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Bikini Friendly Protein Cookies

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:02:32 +0000

After a little trial and error, I came up with a delicious (and healthy) protein cookie recipe that is totally bikini friendly. With summer just a few weeks away and many beach trips in my near future, I have been experimenting with healthy recipes that will keep me satisfied and kick my sweet tooth cravings to the curb. And with this recipe I think I may have come up with the perfect post workout snack.. What You Will Need: 2 ripe bananas mashed until tender with a fork 2 tablespoons of peanut butter 2 tablespoons or more of your favorite dark chocolate bar (depending how much you love chocolate) 1 scoop of your protein powder or Source Organic Whey (pictured) 1 cup steel cut oats 3 tablespoons of agave nectar (if your protein powder has no flavor) A Little About Source Organic Whey: Where your food comes from is important, and what goes into making the purest whey protein available is just as important as what does not. Source Organic Whey Protein starts with the finest raw ingredients and does as little to them as possible. They start by working with farmers who believe in the welfare and humane […]

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The Best Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipe Ever

Michelle Martin — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:48:37 +0000

We wanted to have a low key girls night this past weekend and thought it would be fun to get together, drink some vino and decorate sugar cookies to get ready for Valentine’s day. I’m always looking for an excuse to make my mom’s famous sugar cookies, so it just made sense to host a cookie decorating party with all of our friends. They are so easy to make and you will have plenty left over, even after the party. This has been a family recipe that I always look forward to making with my mom and sister every year (and of course enjoying them after). They come out light and fluffy and warning; they are extremely addictive!! “Peggy’s Sugar Cookies” Ingredients 2 cups of sugar 1 1/2 cup shortening 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1 tbs baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 5 cups (flour till thick) Mix thoroughly and chill overnight. Roll out on floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 min. Frosting 2 cups of powdered sugar 1/2 cup of butter Splash of milk- Add until it creates a thick paste that will hold on cookie Create different colors by adding […]

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