Hi, my name is Camilla–thanks for stopping by my blog, Power Hungry!
I am a wife, mother, cookbook author, recipe developer, fitness instructor and trainer, and an avid endurance race competitor. In 2005 I earned my Ph.D. in sociology–with a dual focus on health & medicine and American foodways– from Indiana University.
Power Hungry is my personal blog where I share the fast, fresh recipes I have developed to power me and my family through our busy lives in general and our fitness endeavors in particular. My primary focus is making delicious, whole foods-based dishes, including baking (I will always love dessert). It’s all about finding a happy, healthy balance.
Power Hungry began under a different name–Enlightened Cooking–in December 2007. Power Hungry (re-) launched in January, 2013. Let’s face it–it’s a lot easier to spell.
I’ve been teaching a wide range of fitness classes for almost two decades, including, but not limited to, pilates, yoga, spinning, kickboxing, and strength training. I’ve also spent many years as a personal trainer. I hold certifications in both personal training and fitness instruction through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and I am a STOTT® certified pilates instructor.
When I’m not teaching classes, I love to get out and run, swim, and hike, as well as generally play out of doors with my family and friends.
I happended upon your blog yesterday when I was looking for a nut and seed bar recipe. I spent the rest of the evening getting excited about all the other recipes (and telling my husband and friends all about it). I am so looking forward to trying a few out and look forward to future posts! thank you so much.
thank you, Lolanda! I am going to be adding a lot more (backposts!) in the next few days–I just transferred everything over from my old blogger site, but I am ready to power into power hungry
Your recipes look amazing! I’m definitely looking forward to trying them out! :]
Thank you, Farrah, and welcome! BTW…love the name of your blog!
I have your book on cake mix cookies and would love to try more of the recipes. However, I, like most others, have run into the problem of reduced-size cake mixes. If you know the answer to this dilemma, would you please post it for all of us who are searching for an answer. according to many, many web sites there are thousands of us wondering what to do now. Would appreciate any help you might offer.
Thanks so much. da
You can use the reduced size and simply add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Works like a charm!
Love your site! I’m actually writing a post on my new blog right now on must-haves for flying – and I’m listing your recipe on no-bake oat bars as a great, compact snack! Hope that’s ok? Let me know if it’s not! Again, awesome site!
Awesome! I am so flattered, Astrid!
I just found your blog!! Want to say thank you!! Your recipes look fabulous and so creative!! When we are trying to lose weight or change our health we sometimes get stuck on the same old boring things..
Your recipes will help me break up the monotony that has become my diet for sure!! Thanks again!!
I am thrilled you found me, Chris! Happy cooking!
I am so glad I found you! I am going to pre-order your Power Energy book and cannot wait to mingle in the kitchen with my girlfriends about endless energy bars made at home!! Will definitely be keeping up-to-date with new posts and recipes! Thank you!
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I am so glad you found me , too, Alyssa! I would love to hear about future power bar-making escapades! Thank YOU!!!!
Camilla, I stumbled upon your blog when I was looking for recipes with buckwheat flour. Your recipe for banana and chocolate cake is a marvel. I needed to omit the pecans my children attend a nut free school so I added the same quantity of dessicated coconut. Works very well!!!! I have made the cake 5 times in the last 9 days and it gets inhaled by my family and many teenage boys that hang around my kitchen. Thank you so much for creating a gluten free gem.
I’m thrilled, Dorothy!
I heard about your new book from the article in my IU Alumni Magazine. Congrats! I look forward to reading your blog on a regular basis. I love to make home made things like this for my family, I just finished a batch of granola bars last night! The bars pictured in the magazine look amazing and I can’t wait to try some of the recipes.
Hi Paige! Go Hoosiers!!! I am so glad you found my site via the magazine–please stop by often!
thanks for the recipe. I am struggling with THE DOUGH BEING TOO DRY. wHEN I READ THROUGH THE COMMENTS BELOW THE RECIPE THERE WERE PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT BANANA AND SUBSTITUTES. IS THERE A WET INGREDIENT OTHER THAN THE BEANS? THANKS. mARK
I am so sorry, Mark–when I changed the recipe formatting I deleted the milk from the ingredients! So sorry. I have added it back.