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After taking my supplements for the day and enjoying a super-light breakfast, I knew I needed an additional pick-me-up after pulling an all-nighter. But, I wasn’t in the mood for coffee. Something about coffee reminds me too much of the work week… I wanted something sweeter and especially suited to the season. A chai tea latte sounded like a dream! Dropping $4 for one did not , so I did what any other frugal diva would and learned how to make one myself.
chai tea latte
buttercream icing
You know the scene – you’re at a party, and it’s time for the cake to be served. The cake sure looks beautiful, but the frosting … well, you never can tell with frosting. On the cake it all kind of looks the same. The flavor is a mystery.
Mozzarella sticks are a delicious treat, probably one of the most popular appetizers at restaurants, and a fun party food. They tend to be rather fattening, especially considering they are usually fried, but they are so irresistibly tasty. So how do you give in to the temptation that is mozzarella sticks without the guilt? Make healthy, Baked Mozzarella Sticks ! Here is a recipe I love , and your family will too.
mozzarella sticks
Jun 29 Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone.
popsicles
If I ask my kids what they want for dinner, there's a ninety percent chance they will say pizza. They love it, as most kids do. I guess I have an affection for it too, but we don't indulge too often.
pizza puffs
Stuff tortillas or lavash bread with a variety of fillings -- chicken, beef, vegetables, beans, and more -- to make delicious hot or cold wraps and burritos for lunch today. A tangy, spicy spread made from sour cream, pickled jalapenos, and lime juice adds kick to these wraps stuffed with chicken, black beans, tomato, and avocado. This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey.
wraps and burritos
Photos: Jaden Hair A friend recently bought a jar of already-roasted garlic, thinking it would be great warmed and stirred into mashed potatoes. “It’s already roasted and it’s so easy!” she exclaimed.
garlic recipe
The following article was written by Jessy Easton. No time to prepare breakfast? These healthy baked oatmeal squares from the vegetarian cookbook Peas and Thank You by Sarah Methany make a great on-the-run meal. They are simple to prepare and satisfying to eat, and do you want to know the best part?
baked oatmeal squares
power breakfast
Liven up boring oatmeal for a breakfast that provides energy and keeps you full until lunch The Ultimate Power Breakfast (Powerfoods: 8) 1 egg 1 cup 1% milk 3/4 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup mixed berries 1 Tbsp chopped pecans or sliced almonds 1 tsp vanilla whey-protein powder 1 tsp ground flaxseed 1/2 banana, sliced 1 Tbsp plain yogurt In a microwave-safe bowl, mix egg well, then add next six ingredients and nuke for 2 minutes. Remove, let cool for a minute or two. Top with sliced banana and yogurt. Per serving: 587 calories, 30 grams (g) protein, 76 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat (5 g saturated), 13 g fiber, 254 milligrams (mg) sodium
Big changes are happening over on my workouts page and even bigger changes are happening with my marathon training plans . February has been a challenge for me, I was losing muscle, motivation, and forgetting why I began running in the first place. My passion was slowly exiting. A couple days ago I decided I needed to switch things up, I needed to ask for help. [Something I dislike doing, but need to realize that it's okay to get a hand with things and let people in] I sent a message to Angie, a triathlon coach I’d been chatting with back in August and before I knew it I had a new training plan.
no bake granola cakes
Step # 1 Liquid Base. Melody starts with 1/2 cup water. Step # 2 4 cups of loosely packed spinach.....save the kale for a nice kale salad.
the 'happy shake'
how-to energy bar
Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes – or anyone – looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag – or briefcase, for that matter – they’re a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, on-the-go executives. Homemade energy bars offer all these benefits plus will save you money, and they are surprisingly easy to make! ! Before we get to the actual recipe, a few general comments on energy bars: Most commercially available energy bars – Clif Bars, Power Bars, and the like – cost around a dollar each.food tips
When I snack, I try to stick to fresh fruits and vegetables, but sometimes I want something with crunch, not the moist crunch of a carrot but the carb-filled crunch of a potato chip. When I get really desperate for a treat, I leave the pre-packaged snacks–with their fat, chemicals, and processed ingredients–on the grocery store shelves and make my own healthy snacks using natural ingredients that I usually have in my pantry. My taste in snacks runs from the very simple ( baked tortilla chips ) to the unusual ( roasted okra ). But my very favorite, the one crunchy snack that almost everyone loves, is also the easiest to make: microwave potato chips. I’ve been making these for years, and I even bought this totally unnecessary gadget , which I used exactly once. (You’re supposed to stand the potato slices in this piece of slotted, circular plastic from which, once they are cooked, it will take a bipartisan act of congress to get them unstuck.