, Recipes|

Lately, I've been loving Buddha bowls loaded with deep nutrition, balanced macronutrients (hello protein), and so much flavor too. Oh, and they're easy to throw together with prep-ahead ingredients for the week. My daily lunchtime ritual grounds me, nourishes me, and helps me slow down even in the midst of the craziest days. Some mamas [...]

protein pesto

By | 2026-02-18T05:40:59-08:00 September 21st, 2024|Marinades and Sauces, Recipes|

Who's here for the protein-packed meals that not only nourish, but taste GREAT too. Who's also fallen in love with cottage cheese as a result? Yep, me too. And that's why this recipe is so perfect. Protein (plus creaminess and so much great flavor) from my favorite cottage cheese, nourishing fat from the best olive [...]

protein whipped cottage cheese

By | 2025-04-13T08:40:49-08:00 November 2nd, 2023|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

As requested (a lot) after posting this quick how-to on Instagram, here is my latest go-to breakfast to start my day with a whole bunch of satiating, energy-giving, nutrient-dense protein. And it's all thanks to cottage cheese. With the demands of breastfeeding, motherhood, fitness, work, and adventure, I've been very intentionally consuming LOTS of protein [...]

chocolate coconut butter protein cups

By | 2024-02-04T11:00:00-08:00 March 30th, 2018|A Little Sweet Tooth, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

Made some edits 4+ years later with an almost 5 year old Evie and new baby sis, Indie Bo. Something about postpartum makes me CRAVE THESE CUPS. It's likely because they're nutrient dense, energy packed, and fat-filled. I made some tweaks to upgrade them, and I hope you love them as much as I do! [...]

acai protein smoothie bowl

By | 2022-04-02T07:51:53-08:00 September 2nd, 2017|Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

Note: limited on time and/or ingredients? Try Daily Harvest for super simple smoothies ready to toss in your blender and go! Save up to $40 with code: RADICALROOTS. Alright, it's time for smoothie bowl number two! If you missed the first one, check out my banana turmeric bowl HERE. I've had these two on rotation [...]

banana turmeric smoothie bowl

By | 2021-07-20T09:22:12-08:00 August 25th, 2017|Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

You guys voted, and now I am delivering! A super easy and delicious smoothie bowl with the perfect texture and even balanced macronutrients to keep your blood sugar in check and your belly satiated for hours. I've found this to be the perfect midday meal (that I can eat out of a mug) to keep [...]

no cook carrot cake protein balls

By | 2017-08-06T12:24:11-08:00 August 6th, 2017|A Little Sweet Tooth, Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

If having a newborn has taught me anything (it's taught me a lot actually), it's that having easy to grab, nutrient and energy dense, balanced foods on hand is IMPERATIVE. I've had a few wonderful friends bring me date balls of varying sorts that I can store in the fridge and grab as needed. Those [...]