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…

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…

Never Fail Refried Beans

Nachos are a staple in my house. Now, when I say nachos I don’t mean those spray-cheese and Tostitos nachos you can find at any snack bar. No, these are legit. We start off by lining a plate (or cookie sheet if we’re feeling fancy) with three types of chips: typically blue corn chips, white…

Easiest Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

These cookies don’t have any added sugar and only have 1g net carbs. Not to mention, each cookie has 6g protein and only 94 calories. And they’re so peanut-buttery you wouldn’t believe it. I’m absolutely in LOVE with Peanut Butter and Co. peanut butter. That being said, when I walked into Tuesday Morning a week…

Vanilla Cupcakes with Dreamy Chocolate Frosting

The title of this recipe is slightly misleading. Because not only is the frosting dreamy, but so are the cupcakes. Basically, this whole recipe is dreamy! 😉 Yesterday one of my best friends and I got together for what turned into a baking/skating/eating extravaganza. After my friend practically held me up as I attempted to…