Gingerbread galore! Gingerbread Banana Bread Ingredients 3 brown bananas, mashed 2 tbsp. maple syrup 2 tbsp. molasses 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 eggs ½ cup cashew butter (or other nut/seed butter) ¼ cup coconut flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. powdered ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 pinch of salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan then line the middle with parchment paper. In a food processor (or blender), add all ingredients and puree until completely combined. Pour batter into pan then place in th...

‘Tis the season for gingerbread! Gingerbread Overnight Oats Makes 1 serving Each serving contains: 2 carbs & 2 proteins Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned oats ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup whole milk 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ Tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. vanilla extract Directions Combine all ingredients into a mason jar, cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold. GOLO® is committed to providing you with the helpful tips and resources needed for personal success on a lifelong journey of health and wellness. It’s time to become #YourBestYou. Visit GO...

An air fryer is a great way to enjoy your favorite crispy foods guilt-free! If you have an air fryer, try this Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata GOLO recipe!

Hummus is a great snack- healthy and filling. It’s likely that you are familiar with the hummus made from solely chickpeas but have you ever heart of BEET hummus? Thanks to Love and Lemons, you have now! Serving Size – ½ cup which is 1 carb serving Ingredients 1 medium or 2 small red beets 2 cloves garlic 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water ½ teaspoon of cumin (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preh...

Getting tired of the same old breakfast? Try our Sweet Potato Mash Breakfast Bowl! It is different, delicious and will keep you full until lunchtime! Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 cup sweet potato, baked and very hot 1 egg, whisked 1 ripe banana, peeled 2 tsp. butter or coconut oil ¼ tsp. cinnamon Sea salt, to taste 2 oz. nuts (your choice) Directions Bake the sweet potato at 400 F for about 45 minutes. (Make sure to use the potato straight out of the oven – this is important because the heat will cook the whisked egg). Peel & mash the sweet potato. In a bowl, combine the sweet pota...

Today’s topic: Breakfast Toasts. Most of you probably already know about the deliciousness that is avocado toast, but there’s a lot of other combinations you can use to get a yummy, nutritious breakfast served on top of your favorite bread. Try one of these unexpected combinations tomorrow! 1. Goat Cheese+Strawberries+Balsalmic Vinegar 2. Marinara+Poached Egg+Basil+Parmesan 3. Blue Cheese+ Green Apple+Honey 4. Hummus+Tomato+Fried Egg 5. Ricotta Cheese+Pear+Honey 6. Hummus+Walnuts+Pomegranate Seeds 7. Cottage Cheese+Pineapple+Cashews 8. Smoked Salmon+Cucumber+Cream Cheese+Scallions 9. Plain...

Unfortunately, we live in a world where artificial sweeteners are the new normal. We have been mistakenly told that by consuming fake sugar, we will lose weight. Tell me, where is the logic in that? One of the most dangerous and addictive artificial sweeteners out there is aspartame. Read on to learn why you should steer clear of this product. Aspartame is found in over 6,000 sugar-free/diet products including breath mints, chewing gum, cereals, juices, multivitamins, teas, shake mixes, soft drinks, cocoa mixes and more. It is made up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol. I have no ...

Infused water, or water mixed with fruits, vegetables, or herbs, is a great way to stay hydrated and increase water consumption by enhancing the flavor of your water.

Microwaves are a very convenient way to cook, thaw, or reheat food- but there are some not good things about them as well. One of our employees doesn’t even own a microwave, and until she said told me about it, I’d never even considered not using mine. So, I decided to do some research and what I found was surprising so I thought I would share. Here are some more less than appealing facts about microwaves: • Food loses its nutritional value o A 2003 study found that broccoli, when microwaved with just a little bit of water loses up to 97% of its beneficial antioxidants. However, when you st...

Waffles are very filling and tasty- a great breakfast! Fortunately, for those who are on a weight loss journey, waffles are not completely off limits. There are many healthy versions that taste just as good as the “unhealthy” versions. Today, we are going to share a recipe for carrot waffles. Yes, we know it sounds odd but trust us! Serving Size- 1 waffle Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 cup grated carrots 2 cups almond milk or whole milk (room temperature) ¼ cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tbsp. pure maple ...