Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate + Peanut Butter = HEAVEN!!
You with me on this one?!?!


Ahh this combination is one of my favorites!! Growing up and well into my adulthood I have always been a sucker for those little chocolate and peanut butter cups. Unfortunately the traditional peanut butter cups are not all that good for you - sorry to be the bearer of bad news!!

The great news is that I now have a  healthy alternative for you!

You can thank me later when your kids start to beg you to make these and you don't have to worry about all the chemicals they are putting in their bodies!! The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup recipe I have to share with you is made with Shakeology, natural Peanut Butter, and Coconut Oil - that is it!!

Get ready for your mouth to water....

Ingredients....
12 tablespoons coconut oil (divided 6 tablespoons each)
3 packets or scoops of Chocolate Shakeology (divided 1.5 packets/1.5 scoops each)
12 Teaspoons natural peanut butter, divided

Directions...
1. Place 6 tablespoons coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until oil is liquified
2. Stir in 1.5 packets or scoops of Chocolate Shakeology. Mix well
3. Using a 12 muffin tin, divide the chocolate mixture evenly between the 12 spots
4. Place muffin tray in freezer for 5 minutes
5. Take the muffin tray out of freezer and on each solid piece of chocolate place 1 teaspoon peanut butter. Spread evenly over each chocolate piece with a knife. 
6. Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons coconut oil in microwave for 30 seconds. 
7. Stir in remaining 1.5 packets/scoops Chocolate Shakeology. Mix well.
8. Now on top of the peanut butter evenly divide the chocolate mixture. 
9. Place the muffin pan in the freezer for 30 minutes. 
10. Remove from freezer and the Chocolate Peanut butter cups should slide out nicely. 

Enjoy!! 

These for sure are a keeper and a great alternative to the traditional peanut butter cups!!

Note: Best to store the chocolate peanut butter cups in the freezer or refrigerator. 

This is part of my mission - we all have to eat to live and we all love certain foods. If we are able to find healthy alternatives wouldn't living a healthy lifestyle be that much easier? I believe it would be!! 

One recipe at a time, one pound at a time, one day at a time!!

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

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Dijon Crusted Panko Chicken

Love me some yummy food!! 

Seriously who doesn't love food that is yummy?!?!

I am always amazed at how much I use to despise cooking and now I LOVE IT! There is something about creating foods that are not only healthy but tasty too. HUH who knew my hands could do that!!

Each week I am always wanting to add in or at least try a new healthy recipe. I don't always but I can tell you I am always looking!! If you happen to come across a recipe or a meal that you LOVE please share it with me!! 

Today I am sharing a recipe that I have been working on for a few weeks now and have finally got it to the point where it is easy and yummy!! I found a recipe online and have added a bit of my touch to it.

Dijon Panko Crusted Chicken

Ingredients...
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best!)
1 teaspoon salt, divided in half
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup whole wheat panko break crumbs
1 teaspoon thyme

Directions...
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees
2. Whisk mustard, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in large bowl. 
3. Mix breadcrumbs, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt in shallow bowl. 
4. Prepare baking sheet with cooking spray
5. Coat one piece of chicken in mustard mixture then coat both sides in breadcrumb mixture and place on prepared baking sheet
6. Bake chicken for 25 minutes or until cooked through

Lastly, ENJOY!!

This was a meal my entire family loved and asked for more!! I served with a fresh veggie and brown rice & quinoa medley.

Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

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Meal planning Week of June 6-12, 2015

Monday, Monday, Monday!!!!

Wipe it clean and start fresh kind of day!!!!

Me...you know I love to have my meal and in place and that's why I call it meal planning Monday 😉

If you are new to meal planning I got to tell you the sooner you start the sooner you will see the rewards!! I eat healthier, I keep my weight in check, I save money on groceries, and I don't have to think about what I am going to eat when I am hungry!! You all know that feeling when you are hungry and you start grabbing whatever you can which often leads to eating foods that are not the healthiest for us or eating way too large of a portion!! 

Part of Meal planning is also meal prepping which can be a bit more time consuming but again the rewards will be worth it. Whether you work out of the home or at home meal prepping is still a great task to add to your list. It is such a treat when you are running out the door and you can easily grab your already prepped and packed snacks & lunch. If you are running late or get home later in the evening it is also nice to warm up dinner rather than have to start from the beginning with slicing and dicing which will then prolong dinner even more. 

The best tip I can give you is to START meal planning now!! 

Set aside a day that works best for you to plan for a week's time and then start planning!!

Once the plan is complete make sure to post it somewhere in your house that you can easily reference. Maybe you will need 2 copies even. Either way make sure it is visible and you can refer to it when needed. 

Here is what my plan looks like for this week...

Last but not least if you would like assistance getting started please CONTACT ME! 

I do meal planning weekly and I have helped many others get started and keep moving forward!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonhorcher2

myshakeology.com/alysonhorcher2

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