The REAL Brigadeiro

by ColorfulFoodie // April 17, 2017 // Comments off

Ok, keeping it real today. You probably already know what a Brigadeiro is (Brazilian truffles, is the best translation we could come up with) and I have a recipe on my feed here of the “Healthified” version on my feed... Continue reading →

Strawberry Stuffed Fudge

by ColorfulFoodie // April 14, 2017 // Comments off

Taking the everyday “docinho de festa” to the next level! Brigadeiros are the most popular “sweet” treat in Brazil, and these are it’s sophisticated cousin, with a strawberry inside. Brigadeiros are served in every single kid’s birthday party, but... Continue reading →

Brazilian Carrot Cupcakes with Healthier Cream Cheese Frosting

by Colorfulfoodie // April 12, 2017 // Comments off

PERFECT FOR EASTER! Or really, any day of the week…. This batter is for our everyday carrot cake in Brazil, which is usually smothered in chocolate sauce. Cream Cheese is not at all a Brazilian staple and more of an... Continue reading →

White Chocolate Avocado Blondies

by ColorfulFoodie // March 23, 2017 // Comments off

Avocados are incredibly nutritious, not to mention delicious and they are my favorite! I eat at least half to one avocado a day (in salads, with grilled veggies or a protein) and often incorporate them into recipes especially when they... Continue reading →

Healthy Avocado Brownies

by Colorfulfoodie // March 16, 2017 // Comments off

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! If you’re a dark chocolate lover looking for a healthy brownie recipe (with a dash of green for good luck), this one is for you! Avocados are the base here and no need to add oil... Continue reading →

Healthy Banana Nut Chocolate Muffins

by Colorfulfoodie // February 14, 2017 // Comments off

I LOVE bananas, and always have super ripe bananas at home, so naturally I’m always looking to incorporate them in breads, cakes, cookies, you name it. I have many recipes with bananas in them, but this really turned out amazing... Continue reading →

Healthy Banana Waffles

by Colorfulfoodie // February 6, 2017 // Comments off

I know what you’re thinking! These can’t be healthy….but they are! They are SO healthy! The waffles themselves that is! It’s up to you what you smother on top of them, and I smothered nutella and almond butter. Almond butter... Continue reading →

Easy Lactation Oatmeal-Prep

by Colorfulfoodie // January 14, 2017 // Comments off

Pregnant or not, this is just a great recipe for on-the-go or to use as meal prep. I basically live on this make ahead breakfast/snack even way before I got pregnant. Just prep 5 jars for the week and set... Continue reading →

Canjica! Our Sweet Coconut Brazilian Hominy

by Colorfulfoodie // January 9, 2017 // Comments off

Canjica! A typical seasonal Brazilian dessert normally only made in winter months of June-July during ‘festas juninas’, Brazilian hominy preparation is a bit different, as it is treated as dessert, and apparently amazing for breast milk production because my mom... Continue reading →

BEST Zucchini Bread EVER

by Colorfulfoodie // December 15, 2016 // Comments off

Ok, so I like to bake. No secret there right? I ALWAYS make breakfast muffins because @winecoach and I both have long drives to work and have no time to eat breakfast at home (which would be lovely), so in the... Continue reading →