Salads seem like easy, low-cal food to make for lunch or dinner. But those high-fat salad dressings can cancel out your best intentions of a healthy meal! Try this low-fat creamy “Caesar” dressing you can make at home. You’ll need: 2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) of firm silken tofu 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup lemon …
Who doesn’t love the winning combination of peanut butter and chocolate? And with temperatures dropping, adding some pumpkin to the mix sounds even better! Try this super-easy homemade recipe for Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 tbsp pumpkin puree 2 tbsp peanut butter 1/8 tsp cinnamon DIRECTIONS Melt the 1/2 cup …
My wonderful friends (Abby & Adam) are having a baby and that only means one thing, we had to celebrate. With the help of two lovely ladies (Annie & Lindsey) we planned a “Tacos and Tequila” baby shower. Ready to plan your own “Tacos and Tequila” baby shower? Make sure you have the basics, food and margaritas. Margs …
Like every other girl out there I love a good cupcake. Sometimes the foods that we love the most come into conflict with our health. Luckily there are healthy alternatives to our favorite healthy cupcake recipes. There is no need to longer deprive yourself, with these waist conscious recipes make a batch and enjoy these …
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to dine at Seasons 52 on the country club plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. I tried the Seasons 52 Winter Menu. I enjoyed many delicious items off of their new winter seasonal menu. The evening started with a Bourbon berry bramble and ended with a Meyer lemonade. The cocktails …
It’s the season for getting creative when it comes to tasty treats. Check out these 20 creative snowman treat ideas. 1. Melted Snowman Recipe here. 2. Snowflake Filled Snowman Cookies Recipe here. 3. Snowman Oreo Balls Recipe here. 4. Thumbprint Snowman Cookies Recipe here. 5. Pretzel Santa Recipe here. 6. Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies Recipe here. 7. Snowman Cake Pops …
Are you looking for some amazing low carb recipes? You have come to the right place. Check out this list of 100 amazing and delicious low carb recipes. 1. Enchilada-Stuffed Poblanos Recipe here. 2. Broccoli Salad Recipe here. 3. Baked Zucchini Noodle Manicotti Skillet Recipe here. 4. Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Recipe here. 5. Baked Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Artichokes with Blue …
I am so excited to team up with Hy-Vee for what is sure to be one amazing twitter chat! It’s time to plan the perfect Friendsgiving and we are here to help! Join us for a live, one-hour Twitter chat hosted by me on Thursday, November 19 at 3:00pm CST. Hy-Vee and I will be sharing recipes for …
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SmarterTreats #CollectiveBias I am so excited to share with you one amazingly delicious recipe. I teamed up with Weight Watchers to bring you a pizza bagel recipe that is only 3 points plus per piece. Weight Watchers …
Here is a list of fruits, vegetables and a few other options that are zero points on the weight watchers program. Fruits and Vegetables Apples Bananas Blackberries Blueberries Asparagus Bell Peppers Broccoli Brussels sprouts Carrots Celery Lettuce Onions Acorn squash Apricots Artichoke hearts Butternut squash Cabbage Cantaloupe Cauliflower Cherries Clementines Cranberries (fresh) Cucumber Eggplant Grapefruit …
Craving a delicious baked good but fear the calorie cost? Look no further! This dark chocolate raspberry cupcake recipe is low in fat and calories, and incredibly simple to make, so even the least experienced baker can throw these together in a snap. Plus, with Summer in full swing, who wants to spend the day …
I have been on the look out for a healthy breakfast that doesn’t take a lot of time. I recently through together a quick and easy egg white muffin recipe. You can add anything you want to it, really. Meats, veggies, etc. For my egg white muffins I chopped up green peppers and onions. I …
Around the beginning of February I gave Diet To Go a try for 30 days and I am excited to share my thoughts with you. If you haven’t seen my video showcasing all of the food you get, you can check that out here. For 2015, I was all about getting healthy. When I first started …
Succotash, the name says it all! This local Kansas City Eatery is a must for those wanting to try some amazing food. From the extensive choice of fresh pressed juices to their famous coffee, to the appetizers, salads, and eggs entrees, Succotash has been added to my list of favorites. Located on the corner of 26th and Holmes, its …
As some of you may remember I have been trying out Diet To Go and thought it would be fun to create a video and show you exactly what you can expect when you order Diet To Go. If you are interested in giving DietsToGo a try, use code SCOOP25 for a special discount! Disclosure: DietToGo has provided my meals.
The Oscars are quickly approaching and it’s time to get ready to snuggle up on the couch and watch one of my favorite awards shows. It’s an award show that celebrates the best every year and nothing goes better with a show than hot, buttery popcorn. But cupcakes and popcorn? If you’re skeptical, it tastes …
As some of you may remember I have been trying out Diet To Go and let me tell you what, I am loving it! What I really enjoy about the program is that it helps keep me motivated, not only because the food is convenient, but also because the program actually helps you succeed. You …
With the New Year still fresh in my mind I thought this was a great time to cleanse my body of the toxins left from 2014. Not kidding guys, 2015 is going to be our year. I have played around with juicing and those DIY cleanse type things and I usually only last through lunch …
I am so excited to head to the beach for a few different trips this summer. As I prepare to spend a few days doing nothing but relaxing in the sun, I am also working on creating the best possible beach bag essentials. Of course, I will have the basics, my sunscreen, towels and lots …
Pudding tastes delicious straight out of the fridge, of course. But you can turn your everyday pudding into a special treat by adding fruit, spices and other toppings you already have at home. I paired some delicious chocolate pudding from Kozy Shack with frozen berries and it was mmm…mmm… delicious. Kozy Shack® Pudding is pudding made right—made with simple, …