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No Bake Energy Bites. No-Bake Energy Bites OK, my last post was a little bit on the "Would you like to have a heart attack today list" so I thought I would balance it out (guilty conscience I guess) and post these good for you No-Bake Energy Bites.

No Bake Energy Bites

I feel it is my duty to share these great recipes when I find them (especially when I lead you to the dark side on some of my others)! So here is to healthier eating. For now. I am excited at the fact that my kids will love these and can eat a good breakfast on the go snack or a quick snack after school. So here you go. Ingredients · 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (old-fashioned oats) · 1 cup toasted coconut flakes · 1/2 cup chocolate chips · 1/2 cup peanut butter · 1/2 cup ground flax seed · 1/3 cup honey · 1 tsp. vanilla Method: Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Makes about 20-25 balls. Mac and Cheese Cups.

Share this image Share It Pin It When I first graduated from college, and was living in a dreary little apartment, mac and cheese was one of my few specialties.

Mac and Cheese Cups

Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks. Mozzarella sticks are a delicious treat, probably one of the most popular appetizers at restaurants, and a fun party food.

Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks

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. Ingredients 1 pkg. low fat mozzarella cheese strings (8-10 sticks) 1/2 cup flour 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs or Italian style panko (seasoned) marinara sauce for dipping Directions 1. I hope you enjoy this delicious, healthy twist on traditional fried mozzarella sticks. Note: Some comments indicate that mozzarella is oozing sooner than time prescribed in this recipe- keep an eye on the sticks while baking and feel free to shorten the bake time to suit your oven. Slutty Brownies. Now I don’t want to over sell this, so I’m going to be conservative and simply say, that these are… The Best Brownies In The WORLD.

Slutty Brownies

I know, big statement. They’re called Slutty Brownies because they’re oh so easy, and more than a little bit filthy. They’re best served warm from the oven, with good quality vanilla ice cream (devastatingly I didn’t have any in the freezer this time, so I guess I’ll just have to make them again). They take about 45mins to make, including baking time. The ultimate comfort food, whipped up within the hour. No-bake energy bites. I probably should have poured a nice stiff drink recipe for you all on this loveliest of lovely tax days.

no-bake energy bites

Especially for my fellow small business owners who just gave half of their revenue back to the government. Good grief, I won’t even go there. Instead though, I thought I’d offer my idea of a more comforting alternative. Pasta. When life is good, and when life gets crazy, I turn to pasta. And just as it has for years, this one hit the spot. Read more This past Friday night was meant for celebrating. The best new recipes from top food sites. Low Calorie Recipes - Healthy Meals and Foods For Losing Weight. One of the hardest things about losing weight and getting into shape is finding healthy meals which taste good and are easy to make.

Low Calorie Recipes - Healthy Meals and Foods For Losing Weight

These low calorie dishes are very tasty and packed with nutritious ingredients to help you with your fitness goals. Our delicious low calorie recipes below will give you guilt free and healthy meals to enjoy everyday! Low Calorie Recipes - Grilled Steak and Vegetable Salad. Easy, low-calorie recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY For our seventh annual USA TODAY Weight Loss Challenge, we are offering a low-calorie diet plan to help you lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks.

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And we're going to keep it simple. To lose a pound a week, you need to cut about 500 calories a day. Your specific caloric needs are determined by several factors, including your muscle mass, current weight, height, age and activity level. But as a general rule, a sedentary woman can lose weight on about 1,500 calories a day; a sedentary man can consume about 1,800 calories a day, says Chicago-based registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet. Nutella Mug Cake. Bring Your Child's Favorite Characters to Life with These Disney-Themed Lunches.

Nutella Mug Cake

Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach. Do y’all remember the scene in Runaway Bride (that’s an Oscar contender if I’ve ever seen one…) where Julia Roberts realizes that she doesn’t know how she likes her eggs?

Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach

You know, because she’s always turning herself into the girl that the guy she’s marrying wants to be with? Yeah. That’s not me. Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies. I am so in love with these darn chocolate lava cookies!

Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies

What is it about a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie stuffed with decadent, rich, melted chocolate that makes it so irresistible?? Especially when topped with vanilla ice cream. These are one of Kev’s favorite homemade treats, and he usually asks me to make them at least once a week. They are so simple to whip up, and such a treat! Let’s make some right now :)