Easy Slow Cooker // Banana Nut Oatmeal

Today, I am pairing blog spaces with the beautiful Kenzie from Life in the Sunshine to bring you some really great recipes.  But, here is the best part of this trade- They are healthy! Finding a healthy balance starts with a good healthy meal.  

When I was deciding what kind of recipe I wanted to share, I knew it was breakfast.  A lot of people think by "skipping" a meal, then they are not consuming more fatty foods.  But the real truth is that avoiding breakfast is one of the worst things you can do for you body and health. By not eating enough, you will leave your body feeling tired and therefore when you do eat, you experience hunger much faster.  Also, eating when you wake up triggers your body to break the "fast" that it's been in during sleep. This is a great opportunity for you to get some vitamins. Another common excuse is "I don't have time" for breakfast between getting kids to school, husbands lunches packed, and not to mention your own string of to do items.  I have the solution for that too.

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I wish I could say I can take credit for this recipe, but I cannot.  The Lemon Bowl is the owner of this yummy start to the day. 
I, personally, love oatmeal.  It is such a filling, easy, meal.  And the possibilities are endless on all the combinations you can put together.  But this is a good, healthy, boost for the body.  
Besides, you can make this the night before and have an even less stressful morning! Win, Win!
What is one of your go-to healthy meals?

EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE 4TH.

July 4th is coming.  Like most holidays, that means it's time for people to gather and eat!  So, today I wanted to show you some of the cutest ideas I've found via Pinterest for your 4th July needs!
 

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This link shows several items that would be awesome to make for your treat to take! I love all the fresh fruit put together! Yum!

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Doesn't this all just make you ready to spend some time celebrating our independence and enjoying some yummy foods!?
Be sure and follow my Pinterest board, Food, here. 

Foodie Files: Cake Batter Confetti Dip

We recently had a potluck lunch at work.  I always typically bring the same things so I wanted to swap up and find something new.  I looked through recipes and found this one and knew it was "the one!"

If you remember "Dunk-a-roo's" then this is similar to that taste.  I paired my dip with Nilla wafers.

Ingredients:

1 package (about 18 oz.) Cake Mix

1 1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 cups Whipped topping

Sprinkles (not pictured)

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well until smooth and creamy.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving with your favorite crackers or fruit.

Have you ever tried this dip?



 

Brown Sugar Ham

My husband loves ham. 
So to be the good wife I am, I cooked this ham that my mother-in-law sent home with the husband. 
Now, me on the other hand, is not much of a ham person.  So I had to do some researching to see how to cook this thing up to satisfy the Mr.   
Luckily, it worked and now we had enough lunch meat for awhile!  
Here's how I did it:
Ingredients: Ham Brown  Brown Sugar Mustard
Instructions: Mix mustard and brown sugar. Rub as a paste onto ham. Cover in tin foil. Bake at 350 for 4 hours.
Enjoy!