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PROTIEN PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
Its finally Fall and i’ve updated my Pumpkin Smoothie recipe! Over the last year, I have been making a conscious effort to clean up my diet and pay more attention to the ingredients in the foods that I eat. This smoothie is filled with a clean protein powder, simple fruit sugars and healthy fats. I use Kaged Muscle’s Whey Protein Isolate Powder. One, because of its clean ingredients and two, because Jeff is an Innovator for the company and truly believes in their products. Pumpkin puree should consist of just that, pumpkin only. I like to use coconut water with pulp. Coconut water is super hydrating and the pulp contains…
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ZESTY RANCH PRETZEL RODS
Have you ever had Dots Homemade Pretzels? They are SO good! I created my own version of them. Enjoy these zesty pretzel rods as an afternoon snack! They have the best crunch with the best ranch flavor with a little kick to them. Awhile back, I was at Target grocery shopping. I was in the chip aisle and came across the Dots Homemade Pretzels. I had been seeing people on Instagram raving about these pretzels so I thought I’d try them. Let me tell you, they lived up to the hype! I like to recreate things I love, at home. So I made my own version of the Dots Pretzels,…
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REMARKABLY SIMPLE STUFFED PEPPERS ITALIAN STYLE
Serve these simple stuffed peppers with a fresh salad on the side. They’re filled with beef, rice, veggies, pesto and cheese. They have lots of flavor and will be sure to leave you feeling full and content! My simple stuffed peppers are a go to in our house. I usually have most of the ingredients in my fridge and I can whip them up quick! They make for a healthy dinner and can be modified to whatever your preference is! I make my stuffed peppers with more of an Italian style to them. I’ve also made them Mexican style too. Both are delish! Jeff and I love eating these when…
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SERIOUSLY SIMPLE WONTONS COCONUT CRUSTED WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA
Pan seared dessert wontons that will blow your mind! They are filled with banana and peanut butter or banana and Nutella and then dipped in coconut flakes to coat the bottom creating the perfect coconut crusted peanut butter and banana dessert! I had extra wonton wraps that needed to be used so I got creative and come up with these tasty guys! Like almost all of my recipes, these are super versatile. Jeff and I love the peanut butter and banana combo so I thought, hey, why not give these a try?! But you could definitely use a different fruit if you don’t love bananas. If you have extra wonton…
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GRANDMA LYNN’S SIMPLE HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES
Grandma Lynn’s sugar cookies were one of Jeffrey’s fondest memories of her. There is just something about a family holiday recipe that can bring you back in time. The tastes and smells bring an overall sense of joy. These are a simple sugar cookie that will sweeten up your coffee or tea. They are delicious just the way they are but are also great when frosted! When I make his Grandma Lynn’s sugar cookies, I will make a few batches because Jeffrey prefers a crispier sugar cookie, where I like a softer cookie. So the first batch I make is on the softer and chewier side and then the second…
