Fitness, nutrition and weight loss tips for BUSY women!
Protein ice cream is a delicious treat for dieters, athletes and anyone wanting a sweet treat without all the guilt of Ben & Jerry's. Tonight I made a new flavor and it is my new favorite. I am in love. Begin with Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai Tea. Bolthouse Farms drinks are totally delish, … [Read more...]
Quest Protein Chips are a new kind of chip. With only 5g of carbs and a whopping 21g of protein per bag, now you can eat chips every day! No soy, no gluten, no junk. What’s better than eating the new Quest Protein Chips right out of the bag? Using them in creative, unique and DELICIOUS ways, … [Read more...]
My husband can be a picky eater. (Sorry, dear.) He will interrogate me about a recipe’s ingredient list and is known to turn his nose up at anything involving ground turkey. Thank God he never discovered the time I snuck soy crumbles in the chili…. DH is extremely suspicious of anything I make … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I saw a recipe for mozzarella-stuffed meatballs shared on Facebook. The meatballs looked amazingly delish - covered with tangy marinara sauce and with a hunk o' gooey mozzarella cheese peeking out of the center of each meaty circle of happiness. Let's make a healthier … [Read more...]
Use amazing Quest Protein Bars as the base of fluffy, delicious and healthy protein pancakes! But don’t just stop there – dress up the lemony pancakes with a zesty lemon cream cheese filling and a homemade blueberry sauce! Protein pancakes have now been taken to a new level. The Quest bar … [Read more...]
You don’t need a super hero cape to rock a great workout or ace your next long run. You just need smart pre-workout nutrition. Here's the scoop on pre-workout nutrition along with three delicious, nutritious smoothie recipes to help fuel your muscles for maximum performance. Ready to hit the gym … [Read more...]
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and it's also one of the most important minerals for athletes. We all know that calcium is important for good bone health, but did you know that calcium is required for nerve function, hormonal secretion and for muscle contractions? Try running, … [Read more...]
Is it possible to make a simple, healthy, protein-packed Quest Bar Ice Cream Cone? The answer is YES! Good news for all of us fitness fanatics who prefer to #CheatClean for our desserts, rather than to dive headfirst into a tub of Ben & Jerry's. After a recent visit to Baskin Robbins (I … [Read more...]
Gluten-free breakfast cookies are the perfect solution to hectic mornings. I must have a grab-and-go breakfast option on weekdays. I'm hungry in the morning, but in a hurry - can you relate?? Enter Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies as a quick and tasty solution … [Read more...]
Breakfast cookies are a delicious way to start your morning! Weekday mornings can often be hectic so I love to have a grab-and-go breakfast option. These Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chunk cookies fit the bill. They satisfy my sweet tooth and are filling and healthy for rushed mornings. … [Read more...]
Easter is almost here and I really don't want to blow my diet eating sugary cookies or chemical-laden marshmallow peeps. As usual, I turned to my favorite Quest bars for inspiration. I had a blast creating THREE different Quest Bar mini Easter Egg treats. Here's a preview: 1. #CheatClean … [Read more...]
Simple and delicious protein peanut butter eggs. I love the annual visit by the Easter Bunny and my favorite Easter treat of all times is a big 'ol chocolate-covered peanut butter egg. Preferably EGGS plural. Chocolate and peanut butter have to be one of the best flavor combinations ever … [Read more...]
Quest Bar White Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Bark In February I posted my coconut bark candy recipe using (delicious!) Quest BarCookies & Cream chunks. As much as I love the cookies & cream flavor, my all time favorite Quest Bar is white chocolate raspberry. I kid you not, … [Read more...]
Chocolate and mint is probably my very favorite flavor combination, followed closely by chocolate and peanut butter. I often flavor my protein shakes with chocolate and a hint of mint -- perfect for St. Patty's day! This simple protein-packed shake is delicious and healthy! Mint Chocolate Chip … [Read more...]
"It's good, mom," said my 13-year-old son. I kid you not when I tell you this is the highest possible praise from a fussy eater and connoisseur of McDonald's and Papa John's Pizza. This simple and sumptuous crockpot gluten free beef stew is officially picky-kid-approved. Best of all, … [Read more...]
