A small group of bloggers decided that since the Healthy Living Summit got cancelled, we should still get together. It’s weird to think about if you don’t have internet friends (or blends..blog + friend = blend), but these gals are some of my closest friends. We met due to common interests and our personalities seem to meld really well. Plus we all love food and fitness. Thus the zillion food/drink stops AND a little dose of active fun.
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GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites
These pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites are everything fall and healthy wrapped into one little package. They are absolutely decadent with the browned butter and brown sugar plus they will fill your kitchen with the spiced smells of Thanksgiving. The added vegan protein powder (Skoop of course!), granola and banana give it a healthy boost in addition to the many health benefits of the star ingredient: pumpkin.
Turkey Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Turkey Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Tomatoes. I mean the flavor was rich with the tomatoes and a little spicy with the enchilada sauce, but not so spicy that you feel like a fire-breathing dragon. The texture was exactly as I imagine the perfect enchilada—soft enough to cut with a fork, but not soggy. This is the perfect simple, hot and tasty meal for these on coming chilly fall days. Plus if it’s just two of you, you might be able to extend this into another couple of meals. Might being the key word. They are pretty fantastic.
25 (Semi) Healthy Dessert Recipes
It’s no secret that I have a sweet tooth. That’s why it’s pretty essential that I make most of my desserts semi- healthy desserts. Otherwise I would probably just turn into one big bowl of sugar.
I’m pretty sure that’s what 75% of the recipes on this blog are…semi- healthy dessert recipes! That’s why I got super excited when one of this month’s Foodie Collection themes was “Healthy Twist on Classic Desserts.”
These recipes could be used for some last minute Labor Day ideas or even as some goodies to bring to your next tailgating party. Trust me, no one will turn away a peach cobbler..especially topped with icecream!
Frozen Strawberry Protein Frappuccino
I am a tad obsessed with this new protein Frappuccino I’ve been whipping up with Skoop protein powder as of late. And a tad obsessed with the Skoop protein itself and all of its marvelous ingredients.
Double Chocolate Frozen Banana Soft Serve
Super easy, healthy and decadent frozen banana dessert. You won’t even believe how amazing this tastes.
Mud Running and Delicious restaurants in Chicago
I had a blast visiting friends and eating at a variety of delicious restaurants in Chicago. Check em out!
Decadent S’Mores Recipes
I do love me some s’mores! Usually s’mores are put together with a roasted mallow (over a campfire of course) and chocolate sandwiched between two grahams. (Sandlot, anyone?)
The three s’mores recipes to come all have a slight twist on the classic recipe. Don’t miss out. Makes these ASAP!
Banana Nut Muffins with Bacon and Chocolate Chips
These banana nut muffins have the savory flavor of bacon with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and maple flavoring and are sure to impress at your next brunch!
Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things
7 things that are making me happy INCLUDING my new Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies!
