With fall comes the return of the Starbucks PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte), but unfortunately this fall favorite is a veritable sugar bomb containing no real pumpkin and a whopping 12.5 teaspoons of sugar in a 16 oz drink. That's as much as or more than the average candy bar! It’s a real metabolic and inflammatory nightmare. I admit that I too am a sucker for anything with the words "pumpkin spice", so I decided to make a cleaned-up version of this classic Autumn drink. I hope you'll curl up in front of a fire with your fuzzy socks and enjoy it as much as I do!

A client recently share that they were enjoying making their own low sugar popsicles and she inspired to make some too. I mean, who doesn’t love popsicles on a hot summer day? These pineapple pops are a great sweet treat and a much lower sugar / lower glycemic option than commercially made popsicles. They also provide 10 grams of collagen which is excellent for hair, skin, nails and joints, and supports gut health. Collagen isn’t a source of complete protein, but combining it with l-tryptophan rich pineapple makes these popsicles a delicious source of complete protein.

This is a simple but satisfying dish that only takes about half an hour to make and is sure to please the whole family.

The classic Italian flavors are delicious at any time of year, and I serve this with a simple arugula salad with a garlic vinaigrette in spring/summer or roasted Brussels sprouts in winter.

Double or triple the recipe if you’re batch cooking or want leftovers for lunch the next day. Enjoy!

This easy dish is quick to put together, nutrient dense, and looks nice on any summer table.