I SO love these! So there I was. I was wanting to make a cookie, but a different kind of cookie. So as I sighed, I opened my pantry. Boom.— > I saw white chocolate chips, dried strawberries, and oatmeal. The rest is history! I think we all can agree that strawberries and white chocolate are a match made in …
Pure & Simple Nut Bars
Who does not love a chewy, rich, delicious nut bar that is actually made with only pure and simple ingredients? Nuts are so good for you and there is not one nut I do not like (except for the “nutty” people that are running around in my city of course!). Anyways, these bars taste so good that every time I …
Healthy “Decadant” Black Bean Truffles
So by now, you must have heard of baking, making, and creating yummy treats using black beans as the main ingredient. You may have even tried all of my Moni “Bean” Treats by now. If this is news to you though, boy are you are in for a treat! Here, right now… today… I offer you something seriously irresistible. WARNING: …
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EASY Lemon “Perfect Fit” Protein Cookies
I am SO excited for this recipe. (Imagine that!). Two things going on here with this one-of-a-kind recipe: I am really excited about a new protein powder that I have been experimenting with and secondly, I took a delicious family favorite classic recipe that was not very healthy…and “Moni-fied” it! That means I made it lighter, healthier but just as delicious! …
Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadilla
Alright. My amazing husband came up with this creation. We have a lot in common you see- We both love Bulldogs, we are both Personal Trainers, We Snowboard together, enjoy Cookies and Coffee together, are both obsessed with movies and well….WE LOVE Peanut Butter and Bananas-together (PB & B)! So there you go.
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Mini PB Chocolate Chip Cups… “Lightened Up!”
These are just what I mean when I say “a treat where you can have your cake and eat it too.” I love these because I make them in a mini muffin tin so they are naturally portion controlled, small, easy to make, PURE ingredients, and one more thing…they taste amazing! Plus I add a secret ingredient…a healthy one too…beans.
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5 Ingredient DOUBLE Protein Brownies
These Brownies are EASY, HEALTHY, PROTEIN-PACKED, thick, rich, delicious, and IRRESISTABLE! Need I say more.
Plus, you get a protein fix too. I add a favorite chocolate protein powder and protein bar to add in more of a crunch and flavor. Plus, the protein bar makes a fantastic topping too! But you could also add in walnuts or anything …
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Black and Tan Brownies- A Shamrock Treat!
Need a new twist on a St. Patty’s Dish? WOW! These turned out great. I don’t know how St. Patrick’s Day is for you, but I have nothing but great memories for this day so it is always a day I look forward to.
Some other neat ideas in the photo to think about here below, but TODAY I am talking brownies!
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DOUBLE Protein Yogurt with Chocolate Chips
OH WOW. So I came up with this because I was really craving ice cream but I knew I could find a way to hit the spot and not get all the added fat, sugar and calories at the same time. OH boy did I come up with a irresisitable treat! WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T EAT DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST TOO by the way - …
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EASY & HEALTHY Moni French Toast
EASY. HEALTHY. DELICIOUS. We have BREAKFAST! I have made recipes like this before, remember my EASY 4 Ingredient Pancakes? So I thought it was time to try this on my french toast. I am more of a pancake gal myself but when done right, french toast is amazing. Oh and Man do I love when a recipe turns out! The best part is this …