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Single serving deep dish chocolate chip cookies. Nothing Is Impossible - What do you think of GM’s diet? Frosted Zucchini Brownies. The gooey frosting photo sold me on these! But really, these were a hit, zucchini and all! At first I didn't tell them and no one knew, but when my oldest saw me talk about them on Facebook, the secret was out. lol.

We all liked these, and I will be making them again! *I wanted to add that when you make the batter for this, it will be dry and crumbly. Just pat it into the pan and once baked, it'll be gorgeous brownies! *I am now making the frosting first and setting it in the fridge to chill and set up more while the brownies back and cool. Frosted Zucchini Browniesfrom blogchef Chocolate Frosting- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup butter 2 cups confectioners sugar ½ cup milk (could use 1/4 c.) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. To make the frosting- In a small saucepan over low heat melt together the cocoa powder and margarine. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish. 1/21/2014, I made a gluten free version, swapping the flour.

Sharing a piece with enjoy, Rich Chocolate Protein FroYo « Muffin Topless. Chocolate is my weakness. I adore it and could eat it everyday… so I pretty much do. BUT… the chocolate I DO eat everyday is the healthy kind! In other words, I get creative with my unsweetened baking cocoa and protein powder! Here is a pretty standard “snack” in my daily intake. Sometimes I freeze it, sometimes I don’t. My Chocolate Protein FroYo Recipe! 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek Yogurt2 TB unsweetened baking cocoaStevia to taste Stir all ingredients until smooth. For more healthy desserts, feel free to poke around my website and checkout my healthy dessert eBook: Sweet Treats and Healthy Eats If you’re looking for a home-workout or a weight-lifting program, check out my new ones available now on my website!

Bikini Body Program (Home-Workouts & Much more!) Like this: Like Loading... Greek Yogurt . . . in Cake! ~ (never home)maker. Would you believe me if I told you Greek yogurt is in this chocolate-y cake? How about if it's in the frosting, too? Believe it. I simply can't get enough OIKOS! I eat it with fruit and granola for breakfast. There's not much else to say. To make this recipe vegan, I suggest substituting So Delicious coconut yogurt. What you'll need . . . for the cake:1/4 plus 1/8 cup dark cocoa powder (Dutch-process)1/4 plus 1/8 cup hot water1-1/2 cups wheat pastry flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon coarse salt3/4 cup canola oil1 plus 1/8 cup natural sugar (I used Sugar in the Raw)Egg replacer for TWO eggs (I used Bob's Red Mill egg replacer)1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 cup OIKOS Greek yogurt Method . . .Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Healthy Snack: Genisoy Soy Nuts Unsalted - 40 Crunchy and Creamy Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories - Shape Magazine - Page 9. Tired of crunchy snacks with high sodium leaving you feeling bloated? Try these unsalted soy nuts for a whopping 11 grams of soy protein and only 10 milligrams of sodium per serving and 5 grams of fiber—now that's healthy snacking! Calories: 120 You can use your keyboard to see the next slide ( ← previous, → next) Satisfy your snack cravings with these guilt-free options Promo Subtitle Kick your craving for something crunchy or creamy without guilt! Image Alt Text 40 Crunchy and Creamy Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories Title Text Media Folder: Media Root Topics: Chocolate Frosting Shots! If you received an email from Pinterest saying I didn’t want recipes pinned, this is NOT true! I’m so sorry for this and have no idea why they would send out such a message!

As is obvious from the fact I have a Chocolate Covered Pinterest Board, I love and appreciate when people pin my recipes. Please accept my apologies and by all means keep pinning whatever you want… I’m honored when people pin my recipes! -Katie Tequila? What’s that? Healthy Frosting Shots? Maybe you’ve heard of the popular bakery, Sprinkles? Yesterday, I made my own chocolate frosting shots: Thick Chocolate Frosting… You can try this on my delicious Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes or even the Black Bean Brownies. Or skip the cupcake, like I did, and simply serve yourself a big glass of unadulterated chocolate bliss. (or chocolate mousse!) Healthy frosting recipe: Open your coconut milk, and if it’s not already super-thick, leave the can (or transfer to a bowl) uncovered in the fridge overnight. The Best Chocolate Ice Cream You'll Ever Have. Last week, I began a new food series all about how to make killer versions of classic dishes.

Well, get psyched, because Cenk from Cafe Fernando reveals how to make the best chocolate ice cream ever (without an ice-cream maker!)... The Best Chocolate Ice Cream You'll Ever Have By Cenk from Cafe Fernando Ice cream is to me what water is to others. It is the source of my life. My answer to the childhood question, "If you were stranded on an island, name three things... " had always been: Unlimited supply of chocolate ice cream, a giant freezer and a spoon. I want to you to know how serious I am about chocolate ice cream, because "The Best Chocolate Ice Cream You'll Ever Have" is quite a statement.

For me, the most important qualities of "the best chocolate ice cream" are creaminess and a deep, intense chocolate flavor. And here comes the best part: You do not need an ice cream maker for this recipe. Makes almost a quart Doesn't this look mouthwateringly delicious? P.S. Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches. Admin Note: Since this post, I’ve remade these using a better technique. Be sure to check out my Breakfast Sandwiches Revisited. After I made baked chicken nuggets a few weeks ago and explained my deal with Betsy (if she wants something from McD’s, I try to make it for her), I got a few emails saying that the only meal some people will eat at McDonald’s is breakfast. This struck me as kind of odd because most of the stuff on their breakfast menu is even easier to reproduce at home than the stuff on their other menus. Take their classic Egg McMuffin for example. I was able to make some breakfast sandwiches in no time that I would put up against their version any day of the week.

Yum. The Rundown I made 12 breakfast sandwiches for this post because they are really easy to freeze and they reheat nicely. My total bill for these came to $16.00 or about $1.33/sandwich. Here’s some interesting facts though about what a bit of time and that extra $3 gets you: Whole Grains. Directions Cooking the Eggs. (No Sugar!) Cookie Dough Dip. *Super-excited face* On Friday night, my previous post went viral.

It is absolutely crazy. Thank you so much to everyone who’s been sharing it! With so many more people finding that post, I spent yesterday afternoon doing something I’d meant to do for a long time: creating a sugar-free version of the cookie dough dip. Instead, here is a new sugar-free version that does taste good– sweetened only with fruit! (No sugar!) It’s gluten-free, too. Inspired by my Cookie Dough Dip. 1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained) (250g after draining)heaping 1/8 tsp salttiny bit over 1/8 tsp baking soda1 tbsp plus 1 tsp pure vanilla extract1/4 cup nut butter of choice (You can get away with using only 3 tbsp.

In a bowl, cover the dates with 1/2 cup water. If you wish, you can use: Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips. This can be served as a dessert dip, as a spread (maybe in between apple slices or crackers?) Question of the Day: Do you ever watch the amount of sugar you eat? Parmesan Chicken Salad. This is one of my go to recipes.

Yes, I know it's chicken salad but trust me - this isn't your grandma's chicken salad! My mom's friend Teresa used to be a caterer and this is her recipe. I got it from her several years ago and every time I make it everyone wants the recipe! It is SO yummy, but you have to make sure you use the right ingredients! It doesn't taste right if you don't use the mesquite chicken! Parmesan Chicken Salad Source: Jenna's Journey Recipes via Teresa 1 Bag Sam's Club Mesquite Grilled Chicken (pre-cooked) Mayo Olive Oil Lemon Juice Pre minced jarred garlic 1 bunch parsley Lots of grated Parmesan Defrost the chicken and chop it into very small cubes. 1 cup of mayo + 1 T olive oil + 1 t lemon juice.

I usually use between 1.5 - 2 cups of may for the entire bag of chicken and adjust the OO and lemon juice as needed. Once mixed to desired consistency chop one whole bunch of parsley and add. Serve on croissants. Other great chicken recipes!! Thirty acres: a jersey restaurant. How To Pick A Superstar Watermelon. Picking out a watermelon at the grocery store is such an anxiety plagued experience, isn’t it? If you pick a bad one, you’re stuck with 15-20 whopping pounds of watermelon terribleness. And then your options are to either force yourself to eat this yucky watermelon or throw it away…and both are less than desirable options. So my goal today is to help you pick sweet, ripe watermelons because I know how disappointing it is to get home, take your first bite of some sort of produce you buy, only to find out it sucks.

All the tips here are tidbits I have gathered from personal experience and lots of conversations with produce people and farmers. Here’s what to look for when selecting a watermelon: Pick a dull looking watermelon. The darker the color of the creamy spot, the longer it was on the vine sweetening up. Copyright Notice: Fifteen Spatulas images and original content are copyright protected.

Run a sharp knife down the sides, taking the rind off. Happy summer! Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake recipe. Top 100 Greatest Weight Loss Tips Ever! - Features - Ahlan! Live. This article is one that any serious dieter shouldn't be without. It's packed with handy tips designed to make weight loss easier. Write your favourite tips on post-it notes and stick them to your fridge, your PC or your dressing table mirror to ensure you're constantly inspired and share this article with your fellow dieters on Facebook and email so they can tell you which tips work best for them and support you in achieving your diet targets.

Hours of research and testing went into creating this hot list of diet tips, and we hope this feature revolutionises your weight-loss plan and helps you achieve your fitness goals. We would love to hear about all of your weight-loss success stories too, and see your before and after pictures, so please contact us on Editor@AhlanLive.com if you would like to inspire other dieters and share your weight loss story. After reading following these tips, success is inevitable... Food for thought... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Craving?…This means you’re missing this.. | Random Act of Kindness. :: justin & ashley ::: 'Eat Your Heart Out' Diet... aka Satan Diet.

If you are searching for our family blog, we have moved it due to the high volume of traffic here for the diet. Please email me at ashleyrosereeves@gmail.com for our new family blog information. UPDATE! BECAUSE OF THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO THIS MY SISTER AND I ARE WRITING AN EBOOK ON THIS CLEANSE!!! COMPLETE WITH RECIPES, SHOPPING LISTS, FAQ's-WE ANTICIPATE IT WILL BE DONE IN AUGUST- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM TO KEEP UPDATED FOR WHEN IT WILL BE RELEASED! Here it is, for all of you who have been asking for it.. The Eat Your Heart Out Diet! Aka Satan Diet I do the 'Eat Your Heart Out Diet' a couple times a year - I lovingly call it the Satan Diet, because its strict and takes an insane amount of self discipline. This is a modified version of a diet we were given by a doctor- its very healthy and very effective. Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels!

Let me know if you plan to do it! Please repin if you would like to help us spread the healthy word HERE. 50 Best Snacks Under 50 Calories. Lunchbox Treats – Twenty Ideas for Wrap Fillings « The. Sometimes it’s not the fillings that children send home in their lunch boxes, it’s the bread that encases them. It wasn’t until she was in Year 8 that my daughter admitted that she hated sandwiches. “I want something that’s not boring!” , she said, but when pressed further, she said, “anything but bread!” Anything but bread. Off the top of my head, that could include corn tortillas, rice paper sheets, lebanese bread, roti or chappatis, mountain bread, naan bread, crackerbreads, melba or bruschetta toasts (a long shot, I know), pizza bases (ditto), Afghani bread, pita or pocket breads.

And that’s before we veer away from bread completely and use lettuce leaves, seaweed sheets, grape-vine leaves or cabbage leaves, to name but a few green wraps. Thank goodness we have so many options available, all of them budget priced and readily available from supermarket shelves. When you make the wraps, it’s worth remembering that it’s best to heat up the bread to soften it before you roll it up.