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MAKE-AHEAD MEAL PREP TIPS & TRICKS
It’s been said that failing to plan is planning to fail, so let’s make a plan together! Having healthy meals on hand doesn’t have to be complicated. What Is Meal Prep? In simplified terms, meal prep is the act of preparing meals or meal components ahead of time and storing them in the fridge or freezer. By putting in the effort ahead of time, makes getting meals on the table simple and efficient later on when you may be short on time. Plan your meals for the week! It only takes a few minutes to sit down and write or type out a recipe list for the week. Check out…
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Walnut Peach Cobbler
“I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Walnut Peach Cobbler, a sweet and buttery dessert recipe that’s loaded with fresh peaches and toasted walnuts. This simple and easy dessert comes together in one pan. My peach tree is absolutely loaded with peaches this year!!! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the butter into pieces, put it in a baking dish Sprinkle walnuts over butter, and put in the oven for several minutes until the…
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12 Days of Christmas Cookie Series 2020
It’s 12 Days of Christmas COOKIES. This is my 3rd year doing this series! It’s been a huge hit and I have so much fun putting this together! I have 12 recipes coming your way. And they are keto, paleo, grain-free, refined sugar-free, and totally and completely full of delicious flavor. I have something for everyone! These are perfect for anything Christmas desserts. A cookie exchange, cooking with the kids, holiday parties, Christmas Eve night, Cookies for Santa. Anything! I just love this time of year! Even though this year might look a little different! Holiday parties, driving around looking at Christmas lights, Christmas movies, time for giving… 12 Days of Christmas Cookie Series If there is a time to make a lot of cookies, it is Christmas time!…
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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES Tired of boring health food snacks? Try these easy, addictive, on-the-go energy bites; we’ve heard people call them a party-in-your-mouth. Using fiber and mineral-rich dates as a base, this chocolatey snack satisfies your sweet tooth and provides extra energy for your busy lifestyle. Ingredients (use organic ingredients where possible) ¼ cup hazelnuts 15 dates, pitted 2 tbsps cacao (raw chocolate) powder or substitute unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup unsweetened almond butter 2 tbsps chia seeds 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp pure vanilla extract Sea salt Utensil Food processor Method Process the hazelnuts into a medium-fine powder. Overall, it should be an even grind. Remove…
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Day 12 of 12 Days of Cookies
Today sadly is our last day of 12 days of cookies! I hope you have enjoyed this series? I would love to hear your feedback. Leave a comment below! =) On the twelfth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Day 11 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the eleventh day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Easy Cookie Dough Truffles {Paleo/Vegan/Keto} A sinful dessert made Guilt-FREE out of healthy ingredients! YES PLEASE!!! Easy Cookie Dough Truffles Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Day 10 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the tenth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Skinny Chunky Monkey Cookies Skinny Chunky Monkey Cookies Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Day 9 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the ninth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Day 8 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the eighth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Day 7 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the seventh day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles MAKES: 32 SERVINGS PREP: 15 MINS BAKE: 10 MINS 350°F Ingredients 1/3 cup Grass-fed butter, softened 1 cup packed Coconut brown sugar 2/3 cup Cacao powder 1 tablespoon Instant coffee granules (preferably Organic) 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 Egg 2/3 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Flax Seed, ground 1 cups Almond flour 1/2 cups Coconut Flour 1/4 cup Coconut sugar or stevia Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the coconut brown sugar, Cacao powder, coffee granules, baking…
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Women’s Christmas Gift Guide
Its that time of year again!! I’ve put together a fun women’s Christmas gift guide! Hoping this will help you find gifts for that special person in your life! Have you shopped Jane.com? They have lots of wonderful products for a really good price! Then, of course, I’ve also added some fun finds from Amazon in the next day or two!! I think this shirt is so cute and I just love they saying “If you can be anything Be Kind!!” Was $54.99 – Now $24.99 – Kendra Cowl Neck Pullover | Free Shipping (12/9 to 12/11) Was $18.00 – Now $11.99 – MUK LUKS Solid Fleece Lined Leggings |…
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Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles
Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Starting this month I am now part of a Nutrition Blog Community called The Recipe Redux. Its a community of Registered Dietitians, Nutritionist, and those with a Nutrition Certification (that’s me!) =) Each month they send out a challenge and today is my first post contributing to this community. I am so excited! Back in November, I decided to put in my application to join and I was approved! Yay! This is going to be so much fun and I am so looking forward to this new adventure and joining a community of like-minded women. This will also be a great way to share even more recipes with you! Decembers Recipe Redux…
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Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies
I am so excited to start this blog series this month 12 Days of Cookies! These recipes are delicious and healthier versions. I have something for everyone, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free, Vegan… Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies! On the first Day of Cookies, my trainer gave to me… These energy peanut butter protein balls are my take on the tradition Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie. I don’t just make these protein balls just around Christmas time, I make them for parties or for a quick grab and go snack. I have made these for my bunko group, Christmas party, school parties and they are a big hit. Energizing Peanut Butter Protein Balls Paleo, Gluten-Free,…
