I’ve become a certified nut butter snob. Since experimenting with my own nut butter, Trader Joe’s brand now sadly disappoints. It’s true of most things… once you go awesome, you can never go back, and nut butter is no exception. Making your own nut butter is so easy and while it doesn’t save much in…
Low Carb Desserts
Quick and simple dessert ideas that are all gluten, grain and sugar-free!
Vegan Chocolate Protein Pudding – OMG L.O.V.E.
Hey Guys! We’re getting dangerously close to Valentines Day, so I wanted to create something super quick you can make for your man that’s as sweet as he is, but also as healthy as he is (or hopes to be). This is the kind of dessert that would be great after a romantic meal for…
How to Bake Healthy Treats with Protein Powder
How to make amazing baked goods using protein powder. As you may know, for two years I owned a company that made gluten-free protein pancakes, so I like to consider myself an expert in the area of baking with protein powder. I spent a good portion of my time in research mode, making baked goods…
Easy No-bake Chocolate Coconut Truffle Recipe – A Perfect Treat or Gift
Happy new year everyone! No matter what you got up to last night, I hope you’ve had some time to reflect on the year you’ve had and consider what you want for the year ahead. This morning, my friend and I went to a local Insight Meditation Center for a guided meditation and Dharma…
Paleo Chocolate Coconut Brownies
I had a little website drama to sweat and panic through this morning, but it ended up being a really good day for me. It was actually a great reminder of how much I adore blogging, and that having even a momentary detachment to the blogesphere is enough to push me over the edge. The…
Simple Protein Cookies: Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free & Low Carb
One of the best nutrition moves I’ve made in the past 8 years is starting to supplement my diet with protein powder. I know that’s not everyone’s favorite choice, but for me (because I don’t eat most meats), it has resulted in more energy, fewer food cravings, better body composition. Protein Makes Lean Long Muscles Whether…
Blood Orange Protein Cupcake Recipe
I made protein cupcakes!! What else do I need to say about these protein cupcakes except that they’re protein-rich, sugar-free and low-carb. Baking, under those circumstances, isn’t easy, so I must say, I’m pretty darn pleased with the results! BTW, they’re almost paleo, except for the protein powder. I suppose you could try baking them…
Pumpkin Recipe Roundup! Muffins, Loafs & Lattes: Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Paleo
Happy October Friends! We have less than 90 days in the year which gives me a sense of panic, but also makes me want to focus on finishing the year strong with my goals! I have several in mind that are business related, but my health goal is to continue improving my running distance…
Vanilla Protein Mug Cake Recipe – Quick, Delicious and Gluten-Free
I have been working super hard on tracking macros lately. Not just because I think it’s beneficial for my own accountability, but also because I’m working on a simple macro planning and tracking program for you guys. Personally, I think macros and flexible “dieting” (if you can call it that) is the most successful way…
