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 Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

November 5, 2013 Amanda Plott

Yes. Skinny and loaded.

Alright, so let me just tell you a fun little story about these potatoes...

I've made them a hand full of times before. One particular time, my collegiate Longhorn of a brother was over for dinner. He is one of the more picky eaters in the family. And he quickly gobbled down a huge serving... followed by a second.

He had no idea that these loaded spuds were full of another sneaky veggie... cauliflower! Muahahaha! That's my 'evil' cackle...

Verde Taco Chicken Bowls

November 3, 2013 Amanda Plott

This is one of my very favorite crock pot recipes. It's an easy, versatile, and super de{light}ful recipe that is sure to appease the masses. Originally it's made with a red salsa and quite a lot of red spices.

However, lately... I've been on a verde kick. I was wanting to remake this recipe with a green chili kick using a verde salsa and some other green and spicy swaps!...

Skinny Brain Cupcakes

November 1, 2013 Amanda Plott

Braaaaaains...

I know, I know... Halloween is over. So why am I posting a recipe now for brain cupcakes?

Well, partially because I missed out on a lot of the pre-halloween hoopla due to a horrible virus that ran through my house in the weeks leading up to it. And... well also because one of my favorite shows is The Walking Dead.

Healthy Fall Salad

October 30, 2013 Amanda Plott

There are all sorts of spring and summer salads out there... but why not enjoy a salad in the fall or winter months?

Instead of working off the winter weight after the fact, just kick it in the pants ahead of time.

This salad is exploding with flavors of fall with baby spinach, bleu cheese, cranberries, pear, and even some pumpkin kernels!

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...