Caprese Open Faced Sandwiches

One of my favorite appetizers to serve in summer time is a Caprese Salad. A Caprese Salad is not so much a “salad”, as an arrangement of mozzarella, tomato, and basil on a serving dish. And while it’s absolutely delicious, especially if fresh summer tomatoes are used, it’s also quite messy to eat. Imagine trying…

Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

What are some of your favorite foods? I tend to lean to the “sweet” side of the food group (if dessert is counted as a food group) when asked this question. My favorites are peanut butter, chocolate chip cookies, carrot cake, and coffee ice cream, to name just a few. And we all know I…

High Protein Buttermilk Pancakes

I’m slightly obsessed with Instagram. But in this day and age, who isn’t? Most people have some kind of media obsession, whether it’s an addition to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or even a good ole celebrity gossip show! And while I do enjoy Pinterest, etc., I usually spend most of my time online on Instagram. One…

Double Chocolate Protein Brownies

You know what I love? This recipe for “Protein Brownies.” Gluten, vegetarian, egg-free, dairy-free, and downright delicious? Not to mention, chocolately! (After all, they are brownies.) Today I was craving chocolate (what’s new?) after my workout. So after a bit of brainstorming/debating, I decided to “spice up” my previous recipe for Butterscotch Black Bean Brownies. Unlike the previous recipe, this…

Dark Chocolate Lava Cake

Hey everyone! I’m back from my short hiatus! And like I said in my last Instagram post, I have tons of new ideas for healthy & delicious treats! When I was in Paris I tried a variety of new foods (including escargot… yuck!), most of them desserts. And by far, one of my favorite desserts…