I’m a huge pumpkin pie fan. So when I’m having a craving or and in need of a deliciously easy balanced meal or snack, I sip on my Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie. Try it for breakfast, a pre or post workout snack or even dessert....
Craving a mouth-watering, metabolism-boosting, ready-to-go breakfast for the week? I totally hear you. As my career gets busier and busier, I’m finding myself in need of fast, macro-balanced breakfasts that I can make in bulk for the week and grab and go in the morning. ...
I’m obsessed with this trail mix. It’s perfectly sweet, satisfying and ideal for kids or when you’re on the run! Think crunchy pecans and seeds baked with maple syrup and cinnamon, then tossed with crisp cinnamon apple chips and rich chocolate!! Most trail mixes are all...
So, I’m all about looking and feeling young and fit with all- natural mouth-watering meals! And yes, that includes dessert. Say hello to the Anti-Aging Seriously Delicious Brownie. This totally rich and decadent brownie helps you fight the hands of time and may even help...
It’s official. I am obsessed with these decadent Vodka Coconut Crème & Berry Shots. And every one of my testers (had tons of volunteers this time around haha) agreed- these are amazing! Gluten free, dairy free and all natural, these “shots” will give you a...
I LOVE cookie dough. But let’s be real. Cookie dough isn’t exactly the healthiest snack in the world (even this version.) BUT while most cookie doughs are loaded in processed white flour and white sugar and you end up eating half a batch, this version...
Mornings suck. Maybe you’ve got work to catch up on or kids to feed and push out the door with semi-combed hair. Or maybe you have a puppy who likes to poop on the floor and roll around in it (yup, I’m talking about my...
One of my goals for ValerieCogswell.com is to create a bunch of fast and easy balanced meals, so you have options when life gets crazy (you know…like every day!) Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats is a deliciously sweet and satisfying breakfast (or dessert) to help...
When it’s ridiculously cold out and a cup of tea just won’t cut it, reach for Lean & Laced Hot Cocoa! It’s rich, chocolatey and packed with metabolism-boosting protein (unlike most hot cocoas that are loaded in sugar and whole milk or cream). I used...