Homemade Coffee Creamer My friends tell me the one thing they can’t give up is their flavored coffee creamer. I can understand. Creamy, sweet, smooth, with all sorts of different flavors to choose from. So if you’re hooked on store-bought creamer then today’s your day. Next time you have friends over for a gathering, make a few batches of homemade coffee creamer, put them in cute bottles and have a coffee bar. A great alternative to regular coffee is herbal coffee. *Since posting these recipes in September 2010, I have developed a few new recipes: Caramel Coffee Creamer and Honey Vanilla Coffee Creamer, Sugar Free and Dairy Free Coffee Creamer **Teeccino contains barley, so if you need to avoid gluten an organic decaf would be a better option. Homemade Cinnamon Strudel Coffee Creamer I prefer to strain each of the creamers through a fine mesh sieve to prevent any spices floating in my coffee. Whisk together milk, cream, maple syrup and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Avena - Healthy Oatmeal Shake Breakfast on the go? This quick shake is healthy and delicious! My daughter loves Avena and requests it for breakfast at least 3 times a week. It's nutritious, high in fiber, lowers cholesterol and tastes delicious! Avena - Healthy Oatmeal ShakeGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts Calories: 123.9 • Fat: 1.8 g • Protein: 6.8 g • Carb: 21.3 g • Fiber: 3.2 g Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick oats*2 cups water1 cup fat free milk1 cup ice3 tbsp sugar (or honey)2 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Cook oats and water in a small pot for about a minute or two, stirring often until it becomes thick and bubbly. In a blender add milk, sugar, cinnamon. *Use gf oats to make this gluten-free. Peanut Butter Breakfasts You all know how much I love peanut butter and how often I include it in my breakfast. That's why I was excited to hear about the Peanut Butter for Breakfast campaign put on by the National Peanut Board in honor of National Peanut Month. I have always thought that peanut butter is a great breakfast option since it goes with almost anything and has a high nutritional content. Two tablespoons of peanut butter provide eight grams of natural, plant-based protein and are an excellent source of niacin and a good source of Vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus. There are many ways to enjoy peanut butter for breakfast, and here are some of my favorites: Nix the protein powder and instead add peanut butter into your smoothie to add protein and other vitamins and minerals. Top your toast with peanut butter and any type of fresh fruit. Spread peanut butter evenly over a whole banana length-wise and then roll in your favorite granola or whole grain cereal.
Fancy Watermelon Lime Jello Shots I made these for our New Years Eve Party (with left over oranges and cherry jello we had in the pantry) and they were a huge hit. Who doesn't love jello shots? Brings me right back to college. Unfortunately dixie cups don't exactly look elegant alongside fancy cheese plates and party napkins. Not to mention the pink or blue stain on your finger all night from extracting. Here is your solution! *10 limes, *one box watermelon (or any kind of red color) jello * 1 cup vodka *1 cup boiling water - 10 limes makes 40 jello shots - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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.
50 Smoothies 1. Banana Blend 2 bananas, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 2. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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. You can take these same ingredients, throw them into a blender and get a glass full of lawn clippings. 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. I have to say, in my experience, I have never met a bad egg. 4 . 5. 6. 7.
Lime in the Coconut Martini I'm thinking it might be time for some kind of intervention. Brian has apparently developed a condition whereby it is impossible for him to walk into any kind of liquor store without "discovering" some new Pinnacle flavored vodka for us to try. He also insists that all vodka be stored in the freezer and we are WAY over capacity in there. I'm not too keen on frozen food but there are a few things that do belong in there other than bottles of vodka, ice cube trays and cocktail glasses. But, you didn't come here to listen to my domestic problems. Per Serving: 1 1/2 oz. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. 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. [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. 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
Homemade Butterbeer Recipe I also have a Frozen Butterbeer recipe! Check it out! 🙂 As I continue my little celebration of the release of Harry potter and the Deathly Hallows, part 1, today I get to share with you my favorite treat that I have ever, ever made: butterbeer! It seems to be the Harry Potter food that most people want to try more than any other! I was lucky enough to go to WWOHP back in June. It. was. amazing. As for the butterbeer…well, I have to admit that it was definitely on the top of my list of things to do there! It was so delicious! There are several homemade butterbeer recipes that have popped up online since the opening of WWOHP, but I have to admit, I haven’t tried any of them. I started with the butterbeer itself. I considered butterscotch syrup, but ruled it our for two reasons: 1. 2. What else could give me that buttery flavor, but butter? Now, all I had to worry about was the “foam.” This has been, by far, the most fun, the most exciting thing that I have made. Ingredients Recipe by Darla
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. 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 The 10 manliest cocktails (and how to make them)
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. 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
Better than the Best Stuff on Earth: Lemon Iced Tea Needless to say, this is the most vital step. But for the ones out there that didn't catch on, this is the most vital step. Again. Pour 1 quart of water into the saucepan.Put the lid on the saucepan and put it on the stove to boil.Boil it.Once the water has been boiled, pour it into the jar. Set the kitchen timer for 20 minutes.Put both the green and black tea bags in the water.Start the timer and let the tea steep for 20 minutes. When the timer goes off, pull the tea bags out of the tea.Apply 15-17 squirts of lemon juice (more for more lemony flavor, less for less lemony flavor). *You don't have to use sugar, but it makes the final product of lesser quality.