PUT SOME KALE ON IT

My new strategy for instantly making anything healthier: Put some kale on it! #kaleisthenewbird

I elevated these nachos by just throwing some greens on before placing it all under the broiler. No oil needed, as I often do with kale chips, and they still turned out crispy and delicious. After trying this strategy also with a frozen pizza, I'm convinced kale can go on nearly anything. An easy way to instantly add a healthy boost to any meal. Enjoy! 

QUINOA KALE SCRAMBLE

In my pre-married days, this was my go-to meal. Full of the trendiest superfoods of the year, quinoa and kale, I'd saute them together and then scramble it all with fried eggs, goat cheese and whatever else I had in the fridge, finishing it off with a healthy dose of hot sauce. I figured I better enjoy it while it lasted because I assumed whoever I'd marry would turn his nose up at the thought of "kale" or "quinoa." Luckily, I married an adventurous husband who will eat anything, and he actually enjoys this one. I make it often for weeknight dinners, and today I realized it also works as a weekend breakfast. I added pesto this time, but the possibilities are endless. 

RECIPE:

Heat oil of choice in a pan. Add onions if desired, saute for a few minutes until opaque. 

Add kale, cook till it barely starts to wilt.

Add cooked quinoa (I like to prepare a big batch and use it throughout the week to save time)

Scramble a few eggs into the kale and quinoa.

Add "extras" of choice. This time I added pesto and goat cheese. Divine.

Variations // can leave out quinoa if you're out of it or just don't want to bother making it, and just scramble kale and eggs together with toppings. I usually always do some variation of feta and/or goat cheese, but any cheese works. 

Enjoy this easy, healthy, throw together meal! See another variation in this post here. 

BULLETPROOF COFFEE

I first discovered bulletproof coffee last summer (you may remember from this post here) and loved it. A few friends have been posting recently that they love it, and like the bandwagon healthy person that I am, I had it again recently, and remembered why I like it so much. It tastes great, and there's no caffeine crash that I feel like I endure on the daily. Win win! It's a good reminder that it's worth the extra effort in the morning. 

RECIPE:

Make coffee as usual (we love our French Press)

Add a teaspoon of coconut oil (I skip the grass fed butter, but I hear it's amazing)

Add almond milk (this isn't in the traditional bulletproof coffee method, but I love it)

Blend!

The creamiest. Have you tried this method? Do you also love it?