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Banana Nut Bread Protein Bites

July 17, 2016 by Melissa

I'm not really sure why, but for the loooongest time I stayed far away from no-bake snacks and desserts. I was kind of intimidated by them because when I heard "...then use a food processor.." I would stop there. I love baking/cooking/inventing, but when it comes to messing with appliances, I'm kind of the worst. I've messed with food processors before, (like when I made this super tasty creamy roasted garlic hummus), which worked out great, but then the next time it just started smoking?? I don't know. I blame my previous clean up skills. There are just SO many parts, I'm sure I put one back wrong. So, just as I was accepting my basic appliance fate, everything changed + I was shown the light. My saint of a mom got me this super…

What I Ate on Wednesday; Vol. 3

April 25, 2016 by Melissa

One question I’m frequently asked is what I eat on a typical day-to-day basis. Sure, recipes are great, but many people want to know the more simple meals I munch on throughout the day. From the post: Homemade Acai Berry Bowls As an easier guide besides “check out some breakfast and lunch ideas on my blog!”, composing a post that gives an exact depiction of what I eat from the time I wake up to the time I go to sleep seemed a lot easier. I'm a big believer in eating foods that are healthy for you. I don't count calories, I rather keep track of food groups + the nutrients that I put into my body. I'm currently on the 21 Day Fix, which provides healthy workouts (only 30 minutes per day- yesss)…

Chocolate Covered Almond Protein Bites

April 5, 2016 by Melissa

I have officially found my newest favorite snack. Although, these are more of a supplemental meal of sorts. They are packed with dense nutrition- a full serving of fruit, protein, as well as a healthy fat. My biggest downfall when it comes to nutritional health will always be my sweet tooth. For my last meal, I'd probably choose a 1/2 baked, warm chocolate chip cookie... or the center of a Cinnabon.. or a warm brownie... you get the gist. ;) I've found ways to curb my sweet tooth with healthy alternatives, like these peanut butter brownies, balsamic baked berries, PB&J thumb print cookies, chocolate blueberry cupcakes with a whipped peanut butter frosting, and this baked chocolate peanut butter banana, but these seriously take the cake. The best part is that they are SO easy.…

Lemon Drop Cloud Cookies

December 2, 2015 by Melissa

I'm one of those people who seem to be in the Christmas spirit all year around. No offense to Thanksgiving (I love you, I do) but Christmas is so great, I feel that it needs almost 2 months of prep. Peanut Butter Blossoms One thing I overdo every year (if that's even possible) are Christmas cookies. I don't limit myself to just the classics either; I tend to experiment and go with what I'm feeling at the moment. Last year, I pinned this recipe that had an interesting concept of making cookies using cool whip. I've made tons of recipes with modifications that have a similar approach (take these 3 ingredient Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins, for example), so I decided to experiment a bit and make my own tweaks. Guys. These cookies have…

The Best Ever Banana Nut Muffins

October 23, 2015 by Melissa

I know what you're thinking.. "the best ever banana nut muffins, really, the best ever?" But trust me on this, I do not use "the best ever" lightly. The muffins will convince you on your first bite; moist and cakey on the inside, a bit of crunch on the outside, all while staying nice and soft for days after baking! One of my friends at work asked me to make him some banana nut muffins, and since I never turn down an opportunity to bake, I dusted off an old bread recipe of mine and turned it into muffin form. I actually didn't tweak anything, but it cut the baking time in 1/2 so I actually prefer this much more than the bread. Muffins are great; they're small enough where you know what a…

What I Ate on Wednesday; vol. 1

August 29, 2015 by Melissa

One question I'm frequently asked is what I eat on a typical day-to-day basis. Sure, recipes are great, but many people want to know the more simple meals I munch on throughout the day. One series I began is my Instagram Round Up (catch up on series 1 & series 2!) but I thought if I did a simple "What I Ate on Wednesday" series, that would help to see what I ate from start to finish that day to give you some ideas. So, lets get to it! Breakfast: Breakfasts are simple and quick for me! I stick with a few different options (oatmeal, fruit, smoothies, cottage cheese, or eggs) This past Wednesday, I ate 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese, 1 medium sliced up apple, and drizzled it with some local honey…

PB & J Thumb Print Cookies

August 16, 2015 by Melissa

Holy moly. I don't even know where to begin with these cookies. I made them yesterday and have already eaten the entire batch of 6. I started to tell myself to slow down- but... wait for it... they're healthy for you! So no, you don't need to slow down ;) This weekend, I wanted to challenge myself to stay *mostly* healthy. This meant, eating out less, drinking less, and lots of experimenting in the kitchen! I have a lot of tasty recipes coming your way due to this healthy weekend, but my gold ribbon winner were these cookies. They're perfectly chewy & soft on the inside with a crisp outside, hints of cinnamon, minimal ingredient list, and packed with that classic PB&J taste that I love. Here's what you need: [to make 6 cookies] 1…

Skinny Very Berry Smoothie

August 5, 2015 by Melissa

Myyyy smoothie brings all the boys to the yard.... sorry, I'm the worst. So, it's been an average of 103 degrees in Florida this past week (I wish I was making that atrocious number up), and therefore, my body is actively rejecting solid foods. Just last Thursday, I came home from work & at 5:30 pm it was still over 90 degrees. NOPE. I thew on my bathing suit, grabbed the book I was currently reading, and hit the pool. After a few hours of mindless floating around, I dried off and headed home to look aimlessly in my fridge. [side note- if I could spend my entire life around/in a body of water, I would. Anyone else feel the same?] While going back and forth between what I had: light shrimp pasta? Sweet…

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Banana Nut Bread Protein Bites

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What I Ate on Wednesday; Vol. 3

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Chocolate Covered Almond Protein Bites

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Lemon Drop Cloud Cookies

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The Best Ever Banana Nut Muffins

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What I Ate on Wednesday; vol. 1

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PB & J Thumb Print Cookies

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Skinny Very Berry Smoothie

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