Living Simple Naturally
I like to call this my staple protein bar. The key to a good protein bar is a balance between wet and dry ingredients. However it’s better to have a moist bar then a dry one any day. I decided not to add any nuts or seeds, because they can add up quickly when you’re…
I’m finally baking again, since my sweet tooth has been in overdrive. There is nothing that I crave more than brownies. Regular brownies can carry twice the fat and loads of sugar. While I don’t mind having a decadent brownie every now and then. I prefer bit size pieces that are lower in calories. When…
My etsy store is coming along really well, but I am going to need to take more photos and add new products to my shop! Did I mention I love saying I have my own shop! It sounds “very professional”. Just Kidding Since I have been spending lots of time on my store. I…
I have never used Splenda before and I have always wanted to. I was a bit hesitant, Splenda seems to get a bad rep every now and then. I got the chance to try it because my grocery store ran out of stevia, so it was now or never! When I got home paranoia sat in…
It’s all about green today, if you’re into eating lots of greens and need some ideals try roasted sesame edamame. They are full of flavor. You will become addicted to eating these babies. I have been eating a lot of sesame seeds lately. I’m addicted to the nutty flavor, that I have been putting them…
I am a huge fan of anything with rolled oats, and I am a big sucker when it comes to granola. I love granola clusters, granola in yogurt and granola in cupcakes. If there is granola in it! I will eat it. It’s a very versatile treat that comes in all sorts of flavors. …
Yes I have a recipe for low-fat chocolate chip muffins, I could have called them skinny chocolate chip muffins but I prefer low-fat. Low-fat has gotten such a bad rep and I am looking to put it back on the map. If you want to replace the applesauce for oil you can, but remember…
I don’t know about you but between Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Easter (coming up). I am either always buying something for a holiday or always eating lots of food. I am a big fan of festive foods, but they can pack on the calories pretty quick with all that sugar and fat….
Spring is almost here in the southwest and I am looking forward to planting my little garden; last year I attempted to plant tomatoes, lettuce and melon seeds. They grew but never got any fruit! This year I am determine for my little plants to get some fruit. Since it’s been pretty warm I have…
I have been using whipped butter for a while now, but I never got the chance to tell you about my experience with using it. Regular butter has about 100 calories per serving and whipped butter is about 70 calories preserving. Not only that the fat content is much lower then regular butter. It has…