snack

LARABAR: What’s In Your Bag Giveaway

June 18, 2011
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Never leave home without a snack. That’s our philosophy and the reason why our cabinets, handbag, glove box, and most importantly, our gym bag always has a LARABAR in it.

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Clumpy Crispy Granola with Cherries, Currants, Cashews, and Pecans

April 9, 2011
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Perfect served over Greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, ice cream, or even on it’s own in a bowl of milk.

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Cottage Cheese and Strawberries

March 22, 2011
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This simple two ingredient recipe is a fantastic healthy afternoon snack that keeps a growling tummy at bay.

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Chocolate Protein Yogurt Parfait

March 4, 2010
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I whipped up this protein packed recipe today – creamy yogurt, chocolate protein powder, fresh blueberries, and Uncle Sam for crunch – and quickly decided this is my new favorite treat.

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Slightly Raw Cacao and Peanut Butter Truffles + iHerb Shopping Spree Giveaway

February 8, 2010
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Recently iHerb.com, my favorite health food and supplement online store, asked if we would be interested in offering a $50 shopping spree giveaway, to give Live Well 360 readers an opportunity to check them out for free. I decided it might be neat to create a recipe where I use some of my favorite iHerb items as ingredients. Since Valentine’s Day is this weekend, I thought hmm… what better than a decadent, yet healthy, recipe for….. truffles!

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Crumbly Blueberry Almond Granola

February 4, 2010
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I’ve been a fan of Whole Foods’ blueberry granola for quite a while… and whenever I find a food I love, I am always tempted to make my own version. I finally remembered to pick up some dried blueberries on my weekly grocery trip and had the rest of the ingredients on hand.

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Blueberry Surprise Muffins

January 10, 2010
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Blueberry protein muffins with a surprise lemon cheesecake-like center. Delish!

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Frozen Banana Protein Ice Cream

November 27, 2009
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This super easy, super fast recipe is under 200 calories, has 14 grams of protein, and is actually quite filling. It’s the perfect snack (great for pre-workout) or a healthy, sweet dessert.

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Homemade Pumpkin Butter

October 12, 2009
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I’m not gonna lie, I have… a thing for pumpkin. I think it has to do with the fact that where I come from, pumpkins symbolize cool, crisp air, the smell of autumn leaves, bonfires, hayrides, and warm cinnamon donuts apple cider. I love baking with pumpkin and the spices that go so well with [...]

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Cookie{Boy}s and Milk

August 27, 2009
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A few weekends ago Ryan and I attended the IDEA World Fitness Convention and while we were there, we stumbled upon heaven. Well, not quite heaven, but close. One of the booths was giving out free yummies, and well… when I noticed that they were cookies, I HAD to get a closer look. First question: [...]

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Cross Country Adventure Video – Part 1

August 12, 2009
Detroit to St Louis

In February 2009, we picked up and moved from Michigan to Southern California. This is Part 1 of a vlog of our journey. I always say, better late than never. Watch Part 2 and Part 3 here.

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