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Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bites – Running Fuel

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Have you thought about what you’re eating for race day fuel? So many winter marathons about to go down in January and February including Walt Disney World Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona, Chevron Houston Marathon, Austin Marathon and more. Plus, trail running season and obstacle course racing season (like Spartan Race) will be ramping up soon. It’s time to start thinking about what tasty yet effective running snacks to pack in those hydration packs, running belts and shorts pockets.Cinnamon Mocha Energy Bites for Marathon

Today, I’m sharing a Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bite recipe I made especially for 2019 race day badassery. Read on for more! Continue reading →

Pomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath

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Everyone needs a Christmas KISS . . . and by KISS, I mean “Keep It Simple Stupid” idea for holiday entertaining. When I have guests drop in unexpectedly or forgot to make something fabulous for a “bring a dish” event, I rely on guacamole. Everyone loves it and it is idiot proof. My Pomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath is no harder than making a regular avocado mash-up (soooo simple a toddler could do it) and yet so fun and festive your guests will assume you’ve gone all Martha on them. Pomegranate Herb GuaPomegranate Herb Guacamole Wreath

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Chocolate Pumpkin Nut Butter | Paleo, Keto, GF

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When I find I am spreading myself too thin with work, workout and family obligations during the fall season, I start spreading it on THICK with my Chocolate Pumpkin Nut Butter. It’s a hearty, healthy, hellah-yum snack to fuel busy days.

Chocolate Pumpkin Almond Butter

That’s right I said CHOCOLATE and PUMPKIN in NUT BUTTER. It’s a trifecta of my favorite tasty things, and is so good it leaves me at a loss for words (mainly because I’m too busy licking the spoon). Read on to get all the details and recipe: Continue reading →

DIY Collagen Golden Milk Mix

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DIY Collagen Golden Milk Mix, I think you are going to love this healing drink as much as me!  I’m sharing the instructions on how to make this slightly sweet, slightly spicy warm elixir into a powdered mix so that you can prepare at any hour, anywhere. DIY Collagen Golden Milk Mix

Turmeric  is primary ingredient in Golden Milk — as you’ve probably noticed the spice has been trending among fit foodies in the last few years. Turmeric root  (actually a rhizome related to ginger) has been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. I’ll keep it brief here, because I’ve written lots of other posts with turmeric recipes and soap-boxing soliloquies of the benefits of turmeric, but this earthy, lightly sweet rhizome  has been linked to reductions in inflammation, the regulation of blood sugar, and lessened incidence for certain types of cancers.  Read on to get the recipe and how-to:

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No Bake Tiramisu Protein Bars – Keto, Low Carb

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You are going to love my No-Bake Tiramisu Protein Bars, not just for that signature layered chocolate-coffee-cream flavor, but for the nutrition profile as well! One of these good-sized homemade protein bars has just 77 calories, 10.1g protein, 2.2g fat and only 5 net carbs. Read on to get more details and the easy recipe perfect for a low-carb or keto lifestyle. No Bake Tiramisu Protein Bars

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