Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 12 oz. fresh cranberries 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 medium cinnamon stick 1 large orange (using the zest...

No Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQR9eRFy28jUhGkR_6UCAbmxAyqvBMC1fhH839AbT973oScoeZtOcXJ61iA3CwfHOC8qqPTMKyXXqkbGZp9e-Y_7v_QeS6_LcTj53je2v7vcplw2pfwAbekC8JsD5JwPkj2VsrFghjRl2J/s1600/1382540976299.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQR9eRFy28jUhGkR_6UCAbmxAyqvBMC1fhH839AbT973oScoeZtOcXJ61iA3CwfHOC8qqPTMKyXXqkbGZp9e-Y_7v_QeS6_LcTj53je2v7vcplw2pfwAbekC8JsD5JwPkj2VsrFghjRl2J/s1600/1382540976299.jpeg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Ingredients for Sugar Cookie:<br /> <br /> 1 1/2 cups gluten free oat flour or almond flour<br /> 1/4 cup coconut flour<br /> pinch of cinnamon<br /> 2 scoops vanilla protein powder<br /> 2 T stevia blend<br /> 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract<br /> 1/2 cup cashew butter (or any other alternative you prefer)<br /> 1/2 cup maple syrup<br /> 1 T milk of choice, almond milk for this.<br /> <br /> <br /> Ingredients for Protein Frosting<br /> <br /> 3 scoops vanilla protein powder<br /> 1-2 T sweetener of choice<br /> Milk of choice (to form a batter)<br /> 1/2 tsp sweeter of choice for sprinkling on top<br /> sprinkles (optional)<br /> <br /> Ingredients for the coconut butter frosting<br /> <br /> 4-6 T coconut butter, melted<br /> 2 T granulated sweetener of choice or maply syrup<br /> Almond milk to thin out<br /> <br /> Procedure for the cookie<br /> <br /> 1. Line your baking pan with cookie sheets or tin foil, set it aside<br /> 2. Combine the flours, protein powder, cinnamon and sweetener in a bowl then set it aside<br /> 3. Using a microwave safe container, melt the cashew butter with the rice syrup or the maple syrup. Whisk in the vanilla extract and add in the dry mixture. Mix until fully combined. Using a tablespoon, add in milk of choice until a very thick batter is achieved.<br /> 4. Pour the mixture in a baking pan and press firmly. Optional: When firm you may use cookie cutter to shape it to your preference before decorating. Or leave it as it is and cut in square.<br /> 5. Sprinkle with the granulated sweetener and the sprinkles! Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or wait till quite firm. Add in the frosting after and refrigerate again till all is set. These sugar cookies should be kept in the refrigerator.  You can also decorate these sugar cookies in theme with the current season!<br /> <br /> Procedure for the frosting<br /> <br /> 1. To make the frosting, combine all of the ingredients for the frosting and use milk of choice to think it out until a very thick frosting is formed.<br /> <br /> <br />

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No Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

Ingredients for Sugar Cookie: 1 1/2 cups gluten free oat flour or almond flour 1/4 cup coconut flour pinch of cinnamon 2 scoops va...

Healthy Holiday Recipes

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZujtwWCZ1mARYXKpt7lFbdAu1Vd6E1gadhn8dmdeXEqsVA5RsGwp6veJg5j0FDKoLx_f33vyT7MpD-e4rX53LG-e5-q0nrpRZ27HN3rnO_VsxMEXc2lp6vTl9lmgatXTy4VIC-Vs-WFc4/s1600/Happy+Thanksgiving.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The holidays don't have to derail your fitness goals! I've come up with clean eating versions of your holiday favorites - eggnog and cookies! All made healthy and clean for you to enjoy this season. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can have fun and relax and not feel guilty about indulging. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Clean eating holiday recipes do exist! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B05Xx7H1gOvOaTlHcW9hanZSTms/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here to get your healthy holiday recipes.</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B05Xx7H1gOvOaTlHcW9hanZSTms/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_3nv8h7PP8EH9knOF45eQl_014TroIFgbl419jsRhFZ0z2doG_5hIcY2vyrlzotT1pzczFFIx6HQXJ01DQGtJ-FnNWHy-PpNhKj3IaOXxHySK5i-mQYBY2DI3UsxS5HvQ9NhOZVg2alU/s1600/Copy+of+Happy+Thanksgiving.png" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> I hope you enjoy making this with your family and friends. I am pretty sure they will love it! </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Happy Holidays!</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Alyssa</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>

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Healthy Holiday Recipes

The holidays don't have to derail your fitness goals! I've come up with clean eating versions of your holiday favorites - egg...

Almond and Pecan Butter Truffles

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9govS6dxTUm6ksQuQY8pciHf2vnb-KLbD1U6_7BXKLwB1csArmaxOlyelp-IyB1DFc5Z-XlsnNB_krqZUNQJa9G48r_PpLnj4-uMrrMubZb55No_fCbW2N0aJ8dJx_qvwer7AENVA3Lt/s1600/chocolate-truffle-simple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9govS6dxTUm6ksQuQY8pciHf2vnb-KLbD1U6_7BXKLwB1csArmaxOlyelp-IyB1DFc5Z-XlsnNB_krqZUNQJa9G48r_PpLnj4-uMrrMubZb55No_fCbW2N0aJ8dJx_qvwer7AENVA3Lt/s1600/chocolate-truffle-simple.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients</b>:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50G Gluten Free Biscuit (crumbs)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup ninja nut butter</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tbsp cacao powder</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tbsp desiccated coconut</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 tbsp maple syrup</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sea salt to taste</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Coating</b>:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tbsp desiccated coconut</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">or 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Method</b>:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix all ingredients for the truffles in a large bowl.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add the agave syrup and sea salt to taste.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix it well. Make sure the mixture is firm enough to shape.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take a spoon and scoop around 1 inch balls and shape it with your hands.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now choose which coating you prefer the coconut or the chocolate chips.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you like the coconut just rolls the balls in the desiccated coconut and chill it till it is firm.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are using the chocolate, melt it first in the microwave or over a saucepan on top of simmering water. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coat the balls with the melted chocolate and place in parchment paper to make it set. Place in the fridge... or serve and enjoy. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Or you may also place in a jar and give as a gift this Christmas!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you ready for a new you this 2017? Start your health and fitness journey with me. <a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email </a>me! </span><br /> <br />

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Almond and Pecan Butter Truffles

Ingredients : 50G Gluten Free Biscuit (crumbs) 1/2 cup ninja nut butter 1 tbsp cacao powder 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 1/2 tbsp ma...

Clean Eating Holiday Recipe- Peppermint Latte

<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.85px;"><br></span> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoup7pa1ncftMtZ8Jf0-5mNall9mxHOEcLPEGQuw5O38660k_lsDcFP2Z9N8LRVfUNMyfLVME2-qfTjO2abJMzSxW-m0ipr-VT-xwZWXKrdFVsbO-5r92ewjs5cLQ9QvDBZvZCqBwTlbQ/s1600/Peppermint+Latte+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoup7pa1ncftMtZ8Jf0-5mNall9mxHOEcLPEGQuw5O38660k_lsDcFP2Z9N8LRVfUNMyfLVME2-qfTjO2abJMzSxW-m0ipr-VT-xwZWXKrdFVsbO-5r92ewjs5cLQ9QvDBZvZCqBwTlbQ/s320/Peppermint+Latte+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.85px;"><br></span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.85px;">During the frenzy of the holiday season it's quite important for us busy mommies and daddies to take a little time for ourselves! Sit in a corner, warm up, book in hand and sip a steaming cup for our favorite cup of Peppermint Latte! </span><br> <br> <span style="font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.85px;">Sharing with you a simple recipe a clean, healthy amazing drink you can sip with a peace of mind this holiday season!</span></span><br> <span style="font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.85px;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.85px;"><br></span></span> <br> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> <b>What you need:</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> ½ cup almond milk<br> 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder<br> ¼ tsp. pure peppermint extract<br> 1 cup brewed black coffee (or 1 shot espresso)<br> 1 fresh mint leaf (for garnish; optional)</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> <br></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> <b>Here's how to do it:</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> <br></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> 1. Bring milk, cocoa powder and peppermint extract to a boil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.<br> 2. Remove from heat; mix vigorously with a whisk until frothy.<br> 3. Pour coffee into a large serving mug; top with milk mixture.<br> 4. Garnish with mint leaf if desired.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> <br></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> Can you smell it already? Try it!</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> <br></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-wrap: break-word;"> If you have amazing recipes to share that's clean and healthy, feel free to <a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com">share it with me</a> or comment on the link below!</div> <div class="post hentry uncustomized-post-template" itemprop="blogPost" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Lato Light'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23.3333px; margin: 0px; min-height: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <div class="post-body entry-content inpost" id="post-body-813060315808453635" itemprop="description articleBody" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; width: 755.486px;"> <div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </div> </div> <div> <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></div> <div id="pagination" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a class="control" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="max_backward" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;"></a><a class="control" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="over_backward" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;"></a><br> <div class="paginator_p_wrap" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <div class="paginator_p_bloc" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post-footer mask" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <div class="post-footer-line post-footer-line-2" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </div> <div class="post-footer-line post-footer-line-3" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span class="post-location" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></span></div> </div> </div>

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Clean Eating Holiday Recipe- Peppermint Latte

During the frenzy of the holiday season it's quite important for us busy mommies and daddies to take a little time for ourselves!...