Marcona Almond Espresso Brownies | Low-Carb, Keto

Wondering how to satisfy a craving for fudgy brownies, while also staying on your low-carb diet? The answer is to whip up a pan of these Low-carb Marcona Almond Espresso Brownies, nearly as easy as making brownies-from-a-box, but indescribably much more delicious.Low Carb Marcona Almond Coffee Brownies

You’re just going to have to try them yourself! Each lightly-spiked coffee brownie has just 198 calories and 2 grams net carb – but boasts 8 grams of protein. Continue reading →

Cottage Cheese for Lean Muscle & Tasty Topping Ideas

This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I take my snacking seriously . . . despite being a big goofball. All my crazy energy spent and the gym, running and just tackling life need replenishment in a quick but healthy way. Hiland Diary 5-oz cottage cheese cups - jennifer fisher - thefitork.com

I’ve long relied on dairy products to fuel me between meals and right now I’m loving the new single-serve cottage cheeses from Hiland Dairy. Hiland Dairy offers these cottage cheese in fruit flavors, savory flavors – and of course, plain and lower-fat curd varieties. Delicious eaten on-the-go and also a great foundation for yummy toppings. Learn more about cottage cheese as a muscle-building, healthy snack, find my creative topping ideas, and enter the Hiland Dairy Giveaway.  Continue reading →

No-bake Blueberry Coconut Protein Cheesecakes

Another flavor variation in my love affair with making protein cheesecakes with cottage cheese and protein powder. Blueberry and coconut make a tasty filling atop a crust of coconut butter, coconut flour and shredded coconut. Low carb and lucious — plus, as with all my protein powder cheesecakes, the ingredients and macros make it ideal for a post-workout snack, healthy dessert . . .or even breakfast! No Bake Blueberry Coconut Protein Cheesecakes - 24g protein, 10g net carb and perfect for a post-workout snack, healthy dessert, or even breakfast!

Read on to get the the easy recipe for No-bake Blueberry Coconut Protein Cheesecakes!  Continue reading →

Low Carb Peanut Butter Mug Cake – 3 Ingredients!

Mornings are hard, mug cakes are easy. And, my 3 Ingredient Nut Butter Mug Cake can is so ridiculously easy. It’s satisfying snack for evaaaryone, but if you are specifically following a low-carb, keto, gluten-free, diary-free and/or sugar free diet, this one is for YOU! Almond Joy Sheet Pan Pancake - gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, keto, low carb

Whip up a low carb mug cake, start to finish, in under 2 minutes . . . then sit back, enjoy and put your to-do list on hold for just a bit.  Read on to get the nut butter mug cake recipe:  Continue reading →

Four Ways to Season Watermelon That Will Blow Your Mind

This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

Watermelon is a wonderful thing, anyway you slice it! For years I enjoyed my watermelon plain, un-adorned, naked, au naturale or however else you care to describe it – just watermelon. And, while that is still probably my favorite way to enjoy a ripe watermelon bursting with sweetness, I realized that these people who were putting salt on watermelon and other seasonings might be on to something. Watermelon seasoned four ways

 

Variety IS the spice of life after all, so rummaged through my pantry and fridge shelves pulling out all my favorite recipe flavor boosters. Hmmm, what would be good on watermelon? What are the best spices for watermelon? Read on to discover Four Ways to Season Watermelon that Will Blow Your Mind. Continue reading →