How I beat my sugar cravings with desserts! - Flo Living. Alisa shares her recipes for healthy treats and tells us the secret to using alternative sweeteners Poorly-managed blood sugar is the root of all hormonal health issues. I have yet to meet one woman suffering with PMS, low libido, infertility, or painful periods who had her blood-sugar levels balanced out. That’s because it’s impossible to have well-controlled blood sugar without making a conscious effort.
Imagine a chart with a flat horizontal line running across. My goal is to have you, and all women, see only gentle undulations from that ideal blood sugar stasis and not the dramatic peaks and troughs that most of us will experience if we don’t keep an eye on what we eat. Make friends with your sugar gremlins The great news is that this goal can be met without you having to take an austerity approach of cutting out all sugar entirely. The fact of the matter is that it’s normal to have sugar cravings. Even I have certain times of the month when I crave sweet treats. 3 ripe avocados 1 egg. Web’s Tastiest: Pancakes Recipes. Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So of course you want to get off to a good, healthy start. However, anyone with kids knows that some mornings are just too special to worry about a properly balanced meal. Spending time in the kitchen as a family, whipping up something absolutely decadent and definitely too sweet, is the stuff that memories are made of.
The Web’s Tastiest Pancake Recipes are here to turn Saturday into Whattaday! Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Cinnamon rolls are fantastic all on their own, so infusing them with pancake goodness is a recipe for a heavenly morning. Top them with a warmed cream cheese glaze drizzle and leave the syrup in the cupboard. Lemon Blueberry Pancakes Lemon and blueberry are about as perfect a pair as Sunday morning and pancakes. Apple Pancakes An apple a day will keep the dentist away, so when you shred them and throw them into a pancake batter, you’re really making a healthy choice. Nutella Pancakes Need we say more? 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Frappuccino. I like the way my boss puts it: Fall rolls around and the pumpkin spice latte comes back and “everyone loses their damn mind.” Yep, that’s the caffeine crowd I’m catering to today – myself included.
Remember when I made my 3 ingredient mocha frappe a while back? It was such a hit among readers that I decided to recreate it, but this time more fall friendly. I added some pumpkin butter to my milk “ice cubes” using this recipe, which I loosely followed. But if you don’t have pumpkin butter, you can just use pumpkin puree and add a bit more pumpkin pie spice and sweetener, or sub a pumpkin-flavored syrup. I opted for cold brew coffee that I brewed the night before and strained in the morning, but any chilled espresso or bold roast coffee will do.
Once you add your pumpkin ice cubes to the blender, all you need to add is coffee. The result is a creamy, pumpkin frappuccino with plenty of sweet and spice. 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Frappuccino Author: Minimalist Baker Recipe type: Beverage Serves: 1. Nigella Lawson's Millionaire's Shortbread. Chia Seed Peanut Butter Cookies from Yummy Mummy Kitchen. Happy Friday everyone! Have any wild and crazy weekend plans? Well, in addition to baking 6 different recipes, I’m hosting a book club at my house tonight for about 15 lovely DC bloggers! So, as you can expect, I’m frantically trying to finish work so I can clean up this dump I call a house. So, without further ado, I bring you my hero for the day [aka guest poster], Marina from Yummy Mummy Kitchen. Hello Realistic Nutritionist readers! I’m not going to lie, I had cookies on the way to pilates this morning. So what are these things anyway? Need a 4 year old’s review: “These cookies are more delicious than any other kind of cookies.
Yields about 12 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup all purpose or gluten-free flour1 1/2 Tablespoons chia seeds1/4 cup butter, room temperature1/2 cup brown sugar3/4 cup peanut butter2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chunks or chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
6 Reasons Why You Should Eat Chia. The hottest "it" superfood right now is chia. Yes, it's the same chia as the Chia Pet commercials but it's not green and doesn't grow out of a Mr. T or lamb shaped ceramic planter. I first learned about the health benefits of eating these small black or white seeds more than a year ago and have been enjoying them since. I add it to my smoothies and make a great pudding (see one of my recipes below!) For dessert or a healthy snack. What’s so great about these funny named seeds? Why should you should eat chia now? Five times the amount of calcium in milk (plus boron which helps you absorb it)Three times the amount of antioxidants in blueberriesThree times the amount of iron in spinachThree times the amount of fiber in oatmealTwo times the amount of protein of any other bean, seed or grainTwo times the amount of potassium in a banana Because chia seeds expand up to 3 times their original size when wet and have such a high fiber content (great for regularity!)
Chai Chia Pudding (Serves 6) Kumquat: Blueberry Coconut Pecan Breakfast Cookies. Lately i feel i have been in a breakfast slump. although i love me a fried egg and cheese open-faced sandwich, i don't always have the time in the morning. instead i'm rushing out to preschool drop-off, running out to run errands, being commanded to play swords, or just plain to lazy to heat up the pans (not to mention wash them). i do however like to have a good high fiber, healthy fat something in the morning to start off the day. and honestly, i like a little sweet in the morning (no shocker, if you follow this blog, i'm sure). so when i stumbled upon this recipe, i was sold. everything i'd love to throw into a bowl of oatmeal, without extra sugar or the necessity of morning cooking. a great way to use really ripe bananas (although this one's a pretty good option too). plus, let's just call them a cookie and then we can all smile as we start the day.
Blueberry Coconut Pecan Breakfast Cookies 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon golden flaxmeal. Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies. A few weeks ago I was going through my hundreds of cookbooks in the kitchen and rediscovered my Bisquick cookbook. I started looking through it and found a lot of really good recipes. We loved the Impossible Taco Pie we had for dinner recently, so I wanted to try another recipe from the cookbook. I decided on the chocolate chip cookies. I wanted to see if we could tell a difference from "regular" chocolate chip cookies. Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies(Printable Recipe) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 2 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 cup nuts, chopped, if desired (optional) Heat oven to 375°F.
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. The first time I heard about the Levain Bakery cookies was on an episode of Throwdown with Bobby Flay eons ago… I bet it was at least five years ago. I never quite got the picture of those massive cookies out of my mind. I still have never been to Levain Bakery, which also means I haven’t had one of their cookies. Still, they tempt me. Every time I see a copycat recipe show up on one of the blogs I read, or on Pinterest, I save it. In case you can’t tell from the photos, these cookies are absolutely, positively enormous. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the cookies, but I totally loved them.
Big, thick, chewy cookies with tons of chocolate and add-ins are just my speed. One year ago: Filled Raisin CookiesTwo years ago: Basic Pesto Sauce RecipeSix years ago: Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins Yield: 12 cookiesPrep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour A copycat recipe for the famous Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies. Honey Yogurt Berry Pops. Happy 4th of July folks! The biggest Summer holiday that celebrates all the important essentials-- swimming, BBQing, soaking up the rays while sipping on some ice cold beer lemonade. Are yall feeling me? Aside from getting a day off work, 4th of July is actually one of the most important holidays in America as it celebrates the legal celebration of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain. Pretty big deal guys, without the the Declaration of Independence America wouldn't be the land of dreams and opportunities known to so many people today. With that in mind, we must be sure to celebrate her marvel and grace that is America.
Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Joy Zhang Serves: 8 Bring on the fireworks, slather on that sunscreen and party hardy with family and loved ones. 2 cups 0% Greek Yogurt, I used Fage (Chobani will work as well)1/2 cup raw honey1 cup mixed berries, washed (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries) Blend yogurt and honey together in a large bowl. Birthday Cake Pancakes. 60 Second Chocolate Chip Muffin.
Let’s talk about Energy… Have you seen mine? Pretty sure it ran off to an exclusive resort in Tahiti somewhere, and is gettin’ rubbed with suntan oil by the one and only Christian Bale… Holy Batman! Dang you Energy… I’m sure it probably hates me and never wants to come back after that Minnie Mouse party…Especially after little miss received a bicycle and has decided it’s much more fun to ride when mom pushes instead of peddling. Dear Energy, i’m so sorry but I need you back.
Mind you I still have a toddler, messy house, new baby to prepare for, and I’m as big as a walrus?! And this walrus is hungry! No more PB&J’s, smoothies, and cereal. Let’s not forget it’s been too long since I wore makeup…And I’m pretty sure I wear the same sweat pants every other (each?) Listen my little Energy, I promise I’ll give you something to come back for.
And it won’t require much work from you at all. At least tell me you will think about it? 60 Second Chocolate Chip Muffin Ingredients: 1 TB beaten egg dash of salt. My Baking Addiction. Anti-candida, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Granola Cookie Recipe | Diet, Dessert and Dogs. [A plate of detox-friendly cookies! In the background, the ailing azalea plant my cousin gave me. Any advice on how to keep it alive?] Are you a fan of granola? For most of us, the mix of (usually) oats, nuts, seeds and raisins or dates is very alluring. I must admit, however, that I first ate granola in my 20s, and then only for a few weeks before eschewing it entirely until my 40s. Why, you may ask? Well, let me answer by telling you a story (because you know that I will, right?). As a child, I couldn’t really tolerate the taste of nuts. My mother, too, loved nuts of all kinds. Then, during my late teens and early 20s while living in a university residence, I finally began to eat nuts in certain foods and actually enjoy them.
Q. A: Finding half a worm. ‘Nuff said. As you can guess, I wasn’t too keen on eating granola for a while. . . like, for a couple of decades. Baked Granola Haystack Cookies (ACD Stage 3 and beyond) 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut sugar 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract. How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte. How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte I’m excited about my recipes this week. That doesn’t really tell you all that much since I’m excited about new recipes every week… but this week I’m particularly excited. Why is that, you ask? Well, I loved this week’s recipes. My husband loved this week’s recipes. I love Instagram. Anyway, here’s how you make this… Brew your favorite cup of coffee in your cutest coffee cup. Add pumpkin puree to a half cup of milk. Add brown sugar… …and vanilla extract… …and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk all that good stuff together.
And then put it in the microwave. One or two minutes later, and your pumpkin milk mixture is hot and frothy and ready for latte – ing. Pour all of that pumpkin milk into a tallish mug or glass. Pour your hot cup of coffee in next. Add a little half & half. Add a teaspoon of sugar… …and stir and taste. Add a little bit of whipped cream (optional, but not really). Okay, add a lot of whipped cream (it’s better that way). Sprinkle nutmeg on top. "Nutella" Pudding recipe from Food52. Author Notes: Sometimes (actually pretty often) I eat Nutella out of the jar for breakfast.
I'll eat it in pretty much any form. I've seen recipes for Nutella panna cotta, but I generally like pudding better than panna cotta, so I thought I'd try to come up with a pudding recipe. After two recent failed attempts at Nutella fudge, I know that Nutella scorches easily and loses its taste when heated too much. So I thought I'd try with good bittersweet chocolate and hazelnuts instead -- a little more adult than Nutella, and less easy to scorch. (less)Author Notes: Sometimes (actually pretty often) I eat Nutella out of the jar for breakfast. I'll eat it in pretty much any form.
I've seen recipes for Nutella panna (…more) - Arathi Food52 Review: Arathi had us at Nutella. Serves 8 Your Best Pudding Contest Finalist! Popular on Food52 and Provisions Tags: comfort food, kid-friendly. Pumpkin cupcakes. Oh, people. I know you’re pumpkin-ed out and it is not even Thanksgiving yet. But if there could be room in your gullet for one more pumpkin love — perhaps even as a last minute, the-heck-with-pie, Hail Mary pass of a Thanksgiving meal dessert — I think that these wee cakes are a worthy cause. So many pumpkin cakes and loaves and muffins are heavy, playing off the dense qualities of pureed squash, and the deep, warm spices we like to eat them with. But these cupcakes — originally envisioned as a two-layer cake I believe my sister is frosting right!
Now! The original recipe is from our friend David Leite, of the Consummate Chocolate Chip Cookie fame. How to make roses: I worked at a bakery in high school where I picked up some party tricks — ha! One year ago: Curried Lentils and Sweet PotatoesTwo years ago: Fettuccine with Porcini Pumpkin Cupcakes With Maple–Cream Cheese Frosting Adapted from David Leite Yield: 17 to 18 cupcakes Make the cupcakes: 1. 2. 3. Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate. Individual Peanut Butter Pies. This is not going to be a typical post on My Baking Addiction. It’s more of a reminder to take a moment to hug those you love a little tighter. Last Sunday, food writer, Jennifer Perillo lost her husband, Mikey to a sudden heart attack.
Word spread of Jennie’s tremendous loss through social media. I don’t know Jennie personally, simply through our brief emails and tweets – but I sat at my desk feeling heartbroken and helpless. The food blogging community immediately virtually embraced Jennie and her daughters and wanted to step in to help in any way that we could. On Tuesday, Jennie wrote a post entitled For Mikey, where Jennie made a simple request, “For those asking what they can do to help my healing process, make a peanut butter pie this Friday and share it with someone you love.” A Facebook group formed and over 800 people signed on to do just that – make a pie to share with our loved ones as a tribute to Mikey. If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like... Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe. Rainbow Cheesecake Recipe.
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