Fitness, nutrition and weight loss tips for BUSY women!
"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...]
Quest Bar Mini King Cakes - perfect for Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is the last all-out, wild, eat WHATEVER celebration before the season of Lent. One of the great New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions is the king cake. It is a large circular pastry decorated with … [Read more...]
I lust for decadent desserts and chocolate confections to celebrate Valentine's Day. But it's hard to feel sexy in a slinky dress or rock my skinny jeans when I've cheated on my diet! In order to satisfy a desire for a sinfully sweet (gluten-free!) cookie, yet still remain faithful to my health … [Read more...]
Quest Bars are amazing. I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again. Not only do I enjoy at least one daily (almost ALWAYS for breakfast), but I use them as a base for healthy treats. Here is one perfect for the holidays:Chocolate Peppermint Star Cookies These cookies … [Read more...]
When I think of Christmas, my thoughts naturally gravitate to the food of the holidays. One of my favorite Christmas treats are candy canes!. As a child I remember being thrilled to find peppermint candy canes hooked neatly over the top of my red felt stocking. Peppermint has always been one of … [Read more...]
I am a self-professed Quest-aholic. I love Quest bars and have one for breakfast almost every single day. I've made a few recipes using the bars as a base, such as pumpkin tarts and s'mores, but tonight I hit the Quest Bar jackpot. This is my favorite recipe ever!Quest Bar … [Read more...]
I love recipes that are super simple to put together, taste great and pack a flavorful punch! These Protein Peanut Butter balls fit the bill. They are delicious and you can enjoy them guilt-free (in moderation of course)! They remind me of the filling of a Reese's peanut butter cup, but with the … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Quest Bar Cake with Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling. Autumn is still a few weeks away, but I'm already in the mood for some delicious pumpkin recipes. I absolutely LOVE pumpkin and it really is incredibly healthy. One cup of pumpkin has only 80 calories, 1 gram fat, 18 grams carbs, 4 grams … [Read more...]
My name is Jacqui and I am a Quest Bar-aholic.I've recently discovered Quest Bars and now I can't get enough of the delicious, low carb, gluten free, HEALTHY and DELICIOUS protein bars. They are truly my new obsession and I'm getting all my friends hooked as well!Today's recipe, featuring … [Read more...]
Update December 2014: Apparently Quest Nutrition liked my s'mores recipe so much that they decided to make it an official flavor! Now you can try my Quest s'mores recipe versus the official s'mores bar. Let me know what you think... Quest Bars are my new addiction. Quest Bars are amazingly … [Read more...]
I've never understood people who skip breakfast. When I wake up I'm HUNGRY and want to eat. The only time I've ever skipped breakfast was during a brief experiment (epic failure - don't ask) with intermittent fasting. It went against my very nature. I like to eat in the mornings. That said, … [Read more...]
