Usually I'm a cookie or brownie person for my go-to desserts and/or sweets, but lately I had been craving some delicious bread. Of course I had a few bananas that were on the verge of being too ripe, so what better time then to make some banana bread. Throw in chocolate chips of course, because, well, chocolate. This recipe is quick + easy and involves only a few ingredients! It's gluten free, dairy free + refined sugar free. I use almond flour as the base which makes it slightly denser. It's …
Julie’s Real Brownies
Roses are red. Violets are blue. You need these brownies in your life... so go make them! Ok so maybe my little poem didn't rhyme, but it's true. These brownies are so yummy and what makes them even better is that they're so easy to make. I obviously made them for Valentine's Day, hence the festive sprinkles + heart shape molds, but they are perfect year round (duh). The real MVP in these bad boys are the Julie's Real dark chocolate brownie mix that is used. Whole, simple ingredients …
Mom Bod
-- A small Blurb on the 'mom bod' -- I told greg yesterday that I love my "mom bod." He looked at me and said "you don't have a mom bod. you have a hot bod!" Lol bless his little heart. He's definitely a keeper. But I wasn't saying it in a negative way, and I really meant it. I'm still soft, still jiggly, still recovering. My waist isn't as small, muscle aren't as defined, strength isn't the same. And that is more that okay. I love myself and all its' parts regardless. I'm me, and I feel more …
Cinnamon Pecan Balls
These are some of my favorite balls. They are filled with healthy fats and are the perfect snack. Take the on the go, pre/post workout, as a treat or dessert, etc. I love enjoying them if I need a little fuel before a workout or if I'm slightly feeling hungry during the day and don't want/need a full meal.Trust me, you want these balls in your mouth.They are super easy and quick to make - you can't mess them up! You can also add your own touch and switch them up by adding your favorite add-ins …
Cinnamon + Sugar Cauliflower Gnocchi with Vanilla Icing
I think at this point, everyone and their mothers know about Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi. After all it is amazingly tasty and super versatile. I've had it many, many ways -- with pasta sauce, pesto + parmesan cheese, and simply with some olive oil and salt + pepper. However, I wanted to take it up a notch and do something less savory. So I decided to see if I could make a dessert out of it, and let me say, it did not disappoint! I initially just made the cinnamon sugar gnocchi but it felt …