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No Bake Granola Cakes

No Bake Granola Cakes
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. 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. First thing I told myself: it’s okay to be nervous and a bit overwhelmed. Change has always been hard for me, but I just need to believe in myself and keep my end goal in sight. Second thing I told myself: holy moly, I’m actually going to do this! Then I had a granola cake. [print_this] No Bake Granola Cakes Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free All the granola taste and texture in a convenient cake! Ingredients Directions Combine almond butter, rice syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil in a small sauce pan. Makes 12 cakes.

Wholegrain Honey Bread with Graham Recipe | Wheat Honey Bread We love bread. I guess looking at my Bread Recipes section, you would have guessed that already. Though I have baked breads (and a lot number of them), I have not ventured into inventing my own recipes. I am yet to figure out the perfect science and equation of the ingredients and so I am for now content with trying out the existing recipes. It went in the oven and what came out "looked" good enough. this recipe from My Recipes. References recipe adapted from my recipes Basic Information Prep Time: 2 to 4 hours Cook Time: 30 min to 1 hour Serves: 4 people Yield: One 9X5 inch loaf Ingredients 1 envelopes Active Dry Yeast (2-1/4 tsp)1/4 cup warm water1 tsp Sugar2 cups Graham Flour (see Tips)3 tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten3/4 cups 2% Milk1/4 cup Honey1 tsp Salt2 tbsp Butter, softened1 to 1-1/4 cups Bread Flour (as needed) Tips 1. 2. 3. Method Combine yeast, warm water and sugar and let stand 5 minutes. Combine the Graham flour, Vital Wheat Gluten and salt together. Mix until well combined. Give it a mix.

Stacy Stowers There’s a very good reason why it’s called the Happy Shake! Though this creamy blend tastes like a delicious dessert, it’s chock-full of spinach, berries and super happy foods, like raw chocolate and maca. The Happy Shake is a meal replacement. It’s a key place to start when trying to lose excess weight, increase energy levels, and get healthier and happier. Before you get started, keep in mind the Happy Shake is more about technique than anything else. ingredients: 1/2 cup water 3-4 cups spinach 1 Tbs. coconut oil 1 Tbs. raw maca powder 2 Tbs. raw cacao powder 1 cup FROZEN blueberries 3/4 cup FROZEN cherries 1/4 cup FROZEN banana Optional: a little raw honey for those who like extra sweetness Optional: 3 ice cubes or a small handful of ice for those hot humid days In your Vitamix or blender start with: 1. 2. 3. If you are using a raw egg, you will need to adjust the amount of water, meaning less water. I have to say, in my experience, I have never met a bad egg. 4 . 5. 6. 7.

My Favorite Gourmet Nutrition Recipes | Precision Nutrition The Gourmet Nutrition V2 cookbook was created to show people that great-tasting food can also be great for you. We took the healthiest ingredients and whipped them into nearly 300 pages of delicious culinary creations that you can serve with confidence to the most discerning foodie – or the most nitpicky nutritionist. We also included detailed cooking instructions and ideas for improvisation. And we’ve even photographed every recipe in beautiful color to show you just how appetizing healthy food can be. To say the book has been a big hit would be an understatement. For an upcoming project, a collaboration with a 3-time New York Times bestselling author, I was asked to share my top six Gourmet Nutrition recipes. My favorite “post-workout” recipes Post-workout meals are those meals that contain a moderate to high amount of carbohydrates (greater than 25% of total calories). Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal (page 42) Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal Ingredients Serving size Serves 2 large or 4 small. 3 min.

Spinach Dip Spinach Dip Photo Credit Getty Images Skill Level: Beginner Serves: 20 Start to Finish: Less than 30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total Calories: 76kcal (4%) 237mg (10%) Sodium5g Carbs2g Fiber3g (5%) Fat2g (10%) Saturated Fat1g Sugars7g Protein161mg (16%) Calcium1mg (4%) Iron 76kcal (4%)237mg (10%)5g2g3g (5%)1g7g2g (10%) This party favorite gets a healthy makeover! Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped2 10-ounce packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 8-ounce package fat-free cream cheese1 8-ounce carton light sour cream3/4 cup Parmesan cheese1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)1 cup reduced-fat jack cheese, shreddedBlack pepperCrushed red pepper flakesCooking spray Directions: Directions 1. 2. 3. Try these tips to cut 106 calories and 13 fat grams per serving: Replace butter with nonstick cooking spray to cut 41 calories and 5 grams of fat.

Chinese Crispy Fried Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe It feels like yesterday, but the memory is fresh. Eons ago, I happened to spot some "white slabs" sitting next to my all time favorite Paneer, in the aisle of the grocery store I frequented. See, I was this good girl who went shopping for my mom during the weekends, all on my own, so that my mom can relax her feet. At times I used to buy other stuff that caught my fancy apart from the list my mom provided. Once home, my mom had a different story to tell. In fact I think I love it even more (if that's even possible!) References recipe minimally adapted from the best international recipe Basic Information Prep Time: Under 15 min Cook Time: Under 15 min Serves: 4 people Ingredients For the Tofu1 (14-oz) block Mori Nu "Extra Firm" Silken Tofu (see Tips)3/4 cup Cornstarch1/4 cup CornmealSalt and ground Pepper to tasteChili Flakes to taste (optional)For the Sweet Chili Sauce 3 tbsp Sugar1/4 cup Water1/4 cup Rice Vinegar2 tsp Cornstarch1 tbsp Sambal Oelek (see Tips) Tips 1. Method Coat it well.

Breakfast Burrito Recipe : Ellie Krieger : Recipes Directions Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Cook the onions and peppers until onions are softened and peppers are slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Add black beans and red pepper flakes and cook until warmed through, another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a dish. Whisk together the eggs and egg whites then stir in the cheese. Per Serving: Calories 460; Total Fat 20 g; (Sat Fat 6 g, Mono Fat 4 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 23 g; Carb 51 g; Fiber 12 g; Cholesterol 235 mg; Sodium 860 mg Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Potassium, Selenium

Guest Post: Creamy Coconut Macacado Smoothie Aloha ladies and gentlemen! This is Todd, better known as Primal Toad, with a special smoothie recipe to pass on to you. Many of you may know me from blogging over at PrimalToad.com. I am the author of Toadally Primal Smoothies which you can buy for only $5. I'm a primal enthusiast who is helping bring primal/paleo/ancestral health to the mainstream. Why? Creamy Coconut Macacado Have you ever drank an entire smoothie that has 74 grams of fat? Fat is fattening. The Recipe 1/2 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Ice 4 TBSP Avocado 1 Small Banana 3/8 Cup Macadamias (salted or unsalted) 5/8 Cup or 10 Tbsp Shredded Coconut If you use a personal blender like the Hamilton Beach one that I love then the shredded coconut may not blend 100%. I buy shredded coconut from Amazon at around $1.60 per package when I buy a 12 pack. Macronutrient Breakdown Some of you may freak out at the 44 grams of carbs. Abundant in vitamins and minerals... Do you want more recipes that are similar but different?

Curried Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe : Food Network Kitchens Directions Combine the chicken, carrots, bay leaf and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is just firm, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Remove the chicken from its broth; discard the skin and shred the meat into pieces. Puree the rice mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender, then return to the pan). Per serving: Calories 390; Fat 11 g (Sat. 5 g; Mono. 1.6 g; Poly. 1.3 g); Cholesterol 130 mg; Sodium 740 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 55 g Photography by Antonis Achilleos

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