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Oh hey there, I’m Kristina.

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Yesterday was such a gorgeous day. Anyone else TOTALLY ready for the warm sunny weather?! This girl has to get some serious vitamin D STAT.⠀ ⠀ In the meantime, I'm munching on these suuuuper easy mint chocolate cups. 😍 🍃⠀ .⠀ Make them:⠀ 1 unsweetened baking chocolate bar, melted⠀ 1 tbs coconut oil, melted⠀ 1 tbs maple syrup (can sub raw honey)⠀ 1 tsp peppermint extract⠀ sprinkle of pink salt {optional}⠀ .⠀ Combine chocolate and coconut oil and heat until melted. Add maple syrup and peppermint extract and mix well. Pour mixture into muffin tin and refrigerate for a couple hours until hardened. So easy. 🍃⠀ ⠀ Happy Thursday! . . . . . . #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eatgood #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #tastespotting #healthyliving #glutenfreeliving #fuelyourbody #healthypregnancy #nourishingfoods #mindfuleating #nourishyourbody #paleorecipes ⠀ #healthybodyhealthymind #eatrealfood #mintchocolatechip
The bad part about having a baby that is becoming increasingly more mobile? You have a baby that is becoming increasingly more mobile. The good part about a baby that is becoming increasingly more mobile? You suddenly get pretty good at sprinting. Who needs HIIT when you have a 1-year-old? 😉⠀ .⠀ Thankfully I made these "white chocolate" gluten-free blondies and these make running around like a crazy woman more manageable. Now I'm totally not saying I'm JUST starting to run around like a crazy woman...I've been doing that for YEARS. I'm just saying it's more manageable when I have a blondie in hand. 💃⠀ .⠀ 👉Dooo it: ⠀ 1/2 cup ghee (sub coconut oil)⠀ 1/2 cup coconut sugar⠀ 1 egg + 1 egg yolk⠀ 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour⠀ 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder⠀ 1 tbs vanilla extract⠀ 1/2 tsp salt⠀ @loving_earth salted vegan white chocolate bar, melted⠀ .⠀ Combine all of the ingredients, except for the vegan white chocolate bar. Melt 1/3 of the bar and combine with the rest of the ingredients, and then chop the remaining part of the bar and fold into the batter. Bake at 325 for about 20-25 minutes.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eatgood #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #tastespotting #healthyliving #glutenfreeliving #fuelyourbody #healthypregnancy #nourishingfoods #mindfuleating #nourishyourbody #paleorecipes ⠀ #healthybodyhealthymind #eatrealfood #blondies
Hard to believe my little guy turned ONE this week. 🎈👶 . When we sold our house to move to Austin, only to find out later on that day that I was pregnant...I can’t say it was part of the “plan.” But that’s life, isn’t it? . As much as there are a lot of things that are in our control, there are some things that just aren’t and you have to roll with the punches. . And sometimes, you end up really damn thankful that things to go according to your initial “plan.” . I’ve learned so much in these past 12 months. I’ll admit, sometimes it was great, and sometimes it was HARD...yet always 💯% worth it. . I can’t wait to see this little guy grow up and see the human that he becomes... and the parents Dan and I become. I’ve never thought of myself as the “mom” type, but it’s amazing how quickly you’re able to adapt and tackle new challenges and responsibilities that you’ve never thought you’d be able to do. . Pretty thankful for this little dude — and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our family of 3. 💛 . . . . . . . . . #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eatgood #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #tastespotting #healthyliving #glutenfreeliving #newmom #nourishingfoods #mindfuleating #nourishyourbody #paleorecipes #healthybodyhealthymind #eatrealfood #momapproved #momlife
It’s a pretty eventful week in the Coughlin household! On 3/22, Dan and I have been together for 10 years. A DECADE! 😳 Well hot damn. On top of that, exactly 1 year old today I went into labor with our little dude. 🤰👶 . It’s so crazy to realize how fast time is flying by. 10 years ago, when Dan and I were 22 and 24, we would have never guessed where our life would have taken us. We’ve now been married almost 7 years, have an (almost) 1-year-old, and working on pursuing our dreams. ✨ . So thankful for all of the experiences that have brought me/is to this point, but the best part is, we’re just getting started. Can’t wait to see what the next 10 years has in store. 👊🏻 ........... 👉🏻photo dEATS: FLOURLESS banana PB choc chip muffins . Gluten-free, paleo friendly, and SO GOOD. . - 1 mashed banana - 3 scoops @vitalproteins collagen peptides - 2 @vitalfarms eggs - 1 tbs peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice) - 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder - unsweetened dark chocolate chips . Baked for about 20 minutes at 325 degrees. The best way to celebrate. Make them and you’ll see why. 😉 #cookingwithkristina . . . . . . . . . . . #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eatgood #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #tastespotting #healthyliving #glutenfreeliving #fuelyourbody #healthypregnancy #nourishingfoods #mindfuleating #nourishyourbody #paleorecipes #healthybodyhealthymind #eatrealfood #flourless
I’ve been dying to get an air fryer - so when I got one for Christmas I was STOKED. The possibilities! 🍟 . We’ve been air frying anything and everything. Air fried Brussels, salmon, avocado, chicken tenders, veggies - you name it, we’ve probably air fried it. 😍 . You just chop it up, spice it as needed, throw it into the air fryer and after about 15 minute or so....POOF. Insta delicious food. . Of course one of my favorite things to make in the air fryer is...well....fries. 🍟 These sweet potato fries were incredible, and no oil needed. 🙅🏻‍♀️ . Enjoyed it with my maple mayo dipping sauce - aka @sirkensingtons organic mayo + maple syrup. It may sound a little weird, but you seriously need to try it. Total GAME CHANGER fo yo’ sweet potato fries. You’re welcome. 😊 . What are other things you think we should make in the air fryer? Hope you’re having a great weekend 💛 . . . . . . . . . . #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #mindbodygram #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eatgood #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #tastespotting #healthyliving #healthyrecipes #fuelyourbody #newmomlife #nourishingfoods #mindfuleating #paleorecipes #healthybodyhealthymind #eatrealfood #glutenfreelife #airfryer #sweetpotatofries
Lately I’ve been REALLY feeling avocado toast. Despite it being super basic, it’s just ridiculously satisfying, am I right? 🥑 . I had a craving for something savory, so I was snacking on @bubbasfoods garlic parm banana chips (SO addicting and paleo friendly!) and realized these would be the perfect addition to the top of my avo toast. Added a nice crunch factor + a ton of flavor. 👅 . 👉🏻to make the toast: use a potato peeler to peel slices of avocado, and roll them up. Then top with @bubbasfoods nana chips + EBTB seasoning. Done and done. . Happy Thursday friends! . . . . . . . . #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #realfood #healthylifestyle #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #mindbodygram #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eatgood #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #tastespotting #healthyliving #healthyrecipes #fuelyourbody #newmomlife #nourishingfoods #mindfuleating #nourishyourbody #paleorecipes #healthybodyhealthymind #eatrealfood #glutenfreelife #avocadotoast #bubbasfinefoods
Important question: are you team fruity dessert, or team chocolate dessert? . For me, it totally depends on my mood. Sometimes I’m feeling something a little sweet and tangy, and other times I just want to smash chocolate all up in mah face. Not exaggerating either - it’ll literally end up all. up. in. my. face. 🙋🏻‍♀️ . Today I was feeling tangy - so I whipped up my raspberry chia muesli crumble and it hit the SPOT. Super simple, can be made paleo friendly, and sooo good. . Muesli crumble layers: 3 tbs almond flour 1 cup red @deemuesli 4 tbs ghee (or coconut oil) 3 tbs maple syrup 1 tbs cinnamon 1 full egg + 1 egg white 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbs pink salt . Raspberry jam layer: raspberries, chia seeds + maple syrup (optional) . Combine all of the muesli crumble ingredients and layer on the bottom of the baking dish firmly, saving some for the top layer. Combine the raspberry jam ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat over stovetop until a melts, jam-like texture. Layer the jam over the first crumble layer. Crumble the remaining muesli over the top of the jam and bake for 20 minutes at 325 or until warm and slightly browned. 💛 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cookingwithkristina #eatforabs #wholefoods #eatclean #healthy #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #refinedsugarfree #foodie #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #thefeedfeed #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eeeeeats #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #glutenfree #glutenfreelife #tastespotting #healthyliving #paleorecipes #muesli #paleo
Happy belated St Patrick’s day friends! ☘️ . I love this time of the year for so many reasons. 1) I’m part Irish and ‘tis the season for celebrating 🍻 2) days are getting progressively longer, and 3) spring is right around the corner! ☀️ . Yesterday was spent eating a lot of green things (naturally colored with @ujidomatchatea matcha 🍵), spending time with family and friends, eating corned beef and cabbage, and enjoying a Guinness (or two). 🙌🏻 Chase also peed through his outfit and then proceeded to do a big 💩 when we got to the restaurant, but overall I’d say it was another successful St. Patrick’s Day in the books! . In honor yesterday and proceeding to celebrate it for the rest of the month, here are the deets for gluten-free matcha pancakes: @birchbenders keto pancake mix @ujidomatchatea matcha (I used ceremonial grade, I’m obsessed 😍) water 💦 . Yep, that’s it! The “frosting” is cashew butter + maple syrup + @ujidomatchatea, and I sprinkled with some @wildwayoflife granola, coconut flakes, and chunks of cacao (because I couldn’t think of a good reason why not to 😉) . Who else loves this time of year as much as I dooo? 💛 . . . . . . . #cookingwithkristina #eatforabs #wholefoods #eatclean #glutenfree #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eeeeeats #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #glutenfree #glutenfreelife #tastespotting #healthyliving #paleorecipes #paleo #expowest #expowest2019 #refinedsugarfree #keto #pancakestack
Not trying to brag, but I’m pretty sure I outdid myself with these chocolate peanut butter brownie doughnuts. 🍩🥜 . I found @choopoons shocolat at Expo and ohhh my GAWD. They were sampling their chocolate peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut spreads, and they were incredible. . First, they’re sweetened only with DATES 🙌🏻, dairy-free, gluten-free and made with only REAL ingredients and filled with probiotics. On top of that, chocolate peanut butter tastes like a Reese’s cup, and chocolate hazelnut tastes like a better version of NUTELLA. Hook, line, and sinker. 😍 🍫😍 . You can throw them on toast, eat them from the jar 🙋🏻‍♀️, or use them in recipes. I’ve obviously done all three since I got home. 🤷🏻‍♀️ . 👉🏻Chocolate peanut butter brownie doughnuts deets: 1 1/2 cup almond flour 1/4 cup @choopoons peanut butter chocolate spread (can sub their chocolate hazelnut spread!) 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp nut milk 1 tsp sea salt . Baked at 325 degrees for about 12-13 minutes. They were slightly undercooked - just the way I like it. 😉 . Happy Tuesday! . . . . . . . #donuts #cookingwithkristina #eatforabs #wholefoods #eatclean #glutenfree #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eeeeeats #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #glutenfree #glutenfreelife #tastespotting #healthyliving #paleorecipes #paleo #expowest #expowest2019 #refinedsugarfree
I’m going going, back back, to Cali Cali.... . Heading to Anaheim today for the @natprodexpo! SO excited to get the chance to experience new products, meet new people, and spend time with my friends from the ‘gram. 💛 Let me know if you’re coming - as I’d love to meet everyone! . In the meantime, if you have a chance to make these gluten-free @eatbarelife chocolately pancakes - dooo it. . Recipe can be found on the @eatbarelife website! It’s SO simple and only a few ingredients. I drizzled mine with @kweenandco chocolate granola butter for good measure. 😍 . Happy Tuesday friends! . . . . . #chocolatepancakes #cookingwithkristina #eatforabs #wholefoods #eatclean #glutenfree #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eeeeeats #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #glutenfree #glutenfreelife #tastespotting #healthyliving #paleorecipes #paleo #expowest #expowest2019 #natprodexpo
There’s not much I enjoy more than a giant chocolate chip cookie to my face. It’s safe to say that one of my favorite all-time desserts. And when I say giant cookie to my face...I mean, I could literally eat this whole thing if someone didn’t stop me. 🤭 . After getting sick and getting my appetite back - needless to say it was one of the first things I whipped up. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and melt-in-yo-mouth good. . Recipe can be found in a previous post (I have like 4 chocolate chip cookie recipes, so use whatever one fits your taste buds 👅 or get crazy and make them all! 😉 . What’s your favorite go-to dessert that you want to devour this weekend? (or WILL devour...😜) . Happy Friday 💛 . . . . . . #missnewfoodie #cookingwithkristina #eatforabs #wholefoods #eatclean #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #organicfood #foodie #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eeeeeats #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #wellness #tastespotting #healthyliving #glutenfreeliving #chiaseedpudding #newmom #nourishingfoods #eatwellbewell #eatgoodfeelgood #foodiefeatures #ctblogger #chocolatechipcookies
It may not be Toast Tuesday, but Toast Wednesday is giving me all of the feeels. . Yesterday I caught the stomach bug that swept through my whole family, but I was super lucky that I wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been. Regardless, being sick makes me super thankful for the health I have, and the fact that I feel pretty damn good most of the time. It’s so easy to take that for granted as so many others don’t have the luxury of their health. 💛 . I’m feeling 100x better today, and starting to get back to eating foods. Keeping it simple for now - but still delish. . I made my homemade raspberry chia jam, threw that on top of toast along with some cashew butter FTW. . Raspberry chia jam 👉🏻 melted raspberries over stove top, added @suncorefoods chia seeds, @vitalproteins gelatin, and a little bit of honey . BTW - finally booked my flight for Expo West! Tell me if you’re coming! 🙌🏻@natprodexpo . . . . . . #cookingwithkristina #eatforabs #wholefoods #eatclean #healthy #getinmybelly #wholefoods #realfood #healthylifestyle #refinedsugarfree #foodie #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #fitfood #eatclean #cleaneating #thefeedfeed #iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #eeeeeats #healthyrecipes #cleaneats #glutenfree #glutenfreelife #tastespotting #healthyliving #paleorecipes #chiajam #natprodexpo #expowest2019 #expowest