I love thick, chewy steel cut oats, but I have neither the time nor desire to make them from scratch on a busy morning. Thankfully there is a quick solution! Overnight steel cut oats. Five minutes of prep time in the evening, and you will have a pot of delicious, perfectly-cooked steel cut oats in […]
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Have you ever had those mornings when you have zero time to make breakfast, but you know you need to eat something and, since you’re trying to be somewhat healthy, don’t want to rely on the McDonald’s drive through for a greasy Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit? Gluten-free breakfast cookies are the perfect solution to […]
How to Make Quest Bar Inspired Sugar Scrubs - Three Delicious Recipes!
On April 1st I was delighted to read on the Quest Nutrition blog that they were Introducing Q-Logne - cologne scented like Quest bars! Immediately I noticed the date - April Fool’s Day - so I assumed it was a joke, but why not? Is it so outrageous to want to smell like a Quest bar? […]
Gluten-Free Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chunk Breakfast Cookies
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. I often prepare a batch of these […]
QUEST BAR Easter Egg Cookies, Filled Sandwich Cookies and Chocolate Covered Cookie Eggs
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 QUEST BAR Easter Egg Cookies Chocolate Brownie Quest Mini Egg […]
How to Make EASY Protein Peanut Butter Eggs - Only 3 Ingredients!
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 invented. Since I’m always trying to […]
Quest Bar White Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Bark Candy Recipe
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, I have one for my breakfast almost every […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Shamrock Shake
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! If you’ve never had protein shake before, then there are loads that you could try first. These things are […]
Crockpot Gluten Free Beef Stew - Easiest Stew Recipe Ever!
“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, today’s #5MinuteRecipe can be prepped in less than […]
Quest Bar Mardi Gras Mini King Cake Recipe
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 icing and purple, gold and green sugar. Baked inside is a […]
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Cheating on Your Diet: Valentine’s Day Gluten-Free Quest Bar Heart Cookies
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 and fitness goals, I created these luscious […]
Quest Bar Cookies & Cream Coconut Bark - Healthy Recipe for the Brand New Quest Flavor!
This Quest Bar Cookies and Cream Coconut Bark Recipe was originally published on my I Will Run For Chocolate blog in January, 2014. It has been my most popular Quest Bar recipe to date, and was the Quest Nutrition Recipe of the Week on February 1, 2014! Cookies and Cream Coconut Bark is possibly […]
Quest Bar Chocolate Peppermint Star Cookies
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 are simple to […]
Flavors of Christmas: Peppermint Sugar and Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Recipes!
Updated October 2017: This is a really old post from my previous blog, but the delicious peppermint sugar scrub recipe never goes out of style! Scroll for a super simple homemade sugar body scrub. Peppermint Sugar and Peppermint Sugar Body Scrub Recipes When I think of Christmas, my thoughts naturally gravitate to the food of […]
Quest Bar Recipe: Quest Bar Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties
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 Peppermint Patties Inspiration struck […]