Strawberry Coconut Truffles

Truffles are one of my all-time top kinds of candy. Seriously, who doesn’t like little balls of chocolate-y goodness with melt-in-your-mouth centers? Unfortunately, I usually only allow myself to enjoy truffles twice a year: once on valentines day and once on Christmas. Because, as you’re about to learn, I can’t be trusted with them. Every…

Peach Overnight Oats

Peaches are in season and I, personally, can’t get enough of them! After falling in love with this Sweet Peach Cobbler for Two recipe, especially its use of my new favorite in-season fruit, I decided to incorporate peaches in another new recipe. I started off by picking up Lowfat Peach Kefir at the grocery store,…

Healthier Mac & Cheese in a Mug

The first thing I knew how to make as a kid was Mac & Cheese. Of course, I’m not talking the bread crumbs, three-cheese grandmother-style mac and cheese you only have once or twice a year. I’m talking Kraft Mac & Cheese. Actually, to be more accurate I’m talking Great Value Mac & Cheese; I…

Chocolate Chip Protein Muffin in a Mug

I’m enjoying this muffin as I type. Have you ever arrived home following a kick-butt strength training workout and found yourself craving protein? Bacon, chicken, scrambled eggs: I want it all! Yet, at the same time, I’m way too hungry (and impatient) to wait a whole fifteen minutes for the chicken to cook. Also, I…

Peanut Butter Crunch Granola

Peanut Butter Crunch Granola. Like Cap’n Crunch… but better (for you). Not to mention, downright addicting. Seriously, once you start with this stuff, you won’t be able to stop. Especially if you’re a fellow Peanut-Butter-Lover. This granola isn’t just your typical Plain Jane, practically homologous vanilla granola. This granola contains a myriad of different and…