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Oct 4, 20214 min read

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

It's October which means it is officially pumpkin season! Does anyone else feel like this year has flown by so far?! If you are ready to...

Hope Spickard

Sep 13, 20214 min read

Pumpkin Pecan Granola

After a stellar review from my mom, I feel really good about my Pumpkin Pecan Granola recipe. It's sweet'n salty, spicy, and super crunchy!

Hope Spickard

Sep 6, 20215 min read

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins

These healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins are a combination of three of my favorite foods: muffins, sweet potatoes, and chocolate.

Hope Spickard

May 9, 20214 min read

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

If you're a fan of banana bread and oats then this healthy baked oatmeal recipe is for you! With simple ingredients like bananas, oats,...

Hope Spickard

May 4, 20213 min read

Peanut Butter Coconut Granola

If you're on the hunt for a foolproof homemade granola recipe, add this Peanut Butter Coconut Granola to your list. Crunchy and nutty...

Hope Spickard

Apr 29, 20214 min read

Hazelnut and Apricot Muesli

The first time I tried muesli was during a family trip to Europe, just after graduating college and a month before getting married. For a...

Hope Spickard

Apr 22, 20213 min read

Key Lime Pie Chia Pudding

If you're a fan of key lime pie, you will love this Key Lime Pie Chia Pudding! It's so fresh, creamy, and comes together in no time. This...

Hope Spickard

Mar 30, 20214 min read

Mixed Berry Crumble

I love a good crumble, and this Mixed Berry Crumble is mighty fine. It's filled with the flavors of spring and summer, but with the use...

Hope Spickard

Mar 17, 20212 min read

Probiotic Key Lime Pie Smoothie

It's been so warm in Nashville this past week, and I've been craving cold, refreshing smoothies like this Probiotic Key Lime Pie...

Hope Spickard

Mar 7, 20212 min read

Healthy Breakfast Sweet Potato 2 Ways

If you've been following along with Hope For Balance for a while, you KNOW my love sweet potatoes runs deep. Bake 'em, fry 'em, roast...

4 Protein Powered Toasts You Need to Try

Hope Spickard

Feb 23, 20213 min read

4 Protein Powered Toasts You Need to Try

A friend of mine gave me a sourdough starter a couple of months ago, and I have been making sourdough on the reg ever since! It always...

Hope Spickard

Dec 21, 20204 min read

Cheesy Bacon Tomato Egg Cups

These egg cups… Wow. I love egg cups in general, but these are NEXT LEVEL. They’re so delicious, convenient, and filling for busy...

Cranberry Apple Crumble with Fresh Ginger

Hope Spickard

Dec 3, 20205 min read

Cranberry Apple Crumble with Fresh Ginger

‘Tis the season for caroling with close companions, cozy-ing up on the couch, and cooking (and consuming) all the comfort foods. Amidst...

Hope Spickard

Nov 19, 20203 min read

1-Bowl Coconut Zucchini Brownie Muffins

I had the hardest time naming these bad boys… They taste like brownies, but look like muffins. I seriously considered calling them...

Hope Spickard

Nov 13, 20204 min read

Pear and Apple Oat Bake

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I really love apples and pears. For the past few months, I’ve had one or the other (or both)...

Hope Spickard

Oct 15, 20204 min read

Autumn Sweet Potato Loaf

Move over pumpkin – it’s time for SWEET potato to take the spotlight with this Autumn Sweet Potato Loaf! This naturally sweetened...

Hope Spickard

Oct 8, 20205 min read

Pear Apple Crumble

Hello! Welcome to Hope For Balance! Since it’s October, I decided my first blog post should be a tribute to fall and two of my favorite...

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