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Tropical Winter Citrus Parfait

January 18, 2023 True Joy & GlowLeave a comment

It’s been raining here in Southern California for almost two weeks straight, and as happy as I was to cozy up inside with my softest sweaters and a hot cup of coffee, I was definitely feeling the lack of sunshine. Finally this morning, the sun peeked out from behind the storm clouds and gave all of us a much needed day of joyous rays and some vitamin D! With the gorgeous day ahead of me, I thought it would be perfect to whip up some breakfast parfaits with a whole array of winter citrus fruits to give my family and I a vitamin C boost while we soak up this sunny day! 🙂 My Tropical Winter Citrus Parfait is a bright combination of grapefruit, orange, tangerine, lime, and fresh mango with creamy coconut yogurt and crunchy coconut-chia granola for a breakfast that will pick you up out of the winter blues!

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Showstopper Summer Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

July 29, 2022 True Joy & GlowLeave a comment

One of the best things about summer is the gorgeous array of fresh fruit that is perfectly ripe and ready to be enjoyed! I love finding different ways to use all the delicious fruit while it’s in season. Lately I’ve had a craving for Panera’s strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing. I haven’t had it in yearssss, so it was a random yet particular craving. At the farmer’s market, I had just picked up some lovely nectarines and strawberries so I thought I’d try to feed my craving and make a salad using all the summer fruit I love! My Showstopper Summer Salad is a striking blend of spinach, strawberries, blueberries, nectarines, mandarin oranges, red onions, and honey roasted pistachios drizzled with a rich and creamy poppy seed dressing. All the delicious flavors of summer in one quick and easy salad!

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Easy Chia Pudding

June 2, 2022July 23, 2022 True Joy & Glow1 Comment

Chia pudding has become a staple in our house. Packed with health benefits like omega-3’s, fiber, and protein. It’s the perfect breakfast or snack to keep you full, and even better it’s super simple to make! I love using this chia pudding recipe as a base and getting creative by adding different toppings, fruits, and quite honestly anything I’m actually craving at the moment (like chocolate, yum)!

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Desert Sunrise Chia Pudding Parfait

May 28, 2022July 23, 2022 True Joy & GlowLeave a comment

If you’ve ever seen a desert sunrise, you know it’s quite a spectacular sight. The gorgeous array of colors that come together to wish you “good morning!” are always breathtaking. I emulated my memories of watching the sun rise in the desert with my Desert Sunrise Chia Pudding Parfait. The layers of polka dotted chia pudding, golden pineapple, bright orange tangerine, and red strawberry will make you feel like you’re in the desert enjoying the beautiful morning dawn!

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