Did this week go by extremely slow for anyone else? I am so excited for the weekend! I don’t even have anything special planned.. which I’m actually really happy about for once. I recently joined a gym to see if that helps motivate me (so far, mixed results). They do offer unlimited classes, though, so I’m going to try to make it to spin at 9am Sunday morning. They do it in a black light room! How cool is that? Let’s all just keep our fingers crossed I wake up and go… :) When it comes to weekends, I like to keep my recipes simple and comforting. Below, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite weekend recipes & DIY projects! This weekend I’m working a lot with glitter (I promise an abundance of these…
- Category: Snacking -
I have been on the BIGGEST pizza kick lately. That’s how I am with a lot of different foods; I fluctuate between craving it constantly, to not eating it for weeks. These past 2 weeks, pizza has been calling my name pretty much every day. With everything in life, moderation is key. I can’t justify ordering Papa Johns every night (unfortunately), but I definitely can justify whipping up a few of these low carb, low fat flatbreads! I made three of these for Dj and I to pick at & share this past week with some side salads to go along with. They turned out perfectly and kicked my craving straight the the curb- successsss! [at least for one more day, anyways] ;) First, I pulled everything out of my fridge that I…
I had a hard time naming these little bites. My sister calls them “cookies” (nope, texture is completely off), my friend, Tyler, calls them “healthy muffin topish things” (closer but that would be one handful of a name), and my friend Sam’s boyfriend, Brian, called them “really good” (I agree with him the most). So, with minimal help and even less creative-juices in my brain, Power Pods will have to do for now. ;) I’ve played around with a similar recipe with muffins before, but my sister, Jaclyn, mentioned that she tried them as “cookies” and they worked out really well. And that’s just what I did. :) You’ll Need: [to make 24 Power Pods] 4 bananas 2 cups of oats 2 tablespoons of almond butter Whatever mix-ins you want! Here, I used semi-sweet…
Grapefruit is pretty much a magic fruit. It’s full of vitamin C, aid in natural weight loss, and even help keep you from getting sick! It’s also one of those fruits where you either love it or hate it. Most people don’t like it because it can be extremely tart- however, if you bake it, it will naturally caramelize and become almost dessert-like! Which is exactly what I did here. What you need: One medium/large grapefruit 2 tablespoons pure honey 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Slice the grapefruit in half & place it half up in a deep pan with about an inch of water. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of pure honey on each side of the grapefruit & then top with the cinnamon. Place in an oven at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes. You’ll…
It’s almost time for the Super Bowl! Woooo! Even though I don’t care for either team, and my (poor, awful) Redskins didn’t make it in, I’m still excited for it. Every year, I make a ton of food and have a bunch of people over. Super Bowl’s are a staple social event, so preparing what recipes you’ll be making beforehand is definitely necessary! If you’ve been following for awhile, you know that I lived in West Virginia for the past 5 years until moving down to Florida last February. One thing you will find at any party, tailgating, or just general event in WV is buffalo chicken dip. Seriously, I had it at a wedding once. While buffalo chicken dip isn’t the healthiest, it is definitely the tastiest. It’s a crowd favorite and I’ve…
Throughout the day, I’ve found myself snacking more. Most week days, due to my job, I hardly leave my desk for 9 hours. (I, of course, know this is not good for you- but it’s hard to leave when you have so much to get done!) I think that I’ve begun to snack more simply to keep my energy peaked throughout the day. To keep my energy up, switching up your snacks, and keeping them healthy, really help! I’m a really big lover of hummus. It’s amazing- both taste & health wise. It can get boring, just eating it plain day after day, so to aid with this, I’ve begun to top it with different ingredients to keep it interesting. This combo is amazing- be creative! What I used: Pita Original hummus Cucumber Red…
Happy (almost) New Year! Have you all created your resolution list yet? I’m really trying to focus in on living an all around healthier lifestyle. I would like to hone in on working out more, eating better, and putting my wallet on a diet! We’ll see how long that last one will hold up… ;) 2014 was an amazing year filled of ups and downs. I graduated from college, I moved from West Virginia to Florida, met new friends, and started a new job. There’s been a few rough spots, but overall, 2014 was a great year and I have a feeling that 2015 will be just as great- if not better. To help ring in 2015, I wanted to compile a list of the 15 Most Popular Recipes of 2014. To check out…
Hooray for Holiday Cookie season! Can you believe there is only 9 more days until Christmas? Where did the time go! I’m in a scramble to finish up all my shopping, baking, wrapping, and posting all my #DIYChristmas recipes/gifts to share with all of you. First up– probably my favorite Christmas cookies of all time, the Peanut Butter Blossom. I love these little bites of heaven. My mom made these for us all the time growing up, and I have continued the tradition. There is just something about peanut butter and chocolate that just makes my taste buds smile… :) What You’re Going To Need… [makes about 48 cookies] 1 ¾ cup of flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda ½ teaspoon of salt ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup of shortening ½ cup of peanut butter…