You know what’s delicious? These Low FODMAP Seed Cycling Energy Balls I’m about to share with Y’all today.
How to Make Apple Cider in the Instant Pot
Good morning, my friend. I’m awake bright and early, excited to tell you that I succeeded in making Apple Cider in the Instant Pot so today I want to teach you how to make Apple Cider in the Instant Pot.
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Strawberry Shortcake for One
Make all your summer dessert wishes come true today with my Strawberry Shortcake for One recipe.
Oatless Protein Oatmeal
I have shared this Oatless Protein Oatmeal many times before on Instagram (usually in Stories), and each time I do, several people message me, “Can you please share with me exactly what’s in that?”
So today I am.
And it’s basic.
In fact, it’s so basic that unless you need to have an oatless oatmeal, I think you should skip it and go for the 32g of fiber in one super breakfast bowl instead.
But here is why I love it:
- It’s grain-free, for those times when that’s what I need.
- It includes gut-healing boosts.
- I can make it in like 2 minutes.
- It still tastes good. (-ish; no, it’s not pancakes or muffins)
- It is: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, soy free, and Paleo.
Oatless Protein Oatmeal
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You only need these 5 ingredients to make this Oatless Protein Oatmeal:
- 1 scoop Nutiva Organic Plant Protein Powder. (I am a chocolate-loving mama by nature, but when it comes to this Plant Protein, I always choose the Vanilla. HERE is the Chocolate if you prefer that one. And yes Nutiva is a client, but they have, hands down, some of the very best products in our entire house.)
- 1 teaspoon NOW Foods L-Glutamine. I use this every single day, as often as possible. I probably consume 1 Tbsp a day in total. I have used the NOW Foods brand since the beginning of my gut-healing journey, and I’m always going to use it. (Side note: I’m going to the NOW Foods HQ this week to learn about their company and all products. Questions?!)
- 2 Tbsp Nutiva Organic Coconut Flour. The best. I use this for everything. The reason I add it to this Oatless Protein Oatmeal is that it helps give an even thicker texture.
- 1 Tbsp Vital Proteins Gelatin. Gelatin for gut healing rocks. I’ve written about the differences between Collagen and Gelatin before, so you can learn all about it. I choose Vital Proteins because I think they are the masters in their niche. They have stayed focused on their craft and perfecting it. And the products are really great.
- pinch, Monkfruit. If you don’t want the little extra sweetness, then you can skip this one. I love it, though, so I always add it in. I’m a Lakanto fan, but there are obviously other brands out there.
Place it all in a bowl, and either add water and/or full-fat coconut milk to it until you get the desired consistency. I tend to do about 1/2 water and 1/2 full-fat coconut milk.
You can use whatever brand of all the above that you want, but those are always the ones I use.
The only one two that you should not swap is the protein powder (because Nutiva’a new one is grain free), and the L-Glutamine because NOW Foods is my jam.
But that looks gross and boring
I already can hear and see some of that happening on the other side of the screen.
And it’s okay.
If so, this is not for you.
Why?
Because either:
- Your gut isn’t that bad so you really don’t need to find alternatives like this (be very thankful for that!) and/or
- You are not yet ready to truly heal your gut.
For those of you who need extra motivation around this, I discuss it plenty in The Gutsy Girl’s Bible: an approach to healing the gut, 3.0.
It’s only boring if you tell yourself it’s boring.
Rarely is gut healing a picnic.
But I have to share something very important with you about gut healing that I learned this past weekend – soon, not today.
It has to do with the difference in HEALING and WHOLENESS.
They are vastly different.
Stay tuned.
And let me know if try this basic recipe. Y’all…..basic is best.
Xox,
SKH
Low-FODMAP Chunky Monkey Nice Cream
It’s Friday, and I have a Low-FODMAP Chunky Monkey Nice Cream recipe that’s going to make you never care about FODMAP ‘scream again.
Two Things for Lent
I’ll share with you my two things for Lent today.
I don’t even identify as Catholic anymore, even though I was born and raised in the church, was baptized, confirmed, and got married there.
Even still, most years I participate in Lent (except for the whole ‘no meat on Friday’ thing – can’t do it). I think I do it for two reasons:
- The art and act of discipline
- It’s part of who I am and what I knew my whole life, my dad still loves his church, and each year at Lent I remember Grandma Josephine with her Rosary
Today is the first day of Lent. If you’re not familiar with what Lent is, it’s the season which “echoes the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness at the beginning of his ministry.”
The word “Lent” comes from an Old English word that means “spring season.” Many of us do a spring cleaning of our homes, and I like to think of Lent as a spring cleaning for our souls.
Two Things for Lent
On my ‘40 Before 40‘ list, #26 stated:
Give up something + add in something every single year for Lent.
Here are my two things for Lent this Lenten season:
- No eggs
- Lent Devotional: Restore
No Eggs
This one is weird, I get that, but I’m intentional about it. I started noticing that every time I added more eggs to my diet, any and all acne would flare. When my SIBO went away and I added all the eggs again, I began noticing more and more. I have been very clear that this is my only lasting “issue,” and I’d really like to get it under control.
Now that I take super awesome care of my skin using 95% Beautycounter, I just can’t justify keeping things in my diet that cause me to break out (I mean, the Touchup Skin Concealer Pen is amaze, but I still believe in digging to the root of problems vs. masking whenever possible).
In 2016, I did 30 days strict AIP, and HERE is what I learned. Namely, I found a lot of skin healing during that time. That said, I don’t want to do strict AIP right now because I’m not sure it’s necessary. I no longer believe in giving up all the things, especially when I am otherwise feeling 100%.
Lent is 40 days. No eggs for 40 days, and then I will re-evaluate. If it still doesn’t do the trick, I might dive in for a period of AIP healing again.
But by the way, the hardest part (by far) of this? No Paleo Bars. I have been having one every single day for months now. (Insert tear.)
Lent Devotional: Restore
The giving up part is fine, but I believe the adding in part has more meaning.
A reader reminded me of the YouVersion app on my ’40 Before 40′ post.
Last night before bed, I sought out a Lenten plan. I found a 47-day one, Lent Devotional: Restore. I think it was meant to be, too, because today kicks off with an Isaiah verse.
I will read the app daily, and this season is the perfect opportunity to lock in the habit again.
And that’s it.
The two things for Lent start today.
Do you give up or add in anything for the Lenten season?
Xox,
SKH
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Previous 101-Day Change Series Posts
- Beginnings are Scary
- Change Pain Point
- Making Sense of Change
- Gratitude Journal
- Love Your Baby Girl
- Little Things Add Up
- House and Home
- Sunday Reflections
- Two
- Chocolate Shake
- 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake
- Chaos is a Temporary State
- Thirsty Thursday
- Month One
- The Nudge to Connect
- 11 Favorites from 11 Years in California
- One Box at a Time
- Good Enough is Enough
- There is No Dishwasher
- WWDW Number 8
- Move Initiated
- Sharing My Journey
- Back with the Tribe
- Small Town Grocery Shopping Part One
- January 2018 Catch Up Over Bone Broth
- Patsy Clairmont is My Spirit Animal
- Let There Be Light
- Forgot About Rae
- Smiles
- Coconut Oil Makeup Remover How To
- 9 Ways to Embrace Winter
- Escaping People
- Coming Home
- 105 in 1,095
- 40 Before 40
- When Change Was Coming
- Behavior Correction
- Embracing Motherhood