Pregnancy cravings brought me to the Starbucks line, where I shelled out at least $5 for a Matcha Latte or Peppermint Mocha more times than I’d like to admit. While it satisfied my sweet tooth, it wasn’t doing any favors for my budget—or my health! Those drinks are often packed with sugar, caffein, and other questionable ingredients, not ideal for me or the baby.
The first three years are pivotal in shaping your child’s gut health, as it takes that time to fully mature. That’s why opting for whole, unprocessed foods for your infant (once solids are introduced) is vital beyond breastfeeding. So, faced with my baby eyeing my chocolate shake, I whipped up a special treat – a Chocolate “Baby Shake.”
It was such a relief to eat food that actually tasted good and nourished my body. Starting my day with a yummy chocolate shake filled with 30g of protein has significantly improved my mornings. This nutritious shake is so delicious that sometimes I enjoy it twice a day – perfect as an easy dinner option or a lunch treat!
The most time consuming part of making an egg bake is washing and chopping vegetables. If you need to (depending on the day, the week, or your season of life) you can purchase pre-washed, pre-chopped veggies from the store.
Imagine, if you will, my little boy’s first birthday just around the corner, and there I was, nearly convinced we’d celebrate without a cake. I couldn’t bear the thought of introducing him to all the sugar, dyes, and those not-so-nice ingredients that often sneak their way into store-bought cakes.
Years back, I gave homemade almond milk a shot, but it didn’t quite turn out as planned. The details of what went wrong are fuzzy now, but recently, I decided to tackle this project again. The motivation? I wanted a healthier option for my baby’s first birthday cake and preferred not to use store-bought almond milk.