Coconut Almond Energy Balls

My favorite granola bars are Kind Almond Coconut Bars. Well, I suppose just “bars” would be more accurate, as these bars don’t actually contain any granola (or oats for that matter)! But seriously, these Kind bars are so decadent. In my opinion, they taste just like Girl Scouts Samoas (minus the chocolate, of course), with…

Cinnamon Bun Quest Bar Cookies

These Quest Bar Cookies are easy to make, cute, and full of protein! If you’ve never had Quest Bars but are a fan of protein bars that are deceivingly similar in taste to candy bars then these are the bars for you! They come in a variety of flavors, from chocolate chip cookie dough (my…

Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Mocha Cream Cheese Icing

What’s better than a large, warm cinnamon roll dripping with cream cheese for breakfast? A large, warm cinnamon roll waffle dripping with mocha cream cheese for breakfast. Oh yes, I just went there. And it is delicious. These cinnamon roll waffles are the perfect compromise for those of you who love cinnamon rolls and love…

Red Velvet Pancakes

Word to the wise: when making Red Velvet cupcakes as a surprise for your friend’s birthday, don’t pin 100 recipes for Red Velvet cupcakes on your Pinterest board the week before. That is, don’t if she follows you on Pinterest. Because she will find out. And your “surprise” cupcakes will turn into “yeah I kinda…

Carrot Nut Bread

If you’re trying to lose weight, do not make this bread. Sure, it’s whole wheat and doesn’t contain any butter, white sugar, or hydrogenated oils. And yes, it’s only 113 calories per serving. Which means it’s totally justifiable to enjoy with jam or grass-fed butter spread on top. And okay, okay, it is extremely easy…