As I’ve said many times before in my blog, I loooovvveeee dessert. Sweets are my weakness and I will forever be jealous of those who do not have a sweet tooth. Over the years, I’ve found that having a sweet tooth isn’t all that bad and there are ways that you can satisfy your craving … Continue reading Quick & Easy Healthy Desserts
Since I started eating vegan, a majority of my previous go-to snack are now off limits because they contain meat or dairy. Previously, I would opt for protein rich snacks such as protein bars, cheese sticks and Greek yogurt. I was honestly a little lost as to what to eat for snacks when I first … Continue reading My Vegan Snack Staples
*Update* You can now use code “LAURA” for 15% off your order! If you've read a few of my previous blog posts, you'll know that I've been on the lookout for a vegan protein bar. That's why I jumped at the chance to try the new Mezcla bars. They are a new vegan protein bar … Continue reading Mezcla Protein Bar Review & Discount
A little over seven weeks ago, I went plant-based. Yep, that's right. I'm one of those "weird vegans" now. And although I prefer the term plant-based, I think a lot of people view plant-based and vegan as the same thing. There's a few differences, but for the purpose of this post, I'm not going to … Continue reading I’m Plant-Based! Why I Changed My Mind…
This shelter-in-place order has got me testing out new recipes in the kitchen and I'm not mad about it! I wanted to make a vegan dessert that you didn't have to bake since it's getting hot here in Northern CA and I didn't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. These … Continue reading Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars
*AVOCADOSANDBURPEES saves you 15%!* If you've been following me for awhile, you probably already know that I LOVE PROTEIN BARS. When I first started tracking macros, protein bars were an easy way for me to get in enough protein while also satisfying my sweet tooth. Since there are so many choices of protein bars out … Continue reading JiMMY! Bars Review
I’ve been slacking on the recipes these past couple of months so here is one I discovered that turned out DELICIOUS! I found this recipe from Shape.com and modified it slightly. You can find the original receipt here. The recipe said to make 2 batches because you'll eat the first batch within 5 minutes and … Continue reading Reese’s Protein Balls
I've been on the hunt for some delicious protein balls but it seems that every time I make them, they end up chalky or really high in fat from all the peanut butter. I stumbled across @GraceFitUK's recipe and after reading some of the reviews, decided to test them out. To my surprise, they weren't … Continue reading Chocolate PB Protein Truffles
Who doesn't love peanut butter?? I know this is one of my weaknesses (after chocolate) and I was ecstatic to hear that PEScience was coming out with a new flavor, peanut butter cookie. I immediately ordered 2 tubs because I knew they would be delicious. I was a little reluctant to try a peanut butter … Continue reading Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Ok, so I'm really excited to post this recipe because it's DELICIOUS and will definitely help you with your ice cream cravings. I have regular ice cream ever now and then (I can't go without Ben & Jerry's Half Baked) but sometimes I want a healthier version of ice cream. There are healthy versions of … Continue reading Chocolate Nice Cream
