Gingerbread Protein Shake

December 13, 2013 Amanda Plott

I'm not generally one for shakes or smoothies. I think there's something mentally about a thick milk drink that I almost find unsettling. Or maybe it's that I'd rather eat my calories rather than drink them. But... I know there's a lot of people out there that absolutely swear by them (including my grandma!)

I've been wanting to make a protein shake recipe for a long time now! Pretty much ever since my grandma's visit last year. Plain old vanilla or chocolate protein shake? Psshh... we can do much better than that!

Let's get festive. Let's get creative. Let's get fun...

Skinny Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

December 8, 2013 Amanda Plott

Oh, what sweet perfect madness this this?!

Two of my most favorite things combined into one wonderful collaboration of epic proportions! Red velvet and cinnamon rolls. Need I say more?

While these little devils may take some time and attention, they are absolutely worth the effort!...

Skinny Crustless Quiche

November 25, 2013 Amanda Plott

Quiche is another perfect way to use up leftovers since the recipe is just so forgiving.

You can use basically any sort of meat or vegetable that you happen to have on hand. Don't have mushrooms? Swap them out for a cup of cooked meat; bacon, sausage, deli ham, it doesn't really matter! You could even swap them for another veggie, like bell pepper...

Skinny Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

November 12, 2013 Amanda Plott

I've not made many pancakes in my life. I think I always secretly thought that they were overly difficult and took too much time, but I've changed my mind on that in the past few weeks.

This is actually the second time in two weeks that I've made pancakes. The first batch was about a week ago. I had done my research and drafted up two recipes that I couldn't decide between. I was busy in the kitchen making a fruit topping so I handed off the recipes to my mom, circling the one I wanted her to mix up...

Skinny 'Starbucks' Protein Bistro Box

October 21, 2013 Amanda Plott

What can I say? I'm a Starbucks fanatic.

I have had a serious relationship with the Skinny Cinnamon Dulce Latte for nearly as long as I can remember. It's a lot more rare that I actually get anything to eat from there, and when I do... I always try to stick to things that are not in that lovely 'baked goods' display case perched so blissfully next to the cashier.

No, no. I dive downward into the cooler section and avoid eye contact with those pastries as if they were Medusa herself...

Skinny Blackberry Coconut Oat Bars

October 15, 2013 Amanda Plott

I'm not generally a fan of coconut, but one manner in which I will tolerate it... is toasted and baked in a tasty sweet treat.

I had some major thoughts of making some oatmeal for breakfast this week, and then I got the notion to try something a little different. ...Something I could grab and go as I'm running around like a mad woman this week...